I'm in Love with Jacque Torres

Different night, way more fun. Last night I volunteered at the Burger Bash hosted by MGM Grand under the NYC Wine and Food Festival banner. Many of the Food Network stars were there and I met Rachel Ray (and hubby), Bobby Flay, Al Roker (met him before working a wish). Close to my heart was meeting my favorite chocolate guy...Jacques Torres! He was trying to get a hold of Guy Fieri but a mob of people got to Guy and I had been walking over to say hello to Jacque. I told him I'm not here to see Guy but rather you. He proceeded to give me a great big hug and smile! What a wonderful, warm, loving man. I had a somewhat substantial conversation with him about his store and told asked him if I came into the store on my birthday would he have something really special for me. He said yes and that he will be there. Only time will tell! I'm going to send him a card next week.

It was really interesting how everyone thought I was a staff member. I must have an authoritative look or something. From the minute I got to the venue, literally I was being briefed on protocol and instructed to fill in other volunteers. I guess you could cal me the Volunteer Captain. Even got a red STAFF shirt. Even the staff people who knew I'm just a volunteer were treating me like staff and putting me in charge of stuff. Way cool. Met some really nice people working the registration table and line checking tickets. I even joked that I would simply "band not brand" guests. The venue was all beef, heavy desserts, and music. Very nice night under the Brooklyn Bridge. These are the times I think that any guy dating me would really appreciate. Access to so many fun things for free while spending quality time with me. Alas, hasn't happened yet. No guy...unless you count meeting Guy Fieri. LOL. I'm so ready to be in a serious relationship. Will it ever happen? I'll remain optimistic.

God really is looking out for me (as he always does). I'm amazed at how he surrounds me with so many wealthy, intelligent people even though I'm just this simple girl from Brooklyn. Also, at a time when the economy is basically tanking (Great Depression-the Sequel), he lands me in a position where I now have health insurance and steady income coming in where I can finish paying off my credit cards by December and start dollar cost averaging back to my IRA account. I will now be able to save for a home of my own also. I really am blessed even during the times I doubt my existence and place in this world.

Better go and get laundry done. Long weekend for me. Going to work on the book and read a book too. More later tonight. Weekends do still depress me a bit but not as much anymore. I did have good cry this morning. Just started crying for no good reason other than PMS. I think I get mad that I have to suffer through period related migraine and actual physical pain and yet in all likelihood I probably won't ever give birth to any children (although I don't really know). More reflection for me to do. O.K. better go. More tonight.

Sick People

I'm afraid to say i'm still one of them. This darn cough and congestion just won't seem to go away. I'm going to go in as a walk in to my doctors office this morning. I really hope we can get this under control so that i'm well enough to volunteer tomorrow. Can't be around food and hacking up a lung! Pray for me! Better go. It's late.

Breathing Again

I can finally breath through both nostrils again without pain after three days of udder sickness and discomfort. I don't know if it was just a really bad chest cold or the flu. I did run a temperature of almost 101 for two days and had back pains and body aches but I don't think it was the flu. Who would have known that a simple sore throat by late Friday morning would have turned into all this? Oh my. I'm still slightly coughing but after a whole lot of tea and honey and eventually Robitussin (sp) and leftover antibiotics from last year, I can now say I feel 90% better. I better get going but will try to visit tonight and play my usual catchup (which I never seem to be able to do...lol). Debate #2 tonight. Oh joy!