Tonight, I got to hang out with my friends (Marc, Kelley, and Andrea). Since Karen was exhausted from attending and presenting at the American Dietetic Association Conference this weekend, she remained at home with our baby daughter (Briana).
As sad as this sounds, I think tonight may have been the first time that I went out without Karen, Briana, or any combination of the two since Briana was born over seven months ago. For me in particular, I have just found it difficult to go out on my own while taking care of Briana.
Believe me. It's not a paranoia thing or anything like that in regards to Briana as to the reason why I have not gone out on my own. As much as I love my daughter, I would be all over handing her over to someone else to watch for a while. It's just the way my time has worked out with Karen's schedule. I am simply with Briana longer and truth of the matter is, taking care of a baby requires a lot more time.
It's definitely a lot more time than I had originally anticipated. I can see how people get into ruts because it seems like so much of your personal time is sacrificed in the name of taking care of a child. I sometimes think that people don't really understand that until they have a child.
When I look back at some of my friends who had children much earlier than Karen and I, I sometimes feel awful that I had no clue about what they were going through at the time. After all, it's probably what I'm experiencing now that they experienced then.
Anyway, it felt good to go out and spend some time on my own away from Karen and Briana for a while. Of course, it is also always a plus when Andrea brings food to places. Tonight, Andrea brought cupcakes from Babycakes located in Quincy. Now, I suck at Babycakes.
I must say, however, that the cupcakes were quite delicious. I devoured the French Toast cupcake, as well as the Oreo cupcake. (Cue Rachael Ray's "Yum-O" sound.)
Speaking of Andrea, it turns out that the closing date on her recent home purchase has been pushed back until next week. She seems to be taking the hectic schedule all in stride. Andrea also was kind enough to remind us that November is mustache month. If I could grow anything other than a Fu Manchu mustache (if I am lucky), I may be more inclined to celebrate "Movember".
Regardless, it was a fun time hanging out with everyone at Marc and Kelley's. All of us ended up watching an episode of Conan O'Brien's new talk show and a few episodes of Man Vs Food. As well, we had a few laughs just hanging out.
Based on some of the stories that Marc and Kelley tell, I sometimes wonder if I got into the wrong profession. The science industry seems chock full of fun. Who knew? But I guess even scientists need to party too, right? Damn. If only I stuck with my autobiographical dreams from fifth grade and became a scientist. I would have that mansion, limo, and swimming pool by now.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
I Suck At Hanging Out With Andrea
Last night, Karen, our baby daughter (Briana) and I got to hang out with my friend (Andrea). Now, I suck at hanging out with Andrea. It has been a while since I've hung out with Andrea. Or, at least it seems like it has been a while since I've hung out with just Andrea.
Originally, with it being Prince Spaghetti Wednesday, we were supposed to get together with our friends (Marc and Kelley) and Andrea. Unfortunately, Marc and Kelley had to cancel due to an issue with one of their cats. Even though I'm allergic to certain felines, I do enjoy their cats. So hopefully everything will work out. To Marc and Kelley, their cats are like what Briana is to me... except with fur.
Needless to say, it was just Karen, Briana, Andrea, and me... or as I like to call Andrea: "Zuckerman". Andrea has actually pointed out the fact that she is 1) not Jewish; and 2) not a 30 year old playing a teenager; As well, she does not wear glasses, does not write for a high school newspaper, was not married to a guy named Jesse, and did not have a baby named Hannah. Nevertheless, I get a kick out of calling her "Zuckerman".
It was fun hanging out with just Andrea. Essentially, we hung out, ate ice cream (Yum!), and watched Man Vs. Food. For anyone curious, Cupcake Wars was not on. Andrea seems pretty excited about her upcoming home purchase. She is schedule to close on her new place in a few weeks. Of course, adding to the fun was the fact that Andrea made and brought peanut butter balls. (Cue Rachael Ray's "Yum-O" sound.)
All in all, it was a great time. When Andrea left, I decided to do what I do best: feed my movie addiction. So last night I made it a double feature night. The first movie I watched: The Box, starring Cameron Diaz. (And for anyone curious, the title does not refer to anything pornographic.)
(The video below is a trailer for The Box.)
The movie is based on the short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson and takes place in Virginia in 1976. Interestingly enough, parts of the movie were filmed at Milton Academy. The plot involves a couple receiving a "box" whereby if they hit the button, they would receive a million dollars. The consequence of doing so, however, is that someone unfamiliar to them would die. And from there, the box gets passed on.
I suppose it is an interesting premise. It's too bad the box gets passed off after one use. If it were me, I would be slamming that button non-stop. Granted, making the millions and millions of dollars would be a nice benefit. In a world full of stupid people though, it would be interesting to see how many stupid people can get weeded out in the name of population control.
Anyway, it was an okay movie. The premise was interesting, but the movie on a whole was just blah. And naturally, after such an intriguing movie like the Box, I needed to dumb things down a little. So of course, I decided to follow that movie up by watching Fast and Furious.
(The video below is a trailer for Fast and Furious.)
For anyone curious, Fast and Furious is the fourth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise. The movie also marks the return of Vin Diesel to the franchise (unless you count the cameo appearance in the Tokyo Drift sequel).
Needless to say, the movie was entertaining if you are interested in street racing and guns... and Paul Walker. Interestingly enough, I did enjoy the movie. This movie was actually the first film in the franchise that I have seen from start to finish. Sadly, I am now curious as to the other movies. (And if anyone is really curious, a fifth movie installment is set to be released with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.)
Originally, with it being Prince Spaghetti Wednesday, we were supposed to get together with our friends (Marc and Kelley) and Andrea. Unfortunately, Marc and Kelley had to cancel due to an issue with one of their cats. Even though I'm allergic to certain felines, I do enjoy their cats. So hopefully everything will work out. To Marc and Kelley, their cats are like what Briana is to me... except with fur.
Needless to say, it was just Karen, Briana, Andrea, and me... or as I like to call Andrea: "Zuckerman". Andrea has actually pointed out the fact that she is 1) not Jewish; and 2) not a 30 year old playing a teenager; As well, she does not wear glasses, does not write for a high school newspaper, was not married to a guy named Jesse, and did not have a baby named Hannah. Nevertheless, I get a kick out of calling her "Zuckerman".
It was fun hanging out with just Andrea. Essentially, we hung out, ate ice cream (Yum!), and watched Man Vs. Food. For anyone curious, Cupcake Wars was not on. Andrea seems pretty excited about her upcoming home purchase. She is schedule to close on her new place in a few weeks. Of course, adding to the fun was the fact that Andrea made and brought peanut butter balls. (Cue Rachael Ray's "Yum-O" sound.)
All in all, it was a great time. When Andrea left, I decided to do what I do best: feed my movie addiction. So last night I made it a double feature night. The first movie I watched: The Box, starring Cameron Diaz. (And for anyone curious, the title does not refer to anything pornographic.)
(The video below is a trailer for The Box.)
The movie is based on the short story "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson and takes place in Virginia in 1976. Interestingly enough, parts of the movie were filmed at Milton Academy. The plot involves a couple receiving a "box" whereby if they hit the button, they would receive a million dollars. The consequence of doing so, however, is that someone unfamiliar to them would die. And from there, the box gets passed on.
I suppose it is an interesting premise. It's too bad the box gets passed off after one use. If it were me, I would be slamming that button non-stop. Granted, making the millions and millions of dollars would be a nice benefit. In a world full of stupid people though, it would be interesting to see how many stupid people can get weeded out in the name of population control.
Anyway, it was an okay movie. The premise was interesting, but the movie on a whole was just blah. And naturally, after such an intriguing movie like the Box, I needed to dumb things down a little. So of course, I decided to follow that movie up by watching Fast and Furious.
(The video below is a trailer for Fast and Furious.)
For anyone curious, Fast and Furious is the fourth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise. The movie also marks the return of Vin Diesel to the franchise (unless you count the cameo appearance in the Tokyo Drift sequel).
Needless to say, the movie was entertaining if you are interested in street racing and guns... and Paul Walker. Interestingly enough, I did enjoy the movie. This movie was actually the first film in the franchise that I have seen from start to finish. Sadly, I am now curious as to the other movies. (And if anyone is really curious, a fifth movie installment is set to be released with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.)
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