Taking the time

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Andrea

Friday nights are lovingly referred to as Sushi Friday here at the HQ. I think we’ve talked about this before? Just like Pizza Thursdays (which is today, whooo!) we very much look forward to it. We don’t always have sushi though, sometimes we have leftovers. Sometimes we are out with friends, and sometimes it just doesn’t happen. Most times we try to make it work.

Sometimes we make sushi at home and sometimes we get some takeout to bring home. Either way, we’re eating sushi in our jammies and watching something on TV.

One Friday I really wanted sushi. Not just any sushi but our sushi. Let me clarify that our sushi isn’t great or the most magical thing to exist. Nor do I think it can compete with any kind of sushi that can be purchased at an official sushi joint. It’s just our basic at-home sushi.

What I really like about our sushi is the shrimp roll we, or I should say, Scott makes. It’s so simple but mighty tasty and I cannot find anything else like it around.

Anniversary Time

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Andrea

Hi gang! Just giving you a heads up that posting might be a bit slower this week because Scott and I are on vacation! :woohoo: We’re still here at home but will be doing stuff and therefore I might not have the time or energy to post. I have to play it by ear!

This week is our anniversary! Awwww We only take time off during the year typically for two holidays, Christmas and our anniversary. Yes our anniversary is considered a holiday because it’s on the fourth (today) AND the fifth!

Let me explain. Scott and I consider July 4th the time when we “officially” started dating. When we decided to get married (we eloped, remember?) we were going to get married on the 4th but surprisingly even for a simple elopement the cost of getting married on a holiday was very expensive. Getting married on the 5th was much less expensive! I realize that might make us sound like cheapies but when it’s just the two of you, spending a crazy amount of money on a less than 10 minute ceremony seems a bit silly. We obviously opted for the 5th and now we have a two day anniversary! Booyah!

Sushi Friday Night

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Andrea

Ever since my new found love for sushi, Scott and I have been enjoying it more and more. In fact it’s sort of now become a staple in our house and we have deemed Friday nights, Sushi Friday Night. I can’t even tell you how much I look forward to it! It’s almost as exciting as Pizza Thursdays and that’s saying a lot.

We are lucky that Columbus actually has a large number of sushi establishments and so far we have tried four. Our favorite right now being Akai Hana for several reasons.

The rolls are large.
You are not charged extra for brown rice.
They are not over priced.
You get eight pieces per roll.
According to Scott, they have the best tuna.

While the price of sushi isn’t overly expensive, eating a meal out every week can get pricey. Plus I’m not someone who likes to dine out a lot because I would rather spend that time cooking. Scott and I decided to try our hand at making our own sushi. I was excited because not only would I be learning something new but this gave me a reason to finally visit the Asian Supermarket.

Dorktastic Together

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Andrea

Warning: This post contains high levels of geek talk and gaming dialogue. Levels of geekation might be affected and raised after reading. Common side effects are trigger finger syndrome and the occasional need to talk in military terms. Example, “Can you pass me the sugar that’s at your 3 o’clock? Over.” Read post at your own risk. Resistance is futile.

Wednesday Scott and I had a meeting to attend and then afterwards we hit up Target really quick for a few things. Why I can only find Tide Free HE at Target is beyond me, but it is what it is.

When we go to Target we split up because I want to scan the workout aisle and also the sales racks. Oh and shoes. Scott doesn’t want to look at that stuff and quite honestly I don’t want him up my butt as I’m checking out the 50% off deals. Once I was done looking at stuff, I headed into the men’s section to check on deals there and see if there was anything for Scott.

Breakfast Out

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Andrea

For Scott’s birthday week last week, he took Friday off and we headed out to breakfast. Going out to breakfast is one of our very favorite things to do. I like dinner but if I had to only do one, I think it would be breakfast.

I love walking into a restaurant and smelling the coffee, eggs, English Muffins, and pastries. I love that it’s a little bit quieter and subdued. I like seeing people read their papers or fiddle with files over a steaming cup of coffee and a plate full of goodness.

When Scott and I first moved to Ohio, we came across a place called First Watch. We knew it was a restaurant but we weren’t sure what type so we looked it up online. It said that it was a breakfast and brunch place only and closed at 2pm. Interesting! Because before our only encounter with breakfast places were places that happened to serve breakfast all day long. Think Bob Evans or, shout out to my ‘Burgh peeps, Eat’n Park.

I’ve got your back

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Andrea

I have always been slightly obsessed with images of men’s and women’s items when they are next to each other. Not ones that you see in a magazine or catalog when a company is showing you both the men’s and women’s versions. I’m talking about items you come across in everyday life that belong to the man and woman of the house. Things that just happen to be next to each other for whatever reason. The more haphazard it looks the better. I love the contrast of the smaller daintier version of the woman’s next to the slightly bigger and more demanding presence of the man’s version.

Seeing something like that says a great deal to me. It tells a story if you look at it close enough.

The one thing that it always makes me think of is love.

I envision that there’s a strong man behind that item. One that fiercely loves his companion and will gladly defend her at any given chance. Someone that knows her personality like the back of his own hand and loves that personality. Someone who’s favorite thing to do is to spend time with her over everything else. Someone who has no problem saying I love you in front of others.