Friday's Food for Thought

Question: In past years, were all the good parts of the Olympics so late at night? How did we watch it without DVR, Tivo, or whatever program you use? Is this what we can expect in the future? All the good stuff happening in the middle of the night or while you're at work? Consider: All programming commercial-free. Hearing all the results in the morning paper without actually being able to see the event yourself.

I heart the Hollywood Bowl

Last week, we made another visit to the Bowl. As I sit here and think about it, it feels like we've been there a lot lately. I guess it's just that fun. For a wedding gift, my brother-in-law gave us a rad picnic-basket-backpack-thing. We love it and use it as much as we can. So, with a picnic dinner in hand--er, on back-- (taco salad, flatbread and hummus, and white wine. I know...not exactly your typical picnic menu), we sat back and enjoyed a night of Jazz. We went there specifically for Jamie Cullum. Unfortunately the two opening bands played so long (and were fairly boring) that it was after 10p by the time Jamie made it on stage. Don't tell anyone, but I actually fell asleep during one of his slower songs. As Josh says, I'm the oldest 25 year old he knows. I have trouble hanging past 10pm.
Anyway....I heart the Hollywood Bowl, and I think you should, too. And Jamie Cullum. And Trader Joe's flatbread. Oh, and picnics.

Over the weekend...

...my mom and little brothers came down to LA for a mini vacation. We had an awesome time.
On Friday, we went here and saw this awesome show. It was an enjoyable evening to the highest degree.

Saturday, we took a joyride down the PCH and had dinner at this restaurant. The waves splashed and sprayed up against the rocks outside our window. It was very cool.

Later, we enjoyed an evening at our house watching this movie and eating ice cream and cookies. I like this movie better each time I see it.

Sunday, after lunch at Joey's favorite restaurant, they left for the tedious drive back up north.

Thanks Mom, Rick and Joe for such a fun weekend. We were happy to host. You're welcome at our home anytime. We love you!

I know, I know...

I'm not old. I'm just starting to feel old. Not in the sense that my knees ache and my eyesight's going. More in the sense that I notice myself saying things like "Who the heck are the Jonas Brothers?" and "Can you believe teenage boys wear skinny jeans? Shouldn't that be restricted to girls?"

So, I started making a list.

When I was young,
I used to doodle my dream prom dress on my notes during church.
Now that I'm old,
Besides notes, I'll write down items I want to remember for my grocery list.

When I was young,
I was excited to start getting credit card offers.
Now that I'm old,
I cringe while writing checks to pay my credit card bills.

When I was young,
I used to constantly argue with my parents over listening to my music in the car.
Now that I'm old,
I drive home from work listening to conservative talk radio on the AM side.

When I was young,
I looked forward to shopping for new school clothes.
Now that I'm old,
I look forward to shopping at Costco.

Is this what it's come to? Have I completely lost touch with all that defined my youth? Is this what I have to look forward to. Because you know the list could go on! But I'd be willing to bet I'm not the only one.

What makes you feel old?...