I've been to yet another state!
This past weekend I went with a few friends down New Jersey for an evening of adventure (to say the least). Another friend, Jamie, lives down there and works at the Northern New Jersey office branch of my company.
We left Connecticut about 2:00PM on Saturday and headed on our way. We did hit a little traffic, but we made good time. My friend's apartment is amazing! Super put together and classy. My apartment always looks like I'm a hermit... things in random places.
Basically, we walked in the door, hung out for a few minutes, and went to the packie for booze. We walked back in the door and commenced drinking. After a while of drinking, we went out to dinner. Went back to the apartment, and then went to a bar. Casual.
The bar we went to after dinner was pretty cool-Jersey Boys. The bartender was this big dude who was pretty nice and gave us all a few free drinks. I guess I can blow up his spot a little and announce that he was fired from his last job for shitting in a glass and essentially giving it to his boss after she pissed him off. I think it's funny how open people are with me.
The ride back took twice as long as the ride there. To be honest, I don't think I could do the drive on my own. So many turns and so much traffic. It was fun to people watch in the traffic though. One car had somehow managed to run over it's own bumper. This driver decided to hang out in the passing lane while the bumper lay securely under his car. My feelings were that maybe he should have gotten out and attempted to remove it-although it's possible he had tried and failed some time ago. Doubtful.
We didn't spend much time in Jersey, or maybe we didn't spend much time experiencing the Jerz soberly in the sunlight. The best part of being in New Jersey was definitely getting to see my friend.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Mmm.. FOOD
I've been to another restaurant! Nordelli's in Middletown.
I was told by a co-worker that this place was "amazing" so I knew I had to experience it. Walking into the place, I instantly saw what was so different about it. Normally in a sandwich shop there may be a deli case, and in this deli case is usually just salad and dessert choices. This place differed in that within this deli case, with the desserts and salads, all the sandwich fillings were placed in troths. For example, if you wanted a buffalo chicken sandwich, the cook behind the counter would go into the deli case and take out the buffalo chicken (from the 20 other pre-buffalo'ed chicken pieces) and heat it up. While this seems strange, well, it kind of is. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with tomato, onions, and blue cheese. The chicken, although it was alright in the taste department, was soggy. I tend to like my fried chicken with a little crunch. My friend got a pulled BBQ pork sandwich and she stated she had enjoyed it.
To be honest, if I ever go back it will only be to try a HUGE cannoli.
I was told by a co-worker that this place was "amazing" so I knew I had to experience it. Walking into the place, I instantly saw what was so different about it. Normally in a sandwich shop there may be a deli case, and in this deli case is usually just salad and dessert choices. This place differed in that within this deli case, with the desserts and salads, all the sandwich fillings were placed in troths. For example, if you wanted a buffalo chicken sandwich, the cook behind the counter would go into the deli case and take out the buffalo chicken (from the 20 other pre-buffalo'ed chicken pieces) and heat it up. While this seems strange, well, it kind of is. I got the buffalo chicken sandwich with tomato, onions, and blue cheese. The chicken, although it was alright in the taste department, was soggy. I tend to like my fried chicken with a little crunch. My friend got a pulled BBQ pork sandwich and she stated she had enjoyed it.
To be honest, if I ever go back it will only be to try a HUGE cannoli.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Good Eats
NEW RESTAURANT!
My best friend moved to Kansas to live with her boyfriend just under a year ago. Sad. Yeah. Life. Happens.
So, she came to visit her family this month and this weekend we got to hang out!
She brought her boyfriend with her. I do like him... but I obviously would have liked to hang out with just her... Can't really girl talk with the boyfriend sitting right there. What can ya do?
On Sunday we went to a restaurant on Main Street. First and Last Tavern. We looked at quite a few menus and settled on this place because the bread looked good. Haha. What a way to chose a restaurant?! But, hey, neither Amie nor I can make a sound decision to save our lives... Garret took the final say.
To be honest, the menu doesn't impress me greatly. And the entrees are on the pricey side. Well, closer to the side-possibly kicking rocks off the edge.
Amie ended up getting a pizza and only ate two slices. It was sad to waste so much, but she wouldn't take the rest home with her and it didn't look very good to me. ALTHOUGH! (and my mom will be curious about this...) I TRIED A PIECE OF EGGPLANT. One of the things in my life I WILL not eat... I couldn't even be forced to eat it. It was fried. And they were small little pieces. So, it was actually kind of good.
Garret got a steak and cheese grinder. He really enjoyed it. I got a turkey grinder which was really good. It was huge too. I could only eat half of it.
The main event? The bread. I think it was mostly great because of the dipping oil. Whole roasted garlic cloves. Amazing!
My Updated List!
My best friend moved to Kansas to live with her boyfriend just under a year ago. Sad. Yeah. Life. Happens.
So, she came to visit her family this month and this weekend we got to hang out!
She brought her boyfriend with her. I do like him... but I obviously would have liked to hang out with just her... Can't really girl talk with the boyfriend sitting right there. What can ya do?
On Sunday we went to a restaurant on Main Street. First and Last Tavern. We looked at quite a few menus and settled on this place because the bread looked good. Haha. What a way to chose a restaurant?! But, hey, neither Amie nor I can make a sound decision to save our lives... Garret took the final say.
To be honest, the menu doesn't impress me greatly. And the entrees are on the pricey side. Well, closer to the side-possibly kicking rocks off the edge.
Amie ended up getting a pizza and only ate two slices. It was sad to waste so much, but she wouldn't take the rest home with her and it didn't look very good to me. ALTHOUGH! (and my mom will be curious about this...) I TRIED A PIECE OF EGGPLANT. One of the things in my life I WILL not eat... I couldn't even be forced to eat it. It was fried. And they were small little pieces. So, it was actually kind of good.
Garret got a steak and cheese grinder. He really enjoyed it. I got a turkey grinder which was really good. It was huge too. I could only eat half of it.
The main event? The bread. I think it was mostly great because of the dipping oil. Whole roasted garlic cloves. Amazing!
My Updated List!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Pretty Blue
There's this moment in anyone's life when they come to some sort of realization of their parents.
I needed to return a Redbox movie (two days late of course) so I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and walk down the street to the PriceRite. As I walked, a few cars whilst wizzing by beeped their horn at me (and by cars, what I really mean is the person within who happen to be driving). It made me think back to my childhood, sitting a car with my father as a pretty girl walked by on the street. He was the creeper with his fool head half out the window staring at her behind.
What a class act.
I needed to return a Redbox movie (two days late of course) so I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and walk down the street to the PriceRite. As I walked, a few cars whilst wizzing by beeped their horn at me (and by cars, what I really mean is the person within who happen to be driving). It made me think back to my childhood, sitting a car with my father as a pretty girl walked by on the street. He was the creeper with his fool head half out the window staring at her behind.
What a class act.
Pizza
Well, here it is.... a complete life. I found the best pizza I have ever eaten, and it is right down the street. Walking distance. Illianos. I got a piece of buffalo chicken pizza and it was simply amazing. I could have eaten an entire pizza, I'm sure. But, come to think of it-that slice was damn expensive. I think I paid about $4 for it.
Anyway. It was fantastic. I'd say worth the money.
Anyway. It was fantastic. I'd say worth the money.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Veggies
I've done it! I went without meat for a month.
It really wasn't that difficult for me as I don't eat a lot of meat anyway. The hard part was that I couldn't just stop and get a quick bite to eat, because most "quick" places are not veggie friendly. It was also hard going to out to eat for that very same reason. I feel as thought restaurants are getting a lot better and moving to having healthier options on their menus. Healthier options don't always mean no meat, but they often mean more veggies-so at least a vegetarian can opt out of the meat and still get something of substance.
The thing is now... I don't know if I want to eat meat anymore. I don't want to be a vegetarian, because I love chicken and I love BACON! At the grocery store this Sunday I couldn't bring myself to buy that nasty looking raw chicken. So, maybe if someone else makes it for me I'll eat it.
My Updated List!
It really wasn't that difficult for me as I don't eat a lot of meat anyway. The hard part was that I couldn't just stop and get a quick bite to eat, because most "quick" places are not veggie friendly. It was also hard going to out to eat for that very same reason. I feel as thought restaurants are getting a lot better and moving to having healthier options on their menus. Healthier options don't always mean no meat, but they often mean more veggies-so at least a vegetarian can opt out of the meat and still get something of substance.
The thing is now... I don't know if I want to eat meat anymore. I don't want to be a vegetarian, because I love chicken and I love BACON! At the grocery store this Sunday I couldn't bring myself to buy that nasty looking raw chicken. So, maybe if someone else makes it for me I'll eat it.
My Updated List!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Veggie Tales
So, I spent three days in South Carolina to see my baby cousin, Elizabeth, graduate from Marine Boot camp. I've decided that SC doesn't count as a new state because I am almost 100% positive I spent a night there on the way to Florida with my best friend, Amie, and her parents after 8th grade. As a matter of fact, I saw my first cross dresser in a gas station parking lot in SC-s/he was fabulous.
South Carolina was fun, though, even if it was rainy and kind of cold. It was just very cool to see my cousin accomplish something so amazing. She did something that most people could never do-at least certainly not complete. She says you're so scared that you just do whatever they tell you-but I can't believe it's only fear. I think at the root of it is determination and a level of courage the majority of the world's population doesn't even know exists.
The real purpose of this post is my attempt at vegetarianism. It's been almost a week and a half. In all honesty, I don't eat a lot of meat anyway-but it's still a challenge for me. I'm not use to having to think about what I'm eating. There are things I don't eat, but I don't eat them because I don't like them. How easy is it to walk into subway and order a turkey sandwich? Well, very easy since I happen to love turkey. But see, imagine having a restricted lifestyle? A lifestyle that most people question, don't understand, and will not accommodate for. A lifestyle that keeps you on your toes because at any moment someone could thwart your attempts at purity, whether purposefully or ignorantly. I mean, who would think there was meat in broccoli cheese soup (chicken broth)? The waiter assumes since there are no chunks of meat, it hasn't been made with meat and doesn't bother to ask-next thing you know, your insides are out. Not fun. I am nowhere near to that place of veggieland and, of course, I am being just a tad dramatic anyway-but draw your own parallels to some more intense aspects of human life... My mom has been dodging cows for years, fyi. Those big brown baby eyes just melt her heart.
Now, I'm not doing this because I feel bad for the animals, because I don't-if I don't eat that yummy chicken breast, someone else will. So, where's the win? I'm only doing this because I have a really hard time committing to things, projects, people... This is just a small challenge for myself. A challenge in commitment. A challenge to follow through with something. In all honesty, I just need a small victory to boost my moral.
South Carolina was fun, though, even if it was rainy and kind of cold. It was just very cool to see my cousin accomplish something so amazing. She did something that most people could never do-at least certainly not complete. She says you're so scared that you just do whatever they tell you-but I can't believe it's only fear. I think at the root of it is determination and a level of courage the majority of the world's population doesn't even know exists.
The real purpose of this post is my attempt at vegetarianism. It's been almost a week and a half. In all honesty, I don't eat a lot of meat anyway-but it's still a challenge for me. I'm not use to having to think about what I'm eating. There are things I don't eat, but I don't eat them because I don't like them. How easy is it to walk into subway and order a turkey sandwich? Well, very easy since I happen to love turkey. But see, imagine having a restricted lifestyle? A lifestyle that most people question, don't understand, and will not accommodate for. A lifestyle that keeps you on your toes because at any moment someone could thwart your attempts at purity, whether purposefully or ignorantly. I mean, who would think there was meat in broccoli cheese soup (chicken broth)? The waiter assumes since there are no chunks of meat, it hasn't been made with meat and doesn't bother to ask-next thing you know, your insides are out. Not fun. I am nowhere near to that place of veggieland and, of course, I am being just a tad dramatic anyway-but draw your own parallels to some more intense aspects of human life... My mom has been dodging cows for years, fyi. Those big brown baby eyes just melt her heart.
Now, I'm not doing this because I feel bad for the animals, because I don't-if I don't eat that yummy chicken breast, someone else will. So, where's the win? I'm only doing this because I have a really hard time committing to things, projects, people... This is just a small challenge for myself. A challenge in commitment. A challenge to follow through with something. In all honesty, I just need a small victory to boost my moral.
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