For once, I'm not feeling that horrible where-has-the-weekend-gone?! panic, and it's all thanks to mother nature. As expected, Friday morning I woke up to see this outside our apartment window (excuse the angle -- PhotoBucket is not cooperating with me tonight):


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But first things first, is it possible that my beloved Randall might actually LOSE The Apprentice title to Rebecca?? I really like Rebecca and definitely won't be disappointed if she wins, but I just don't think she's as experienced as Randall at this particular time. Of course it looks like Rebecca is in for a challenge what with the lack of an ( Read more... )

Ground Rules: The first player of this "game" starts with the topic "5 weird habits you posses" and people who get tagged need to write a LJ entry about their 5 quirky habits as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose the next 5 people to be tagged and list their names ( Read more... )

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Well, we're back from the engagement party and boy, do I feel like a$$! I have had one of those dull headaches that just does not leave the entire day, I'm exhausted, dehydrated, and Connecticut has now experienced its second snowstorm of the year -- yuck! But aside from my whining and complaining, we had a great weekend and the engagement party ( Read more... )

You Belong in London
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What I'm drinking now: Dolcetto D'Alba 2003 Scaletta. Supposed to have drank it on Thanksgiving, but saved it and am now thoroughly enjoying it. It was an incredibly stressful day at work, and I can't begin to explain how wonderful this first glass of wine tastes. Love it!

To lessen the somber mood a bit, I'm listing off what I've been drinking lately.

Chamard 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon: Got while wine tasting at my favorite Connecticut vineyard. Nothing too fancy, but a good table red.

Jonathan Edwards Merlot 2002: Purchased this at another Connecticut vineyard, and was totally inebriated at the time, since it was ( Read more... )

Not too much new going on this week.  Work has been fine, and I'm anxiously awaiting Friday, when I have a semi-huge meeting with the CEO of my company, our CMO, and the top three sales directors.  I've been preparing like a madwoman for it, so I am praying that I've left no stone unturned.

In slightly related news, I decided to drop my calc class ( Read more... )

I am Gourmet Girl
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