Brilliant

(Think of the voice those Sam Adams characters use.)

History
On Justin's birthday we went to Bonefish Grill it was fab. I had a pistacio & parm encrusted rainbow trout entreee that was VERY good. So, the other day we went to Jillian's for lunch (me, Justin, Hoke & Chance) and I was raving about the trout. Hoke said - "If I had a restaurant I would never use the word 'encrusted' to describe a dish." He thinks it is over used. He also metnioned that he would not have wasabi anything on the menu, as it is just a big trend now and is also overused.

Today
I walked to Publix with Chance to grab some lunch (craving hummus and we were out of bread at the house). Jen asked that we pick her up some sushi. After getting back and eating I asked her how it was. "Great!" she exclaimed and proceeded to describe the firey-wonderfulness that her mouth was experiencing due to the wasabi with her sushi. I then told her of Hoke's comments yesterday and we joked around. I proceeded to the restroom...

The Idea
I had an e-pee-iny.... There are sugar-rimmed drinks, right? Specifically martini's I mean. So, what if you made a soy-vodka martini garnished with sashimi-grade ahi tuna, and served in a wasabi rimmed glass... Yeah. Brilliant. (Not that I would ever drink it.)

HOUSE STUFF
Construction has officially started. We have a building permit, insurance, have a completely dug foundation, it has been set with re-bar, been inspected, and we have poured concrete. As I speak they are finishing the well and come tomorrow we will have water. We will lay blocks tomorrow to prepare for the slab, and the plumber is coming for a rough-in on Tuesday. The barrier right now is power - they have not come yet to hook it up... kind ticked about that one.

WORK
I have been pretty productive at work this week. We sent out a mailer to Communications Directors at colleges & universities and we got our first good hit this wee - St. Andrews College in Laurinberg. Hoke is actually an alum of theirs. "How fortuitus" the man said. (I know, I can't spell).

LIFE
Been stressed lately. I am sure it has something to do with feeling like I have 2 full-time jobs. (The house is just that way - really - it is.) Justin got me a fantastic robe for my b-day and I took a long bath the other night and then snuggled in the robe for a few hours watching TV. It was a VERY needed rest. Just might do that again tonight.

Got an e-mail from an old high school buddy today. Kelly Walters. It was nice to hear from her. She and her husband Scott have a beautiful baby. Hopefully next time I am down that way I will get a chance to go by and visit.

Well - I am going to go for now. Have a most excellent one - tomorrow's my birthday!!