New year's eve was a busy day for me. Once again parents got a cater gig from Fiesta Bowl. I went early to help with preparing about two hundred forty bag lunches for the Notre Dame Marching Band. I was at the end of the assembly line stuffing each bag with a cookie, a bag of chips, and condiments. I have never felt more like Lucy Ricardo. You know, the chocolate factory scene. I drove with dad to the end of Fiesta Bowl Parade and made the delivery at noon. It was a pain, but Fiesta Bowl gig is almost a yearly tradition now.
I came home and took a small break. You know, watch a little football and kick back. I checked my messages and suddenly I had a dinner plan. Tonight, I am going to Sinziana's for dinner, Pam's for East Coast New Year's, and Esteban's for Mountain Time New Year's. A full plate, I must say.
I had a quick dinner with Sinziana, Jennifer, Dhumal, and Mark. Ham, turkey, and salad was great. I was not so thrilled about Ecudorean stuffing. Sinziana was disappointed with my lack of enthusiasm unfortunately. I need to work on a fake enthused look.
I was a little late for Pam's, but this what happens when there are multiple events. We had a pleasant time talking about this and that. I am not using pleasant as a euphemism for a dull time. I can tell it was a little dissapointing for Pam, because turn out was low. I guess we cannot help babies getting sick or inavailability of baby-sitters. Oh, well. I still refused to celebrate New year's with a brunch. The best part of the evening was the well prepared celebration with noise makers, streamer poppers, and champagne. Hope Pam keeps the tradition alive.
I then had to go over to casa de Espania, where twelve grapes were waiting. I was told I would be eating twelve grapes. One grape at each ring of a bell at midnight. When I arrived, there were a loud music from inside. They seemed to be partying hard already. Leave it to South Americans and Europeans to show how dull Americans are!
They were dancing to music in Spanish. This means I have no idea what they are saying. No habla Espanol! Of course, this meant those dancing always tries to get others dancing. Sinziana managed to show some of us Merengue. I guess watching "Mad Hot Ballroom" helped? We ate twelve grapes each at midnight for good luck. Within twenty four seconds. It was mad fun.
Did I mention the hostess, Maribel, had her parents there? They out parties younger folks. I mean out drink, out dance, and just plain more fun! How embarrassing!!!!
Note to self: Learning Spanish would be a good thing.
High School Reunion
Karen was in town scouting out a wedding location with her fiance, Chris. I hope I spelled that correctly. Here is a picture of the good looking couple.
Garrick and Ian: This is the fiance!
Beer Update
I just transferred the Export Helles to secondary fermentation vessel with oak chips. Hoping for the best. Mm helles!
Movie Recommendations
I am recommending more than one movie this time. First is "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." I mean what is not to like about two good looking people having a little spat. Brad and Angelina banter with great fun. It is a great popcorn flick.
Second is "Millions." It is a little hard to follow what with British accent and all. Once you get used to or just use subtitle (which I like to do), the story is about a sweet and day-dreamy lad (watch out for my choice vocab). It is a little too sweet and a little strange, but I was touched none the less. Would you give money to the poor?
I came home and took a small break. You know, watch a little football and kick back. I checked my messages and suddenly I had a dinner plan. Tonight, I am going to Sinziana's for dinner, Pam's for East Coast New Year's, and Esteban's for Mountain Time New Year's. A full plate, I must say.
I had a quick dinner with Sinziana, Jennifer, Dhumal, and Mark. Ham, turkey, and salad was great. I was not so thrilled about Ecudorean stuffing. Sinziana was disappointed with my lack of enthusiasm unfortunately. I need to work on a fake enthused look.
I was a little late for Pam's, but this what happens when there are multiple events. We had a pleasant time talking about this and that. I am not using pleasant as a euphemism for a dull time. I can tell it was a little dissapointing for Pam, because turn out was low. I guess we cannot help babies getting sick or inavailability of baby-sitters. Oh, well. I still refused to celebrate New year's with a brunch. The best part of the evening was the well prepared celebration with noise makers, streamer poppers, and champagne. Hope Pam keeps the tradition alive.
I then had to go over to casa de Espania, where twelve grapes were waiting. I was told I would be eating twelve grapes. One grape at each ring of a bell at midnight. When I arrived, there were a loud music from inside. They seemed to be partying hard already. Leave it to South Americans and Europeans to show how dull Americans are!
They were dancing to music in Spanish. This means I have no idea what they are saying. No habla Espanol! Of course, this meant those dancing always tries to get others dancing. Sinziana managed to show some of us Merengue. I guess watching "Mad Hot Ballroom" helped? We ate twelve grapes each at midnight for good luck. Within twenty four seconds. It was mad fun.
Did I mention the hostess, Maribel, had her parents there? They out parties younger folks. I mean out drink, out dance, and just plain more fun! How embarrassing!!!!
Note to self: Learning Spanish would be a good thing.
High School Reunion
Karen was in town scouting out a wedding location with her fiance, Chris. I hope I spelled that correctly. Here is a picture of the good looking couple.
Garrick and Ian: This is the fiance! Beer Update
I just transferred the Export Helles to secondary fermentation vessel with oak chips. Hoping for the best. Mm helles!
Movie Recommendations
I am recommending more than one movie this time. First is "Mr. and Mrs. Smith." I mean what is not to like about two good looking people having a little spat. Brad and Angelina banter with great fun. It is a great popcorn flick.
Second is "Millions." It is a little hard to follow what with British accent and all. Once you get used to or just use subtitle (which I like to do), the story is about a sweet and day-dreamy lad (watch out for my choice vocab). It is a little too sweet and a little strange, but I was touched none the less. Would you give money to the poor?
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