KnoxForPres

I'm jealous of people who have more than pizza as delivery options. I pretty much turn green with envy anytime I see Manhahttan living. We have a service called something like dinner delivered where they will go to various places, but by the time you add in fees it seems ridiculous. So my options are the big 3 pizza chains if I want delivery. At Costo in refrigeration aisle I bought sliced beef seasoned only with salt and pepper. It's already cooked mid-rare so I can bring it to room temp or throw in skillet (I like former). I will have it with horseradish on side and tomatoes in red wine vinaigrette dressing I'll make in blender (Ina's)

Indeed, when crisis hits we want to say screw it all. Sounds like you have a great plan in place to fight this. I'm down six so four to go! Using you all as inspiration!

On Tuesdays at work local farmers come in to sell their goods. I got some baby (prob not official name) cucumbers and a gorgeous tomato. Made a pit stop at Fresh Market (closest store to me) to get red onion and beautiful block of feta in liquid of some sort. Going to make a Greek salad type dressing, likely Ina's, and combine all of the above.

I only cringe a bit at "no problem" when I've just paid money and that's the cashier's response. I just wish he/she would say "thank you" (emphasis on you). Like, "no thank YOU for choosing to come here today and we appreciate your business" would be the context. In work, in life I never think about "no problem"- just then. At my work lots of doors are involved moving from point A to B. The damnedest thing is people who want to enter/exit on the wrong side. So say I'm coming in on the right to cafeteria. Person is leaving and uses same door (her left) and manages to act like I'm in the way! Damn it irritates me.

I worked at Olive Garden back in the day of create your own. Don't hold me to this please, it's been over a decade, but thinking of what it entailed I'd think you'd still be able to. Their computer to input was very user friendly. Give it a try next time! Now- I haven't had their pizza in about that long so if it changed completely then just shame on them. I remember the board with the little handle, the dipping sauce, etc. Customers loved those- you're not alone!

Masonlamps without knowing it you're like a celebrity talking to me! I think I've loved everything you've ever posted. So by golly, I am going to research a bit and buy one. Really- can't thank you all enough. Such great people here. Eta; my word- see having a computer would make usernames easy! And yet, the iPhone.

Heigh-ho, heigh ho it's off to work I go. I get bombarded by their 20% that I sometimes feel guilty of no use. Breville, here I come! Is it ok or sad to be excited about a kitchen device? Discuss amongst yourselves :)

This changes everything. Totinos and a 9x13? I think I love you.

Thank you both! I do believe I will purchase one and likely enjoy. And to be a good citizen will report back on my uses bc maybe there are others asking if they'd use one. Pampered Chef has this thing called the "mix n chop". I'm not, would never be a PC pimp. But, I've had friends who are and have spent some cash. Well- my friends- this thing delivers. Ground beef, pork sausage (think Jimmy Dean)- anything that's hard to break up is destroyed by this gadget. And it's safe on all surfaces! One of the best things I've bought.

In my age demographic I was one of the last holdouts to get a smartphone. I honest to goodness couldn't imagine when I'd ever use. Well, the joke was on me because today my computer is my iPhone. Which brings me to....I live alone (with my dog). I didn't grow up with a family who used a toaster oven. But reading here, I seem to be a candidate. Would I use one? Would it be iPhone-esque for me? What would I use it for? I love to cook but at the moment I'm flying solo so cooking has all but ended. Can it hold a totinos pizza? (yes, I asked that).

Very late to this show and comments, but I thought Spector's thoughts on those with golden spoon deserved to be punished was a bit too real. Like as he was talking I was hoping psychos weren't watching and justifying reasons to inflict harm. I don't normally think that way, but it was just a bit too detailed for me. And he's hot, which on a sick way would possibly make it more justified to a sicko. Not describing it well, but felt an agenda from production almost came out in that scene. I like this show but I have the hardest time staying awake an entire episode. And I don't think it's boring. It's a weird phenomen. I'm completely engaged in a scene, then wake up to realize, damn it, I've fallen asleep again! I can't remember a show I legit liked and was into where this has occurred!

This wasn't really embarrassing for me, but more a jolt of reality. When I was in my mid 20s I was at Publix wearing a tee shirt of my High School where I graduated (mom is librarian there and still to this day buys me their cute tees). The bag boy asked if I was a teacher at said school. As I got in my car it was a big moment to realize that I no longer "looked" like a student-was now old enough to be the teacher. Intrinsically I knew that, but still....Pre caller ID days I interviewed for a job at Ann Taylor. I had talked to my sister on the phone and ended a conversation. Not one second later the phone rang. Knowing it was my sis calling to say something she forgot in the weirdest, craziest, should be committed voice I said "House of Harry's Wax Musuem. If you can think it-we can wax it". A very proper sounding woman says "This is blank from Ann Taylor calling for KnoxForPres." Immediately I thought "oh shit", hung up and didn't get that job! Edit because I thought of another one! I was talking to this smoking hot guy years ago. He had gone to an elite by any standards all boys boarding school. We were discussing the pros and cons and he said "ultimately looking back it was a bunch of depraved males I lived with." I said "really? With all that money- what exactly were you deprived of?" Damn it. Though- I did learn a word that day.

But it's hard, isn't it? I was broken up with two weeks ago at the age of 36. Not exactly my finest hour. Trying to focus on the positives in my life and that bullshit they tell me to do :) (which truly is helpful). We have friends and coworkers and characters in movies bombarding us with "oh-you'll know. I knew the second I met (whoever)". So I find myself kind of buying into this and thinking a chorus of angels will break into song and by Geeorge, I Will Know! But my life hasn't panned out quite like that. I haven't online dated right now, but I did for the first time prior to this (non online) relationship. Met some great guys! A doctor, marketing exec, etc. Yet I didn't have the warm and fuzzies which turned to questions of is he or isn't he. I'm not too keen on dating at the moment. But I'll revisit it. Thankfully there's a new hot guy at work that if he serves no other purpose has been a distraction. Because heartbreak is the fucking worst. I'm rambling, I know. But I guess I'm saying this next rodeo, be it online or in person- I'm going to be a lot more optimistic and second chance willing. Barring the obvious red flags, I want to be open. Because like Sun-Bun experienced, sometimes love evolves. And how awesome would that be?

Gong through a breakup now (at 36!) so probably need that meximelt and Dorito taco more than ever ;) You're good, my friend. And in hindsight, I should be more sensitive as indeed, we are all going through our own things.

Oh shit, no chills intended. I view this show as a drama, like 90120. So I would have said the same thing about Steve never doing better than Kelly. I have no investment or think this is real so sincere apologies for coming off that way. In real life my feelings/thoughts/emotions are probably 180 from when I watch this. But that's why I watch (and post accordingly)-total bullshit viewing emterainent value. Like Taco Bell for all three meals.

Publish your exes number so I can text him over and over til he blocks me "Please respect me when I say you're a fucking excuse for a man." I think one of the reasons Carly was so heartbroken is because he didn't look like David Beckham. In a bar, I wouldn't give a glance to Kirk, nor would most girls. Now this doesn't mean anything bad at all. It just means he in no way in hell could be capable of a player so yeah, when a "Kirk" in life sells this fantasy, I can see her buying it. He's kind of an average schmuck tied with her from the start. It's viable! Had he been, even Tanner, she'd probably been a bit more weary (shit, wary). No, she shouldn't have mentioned kids, but who knows she could have been three sheets to the wind when she did it. Not that it mitigates, but it can happen. At least through editing every time they were in the background (or Tanner and Jade) they should have had giant billboard sized signs saying "Taken and blissful. Don't you wish you were us". He's the kind of guy I want to ask "Exactly who do you think you're going to land?" He didn't have to love Carly, but I'm not sure he can a lot better. There are tiers to this bachelor world. Just because you're an alum doesn't mean you're cool. There's D list. Like if I told my friends I slept with Ames last night, high fives all around. Justin? They'd shuffle awkwardly and ask if there was any more wine. Kirks the latter. Lame as hell. ****I realize Ames my not be everyone's fancy. But the smarts, the wit, the cuteness! Ooh la la. Nothing D list. Also would get high fives ideally tagging hot ass Arie!****

My goodness, that's fantastic! Huge self discipline, which isn't easy, has paid off in spades for you! I'm really proud of you. I had lost down to my ideal and in the last six months or so, ten pounds has crept back on. In a larger sense of trying to "live more fulfilled", I've recognized how much happier I am when I exercise and eat right. And I do DVDs at home too. My favorite being The Firm series. I will vow to do it 4 times this week if you (or anyone else) want to. It helps me mentally to exercise, which I need right now and recognize. So if you want to join, I'd love to have a virtual friend or two. I weighed yesterday and was 10 up so will eat right and exercise and weigh next Sat. You're already doing it, so you will be my inspiration!

I'm so jealous! Twice I've been moved by a book I felt compelled to write and/or email the author. Never received even an auto generic reply. One (Kurt Vonnegut Jr- book being Timequake) I get-he was busy and famous (and alive, yes). The other was a random book I got at a used bookstore- praised her and a black hole, haha. And you not only got a response, but affirmation! The holy grail! As someone else said above, I got stainless pans because that's what the people on tv used. My dad got me a set from HSN probably 20 years ago that were Wolfganf Puck. Those things have worn like iron and still look brand new. I think we got lucky bc talk about a hit or miss purchase!

Haha, yes, it is. I try to stay so positive about the unforeseen ups and downs of life, but having a place to vent annoyances is like a needed, negative release. I hate when asshats feel the need to express their self-perceived coolness on you. Like if I randomly throw out Id give an arm for a meximelt from Taco Bell and some blowhard feels the need to say "oh, really? See, I like authentic Mexican, like Taco Roc on 5th street is really the only acceptable place". I mean, come on. Everything a person says shouldn't be an opportunity to one up /be more refined.

What a find you all are! I'm going through a hard time (a breakup...at 36! Pet peeve: when people drop a bomb like that and don't tell me the hard time) and this thread has been funny, enlightening, and best yet- just a huge escape from reality. Thank you all. I found it last night and have read maybe 50% so my sincere apologies if mine has been mentioned (by George-I'm doing my own pet peeve!) I cannot stand it when someone goes "Have you seen the video of (cat in bathtub, crazy person on Americas Got Talent, toddler in hilarity, etc". And see, my problem I've learned is I say (truthfully) "no". "Oh! Hang on...you must watch it!" And they whip out their phone and some of these damn things will hit the 6 minute mark. It's like I'm looking at this video feeling I need to make the appropriate reactions. "Wowzeree, that guy really can break dance!" When I all want to do is enjoy my wine. It's akin to being younger and your friend going "oh my gosh, you have to listen to this song. Every word is like my relationship with Ryan". So I'm sitting in a room, unsure of what to stare at while 10000 Maniacs or similar is playing. Being a good friend, at the end of the five minutes you say "oh yes, especially that part when she talked about soul mates". When all I wanted to do was ask if her mom had againbought that French onion dip that was so awesome. To sum up: pet peeve of awkwards "at this moment, you must watch, listen, let me serenade you" type fuckery.

Too lazy to rewarch, but did Joe say Bonnie and Clyde, but meant Jekyll and Hyde when he talked to Sam?

I took a day off work and went to Costco for some non-food related items. While there, in a mad moment of lazy, it occurred to me I could get stuff for tacos. I bought tortillas, ground beef, sour cream, block of cheese, and salsa. I had lettuce and a red onion at home. Now, here's the kicker, I live alone and have a boyfriend who eats with me when I cook. But I have to say, for how much I use those ingredients I feel I spent close to regular (minus ground beef bc huge pack, but less per pound) for a "normal taco night" so my laziness felt justified. This may be everywhere, but in the Southeast at Mexican restaurants as an appetizer lots order a "white cheese dip". Costco had 2 large things of it that I bought . Let me be the guinea pig and report back if it's worth it. I do the geography disclaimer bc my dad from New Mexico, while he likes it, said that (at least in the 60s/70s) was not on any menus.

Jewleigha is seemingly perfect for Joe. Both have the insecurity, the over the top emotional reactions, low to mid grade looks, boring as hell and take up too much screen time. Leave it to a man (I kid, I kid...kinda) to think he can do better. Yeah I know there are pheromones and attraction required, but on paper, these two kids are on fire. It's bothersome this show sets up that Harrison is always standing in a clearing in the jungle beneath some stairs. To the extent they brought in a random worker talking deeply with CH who quickly exited stage right when Jewelyia appears? Why the facade CH has a tent, port o potty and a few Snicker Bars and beef jerky for sustenance? We, as viewers, know he leaves that area. So odd. I am buying Tanner and Jade, so help me. This show needs a major facelift. It's boring and only the diehard viewers (like us, mostly) who know these asshats can possibly be seeing this through. A huge problem is.... #1- "I'm happy, but if #2 showed up...." Cut to stairs, Harrison in his designated spot, standing #2)- Hey, I'm here and hoping #1 is!" The contrivance and overt fakeness is wearing thin. It's better when they try a little to make this seem real. Speaking of real, I think Ashley I actually is. Her play by play of kisses, her tears at her shyness and awkwardness. I remember that so well in ninth grade. Yet I don't mean that negatively, she's a young lady without much experience with boys/men and who is way out of her element. She'll be fine in the long run, but it's not fun watching it play out.

Talked to my dear sis and to make a long story short we realized Food Network made us cooks. We grew up with awesome parents who cook. It simply took us beyond. Sara Moulton taught me to not only use fresh basil, but not bruise. I learned to smash garlic. I learned the right pans for the job. Just simple stuff that has made me a pretty darn fine cook. I am 36 and sis is 40, that's how long it's been around so just curious if you did too? We made their stuff too. My dear parents got me several Emeril books and they were so eye opening. I sucked at first and got better. I know today there is lots of its "cream of chicken soup" show criticism and I really don't intend or want to put that down. . But at one time Sara, that Italian guy Michael, Emeril. And others. They changed my world! Anyone else?

Yeah he lives. And he is well loved by his owners. :)