INDIAN FOOD, DOGS, CREDIT CARD BILLS

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Indian Food
Today was the last day that a coworker was going to be a bachelor in the US. We took him out to lunch at Amber in Santana Row. It was there that I discovered one true thing I've learned about Indian food:

- All Indian Buffets Are Created Equal -

The reason I say this is Jade commented how Amber was actually really expensive, but the lunch buffet that they had out was the stereotypical list of food:

• lettuce/salad
• rice
• lentils
• tofu curry
• potato curry
• butter chicken
• tandoori chicken
• rice pudding dessert
  

The only thing that was different and noticeable about this buffet was the sea bass. I have to say the sea bass was swimming (pun intended) in a yellow sauce with onions and incredible spices and flavor. That and Amber's naan kicked fucking ass even though it was cold. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside.

But I will never again go to an Indian Buffet - not only did I feel like dying/sleeping/crashing after, it is just the same stuff.


Dogs
Today, I went to fill up my car. I pulled into the gas station, got to a pump and got out of my car.
I looked up and saw a big brown chocolate labrador staring at me with gold eyes. I froze for a second. It was at the pump right across from me, hanging out the driver's side window, paws draped on the door. I looked at the dog for another second before getting to pumping my gas.

I watched the dog for a little bit and realized he was waiting for his owner who went into the shop to buy a soda.

When the owner came back, this is what he said:
"Hey boy, have you been good?"

::head rub::

"Have you been behaving yourself?"

::scratches dog's chin::

"Have you been a good boy?"

::scritches back of ear::

"Get the fuck out of my seat."

::dog jumps into passenger side seat::

That threw me for a loop.


Credit Card Bills
I got my credit card bill for this month.

My December to January Bill was 500 or so, thanks to some last minute spending on shoes, a flash unit and going out to eat.

My January to December bill was 160.
53 bucks was necessary purchases including forced red t-shirt, carpet runner for the car, fastrak transponder, and bread and cheese during a photo trip.
45 bucks was from gas.
62 bucks - recurring netflix and rock climbing membership.

...

Uhhh....booyah?

Considering all my events, food and outings have been fairly constant - this is awesome news :)

I've never been happier to write the check to the Credit Card Companies.