Baby Riblet.
Originally uploaded by riblet

In case you haven't noticed, I've been blogging a little more than usual this week. Well, my boss, who sits right across from me, who can look right at my desk at any given moment, is gone for the week, so I don't have to pretend like I'm working the whole time I'm here.

Also, believe it or not, more than zero comments lets me know I'm not typing into a black hole, thus giving me inspiration to inform you all (whether it's useful information or not, that's up for debate...not really, it is all useless information...who am I kidding?).

I figured I'd complete the week with yet another picture of Heylove. This is old-school Heylove from back in the day.

Next Month she will be three and Ira will be one. Niki and I are trying to think of what to do for the duel birthday party. Chili cook off? I was even playing around with the idea of making tamales, but that's a lot more work than making a big-ass pot of of chili....and a cake!

Sleeping in
Originally uploaded by riblet

Just as a follow up measure, I've been taking extra care to make sure my feet stay spiffy clean by changing my socks twice throughout the day...(thanks for all your concern commentors)

Heylove's been dong fine. Like nothing ever happened. Maybe she was sleepwalking after a bad dream...who knows.

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Last night Niki and I tried Kaveri for some Southern Indian cuisine. It didn't seem much different than any other Indian food I've had, so I checked with a co-worker (who comes from S.India) and it turns out that we pretty much blew it by ordering the Kung-Pao of Indian food (Channa Masaala) when we should have tried the dosas and/or an order of idli. Next time!!!! (which I hope is soon!)

Brisket!!

Brisket!!
Originally uploaded by riblet

Last night I made an emergency run to the vet at about 1am.

Around midnight or so Heylove woke up (from her bed next to our bed) and it was a bit cold, so I decided to let her lay on my feet under the covers (one of her favorite sleeping spots btw), but she started acting freaky, like she was scared of something (my stinky feet maybe?). I put her down and she looked super confused and backed herself into a corner. She settled down a couple times, but kept on freaking out. No yelping, no barking or growling, she just looked scared. She wasn't lethargic and she would eat treats, but it freaked me and Niki out, so we called the Pet Emergency Room on El Camino.

Heylove was still acting bizarrely in the car ride to the vet, but as soon as we got there, she was back to her original spaz/face-licking self. I couldn't confirm if she ate anything bad, so all the vet could do was run some blood tests, which came back fine.

Well after 3 am they let us go home and Heylove was OK...and still is as of this morning.

DOG!!!!!

A bagel is a bagel



Sorry. Sorry to you all. I've been touting the Bella Bru bagels as good bagels all this time. After my trip to New York, I am completely repulsed by them.

At first I was thinking "now I gotta find some good bagels in Sacramento", but this morning my carpool partner suggested that I not even try to kid myself, and I'm thinking he's right.

Pretty...Pretty...Good

My sister has on-demand HBO, so I'm going to her house tomorrow to watch the new season of Curb Your Enthusiasm!!

Back in "The Sac"



I bet you guys didn't even know I was gone.

I had a fantastic time in NYC: Went to a great wedding (dance scene from reception pictured above), saw friends, family, visited parts unknown (The Bronx, Harlem, Brooklyn), saw some celebs, ate quite a bit of pizza and bagels and enjoyed the weather. Expect pics on Niki's flickr soon...I hope!

I got a really good workout carrying I. in his stroller up and down the subway staircases, which was great for working off the excessive carb intake.

When it comes to baked good, New York takes the....umm...cake!

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