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Wed, September 27
Inventory
Just came back from another night out and another night of not cooking. On Monday, J and I attended a benefit for Opening Act, an organization that aims to bring theatre to inner city schools. We watched a play directed by Anderew McCarthy and it brought back '80's memories.
Last night, Tuesday, was THE BIG NIGHT i.e. another Inner Monologues Show! We had a fabulous turnout and even more fabulous stories. The performers were superb. I love sitting in the wings, listening to all the work that each writer has put into perfecting his or her story. I love seeing them nail their lines and get lots of laughs. And then when I'm on stage, I love looking out into the audience and seeing all my supportive friends. It is such a fulfilling experience.
After the show I went with J and some friends to Flea Market. I had the moules frites.
Tonight J and I attended his dad and stepmom's renewal of their vows. The rabbi was late and we were all freaking out. Finally, he came, in shorts and a T-shirt. J's dad tried to get his attention but he completely ignored us and went into his office with his eyes to the floor, saying, "Just a moment please." A few minutes later, he emerged, wearing his talis and suit and finally, a smile. The vows were beautiful. J was a big part of the cermony which was very special. J's dad surprised everyone (especially his wife) with an enormous diamond ring. Twenty five years! What a lovely night.
The celebratory dinner was held at Arabelle, at the Plaza Athenee. Super fancy shmancy. I had the best dirty martini at the hotel bar. The key is to get it salty enough that the liquor is easy to swallow. For dinner I had a spicy ceviche with jalapenos, and a halibut wrapped in bacon with heirloom tomatoes. Luckily it was a fun crowd, so we all shared bites of our meals. There were a million toasts all to love, and being a couple, and good fortune. The wedding cake was huge and full of flowers. On top of that, believe it or not, we each had dessert. Mine was a chocolate terrine infused with Earl Gray. (I would not have ordered anything if I'd known there was also wedding cake involved).
Man oh man am I exhausted. Way too much eating. Which brings me to the point of this entry: J and I are surprised each time we open our fridge and see the sad situation that explains how little we cook even though we promised we would once we moved in together.
The following are the contents of our fridge:
-A container of olives
-A box of dates
-A six pack of beer
-Two bottles of champagne
-Carrots
-A couple of cans of foie gras
-Peanut butter
Something's gotta change!
Oh, and what post would be complete without a quote from my mom. At dinner over the weekend, the waiter commented on how we had all changed plates with one another. Mom said, "Well you know, the grass is always greener...and its always MOWED." Then the waiter said something about chocolate and how all chocolate is good chocolate. Mom asked him if he's ever eaten a "Chunky" bar. He looked a bit puzzled, then grabbed his stomach and said, "No, but I guess it looks like I have since I'm a bit chunky." Mom then rubs the waiters stomach and says, "You are NOT chunky. You look good."
Oh shoot me.
Posted by lexzog at September 27, 2006 11:23 PM
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