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Kabalarian Philosophy

So this web site apparently tells you "the real meaning of your name based on the Mathematical Principle as explained by the Kabalarian Philosophy."

It is dedicated to creating mental freedom in the world by teaching the universally applicable principles of the Kabalarian Philosophy to help individuals live a more progressive, constructive and healthy life through the knowledge and application of the Mathematical Principle as it applies to language, name, mind and cycles.

So, if you're looking to choose a baby name (*ahem ahem*), this maybe a fun thing to poke at...

I looked my my name's meaning:

• Although the name Sandra creates the urge to understand others, we point out that it causes you to be emotional and temperamental.
• This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the fluid systems, liver and the bloodstream.
• Your first name of Sandra has given you a quick-minded, sensitive nature.
• It gives you a clever, creative ability in art, music, singing, or drama and an appreciation for refined surroundings.
• Your sociable nature expresses affection, kindness, and thoughtfulness to the extent that it is difficult for you not to be affected by others and governed by your emotions, rather than by logic and reason.
• As you respond to love and encouragement from others, your romantic and dreamy nature can easily lead you into love affairs.

I don't really agree with all of this, but Ivan's was WAY more accurate...

Ode to Sandra Bullock

Over the weekend I removed the shrink-wrap from my Two Weeks Notice DVD. It was a movie that I believe I caught in the theater when it was released. I bought it because I liked it

I have to admit that Sandra Bullock is my favorite actresses! That explains why I have so many of her movies at home. Actually, I'm not sure how many of hers I have. It really may only be two...(let's see...Two Weeks Notice, 28 Days (never finished watching this), While You Were Sleeping, In Love and War (haven't watched this either)...) Ivan said he likes it that she's my favorite actress. Hmmm...what does that mean?

Anyway, Two Weeks Notice is such a funny movie! It was well written and the actors all did a great job and worked well together. It really was funny and witty, an all around young, sexy comedy without being too sappy....hahaha...

Of all the well-known actresses out there, I don't really pay attention or pick favorites. I like her because all the characters she plays reminds me of myself. How I trip over everything, do dorky things, and am pretty much a big dork in general. I am reminded of her this week as all the salt in the parking lots at work act like rosin to my shoes. As soon as I set foot on the shiney floors, I'm walking on egg shells. Like I did today, and yesterday, and on Monday. It is a matter of time before I wipe out one of these days.

On a side note, I'm hooked on this Lemongrass Lotion Bar that I got from some new store in hoboen called Lhea Skincare. I originally went in there to get change because I went to this class and was $2 short and they couldn't break my bill and this was the first place I found on Sunday morning that had change. I decided to buy something to support my local businesses...this was one of the products I bought and I'm addicted to it. I've never seen a lotoin bar before, it looks like a small bar of soap and it smells SO good...

Annie Leibovitz

On Sunday my Father had planned on stopping by to help install some things for me, but he ended up cancelling. This gave me the perfect opportunity to catch the Annie Leibovitz exhibit Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990–2005, which has a book of the same title, at the Brooklyn Museum.

By the time I got there, it was a little past 3pm, but the line was out the door and around the premisis. After an hour and a half, we reached the ticket counter and finally made our way in. Annie Leibovitz is probably my favorite photographer because she does it all and she doesn't conform herself to one style, they say "her pictures are almost as varied as her subjects." She mostly does portraits and I love taking people's portraits.

Anyway, her exhibit was awesome! I can't remember a time where I went to an exhibit and had to stop and read all the signs. I don't know what it is.

Afterwards we went into Tribeca and found the best Latin Bistro EVAR, Ideya! They bring you out a basket of banana chips that were awesome and salsa that was awesome. I ordered the Costillas de Reyes (braised beef short ribs, roasted sweet potato, beet salad, orange gravy) and that was the best beef short ribs EVAR! (Although the one I had at Knickerbocker was awesome too!) Ivan had the Chuleta Rellena, which is
cornbread & chorizo stuffed grilled pork chop, apple-tomato slaw, sherry wine sauce. How can you go wrong with that combo! I found my new favorite restaurant! You have to try this place!

We also tried the Sangria Blanco and the Sangria Roja, and thee Banana Tres Leches Cake (Latin sponge cake made with three milks, banana cream sauce) and the Ideya Flan.

I need to plan a trip back here....EGW dinner? Brunch of the month?

My camera battery failed to recharge (*grrr*) and I didn't get any pictures except those I posted to my mobile blog, but better than nothing! :)

Gemini Profile

Saw this one someone's blog. I don't know if this really matches me though, but whatever. I feel as if I'm in such a rut and have such a blase attitude towards everything. Is this my quarter life crisis?

Gemini - Your Love Profile

Your positive traits: Your lively, outgoing attitude attracts people to you everywhere you go. You can talk your way into - and out of - any situation you desire. You're adaptable enough to flirt with anyone - and people tend to fight over you. Your negative traits: You get easily bored in relationships, and tend to jump from person to person. You tend to be a bit of a player - and have a high tolerance for drama in relationships. Not the most empathetic person, you tend to tell lovers to "get over" their problems. Your ideal partner: Is intelligent and quick witted enough to keep you interested. Is a bit of a shape shifter, providing you with the variety you crave. An open minded person, who's willing to have a non-traditional relationship. Your dating style: Exciting. If your date shows you a new experience (like Egyptian food or scuba diving), you're very happy. Your seduction style: Experimental: it's rare that you try the same thing twice. Ultra kinky - you do stuff that's not even in books yet. Hot and cold... sometimes you're just not into the whole sex thing. Tips for the future: Settle down a little. Sometimes good things come with time - so don't let people go so fast. Acknowledge that you're a player and flirt. If your mate can't live with this, find someone who can. Give your partner a little more attention. You don't have to be a social butterfly all the time. Best color to attract mate: Sunny yellow Best day for a date: Wednesday

What's Your Love Profile?

My Mobile Blog

By the way, right before New Year's I set up a Mobile Blog...my last post (took a picture of the biscuits), never posted though.

Garbage!

Bisquick

Today I found a cookie cutter in the kitchen and used it to make pancakes! Guess what's the cookie cutter shape?

I used Bisquick Heart-Healthy mix which I bought earlier in the week while I was on a Cheese-Garlic-Biscuit-making frenzy...

Bob Dylan Exhibit

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Went to the Bob Dylan exhibit at the Pierpont Morgan Library on Saturday. They had all these sound rooms where you could listen to his music from different albums, watch clips of him being interviewed and from other films. There was also a lot of other paraphernalia on display.

There are other albums of his that I now want to get...

Happy Holidays!

Hey Everyone! I know I owe a bunch of people a bunch of phone calls so sorry about all that! I just wanted to send out a quick message of Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope that everyone is doing well! I am so exhausted from this weekend, which included a Russian restaurant - Kabaret, a trip out to PA to visit family, and a trip back to NYC for more family fun.

I also went back to the favorite Argentinian Caracas Arepa Bar with Carl and Ivan followed by The Fab Faux show at Webster Hall, where they played the White Album from cover to cover.

Awesome.

NYC Chocolate Show

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So at the 200 NYC Chocolate Show the award for the best chocolate goes to Gustaux French Chocolate Truffles. They have a web site (www.gustaux.com) but it seems to be temporarily unavailable.

The best ports and dessert wines goes to these in this order:
1. Quay's Starboard - Batch 88
2. Elysium
3. Essensia
4. Electra

But that may point out my problem because the order of alcoholic content are 20%, 15%, ??%, and 4% respectively. Other members of the present party seemed to enjoy my #4 better so go figure.

www.quadywinery.com
www.vya.com

Wind Energy

We should invest $10k to put this into out Engineers Gone Wild home:

Wind Energy

I say we invest in land in PA. so that we can go Skiing, play paintball, build snowmen, etc.

Noel's Costume

I think I found a Halloween costume for Noel:

http://www.beanos.com/~tsoutij/domokun.php

New 7 Wonders

They're re-electing the New 7 Wonders of the World:

New 7 Wonders

BEST PAELLA EVAR!

I can't seem to stop raving about this. This is hands down, the BEST PAELLA EVAR!

If you're in Ft. Lauderdale, go to Brio Mediterranean Bistro on Las Ola...
I also posted a review on City Search.

Best Bed Evar!!

Last weekend went to Ft. Lauderdale and stayed at the Hilton in Deerfield...OMG...BEST BED EVAR!!

www.hilton-hotelsathome.com

One day these pillows will be mine....yes, they will be mine....

Taco Town

updates below! =)

Recovery

coming soon...

Benelux

Paris in 4 Hours for Dummies

TBD