like a tranquilizer gun

Last night I had a tasty dinner.

I went to Ginger Exchange with B.

It was pretty tasty!

I started with some Mango Tea and Salmon Sushi.

Nice combo of flavors.

B ordered the Eel from the Sea Sashimi.

I didn't love it. I can't explain why. But it wasn't for me.

That eel can stay in the sea.

I ordered dumplings for my entree.

I cannot resist tasty dumplings. I always get

the veggie.

They were really good. I wish I had been feeling better

and I could have enjoyed them more.

But my cold is still kicking my a**.

B ordered this weird Beef Thai Basil dish.

It was decent. I loved the egg on top

And the rice that burnt to the bottom.

It was spicy! It made my nose run even more.

I had to kick B to the curb after dinner due to my illness. And

I was exhausted. I was in bed realllll early.

I get a little loopy once the cold meds hit.

I woke up with a little more energy today.

I think it's because taking cold meds is like

taking a tranquilizer gun to your behind.

Today I made my first trip to Costco.

It will not be my last! I want a gallon of hummus.

Who doesn't? I ate so many samples it was like

a full lunch. The trip was a success! Where

else can you eat a hamburger, yogurt, chicken

sausage, pudding, buffalo chicken dip and

Carmel corn in one place? For free?!?!

Our Oktoberfest party at work tomorrow

is going to seriously rock.

I now have to drag myself to the gym.

I've been uber hungry this week!

The birthday blues

It's kind of a bummer when your birthday is over.

Today I have a birthday hangover.

I think it's because I was on my death bed yesterday.

I didn't enjoy the day.

I somehow worked through the entire day.

It was tough. But I did it.

When I got home I wanted carbs for dinner.

Carbs heal sickness.

I had a recipe I wanted to try.

I present:

Pasta Al Pomodoro

aka- tasty homemade sauce.

Recipe:

olive oil

1/2 onion

4 garlic cloves

pinch of red pepper

28 oz can of peeled tomatoes- I used crushed

basil

butter for the pasta

1- start boiling the pasta water

2- chop onion and garlic. Coat another pan with oil and cook onion and garic.

3- add pinch of red pepper

4- add can of tomatoes

5- simmer for about 20 mins.

6- cook your pasta on the other side.

7- add a little bit of pasta water to tomato sauce.

8- Enjoy with lots of cheese!

9- Put them together.

It was so tasty and exactly what I needed.

I added a little sugar as well. I like sweet sauce.

Then I enjoy some birthday happiness.

That cake you see is peanut butter and chocolate.

My favorite!

Thank you roommates for the awesome loot :)

This magazine will come in handy at the gym!

Fear not! My hangover will be cured by birthday celebrations this weekend.