The next two weeks of my life will be frantic. In addition to writing code for a project which has fallen behind schedule and has release of beta code that is imminent I’ll be traveling for recruiting, and then down to Savannah for Inter Americas Hash 2011.
I worked until about 8:30pm last night. Driving home I decided to get dinner and took a gamble that Tomatillos would be open late. I found out that they close at 10:00pm, and if you get there a little past 9:00pm they serve your food pretty damn quickly because:
a) you are likely the only one eating at that time
b) they want to go home
I had a pulled pork burrito with fresh jalapeños added. It was much better than the first burrito I ate there a few weeks ago. Tomatillos will remain in my rotation, but it’s still yet to gain “destination restaurant” status and will be called upon only in time of need or craving.
From there I went home and pretty much passed out watching a video on my computer.
Today I code and then fly. You’ll find out more about this tomorrow.
Birthday Roundup
I missed ITP-Reader Debbie’s birthday yesterday. Sorry about that hope it was wonderful.
Today is ITP-Reader Randy’s birthday, as well as the 13th “birthday” of The Google. I believe Randy is significantly older than Google. 😛
Stats & Goals
Daily
Current Mood – busy
Current Music – silence
Website Of The Day – I’m a proud nerd. I love listening to podcasts. One of the best networks for nerdy podcasts is 5 By 5.
Mode Of Transportation To Work – my car
Exercise (b)Log – nothing
Morning Weigh-In – not happening this week
Monthly
Foot Mileage – 0.0 miles
Wheel Mileage – 135.5 miles
Pushups – 0
Situps – 0
Stairs – 35 flights
Consecutive Days Of Bed-Making (Longest Streak) – 0 (0)
Vegetarian Days – 1
Carnivorous Days – 25
Marta Rides To Work – 0
Bike Rides To Work – 0
September Goals
– “Completely” recover from the bike crash
– Ride my bike no fewer than 150 miles
– Not to get sick for the entire month
– Not get fired from my job
– Run at least twice
– Eat vegetarian no fewer than five days
– Lose three pounds
2011 Goals [will be a little more fluid than in past years]
– Reduce my weight by 25 pounds based on the my weight as measured on February 1st
– Completely read the book Daily Negations which I received as a Christmas gift.
– Run Sharpened Stone as a real business — one which does not get penalized.
– Save $500 for the sole purpose of donating to charitable organizations of my choice
– Attend at least one professional photography workshop
– Enter no fewer than three photographic competitions / gallery showings
– Ride in no fewer than five 50 mile or 50K bike rides
– Run in no fewer than two one half-marathon
– Submit at least one application under the name “Sharpened Stone” to Apple’s iOS store
The Unmeasurable
– Continue backing up all data, including the off-site storage
– Become a proficient programmer in Objective-C
– Do not create a solution for something which is not a problem
– Eat smaller portions
Cheers,
Paulie [eatl/ga]
I stayed up until 10 last night (crazy I know) to watch Teranova. I’m hesitant anymore to start watching a new series, usually by the time I’m hooked, it is canceled or goes on a 6 month hiatus (I’m looking at you Lost). I usually stick with watching past videos on-line so I know what sort of commitment I’m getting.
I had planned on leaving the office early today, I have a haircut scheduled at 2:30, then I noticed (via Facebook) my hairdresser is in NJ. I guess I need to make a call, but I’ll still probably leave early.
Happy Birthday Debbie, I missed it on Facebook, with the new layout, it was hidden.
I guess it’s too much to ask some people to check their appointment schedule before going out of town??? Seems a little rude and unprofessional to me.
Everyone on the Buzz reports that the burritos at Tomatillo’s are better without rice. Do you order it with or without rice? (This question could be posed to Martha as well.)
I had read that too and was going to go sans rice, but was kinda hungry so I let them make it their way. The rice was definitely better this time, but still a bit too wet. Next time I go I’ll try it without rice.
I wish Tomatillo’s had a burrito bowl, I know they have the ‘mesa bowl’, Jerry got it, it’s not the same. I also prefer black beans over pintos. I saw black beans on the menu but didn’t see it as an option on the burrito. I guess I could have asked but the place was so noisy and the cashier seemed to struggle so much with Jerry’s order I just tried to make it simple. Oh, he couldn’t seem to get the credit card machine to work, thankfully I had a $20.
I didn’t really have issue with the rice, however, I did order avacado and I was half way through my meal before I found it.
It looks like my appointment is actually tomorrow, I was really looking forward to leaving early today.
Thanks for the birthday wishes! I had a lovely weekend of celebrating. I got a camera from Steve. Paulie what’s your suggestion for a lense to augment the 18-55 that it came with?
Went to Las Tortas Locas for lunch, I lucked out, my order number was cinco!
Thanks for the Bday wish, Paulie. Yes, I am significantly older than The Google, but was tickled nonetheless to discover this morning that we share the same birthday. So, along that vein, assuming The Google is also an ITP-reader: Happy Birthday, Google!
Looking forward to catching up with you while you are in town – hopefully we can work it out.