So now I’m 33. I just keep getting older and older. I’m not enjoying it.
This weekend was indeed another Network Wars – titled 7.1 as we’ve lost track of how many we’ve had now, probably roughly four per year for three years now. The boys did a good job of ignoring my impending birth anniversary, going so far as to inform the Mandarin folks that it was Paul’s birthday and not mine. Hilarity ensued.
Mary got stuck at the house on Friday and was kind enough to provide the gang with waffles on Saturday morning, as well as chocolate cookies. I tried my hand at my new healthy pancakes and they were also well-received. They’re made with stone-ground wheat flour, yogourt, irish oats, maple syrup, and an egg. Actually all good ingredients, and when fried in a non-stick pan you even avoid those extra butter calories. The weekend was a mix of some computer gaming, some Guitar Hero, and thanks to Mike, some Wii gaming. The nunchuk controller is as much fun as advertised with tennis, bowling, and golf being the games of the day.
Mark is wrong, Mandarin is not the devil. People just make bad decisions. I ate more than anyone and felt fine after as I ate quality foods, not deep fried crap. I’ve come to enjoy Mandarin as a place to go not to gorge on crap but to graze on greens, sushi, high-protein meats, etc.. And ice cream. And maybe cake.
Thankfully they musn’t have processed my papers here at the office yet as my name failed to make the birthday list, so I made it through the day without my co-workers finding out. After a long day at work that had been preceded by a weekend during which I rarely get any proper sleep, exercise, or water I was pretty tired. My wife kindly had a cake waiting for me when I returned, a copy of Alias: Season 5, some dark-chocolate cherries, and my choice of Pizza Pizza order. Thin crust, whole grain, with chicken, broccoli, and caramelized onions for those who may be curious.
Back to the grindstone! I should be working, not typing.. later..