Monday, July 26, 2010

Lazy Sunday

So I have been pretty lazy about updating this blog.  That last days of my "staycation" were pretty sweet.  I do think one of the advantages to such a vacation style is that there is no travel at the end, its really good 'til the last drop.  The highlights of the last couple days have been that I made a pretty sweet dinner, ran on a treadmill for more than 3 minutes, saw my high school friend's art exhibit, and started work.

The dinner I made was a mushroom risotto.  The idea to even make risotto was inspired by all the Hell's Kitchen I have been watching, it seems every episode someone messes up the risotto!!  It was fairly easy to make and I actually enjoyed doing it as you have to be active throughout the whole process.  Lots of stirring and adding broth and stirring and adding broth, bt the most important part is to taste ;)


From Legacy at Linden Park at Lynchburg


Mallory and I went to the gym again, this time I was determined to run on the treadmill.  When all was said and done, it took me about 15 minutes to go 1 mile.  I can argue that I had a small warm-up stretch and thats why it took so long, but whatever, it took what it took and I know I am no runner yet.  I was just glad I picked a pace where I actually lasted 15 minutes without dying.

A few days ago I also saw a friend of mine from high school's art exhibit here in Lynchburg.  What a small world that he would be putting on a show here and I would actually get to to come see it.  I sent him a picture text of his work and we talked for awhile after, mostly about the Incredible :P  He will be back here in late August to take down his installation and I am looking forward to seeing him.


From 2010-07-23 Marc's Exhibit


Today was my first day of actual work here in Lynchburg.  It went pretty smooth, got a new badge, and everyone was nice.  I felt very welcomed and am excited to get to know people better and get into work.  I feel very fortunate to actually like my job.  I do enjoy going to work everyday and that in itself is a great thing.


From Legacy at Linden Park at Lynchburg

SWAG!!!

REVIEW: Sierra Nevada Summerfest
I have been thinking that some thing I would like to do on this blog is review thing.  No one cares, but whatever.  No topic in mind, I just want to give my opinion on the whatever.
Today's item is the Sierra Nevada Summerfest, in case you didn't get that from above.  I am not a huge beer drinker, and I can honestly say that majority of my friends and co-workers no far more that I do on the subject.  However, this is my blog ... SO! I liked this beer. I have had the normal Sierra Nevada Pale Ale a well as the Torpedo, all fine beers.  I did like the traditional Pale Ale better than the Summerfest.  It did go down smooth and was not unpleasant, I just didn't feel like I could eat things with it and it be as enjoyable than other beers.  I like food.  I had some pretzels with it, and though it was ok, it wasn't great.  That's my shitty review.


Rating: 3/5

Friday, July 23, 2010

Sic Semper Tyrannis

Yesterday was a fairly calm day.  Some pool going, some dog walking, some grocery buying, some video game playing.



I did make my third "experiment" as Mallory says in the kitchen.  Pasta Pomodoro.  Finally something that came out good and was worth making.

I am pretty excited because I think I actually thought of something to do today and can't wait to tell Mallory when she wakes up, she will be wicked proud :P


I did download and play the offline portion of Alien Swarm yesterday.  It was pretty fun and I was surprised it ran on my laptop.  I could not however figure out how to join a multiplayer game.  Whatevs.

I am really hoping to get my Incredible soon, though I know it probably won't be for a couple weeks.  Silly HTC.


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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Movienight Highlight

Some quick pics of the event:
The fact that it was only Mallory and I was humorous to me.

From Legacy at Linden Park at Lynchburg


Pretty sweet sized screen, first time I sat in the front row of a theater and enjoyed it :)

From Legacy at Linden Park at Lynchburg



It was pretty sweet to pick up some snacks and beverages at my local grocers and have permission to bring them into a theater.   The Pete's Wicked is bottled in Utica..... small world!

From Legacy at Linden Park at Lynchburg

Movie Daze

Made some tuna noodle casserole yesterday.  Came out ok, but was kinda dry.  FREEZE IT!

My attempt at Tuna Noodle Casserole from scratch, came out a ... on Twitpic

My sister's boyfriend got some burns on his hands and arms trying to rescue a dog from a burning vehicle.  I hope he is ok and everything turns out as best it can.  My love and hopes go out to them right now.

Me and Mallory reserved the theatre here at the apartment.  We have it from 5 to midnight and plan on watching some quality entertainment including Batman Begins and Mad Men season 1 disc 1 :P
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