{"id":317,"date":"2009-02-01T09:50:54","date_gmt":"2009-02-01T15:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.familyofgoldsteins.com\/?p=317"},"modified":"2009-02-01T09:50:54","modified_gmt":"2009-02-01T15:50:54","slug":"last-night-and-some-random-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.familyofgoldsteins.com\/?p=317","title":{"rendered":"Last night and some random things…"},"content":{"rendered":"

I slept really well last night. <\/font><\/p>\n

Victoria and I met a bunch of friends last night at <\/font>Vivo (mexican joint in Austin)<\/font><\/a> for Stephanie’s [Bubble’s] birthday. We both had a really good time. I have to say that I have some really awesome friends here in Austin. I got to meet my friend Sam’s new girlfriend, Abby who I thought was really cool. Other in attendance were Ryon, Jason, Amy, and of course Bubbles. She had some of her other friends there last night too that I had never met but were very nice. <\/font><\/p>\n

We were invited to watch UFC last night too but we ended up not going. I am leaving for Birmingham, AL today and we just wanted to spend some time together before I left. I hate leaving. <\/font><\/p>\n

We watched a movie called "The Jacket". I am sorta shady on what happened in the beginning. I kept nodding off (sorry, V) but woke up a bit through as the concept was really intriguing. <\/font><\/p>\n

When I woke up this morning. I found myself laying in bed next to Victoria with Mallos in the middle sleeping and purring his little head off. I wondered to myself "could life POSSIBLY get any better than this? I don’t think so." I am happy guy these days. That is, by and large, a HUGE shift from my earlier 20’s. Read back in this blog… you will see. I used to be a miserable bastard. <\/font><\/p>\n

I digress… <\/font><\/p>\n

I ate my freakin’ head off (is that even a real expression!?) at the restaurant last night. The chips were excellent and so was the salsa… really garlicy and not too spicy. I ordered beef enchiladas, which, I can’t even remember the last time I ate. They were really good. I had a few drinks too, but was perfectly fine to drive by the time dinner was over. <\/font><\/p>\n

Did I mention the strawberry short cake? Wow… that was REALLY good!<\/font><\/p>\n

Incidentally, I have now brushed my teeth 3 times since last night and I can still taste the salsa. I am paying the price for all that delicious food this morning in more ways than just the aforementioned. <\/font><\/p>\n

What else is going on… I apologize for the stream of consciousness that is about to ensue. Do your best to follow… that’s all… <\/font><\/p>\n

<MindDump><\/font><\/p>\n

My grandparents are in the final stages of selling their house in NY. They will be coming to stay with me on February 15th until they find a house here in Texas. I am really excited to finally have some family here. It’s been over 4 years of having to travel just to see anyone that is blood related to me. This will be a nice change. Hopefully my parents will get their asses in gear and move here already (yes, you… I know you both read this…)!!<\/font><\/p>\n

Victoria passed her test for brown belt in TKD yesterday. I always enjoy watching her test. She is really tough on herself with how she feels she performed. I think that’s a good thing, but I still like to be around so I can tell her how awesome she did despite her harsh self assessment. I am sure she will be posting vids (that I shot) soon. She’s good like that. <\/font><\/p>\n

We had a long ass day yesterday. I woke up at 7am to get to KF school early. I have started meeting Denise and Craig to work on Chen tai chi. I love that form. I think that still, it’s my favorite martial arts related item to do. I feel awesome when I finish it. We took about 40 minutes to do the entire form. I also talked with Denise about coming to the clinic for some acupuncture. Me and Victoria are going to try it when I get back from my business trip. <\/font><\/p>\n

After Chen, I had black belt class which wasn’t that harsh yesterday. We did finish 2nd tiger which makes me happy as I will be missing class this week AGAIN due to work related travel. <\/font><\/p>\n

After class, I met V for her testing. See above. After that, we came home for a few to get some things, then went back to the KF school for her class and tai chi. I practiced 2nd tiger with Troy while she was in white-brown class. During tai chi, I helped teach while Master Joe pre-tested Debbie for her 3rd degree. Congrats, Debbie!<\/font><\/p>\n

**Note**: I know I have kind of Tarantino’d this post as the description of the night is first. Deal with it. It’s my blog. <\/font><\/p>\n

After getting out of bed this morning, I checked my work email and I had like 5 unread, all travel related. I have spent the last hour or so getting myself organized. I really hope my car has GPS. <\/font><\/p>\n

I feel absolutely retarded as I never picked up my damn dry cleaning. I thought I would be able to get it yesterday after class, but well… the damn place closed at 2 yesterday. This means that I am now forced to wear my "2nd string", so to speak, of business casual clothing. This week is gonna suck. <\/font><\/p>\n

<\/MindDump><\/font><\/p>\n

I am sure that there is more for me to talk about, but I need to get some other stuff done. <\/font><\/p>\n

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