Gift Registries ROCK!

So, I didn't go to work today... which means a crossing off very few things on my massive to do list and lots of screwing around on the internet. So... I delved into gift registries.

Now, I am not some social freak that has never heard of a gift registry. On the contrary, I've actually complained on more than one occasion that registries should not be limited to new babies, homes and weddings... we should have them for all gift-giving affairs. Granted, you can now set up wish lists on many websites... but my Nana, who shakes in fear at the sight of the computer yet loves to give me prezzies... that doesn't do a fat lot of good.

Anyway... I have a new home. It's my first time living on my own. I need a great many things. Now, since I love to shop, half the fun of buying a new home was shopping for all my fun new stuff. And I did a lot of that while I was waiting for my house to be built. I even went all the way to Covina, CA to IKEA and bought a buttload (actually, an SUV load) of stuff. I went all over town and bought loads and loads of items. My dad, luckily, moved out of his house and in with his then-fiancee a couple of months before my house was done... so I inherited dishes and furniture and other items.

And yet... I still need more. I have next to no bakeware. I need stuff to put on my walls. I don't have a mixing bowl. And I am sure there is a ton of other stuff that I need and I don't even know it exists!

So, today I set up a registry at Target.com! And it just so happens that this morning, I finally got around to mailing my new home announcements out. I have a big family with aunts, cousins, etc... and my parents and grandparents have sent them gifts and money for years so, according to my Nana, it's time for them to send ME gifts and money! Yay!

An Ode to Food

Since I had my gallbladder removed a month ago, and was very ill for a month and a half before that, so I haven't had much to eat besides mashed potatoes, pudding and yogurt for two and a half months. It's not that other food doesn't appeal to me, or that I don't crave anything... I just cannot eat most things without pain and nausea. So I thought I might blog about all the delicious foods and drinks I am missing.

Birthday Cake (especially Costco Buttercream cake) - It broke my heart that my birthday actually came and went and we could not spend some time together. You know how I love you, specifically your frosting, but right now it would leave me in agony. Rest assured, as soon as I am able, we will spend some quality time together.

Islands's Hawaiian Veggie Burger and Fries - I've been thinking about you all day and my mouth just waters as I imagine the tangy taste of pineapple mingling with the veggie pattie and bread, so yummy and yet messy that I must eat you with a fork and knife. And the fries, so salty and scrumptious... I can practically taste you in my mouth.

Roberto's Bean Burrito & Tostada - I don't know if I will ever eat you without suffering again... but I know there will come a day that the taste will be worth the price. The delicious beans, cheese, that green sauce... your sour cream is easily the best sour cream I have ever had!

BJ's Tomato and Cheese Pizza - You are absolutely the best pizza I've ever had. You melt in my mouth. So thick and cheese and soft. And don't even get me started on a Pazookie dessert.

Starbucks - I miss you so every day that I am thisclose to taking a chance and getting a frappuccino or iced caramel macchiato. So sweet and filling... dessert in a drink.

Macayo's California Burrito - I know our last encounter didn't go so well. Don't blame yourself. It was right before my surgery and NOTHING stayed down. I can't wait until we meet once again and I see you before me, bigger than I remembered, filled with beans, rice, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. We'll have good times again.

California Pizza Kitchen - I admit that I tend to prefer taking your food home and sticking it in the fridge, then eating it cold... but that doesn't make your pizza damn awesome! We will find our way to each other again. Someday.


There's probably other things I have thought of over the last few weeks that I can't recall at the moment. I actually feel better now. :)