Hope you look good in black...

[coffeesnob318]

Wednesday night at the desk, people were gathered playing trivial pursuit. Trash talk ensued. Basketball was brought up. Conversation included comparative musing about the court talents of one RA Cheryl and one resident Chris. Challenges were made. Trash talk continued to abound, mainly from one Assistant Hall Director Winfred.

It was decided that Cheryl and Chris would face off the following afternoon. If Cheryl won, Chris and Winfred (Mavericks fans) would have to spend the first five days of next semester wearing a San Antonio Spurs tshirt everywhere they went. If Chris won, Cheryl (San Antonio native and avid Spurs fan) would have to wear a Dallas Mavericks shirt for the same period of time. Winfred declared that he'd have to wear the Mavericks shirt underneath to keep them close to his heart, but accepted the challenge.

Thursday afternoon, the challenge was met. Cheryl, Chris and I traveled over to the rec center - they to play, I to witness. We were joined by Maggie, who had the presence of mind to have a camera phone.

Play began. Cheryl scored. Cheryl scored again. Chris scored. Cheryl scored. Etc., etc. More basketball happened. The game ended.

Then I called Winfred. "Winfred. Suzanne. 12-3. Hope you look good in black."

Total annihilation is fun. Especially when the annihilatee is a college football player twice one's size.

When we got back to the hall, Bennie congratulated Cheryl and wrote the final score on the dry erase board. He had Chris sign it for authentification. Maggie wrote up the details of the game, complete with pictures, in the first ever issue of the SFT Voice. I think it's an excellent reason to start a newsletter.

I think I shall obtain a Spurs tshirt of my own to wear the first five days of next semester. You know, to support Winfred. Support...subtly mock...whatever.

Other fun things that happened today: cards and presents! I got a scarf from Mel that she made herself - it's almost the same color orange as my couch. It's pretty much the scarf to end all scarves. I got a card from chicklet73 that is great. Love the picture. Heh. Nut loaf. *is twelve* And I got a package from lilmouse1073 that involved tea, scones, clotted cream, and truffles. *salivates* So good. And the card is beautiful! Thanks to all!

Staff party tonight was fun. My spicy marinara sauce was a big hit. The kids had a good time.

I have to finish my syllabus tonight. I have to take it and make copies tomorrow. There's no way around it. Class starts Monday! And I should probably hand this semester's grades in, too, since they're due tomorrow.

Comments

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

Hee! You should have seen us trying to set up the shot and take the picture. Roommate John kept saying, "What if people stare at me because I'm out here taking pictures?" and I kept reassuring him, "Oh, honey, no one is going to be staring at you. They're going to be looking at the crazy female in a suit and tie and Santa hat hanging out the front door..."

*g*

NUT LOAF!

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

I squealed "Tennant!Noel" when I opened the envelope. I have been infected by the adoration of the Tennant. I blame you. I also thank you. :)

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

The Tennant!Love is a blissful thing. Only made better when I can share it with a good friend.

*hug*

p.s. speaking of blissful things, have you ever heard of Blue Bottle Coffee?

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

*perks up*

Coffee? *glee*

Blue bottle? *ponders*

Bottled coffee? *is skeptical*

Tell me more.

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

Their site:
http://www.bluebottlecoffee.net/

OMG it's like coffee porn.

*LUST*

p.s. some quotes

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

A blend of Sumatran and Ugandan organic coffees that is quite dark and chocolaty. Maybe a bit more one-dimensional than the Bella Donovan, but it's a good dimension. Giant Steps is delightfully fudgy and thick in a French press or drip pot, and stands up to cream quite well. If it were any heavier-bodied, you could pour it on pancakes.

If we were to commission a sonnet for one of our blends, the Espresso Temescal would be the hands-down choice for this honor

A bit of a hothouse flower, the Roman Espresso can turn on you in an instant if one of a dozen or so brewing parameters is not to its liking. Generally, it likes lower brewing temperatures (approx 184 at the portafilter), and slower extraction times. In the right machine, it is a crema bomb, pouring oceans of the red/brown frothy stuff into your unsuspecting demitasse. When all is well, the result is a sweet, carmelly, fruity medium-bodied espresso that takes modest amounts of milk in the most delightful way.

Re: p.s. some quotes

[coffeesnob.livejournal.com]

Mmm...talk coffee to me.

You're right. Their site is like porn. I feel dirty. I like it.

Re: p.s. some quotes

[chicklet73.livejournal.com]

I kind of want to send them all of my money.

Or maybe go live in their store.

GUH.

If lovin' coffee is wrong, I don't wanna be right...

Speaking of coffee, my Secret Santa got me over a pound of awesome Guatemalan Antigua for my present last night. I could smell it even before I unwrapped the box. I nearly cried and kissed him.