One of my favorite places to go to lunch while I'm at work is called El Pollo Loco (The crazy chicken). It's a chain fast-food restaurant that's a bizarre mix of KFC and Taco Bell, but higher quality food.
Because I've only been there while dieting, I've only had their chicken and side salads, but that's enough to keep me coming back for more. I hear that their burritos aren't great, but they have some rice bowl type things that are good. Haven't tried them (being packed full of carbs and all).
They also have an awesome selection of salsas that you can put on your stuff. My favorite is the Avacado Salsa. Yum.
I go to the one in American Fork, which is about a 10 minute ride from work to get there, but when going with work peeps, it's not far at all. Not sure if there's another location in Utah. I'll have to check.
Anyway. Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood.
11.13.2008
11.12.2008
11.10.2008
The weekend
This past weekend was (like all weekends) too short. What a cliche to say that, but it's true.
Friday started with work and then off to Duggle's house for a Magic night. Haven't had one of those in a while, and it was good and fun.
David slept over at our house because Cassix was out of town with her family. He slept on the couch.
On Saturday morning, Trisha and I had to wake up at the crack of dawn (9:30 AM) to go return some equipment from the flopped fibromyalgia study. We were told to meet at Valley Fair Mall by the something Bagel Cafe. We drove around the mall for 30 minutes looking for such a place, and never found it. When I spoke to the person that was supposed to meet us (today), she told me that she made a mistake when looking up meeting places. Apparently, there is a Valley Fair Mall in Canada (link). The bagel place she was intending for us to meet at was approximately 980 miles away.
After figuring out that the lady must be smoking crack, we went back home. We watched the BYU game (Go Cougars!) and then went to Jaren and Kellie's to babysit.
We love babysitting Livie. She's so easy to babysit, and even though she's wild and has a free spirit, she's sweet and well behaved. I played Lux DeLux for most of the time (risk type game), while Trisha entertained Livie. She fell asleep eventually and Trisha took a nap with her.
We played Rockband 2 with everyone when Jaren and Kellie returned and ate some good food.
We stayed up WAY to late (2:30 AM) and slept in way too late.
We missed church again :(, so we watched some TV and cleaned the house. At least we got something productive done. I was really sick in the afternoon though. I cooked myself eggs for breakfast and for some reason, eggs have been giving me the most extreme heartburn. It makes me nauseous because the acid builds up so bad. I hate it. I just have to remember to take my heartburn medicine whenever I eat eggs.
Dexter was especially good this week, btw. Gotta love Dexter.
Friday started with work and then off to Duggle's house for a Magic night. Haven't had one of those in a while, and it was good and fun.
David slept over at our house because Cassix was out of town with her family. He slept on the couch.
On Saturday morning, Trisha and I had to wake up at the crack of dawn (9:30 AM) to go return some equipment from the flopped fibromyalgia study. We were told to meet at Valley Fair Mall by the something Bagel Cafe. We drove around the mall for 30 minutes looking for such a place, and never found it. When I spoke to the person that was supposed to meet us (today), she told me that she made a mistake when looking up meeting places. Apparently, there is a Valley Fair Mall in Canada (link). The bagel place she was intending for us to meet at was approximately 980 miles away.
After figuring out that the lady must be smoking crack, we went back home. We watched the BYU game (Go Cougars!) and then went to Jaren and Kellie's to babysit.
We love babysitting Livie. She's so easy to babysit, and even though she's wild and has a free spirit, she's sweet and well behaved. I played Lux DeLux for most of the time (risk type game), while Trisha entertained Livie. She fell asleep eventually and Trisha took a nap with her.
We played Rockband 2 with everyone when Jaren and Kellie returned and ate some good food.
We stayed up WAY to late (2:30 AM) and slept in way too late.
We missed church again :(, so we watched some TV and cleaned the house. At least we got something productive done. I was really sick in the afternoon though. I cooked myself eggs for breakfast and for some reason, eggs have been giving me the most extreme heartburn. It makes me nauseous because the acid builds up so bad. I hate it. I just have to remember to take my heartburn medicine whenever I eat eggs.
Dexter was especially good this week, btw. Gotta love Dexter.
New Camera
That's right folks. I won the auction I was trying for. After 5 days of looking and 3 days of bidding and losing, I finally won an auction for the camera I was looking for. I settled on the Canon Rebel XTI (same as pictured previously in my blog). I got a killer deal on it, and I'm REALLY excited to get it.
When I get it, I'll make sure to post some pictures of Ming Ming for all to see. She's getting chubby. Like father like hapster. ;)
When I get it, I'll make sure to post some pictures of Ming Ming for all to see. She's getting chubby. Like father like hapster. ;)
11.08.2008
11.04.2008
Hampster Name
So, the name that won the primary was Hampster face with 5 votes, Little bunny foo foo (or Foo Foo for short) came in a close 2nd with 4 votes.
Trisha chose the incumbant name (Ming Ming) so the winner of the primary is now going up against the incumbant.
For more information on the incumbant, click here. This is a short, but powerful speech made by Ming Ming letting you know just how sewius this election is.
Trisha chose the incumbant name (Ming Ming) so the winner of the primary is now going up against the incumbant.
For more information on the incumbant, click here. This is a short, but powerful speech made by Ming Ming letting you know just how sewius this election is.
11.03.2008
Election time
I'm excited to vote tomorrow, and want to be sure that I vote intelligently, so I am doing some research on each of the candidates for which I can vote for.
Each candidate had the opportunity to write a 200 word synopsis of their "qualifications" for the position they are seeking.
As many of you know, Dell "Superdell" Schanze is running for Governor of Utah. As an informed voter, I read his "qualifications." I have to post them. They are THAT rediculous.
"Qualifications: SUPERDELL is your only choice because YOU didn't file. Huntsman took away your freedoms and raised taxes more than any governor in the history of Utah. Springmeyer has admitted that he doesn't care about the constitution. The definition for the word insane is voting for the same people while expecting change."
"There is no question that Dell Schanze is different. There are only 3 people on the ballot and SUPERDELL is the only one that is NOT socialist. If you are unsure, then fill your heart with love, completely open your mind and pray to God earnestly. You can't afford to get this wrong and will be held accountable for your choice."
WHAT THE EFF?!
For the full kit and caboodle, check out this link: http://elections.utah.gov/racepdf/142740228/Candidate/156975250.pdf
Each candidate had the opportunity to write a 200 word synopsis of their "qualifications" for the position they are seeking.
As many of you know, Dell "Superdell" Schanze is running for Governor of Utah. As an informed voter, I read his "qualifications." I have to post them. They are THAT rediculous.
"Qualifications: SUPERDELL is your only choice because YOU didn't file. Huntsman took away your freedoms and raised taxes more than any governor in the history of Utah. Springmeyer has admitted that he doesn't care about the constitution. The definition for the word insane is voting for the same people while expecting change."
"There is no question that Dell Schanze is different. There are only 3 people on the ballot and SUPERDELL is the only one that is NOT socialist. If you are unsure, then fill your heart with love, completely open your mind and pray to God earnestly. You can't afford to get this wrong and will be held accountable for your choice."
WHAT THE EFF?!
For the full kit and caboodle, check out this link: http://elections.utah.gov/racepdf/142740228/Candidate/156975250.pdf
Obama may have just earned my vote...
I was just enjoying my dinner and watching a bit of Monday Night Football when alluvasudden during half-time, a short interview of the Presidential candidates began. When asked about what changes he would like to see happen in sports if he became president, Obama stated that he would love to see a playoff system in college football!
I think he just earned my vote!
(Screw the BCS!)
I think he just earned my vote!
(Screw the BCS!)
Biggest loser - Final Weigh in
Over the last 2 weeks, because of my trip to Costa Rica (and the trip to leatherbys upon my return), I gained 8 pounds! Last Monday I was notified that they were going to end the competition early because the majority of the participants had fallen off the wagon. I also found out that there was a sleeper among us. One of the guys who had initially weighed in with us was doing extremely well. He hadn't been weighing in weekly like everyone else, but that wasn't required. I had heard some rumors that he was over 20 pounds. Since he weighed less than half what I started at, his weight loss percentage may have surpassed mine, especially with my recent gain.
David lost 22.1 pounds in the end, a whopping 10.4% of his body weight. When hearing that, I was crushed. "All of this work, and I didn't even win!" I thought.
With my weight loss total at 42 pounds at last weeks weigh in, I was only at 9.7% weight loss. I've worked really hard this week to get back on track. Finally it was time for me to weigh in.
I stepped on the scale...
I had lost 7 pounds this week. A total loss of 49.3 pounds. 11.3%! I won!
Yay!
I got a really nice 4th Generation 8GB iPod Nano. I'm loading it up with music to give to Trisha tonight!
She's going to be very excited!
David lost 22.1 pounds in the end, a whopping 10.4% of his body weight. When hearing that, I was crushed. "All of this work, and I didn't even win!" I thought.
With my weight loss total at 42 pounds at last weeks weigh in, I was only at 9.7% weight loss. I've worked really hard this week to get back on track. Finally it was time for me to weigh in.
I stepped on the scale...
I had lost 7 pounds this week. A total loss of 49.3 pounds. 11.3%! I won!
Yay!
I got a really nice 4th Generation 8GB iPod Nano. I'm loading it up with music to give to Trisha tonight!
She's going to be very excited!
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