The Other Side of the Booth

"He's late we are going to miss our nap"

"We are so ghetto, they will never know..."

" Do you like American girls?"

" Do you like young girls like us?"

"Are you upset now?"

"Does she wax?"

"I already have a child I don't need to have kids"

"Maybe? Maybe he's different?"

"OMG?"

Wth? Okay the last one was my comment. I was at lunch with a client discussing upcoming projects that I may have the opportunity to bid/work on. We had finished our chips and salsa and we were working on our entrees when I asked what my next blog should be about. We both looked up at the same time and smiled while listening to the comments already mentioned above. That was followed by the title of this blog. I think it's fun and entertaining and yes a little voyeuristic. I know we have all listened to conversations going on close to us. Don't even say that you haven't.

Some of the conversations have been very funny, some sad and some just plain crazy. Today was one of those crazy ones. Well at least to me 'cause I'm not a early twenty something year old girl. They may have been cute but "OMG", like where are their heads at?" was all I could think.

Everything was about "me", not me but the person who was talking. And "like", "like this" and "like that" was almost every other word out of her head. And some of the questions discussed at lunch in a full restaurant "Does she wax?" . This question was asked by a girl to a guy to find out what he liked about her. And those of you who know me know that I am not very conservative but wow... again really?

So what do I say next? My head is still shaking back and forth wondering if it was all true.

After giggling for for a little bit with my friend we got back to work stuff. I was still curious to see what these people looked like. I saw them as they were leaving and I could only think "omg" and "like really". They could have came off the set of "clueless" or straight from the valley. Enough said.

So the next time you are talking with your closest friends, clients, or people you just met remember... Someone could be listening or even writing about what you said. And I know that I will be writing again under the same title and I am already looking forward to it.

Bacon & Pancakes

It just sounds like a fun title for a little time with words.

It also smells and tastes good.

And it's healthy and good for you.

Everyone knows that the smell of bacon cooking reminds you of something. It reminds me of being at home on the weekends and mom is cooking for us on the stove. Unless it's pancakes and dad usually made them for us. Yes being together with family before heading out on our separate ways is a good thing.

Bacon makes you think "hummmmm that smells great and I shouldn't eat it" but we always do. And when we are making it we eat a couple of pieces before it even reaches the breakfast table, well at least I do. Tastes good? Let's talk about this. Bacon cooked right is crunchy and chewy at the same time. Pieces melt in your mouth and other pieces you get to chew on until you tell it "good-bye" and swallow it. Can you tell that I had some this very morning?

But how about pancakes? Do you like them flat, fluffy, with butter, with syrup, fruit inside or on top, peanut butter, nuts, and whipped cream? Well I was recently asked this and I found out that I liked them all of the ways mentioned. But after thinking about it a little longer I decided that I liked them the best when someone else made them for me.

There is something really great about someone cooking pancakes or anything for you. You know that they took the time to get all of the ingredients, put them together, cook them and serve them to you. And if they are not just plain (unless that's how you like them) you know that they had thought about you before even making them. Plus with food being both a comfort thing and survival need they must care about you if they are willing to share a meal with you with a little good conversation on the side, right?

Pancakes can be healthy with more fruit and less syrup and good for you too. Ok kinda healthy, better than sugar filled cereal or glazed donuts. The healthy part may be how it makes you both feel when enjoying each others company.

Today's breakfast was a special treat, I liked it and I plan on making something and serving it for someone soon. And i suggest that you plan on doing this for someone you care about too.

Pass the bacon please, just one more piece and I'm good...