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March 01, 2006
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When I was but a wee lass, my beloved grandmother took my brother and me to see a little sci-fi film called "Star Wars". I don't remember exactly how old I was, but I was old enough to get crushes because after that film, boy did I have one. I found one of the characters so compelling, so fearless and strong, that I loved him from the minute he came on the screen. Did I want him as a protector? A father? A lover? I was a confused pre-teen so I wasn't quite sure what my feelings meant. I just knew I wanted him in my life. Therefore, this blog makes me insanely happy.
I am frigging grouchy. I am currently on the South Beach diet, which I agreed to go on only with the stipulation that my husband cook everything and just hand the food to me so I didn't have to think about it. He's been amazing: hand-grinding pistachios to make pistachio-encrusted seared tuna, bringing me green pepper and egg white omelettes in bed etc. However, I am a girl who likes me some cupcakes. And scones. And YOGURT, FRUIT, and GRANOLA etc. The fact that I can't have any of these things right now makes my body so sad and confused that I've turned into Miserable Millie. Yet it also makes me lose weight, which is a good thing. Perhaps I can have my husband make me a cupcake out of turkey and cheese.
So last night I went out to dinner with a woman from town and guess what? I liked her! She was cool! She drank Pimtinis*! I tried to stick to the principles of the diet while at the central hub of deliciousness in our immediate area but it was hard what with the drinking, which you are not supposed to do. Plus, I felt like an asshole for being all "Oh no, I mustn't have any of that four-layer chocolate cake you ordered for dessert because I'm on a D-I-E-T." I don't want her to think I'm one of those ladies who orders a wine spritzer and side salad and nibbles on a celery stick and then goes home and throws it up. I am traditionally one of those ladies who say "Is it cool if we get two appetizers, an entree, and a dessert while enjoying thirteen delicious cocktails?" Hence my problem, I guess.
* Please consider this my official announcement of the Pimmtini as my spring cocktail of choice. It's Tanquray gin, Pimms and sweet vermouth, shaken and served straight up, garnished with a flamed slice of orange. It kind of tastes like a less sweet Shirley Temple but with fizz and booze. Normally I am not a fan of "fancy" martinis, instead prefering to drink them "dirty", however I am willing to make an exception in this case.
Tomorrow I'm going to North Carolina for my aunt's 50th birthday party. I've never been to North Carolina, but I've been to me.
UPDATE: Jesus, is that song depressing!
Posted by Max at March 1, 2006 09:09 AM
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Tall Trees In Georgia
(Buffy Sainte-Marie)
Tall trees in Georgia they grow so high they shade me so
And sadly walking through the thicket I go
The sweetest love I ever had I left aside
Because I did not want to be any man's bride
But now I'm older and married I would be
I found my sweetheart but he would not marry me
When I was younger the boys all came around
But now I'm older and they've all settled down
Control your mind my girl and give your heart to one
For if you love all men you'll be surely left with none
Tall trees in Georgia they grow so high they shade me so
And sadly walking through the thicket I go
Posted by: fan at March 14, 2006 04:38 PM
CONTROL YOUR MIND, MY GIRL! That is the best line ever. I wish I could.
Posted by: Max at March 15, 2006 12:41 AM
thank you for deeming our restaurant your "central hub of deliciousness". i truly appreciate it. and, i really enjoyed your blog. thanks. jen & nigel. nat porter restaurant.
Posted by: jennifer vincent at March 30, 2006 06:46 PM