Things that made the week that much yummier

After an amazing weekend with some of the best people in the world, my body had to recover from extreme dancing, extreme taiko-ing, and extreme extreming. I got certain comfort foods that kept me rowing through the muddy water that is post-midterm, pre-finals college. [You may find a unifying theme!]

Whenever I felt a little groggy, I had Starbucks's chocolate croissant!Pain au chocolat that's just so reliably good!

Cheeseboard's Chocolate Thing! I got it when Tom and I stopped by on Wednesday afternoon for some slices (four-cheese, onion, herb).
It had what I like to call "chocolate turds" folded into it. I didn't get around to eating them because they were too bitter. The bread part, however, was satisfyingly chewy and moist. =)
On Thursday, I had Starbucks's whole wheat bun with a tall Peppermint Mocha Twist. They really go all out with the peppermint in their holiday mocha- not bad, but when the mocha gets cold, it's more difficult to consume. I got the bun because it looked pretty and shiny (the things that win me over...). Again, just enough of the chew/moisture factor that would lead me to get it again.
Finally, for an end-of-the-week treat, I got my usual half peanut butter and half chocolate chip gelato from the cafe by my work. I say "usual" because I always get this combination whenever I'm in the mood for gelato [mood = perpetual, undying need].
I wasn't super pleased with today's outcome, though. Their peanut butter batch was kinda off? Unsure. BUT, I am proud of this photo! I hardly ever take anything this detailed with my dinky camera... I did get a few stares for stopping on the sidewalk and snapping shots of this cup of yummy.

AND NOW, the weekend!

Wowzers

Recursion.

I am sleepy.

Bye bye, Hanoi (..grueling bus ride, no doubt)

Hello, Saigon (HCMC).
Hello, fancy pho and mango shake.
Hello, gigantic banh xeo.

Laughter's all ya need sometimes..

O rly?
This was from a random blog I found. I should give the guy some credit... this cat made me laugh pretty hard.
What an attitude!

Oy

I have some temporary baggage.

(in Luang Prabang, Laos)

From Jay..

Shepard Fairey, the artist behind the Barack Obama "HOPE" poster, has created a new poster, “DEFEND EQUALITY, LOVE UNITES” to raise awareness and funds for the movement to overturn CA Proposition 8.

Print and share.

A weekend of wonders

Memorable dialogue:

"I don't really like french toast or yams."
"What?! Toni, it's like I don't know you anymore."

Funniest line:

"Trinity, you've got like, a metal pole through you!"- Alex, as Keanu Reeves in Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure as Neo in The Matrix.

Most relieving comment:

"Let's just dance it off, Dance MagIK!" - practically everyone, but most notably Derek

Life is amazing.

Sex and candy

Oscar Wilde once wrote, "To have sex and candy in a weekend is more than that which could be normally enjoyed by the lay man."

No, he didn't write that.

BUT TONI DID!

Turzday

or the less popular Turds' Day.

As I was walking to PH150D, I was debating whether or not I should get Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte. I know, I know... Gotta kick the habit... but they're just so good! Needless to say..

I love it when people spell kat with a "K"! This made my 10:00am hour mighty enjoyable. I tried to take a picture of my cup inconspicuously while I was in class.. I didn't want to seem like an odd person who takes pictures of her food all the time. ::averts eyes::

After class, I walked over to the BART station for my ride over to 12th Street/City Center [ye, ye!]. Then, I noticed something that made me appreciate living in the Bay Area:

What health conscious vigilantes on the BART we have!
Oh, Burger King- preaching to a murderous mob!

On to work I went, feeling mighty empowered by this random act.

I woke up this morning to a text from Mike; he said he had made me a sandwich and left it in the fridge. I thought, "Mmm, no need to buy lunch!" I ran out the door taking little notice of the actual sandwich when I tossed it into my bag. Around 3:00pm, I hankered for that sammich and to my surprise

Mike had made me a ham and cheese and chili sandwich. I know he had good intentions.. in fact, I think it's one of the most thoughtful (albeit, confusing) sandwiches he's ever made for me.

... it left me flatulent for a good couple of hours, too.

From Denise's album

Sake and George... by my brown pants... in my kitchen.

(circa March '08?)

They had an ambivalent relationship that ended in abuse and foul mouthing. Oh, what the world is coming to these days..