Saturday, January 3, 2009
Momorable Mention for 1/2/09 - My Little Pirate
My momorable mention for 1/2/09 goes to my older daughter. She sure can flip out about the smallest things, but seems to handle the bigger ones with ease. *shrug* Today we had an eye doctor appointment for her. She got glasses in November and we learned today that she'll need to wear an eye patch for minimally four months, but as many as two years. Thankfully it's just for two hours a day, but still... I know it's not fun. She's being SO brave and compliant about it, even though I know it's got to be a bit frustrating. My heart breaks for her having to go through this, but I'm also so darn proud.
Momorable Mention for 1/1/09 - FOB
In a room full of people, my favorite oldest brother (affectionately referred to as FOB) stopped his partying at 12:02 AM on New Year's Day to call me for two minutes and wish me a happy new year. He's so thoughtful and I love him dearly. My heart is with him always.
Can I do it? 365 Momorable Mentions for 2009?
Is it possible for me to do 365 Momorable Mentions for 2009? Will it be a little ray of sunshine in my life and anyone reading to have 365 positive thoughts? Can I actually be dedicated to post daily, or pretty much daily, and not complain?! Hmm... It's worth a try!
Myrtle Beach Resturant Review - Olive Garden (it's getting sad)
I can remember, about 15 years ago, going to Disney World with my family and discovering the wonder of Olive Garden. The pasta, the salad, the bread...yummy, yummy, yummy. Until a few years ago, it was the setting for a wonderful meal, every single time! But then, it changed. And I can't explain what, exactly, what's different but now it's pretty undesirable, despite there always being an hour wait to be seated during the tourist season here in the good old Grand Strand.
A week, or so, ago, we got a $6 off two entrees coupon and this swayed me to give it another try. It was the first one in a few years.
When we arrived, it was early - before 5:30 PM and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very nice and eager to please. She offered to start our daughters' food immediately so they could have their food quickly, which is always a plus.
As I browsed the menu, nothing stood out, which should have been my first clue that I'd be disappointed. I finally chose the Braised Beef and Tortelloni.
The tortelloni was yummy, as was the sauce, but the beef looked much like dog food. It had no texture and appeared to be quick processed. I had a hard time distinguishing immediately between it and the sliced mushroom, also in the sauce. Just for the record Olive Garden, mushrooms and slices of beef should be easy to differentiate.
Even with our coupon, our dinner came to about $50. And trust me, I would have much rather spent a few more dollars and headed down to Bonefish Grill. I live for Bang Bang Shrimp!
A week, or so, ago, we got a $6 off two entrees coupon and this swayed me to give it another try. It was the first one in a few years.
When we arrived, it was early - before 5:30 PM and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was very nice and eager to please. She offered to start our daughters' food immediately so they could have their food quickly, which is always a plus.
As I browsed the menu, nothing stood out, which should have been my first clue that I'd be disappointed. I finally chose the Braised Beef and Tortelloni.
The tortelloni was yummy, as was the sauce, but the beef looked much like dog food. It had no texture and appeared to be quick processed. I had a hard time distinguishing immediately between it and the sliced mushroom, also in the sauce. Just for the record Olive Garden, mushrooms and slices of beef should be easy to differentiate.
Even with our coupon, our dinner came to about $50. And trust me, I would have much rather spent a few more dollars and headed down to Bonefish Grill. I live for Bang Bang Shrimp!
My five most favorite things about the holidays...
1. Christmas Eve mass complete with a pageant put on by the children of the church. I always cry during the final hymn, Joy to the World.
2. Wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve. It reminds me of the days when my sister-in-law would come over to wrap the gifts for my nieces with my mom and I, when I was a teenager. To this day, the smell of scotch tape reminds me of this annual tradition.
3. Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Christmas with the Kranks and TBS' 24 hour A Christmas Story marathon.
4. Memories associated with ornaments on our tree.
5. Driving around, looking at our neighbor's Christmas lights.
2. Wrapping gifts on Christmas Eve. It reminds me of the days when my sister-in-law would come over to wrap the gifts for my nieces with my mom and I, when I was a teenager. To this day, the smell of scotch tape reminds me of this annual tradition.
3. Elf, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Christmas with the Kranks and TBS' 24 hour A Christmas Story marathon.
4. Memories associated with ornaments on our tree.
5. Driving around, looking at our neighbor's Christmas lights.
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