The monthly update post is forthcoming, but in the mean time….here are a few, small, kind of shallow things that I have enjoyed the last few weeks.
1. Gelato – Conor, Savannah and I met some friends for dinner at a little Italian place by our house. They had home made gelato and I brought a pint home. It was SO good. I am almost glad it’s gone, because I really couldn’t control myself it was that delicious. I would have eaten a gallon.
2. The Soup Peddler – I generally enjoy cooking (especially baking) but am finding it nearly impossible to cook anything that requires more than 30 minutes of my time. Savannah is just too active and demanding of attention right now. A neighbor of ours, who has a four month old, recommended this place. They DELIVER food to your FRONT DOOR! And it’s good! And relatively cheap! It has really made dinnertime a lot easier for me. We get a delivery once a week and usually get two or three dinners. If you live in Austin and are busy, I highly recommend checking this place out.
3. The Shops at the Dominion – One of the really shallow things I missed about Texas while living in Seattle was the lack of a Neiman Marcus. I lived right down the street from the flagship store when I lived in Houston and although I rarely bought anything there when I lived there (partially because I made about $25 a year), there is something in the experience of shopping at that store. (I realize I sound like Holly Golightly right now, but it’s true) The customer service is THE BEST. I like shopping OK, but I LOVE a trip to Neiman’s
So anyhoo, a new super swank shopping center opened up today in Austin and it includes the first Neiman’s in Austin. Savannah and I got dressed up and headed out there this morning. We had a ball. First of all, the entire staff was working. I have never seen so many expensive black pantsuits coupled with high heels and perfect makeup, in my life. Then, everyone made a big fuss over Savannah. Then, we got to go look at all the clothes and shoes and bags. I didn’t buy anything, but I am haunted by a pair of Marc Jacobs pants that I saw. If I’m still thinking about them next week, I’m going to get them.
4. Liberal Documentaries – I love Netflix. Conor and I have been on a leftist documentary tear lately. We have watched Who Killed the Electric Car, An Inconvenient Truth, and Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices. All were pretty good and I learned something from each of them.
I totally recommend An Inconvenient Truth. Although it kind of infers that if you voted for George Bush in 2000, you, personally are responsible for global warming (which was a little heavy handed and great way to alienate the people that this movie should reach), the basic information is good and eye-opening. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about ‘green’ issues and how I can do my part and this was a good reinforcement.
I don’t really get why it won an Oscar though. It’s pretty much just Al Gore giving a PowerPoint presentation.
Next up: Fahrenheit 911, which I’m sure I will hate because I think Michael Moore is a big selective truth buffoon. His early stuff was great, but he’s gotten really annoying.
5. Running! I have started running again. I only go a short distance at this point, but just because I lost all the baby weight already, my child is 15 months old, it’s time I start exercising again. It’s been toooooo long. I go at night after Savannah is in bed. I feel great about it.
Back to baby pictures shortly!