Favorite Restaurants: Azul is a Mexican type place in Mill Creek. I refer to it as a “Mexican-type-place” b/c it has Mexican flair but it doesn’t have the stuff that I’d usually order at the well known chain restaurants like Azteca. I recommend the Pork Tacos AKA “Mexican Pot Roast.” (Sorry Jody and Eve) Also, good are the Fish Tacos and the Creamy Seafood Enchiladas. For breakfast, I like their Strawberry Pancakes and the Classic Eggs Benedict. Clay Pit is an Indian restaurant in Mill Creek. They have a great lunch buffet. I’m sure it is very westernized but I love it. Both places have a vibe that makes us feel at home. We probably eat a least one meal a week at both restaurants.
Biggest Surprise: I’m a Taylor Swift fan. I know, I know! I thought it was the end of the world too when I figured this out. I still feel like this event has got to be in that end of day’s section in the Bible. What got me going was her Saturday Night Live performance this fall. I thought she sounded great and was pretty amazed by the quality of her performance. I’ve seen many seasoned musicians totally bomb on SNL. Vocalists esp. seem to have a hard time. Then I heard her song “15” on the radio when I was visiting my folks and thought that it pretty well written. Then I discovered that she has a whole line up of music videos and behind the scenes material via Comcast’s on demand programming.
Favorite Movie: “I Love You Man” Hilarious. This is the best movie you haven’t seen yet. I honestly liked it so much more than “The Hangover” which got so much buzz. “I Love You Man” is very funny in a refreshing way. Just when you think you know what is going to happen it goes in a different direction and makes you laugh harder. I strongly recommend a rent. See trailer here. www.iloveyouman.com/
Strangest Phenomenon: People think I’m a redhead now. Seriously, I’ve had 2 people say something about my red hair. One tech support co-worker said it was “great to help out a fellow red head” while over the phone. She explained that she had looked up my profile with picture on our company directory. I responded weakly with “ah, yeah…..we have to…like…stick together.” I looked myself up and couldn’t see where she’d come up with it but figured the color must be off on her computer. About a month later, another coworker (one that was sitting in the desk next to mine) asked “so was your hair super carroty red when you were a kid?” Still puzzled I explained that actually my hair had been white-blonde as a kid. Her response……REALLY??!! Couldn’t imagine it. This really makes me feel like coloring my hair. People can’t tell what color it is.
Best Invention: IngenuiTea. I’m not sure if this device for steeping loose leaf tea was actually invented in 2009 but I discovered it this year if that counts. I was visiting with my folks just before Xmass and my Dad bought this for me while we were browsing this little tea shop out in Puyallup. It works great! It has taken many cups of tea to get via 2009. Take a look. www.adagio.com/teaware/ingenuiTEA_teapot.html
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fun list, melissa! will check out the tea thing when we move back, i like tea quite a bit now! thanks for the tip!!!
Oh my gosh, such a good list!
We are very different – I couldn’t even get through 10 minutes of “I Love You Man” I hated it so much!
And what in the world are people talking about when they way you are a red head?! I just don’t see it at all!
Em–Are you really moving back or is there still a potential for a job in Singapore? David had me all convinced that it would be a great spot for you since you’re a total foodie. You’re into tea now? Hooray! What kinds do you like? Black? Green? Herbal/fruity?
Dahlia–OMG! You hated I love you man? That is too bad. I thought it had a slow start too. I really think you ought to give it another shot. It has more to offer than just that one funny bit that was in the movie trailer with THE Hulk. I guess it just hit home for me b/c its kinda about meeting friends as an adult which has been tough for me.
My hair is so dark now. I was thinking that maybe I should go red anyway. My mom says it will look awful all the time when it grows out.
sorry, melissa! i’m not so good at coming back to see the comments that have been posted after me! anyway, we are probably not moving to singapore. just as i was all excited about it! darn. oh well. anyway, no news yet on what’s happening. my fingers are crossed for this week, but i’m trying not to get my hopes up. i hate being in limbo!
what kind of tea? i don’t know, i’m not too picky! i guess my favorite would be green/white. probably. today, anyway! haha! my favorite tea is actually jasmine. i can say that pretty definitively.