heh...

didn't even lift a finger to cook today. nope. went to lunch with susie before she headed to the office to slog through some extra work. Syrian food was on the menu. Damascus restaurant, to be exact. usually lame-o service, although they're really nice; they just don't have a clue about efficiency. of course, we tend to be a bit harsh, considering our restaurant experience combined is about 55 years...no joke. it may be cultural too. restaurants in Latin America are notoriously lax and very laid back. maybe it's the 'i want it cheap and i want it now' American culture...and it needs to slow the fuck down ;)

anyway, gotta go to Damascus a few times a year. you just cannot find better pita bread or hummus in colorado...really! sure, you can find cheaper Middle Eastern food and places that are open later, but i know of no other place (although i'm sure there is) that has massive pizza ovens, baking some of the most divine pita bread. store bought is so foul compared to this soft, chewy, heaven. the hummus? you just have to try it...so creamy and luscious. it really is too bad that the service has been plain rotten the past few years...oh well.

dinner? went to Applebeez in Tamarac Sq. not the best place, but quite convenient since we were going to see Mystic River at the Madstone (in the mall). food wasn't better than the D...but the service shore was!!!

funny, it seems like once a week, lois has been craving a steak and veggies/salad. and we probably whip it up once a week in the kitchen...but tonight...nah. so she got her 9 oz. sirloin and i opted for their buttermilk fried shrimp. do you ever find that food seems to taste better when you don't have to cook it? granted, you may be able to do better, but it's not worth the hassle. besides, i know i'm my worst critic when it comes to cooking; everyone'll like it while i'm still bitching about what i did wrong.

we made good time at dinner. unlike the colo. blvd. applebeez, which is hopping most of the time, the tamarac store isn't as hectic since there are eight (off the top o' my pointy head) other places to eat in the same vicinity. honestly, if you can't find a place to eat near Tamarac, YOU IS BLIND!

movie was great. i hope that Mr. Robbins and Mr. Penn get those statues later today. the story...the camera angles...the acting...excellent. sure, it's intense, but i bet it's a walk in the park compared to the new movie that some Aussie just put out ;)

sorry to cut it short, but i'm just out of things to say. i think i have to digest the film a bit more to comment further...er... or is it those fifteen fried shrimp? mebbe they're talkin' to me!