A week after catching up with Rob Thompson over dinner and a show Alex and I took an evening to meet up with an old colleague from our Crypto days, Dave Christensen, for the first time since May of 2005. “Back in the day” Dave’s company was a fulfillment house for the products Alex and I would send out on behalf of our clients and we seemed to hit it off, and have attempted to continue regular meetings when possible since. The three of us are creative and constantly thinking, so it’s fun to catch up and find out where we all are on our little projects. It’s also a good reminder on how far behind Alex and I have gotten on at least one major project.
Dinner was at A Taste of Japan where I furthered my recent efforts to adapt my palate to foods I’ve never really enjoyed. My suggestion of Sofuto Kani Age – whole soft-shell crab battered, deep fried, and eaten whole – was denied by my colleagues in favour of six oysters and an 18-piece sashimi plate that included baby octopus, scallop skirt, salmon, tuna, surf clam, cuttlefish, and white fish. I’m happy to say I tried two of the oysters and all of the sashimi except tuna and salmon, which I’m already quite positive I don’t enjoy. We all grabbed bento box dinners, I personally settled for the shrimp and vegetable tempura, chicken teriyaki, and marinated beef ribs. Adding in the fact it starts with salad, soup, and six sushi rolls, while accompanied by rice and vegetables I was freakin’ full afterwards, and $50 lighter in the pocket. To drink – Asahi Black for me, sake for Alex, and a couple Sapporo for Dave.
So now it’s some work and then finishing Christmas shopping.. I’m getting closer. It’s odd that I continue to alternate years where I’m done shopping in October vs done shopping Christmas Eve. Go figure.
Today’s Random Links
I never thought I’d find myself cheering Donald Trump..
Mac and PC get in the holiday spirit
Happy Holidays, Jack Bauer style
CNN Presents: After Jesus