Thanksgiving

I think it has finally happened: Texas got cold.
Last week at this time it was (I do not lie) almost 90 degrees! Today it is 36 degrees.
Honestly, it the cold came at a perfect time- Thanksgiving. It even snowed at some places- not the ultra swanky Decatur, but hey- I can't have everything.

For the first time in my Thanksgiving history, I enjoyed myself. Here is my story:
I woke up, sick: headache and stomach ache. BLAH. Took a lot of medicane and went back to sleep. At noon I got up and got ready. Mom and I had planned to spend the day together, just the two of us. We had opted out of the traditional turkey and stuffing and cranberries and even the pumpkin pie. Instead we were going to have fresh crab legs and shrimp.
So, the days before Thanksgiving, I called around and found the crab and shrimp at Albertsons! They were going to be open on Thanksgiving day until 4.

I got there at 2. The seafood section was closed.

I was not happy, and I let the store manager know.


I yelled while patiently explaining how I called ahead the previous day to make sure someone would be here. And how I was here 2 hours before close and indeed, the seafood people had left.

Let's just say I got 2.5 pounds of king crab legs (a $30 value) for free. And they were delicious.

So mom and I feasted on crab legs, shrimp, fruit salad, broccoli and cheese casserole and brushetta. We watched a movie and played Rummy-O (Or just Rummy, Rummy Cube, everyone has a different name for it) while drinking cider and wine.

I was supposed to swear off Thanksgiving this year, but if all Thanksgivings go like this, I think I can handle it.

Favorites

Under the guise of "market research," I would very much like to know the following:

What is your favorite Broadway soundtrack?

Maybe you've gotten the pleasure of seeing the show, maybe you haven't- I don't care. I just want to know which one you like the best. If you have only seen the movie version of it, that's fine- go for it!

Please tell me!

I'll give you a few musicals to kick start your mind- feel free to stray from this list. Keep in mind these refer to the Broadway version, not the movie version, where applicable.

-Wicked
-The Lion King
-Mary Poppins
-Chicago
-Jersey Boys
-Hairspray
-Cats
-Sweet Charity
-Camelot
-Spamalot

Listen (it's some annoying cartoon someone put together- I couldn't find a video of the song being performed, but it is the song I want you hear) to this great song from Spamalot (sung by David Hyde Pierce) about how to succeed on Broadway while you think about your decision(s).

Ahh, the sweet bliss of a Cold Front

All of a sudden I feel all wintery and nice. I'm wearing a hoodie, hood around my head (it's more emphatic that way), curled on my couch, cat on my chest, watching "Weeds" and drinking wine.

If that doesn't say " I heart winter" then I don't know what does.


And for those of you who haven't read this before: I love (the tv show) Weeds.

Right now I'm slothing off the last assignment that I rushed looking ahead to the next assignment that only promises to suck more of my soul than all the previous ones combined. Bring it on!

For reasons of sanity, I had yet begun a countdown to freedom. I just counted: 39 days.
Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

I must apologize, apparently Northerner's bring the multiple thoughts that assault my head. I'll bring the cohesion next time.

Dear New Ipod,

Hi, how are you? I'm good. I'm excited about our new journey together. I really like that you are silver even though you don't match my other Ipod memorabilia. My bose speaker set will be very happy to know that his friend is back and he is loved.

Hopefully you won't run away again. Or jump into my chai.

I'm going to add some cool new video to you since you are ridiculously large in storage. I can only fill 14 of your 80 gigs, and I really want you to feel special. So I thought I would put in a variety of shows.

What genre do you like? Reality your thing? Cause Project Runway is amazing.
Suspense? I like the Soprano's.
Dark Comedy? Weeds is a riot and edgy.
Old school? Everyone loves Friends!

Really it's your choice. Well, that and I need to learn how to rip DVDs and put them on you.

What about a rousing podcast? Those sound fun.

I just want to be friends.

Love,
Kali

I think I'm dying...

...it's true. I am. I have radiating pain around my transpyloric plane.

I hear doctors love it when patients self-diagnose.

I'm Addicted To the Funnies

I have this wonderful routine. I love routines and what they have to offer. Stability. Solidarity. Chai.

A few times a week (my budget won't allow more) I hop in my car and drive the three mile trek to Starbucks. Parking is rarely good, so I walk an extra ten feet to the door. Life is rough. It's October (in case you live in Texas and couldn't really tell due to the 90 and 80 degree days we are still having) and they have brought in the seasonal products.

"I'd like the Pumpkin Soy Chai, Grande, please."
"What size?"
"That would be a Grande."
"Name?"
"Kali."
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"How are you paying?"
"Starbuck's credit. I'm not sure how much I have left on the Starbucks side, but you could check."
"Alright."
"Thanks."

That's when I look at the seasonal coffee cups and treats. Yum.

"I have a Pumpkin Soy Chai for Kaylee at the bar."
"Thanks."

And that's when I saunter over to the newspaper stand, grab the Dallas Morning News, and go sit outside. It's all a ploy, I sit outside long enough for them to forget about me and run off with the paper.

Muahahaha. Comics you are mine.

Things to Ponder for a Ponderess Day

1. I had a dream last night that I was in Vegas watching a Cirque du Soleil show. I had to watch it because I wanted to see "Across the Universe" and it was the next best thing. Honestly, I think it might be the other way around, but whatever...

But someone was trying to kill me and I had to run all around the theatre, thus ruining my show experience.

How rude.

2. I think I might get another cat, so Igby has a friend to play and boss around.

3. I'm in the process of getting another job. Just a blah job because let's be honest- I need money and I like money. But I'm not going to tell you what it is because it's a little embarrassing. Let's just say that it will be a mindless job. And that is nice.

4. I am getting burned out writing this semester. I have multiple papers dues every week. I'm spent.

5. Along with being spent, I am hungry. But I want Cheesecake Factory stuff. Sadly, Denton does not have a Cheesecake Factory. And I have no money.