November 7, 2008
Random Notes: Australian Press, Serious Eats Posts, and My Friend Who's Getting Married
- Coming soon, to my mouth.
1. I'm going to Philadelphia this weekend to visit the almighty Alex and eat loads of food. If you don't hear from me for a while, that's why. On that note, if you live in Philly and wanna meet up for gelato or something equally delicious, let me know!
- I feel like a winner
2. I got blurbed in the November issue of Australia's Home Beautiful magazine! What does my blog have to do with Australia or beautiful homes? Nothing! In what universe is this a top food blog? I don't know! But I don't care; I am just happy that anyone reads this thing. So thank you very much, people at Home Beautiful, for mentioning me alongside the lovely Grab Your Fork (I've met Helen; she's awesome!) and Stone Soup.
- BAD DOUGHNUT!
3. My shitty doughnut list is up on Serious Eats New York. It gets the Kathy seal of approval. Also on Serious Eats, my review of Nine Cakes' delicious cupcakes and my mom's translation of Lan Zhou's Hand-Pulled Noodle menu, which I previously reviewed as Nam Zhou, which is confusing since my mom translated the name as Fu-Zhou Daily Prosper Mini Meal.
- What the fugnut is going on?
I also reviewed this Japanese snack, Takoyaki-ya San, on Serious Eats. ENJOY CRAZY JAPANESE CANDIES!!!
- I had a more embarassing photo of Carol to put here, but decided to be nice and use this one.
4. One of my longtime friends (since 6th grade), Carol, is getting married next summer. She's the first really good friend I have who's getting married—frickin' MARRIED—which makes me feel like a 23-year old spinster.
Anyhoo, this is about Carol, not my unrelenting loneliness. She has the most adorable "How I Got Engaged" story. READ IT!!! You must read it because it's part of a contest to win $1500 towards hiring a wedding photographer. And you must vote so she can win. And she must win because her story is really cute. Pinky swearz. Admittedly, I didn't read the other stories—they might also be very aw-inducing, but they're not about Carol, so I don't care! Weeeoo!
I'll show you something semi-embarassing if you vote for her. Yeah? Okay, it's not that embarassing. But just to prove that Carol and I go way back..
- I bet 11-year olds don't dress like this anymore.
That's a photo of us from our school's winter dance in 6th grade. 1997! Jebus. I'm in the middle and she's on the right end. I swear she looks almost the same now as she did then. And I put on 15+ pounds. Fail. My other friends in the photo has changed drastically since then. I must admit that Carol is the only one I still keep in contact with, although I am Facebook friends with the other three, if that counts for anything.
TIME CAPSULE IS OVERRRR, [BEEP BEEP BOOP]
I should finish up with my Kåre entries now.
Posted by roboppy at 1:03 AM
Comments (21)
Awww. You know what?
I grew up in a really Christian community and EVERYBODY is getting married right now. I'm 22. What a weird, weird feeling. Weddings of other people.
Then again....
That said, I've been with the son of an Evangelical pastor for the past four years. The boyfriend/son is not. So therefore a lot more emphasis is placed on the actual relationship rather than the legal commitment.
That being said, I'm going to live in Paris for two months sans-boyfriend! Tres triste, but we shall Skype.
:)
1 - have fun :)
2 -Good for you to get some spin, even if the magazine may be a bit weird in this case. You deserve it because your blog is simply great: wonderful photos with all posts, which are well written and funny :D
3 - Japanese food is awesome. No exceptions.
4 - 23 is too young to get married anyways. Enjoy your freedom while it lasts, Robyn! I'm sorry but that story sounds a bit cheezy. No offense, of course. And who doesn't put on weight in their 20s? It's normal.
SPOON
Posted by: G at November 7, 2008 2:07 AM [#]
Yay, worldwide fame and adulation for you!
The takoyaki sweet looks awesome. I will keep an eye out for it, heh.
Congrats to Carol. I voted :)
Posted by: SuperChomp at November 7, 2008 7:01 AM [#]
Gordon: It's weird to think that this will be the first big wedding I go to...that isn't for a relative. I MIGHT HAVE FUN.
Nellie: Everyone is getting married? Holy crap. ...Paris will be 5 billion times awesomer! I AM SO JEALOUS.
G: Haha, I don't think marriage = no freedom. I mean, if it's right. Most marriages may not fit that idea though...I dunno. :(
Okay, a bit cheesy, but that doesn't mean it's not cute! Ehehee.
Marvo: IT'S...GOOD TO LOVE YOURSELF. [PAT PAT]
SuperChomp: Thanks for voting!
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at November 7, 2008 9:08 AM [#]
Ay yah! Love that expression!
Posted by: JustNancy at November 7, 2008 11:30 AM [#]
My sister lives like two blocks from Capogiro (the 13th street location), and I'm definitely making a trip there this weekend. Ask them to taste the pumpkin and sweet potato praline, if it's available when you go. Thai coconunt milk = also awesome. Ya know, just go ahead and taste everything.
If you're gonna be in Philly I highly recommend you visit Cosi as well. Cosi + Capogiro is my current ideal food run in Philly =D Also, as I recall you really concentrate on the bread part of a sandwich. You won't be disappointed at Cosi on that front.
Posted by: Nathalie at November 7, 2008 12:24 PM [#]
Glad to see you're highly prioritizing Capogiro. Philly has good dim sum as well (I like Ocean Harbor and HK Golden Phoenix) and if you head towards South Philly, there's good, cheap Mexican and Vietnamese places. Metropolitan Bakery has awesome bread and bread-y type stuff, and you might as well visit Reading Terminal Market too- every foody person who comes to Philly does, and it's lots of fun to walk around. Plus it's right near Chinatown. Enjoy your trip!
Posted by: Amanda at November 7, 2008 6:51 PM [#]
You are too aweseom!!!! That pic rocks..hahha..u know simone's on facebook??
Have u been to san antonio? There for the weekend :) when I'm bak from all the travelling we need to have a date :) LOVE!!
Posted by: carol at November 7, 2008 8:34 PM [#]
Julie: I feel like kids today are more fashionable than when I was a kid...or maybe I dress really poorly (highly possible!).
JustNancy: I haven't heard anyone say AY YAH in a looong time!
Mitzy: I've been wearing glasses since I was 9! ..Euh. That's not good, is it?
Nathalie: OMG PUMPKIN I LOVE!!
I HAVE TOO MANY SANDWICHES TO EAT OH MY GOD.
Sera: Oh crap! Are you going to the Chocolate Show? I'm kind of glad I'm not...cos I'd prolly just get sick.
Amanda: I'll definitely hit Reading Terminal. I went there the last time I was in Philly (er, the only time I've been in Philly) but I didn't know what to get. That was just after I ate in Chinatown. :P
Carol: I think I'm friends with Simone on facebook! Perhaps I should double check. One friend I always wondered what happened to is Andressa. REMEMBER HER?! I don't think she's even on facebook. I used to totally heart her.
Nope, never been to San Antonio! And yup, we need a date!
Posted by: roboppy at November 7, 2008 8:57 PM [#]
Hi Robyn, congrats on your Aussie mention. I'm an Aussie and have been reading your blog for ages! You're awfully laid back, have a great sense of humour and don't take sh*t too seriously like us here Downunder! Honourary Australian status for you! - Ange
Posted by: Angela at November 7, 2008 10:44 PM [#]
Angela: HONORARY AUSSIE STATUS FOR ME? :) Thanks! I hope to visit there someday. Probably wouldn't be anytime soon though. :(
Janet: Really big glasses?! What the hell? I'm glad I missed that.
Michelle: Haha, my mom is most definitely not trying to marry me off. She'd be surprised if I had so much as a boyfriend.
David: I actually haven't eaten with Susan since then! We've tried to plan more meals and stuff keeps coming up, but thanks for the reminder.
OH NOES I have to copyright my phrases now!
Yoko: I got the pumpkin! It was goood. I forgot to check the other flavors, arrgrh,
Posted by: roboppy at November 9, 2008 5:44 PM [#]
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Wow! Sixth grade in 1997? Geez I feel old now. I graduated from high school in 1996. But that's okay youngin, keep up the good work.
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Posted by: b0tn0t at November 10, 2008 1:14 PM [#]
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Yo, yeah I know how you feel. My friend that's my age that I've know like forever is getting married next year. I don't think it's hit me yet. Anyway I voted for her and she chose a great photographer, Wayne Yuan!
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