SISTER TIME

My sister and I had a nice day just hanging out.  We went to the Mall looking for a case for my new phone, then on to Houston's for overpriced spinach dip and on to the Market downtown.  They're in the process of updating it and I think it's going to be really nice when they are done.

It was a nice relaxing day, very hot, but a good visit and a good day :)

Iphone 4 Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, just let me say this first.  If you are an early adopter and into technology you need to experience this at least once.  But, just once the next time I will have it shipped directly to my house.

Free pizza, free donuts, tea and water and ice cream!

By the way, not the same pictures.  Same line though just different parts.  Too long to get in one shot!

FIVE HOURS LATER  :(

Almost almost almost there...

Finally inside and fifteen minutes later an iPhone 4........only five hours and fifteen minutes later.  Just this once, next time no lines for me :)

IT'S MAGIC ELIXIR

I haven't been able to figure it out.  I just can't figure out what's in it that keeps me and a lot of other unlikely people coming back for more.  I didn't even like it the first time I had it but mysteriously I keep going back for more and have been now for three or four years.

It's Pho (otherwise known as Vietnamese Noodle Soup) and there really is something medicinal about it.  It always seems to make my tummy feel better after eating it.

Like I said, don't know what it is, but when I went to get it today I wasn't sure I could eat because my stomach was a little upset.  But, very shortly after lunch I started to feel fine and have ever since.  It's just magic stuff I tell you, magic!

A DEPRESSING DINNER :(

This is a dying restaurant.  We ate here tonight.....well we tried.  The name is the Rose Tattoo and when it first opened the chef "James Rose" was a very nice looking chefly, nice white jacket, sort of friendly guy and was doing pretty good.  But, then apparently something went wrong.  It was probably the economy as much as anything because the food was good, a little overpriced, but really good.


Tonight though was our last trip.  Apparently this place is hanging on by a thread and the food was terrible.

This is a ten dollar cheese plate.  Can you see the cheese, there it is on the far left, one inch slice of Brie and on the right that small little disc of some type of goat cheese.  Oh yeah, a few pistachios, four apple slices, a dap of two obviously jarred jellies and a couple of olives.  Ten Bucks!  The rest of the dinner was so bad I just don't want to talk about it.


This is a dying, in the throws of death restaurant and I don't intend to be there for the funeral.


Oh yeah, forgot the chefly fellow that owns the place now is the only waiter and wear a sloppy shirt, not tucked in, shorts and FLIP FLOPS!, and I'm pretty sure he has lost about thirty pounds.  I think he just needs to put this place and himself out their misery.

OK, SO NOW I'M GETTING ANXIOUS!

When you come in to pick up your iPhone 4, you'll be directed to a line for those with reservations. We'll have Specialists ready to transfer your contacts, set up email, and help you get apps so your iPhone is just the way you like it. We look forward to seeing you at the store. Sincerely, The Apple Retail Store team Pickup Date and Time June 24 starting at 7:00 a.m. Pickup Location Apple Store, Willow Bend Your reservation will be held until close of business on June 24. Please note: Some customers received a confirmation email showing an incorrect price. We apologize for any difficulties you may have encountered. If you're currently an AT&T customer, you can confirm your pricing online. Review now Be sure to bring these items with you: • A valid, government-issued photo ID • Your Social Security number • A debit or credit card • New to AT&T? Bring your account number from your current carrier. Reserved Items 1 iPhone 4 32 GB - Black

FODMAPS

I've been researching FODMAPS.  My doctor recommended that it had helped many IBS patients to eat a diet limiting something called FODMAPS.

This is the book he recommended.  It is sort of vague, but interesting.  If I can get more information on it I may just try it.  Couldn't hurt :)

REMEMBER I HADN'T BEEN FEELING WELL LATELY?

Well, this is what I did the last couple of days.................and

 This is what I did today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, but THAT'S NOT ME :)  
AND
I'M ALL FINE, NO WEIRDNESS IN THERE AT ALL :)

SOLD THE TILT --------------------------------------->

and the iPhone 3gs!

Ready for that iPhone 4.0

UPDATE:  I have one reserved to pick up Thursday, the 24th. YAY!

WORKING ON LEARNING TO USE THAT NEW CAMERA

Spent a lot of the day feeling crappy and working with my new camera to learn to use it better and then to enhance, called Post Processing now the image after the fact.


I think I did well on a couple of my pics.  

They seem more alive and vibrant and more dimensional and I like that.  Next I'm working on HDR pics.  Okay they also look a little out of focus, but I think that's just the computer because they don't look that way except on this page.

HARLEQUIN SHRIMP-THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE 150 SALTWATER

So the newest addition is this very strange looking little shrimp.  He's really cute and supposed to be in the tank to eat baby starfish.

If he does his job and doesn't get eaten immediately by the anemone I will be amazed!