Thursday Thoughts: Co-workers

The Co-Worker.

Co-workers that we like? How many of us have them? I work in a fairly large office over 200 people can be actively working on any given day in my office-That means a ton of different attitudes. All of these different attitudes can sometimes cause friction between co-workers. Question of the day: How many of us actually have co-workers that we genuinely like?

Think on it.
*Out

Music Wednesday: Hot Band in Indy

This past Friday, I had the pleasure to hang out with my favorite cousin over awesome sushi, great wine and a jamming band. The music was awesome, so much so that I had to ride home without the radio, just to come down off my musical high. Check them out -Xenobia Green.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhXWz0n-Tg0
One more thing, the Bass player is SICK.. I felt like my head was going to explode listening to his riffs.

~Peace

Movie Review: The Soloist

Over my busy weekend, I had the pleasure of going to the movies. Oh I love the movies- I love everything about it, the overpriced popcorn, the seats, the evil concession stand workers. I just simply enjoy going to see a movie.

This weekend several movies debuted at my local theater. One being, The Soloist, starring Robert Downey Jr, and Jamie Foxx. I had been waiting for this movie for what seems like forever. I started following the story of characters in the film, when I saw the trailer in movie last year. I was so excited to finally see this movie.

The film is based on a true story about Nathaniel Ayres, a gifted musician who studies at Jilliard, becomes schizophrenic and homeless. The movie also details an intriguing relationship that develops between Nathaniel, and a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. The film was wonderfully written, and very well acted. At one point while watching the movie, I actually forgot that Jamie Foxx was playing this character. Jamie did a wonderful job of adding depth to his craft. I love him a musician, but I am truly in love with him as an actor. (sorry babe)

Robert Downey Jr. did a great job as well, showing us that he is still in the game as one of Hollywoods premier actors.

Lastly, I was very glad the film touched on a subject that is near to my heart, and my family. Mental Health. I was so over-joyed that main character in the film dealing with mental issues was African-American- and that saddens me at the same time. The state of the mental health in the African-American community is another one of our big elephants in the room that no-one wants to talk about.

Overall, I think the Soloist is a must see for 2009.

~Peace

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

I love pork!! Good old pork! Well I have an easy recipe for anyone that wants to make a good go-to dish a home. The picture above is not my pork, I forgot to take a pic.

Stuff ya need:
6-8 hours of time let the pork get good and tender
A medium to large slow cooker
1 1lb-2lb pork loin
Barbecue Sauce(can be homemade)
Salt (kosher salt is what I used), Pepper (coarse ground) & onion powder.
1 Tablespoon of oil (I used Canola)
1 Medium skillet

How I made it:
Pre Heat the slow cooker to high.

Put a tablespoon of water in the slow-cooker

I rinsed the pork loin and patted it dry.

I seasoned the pork loin on all sides with each spice.

After heating the oil in the skillet, I browned the pork loin on each side.

After browning the pork loin, I paced it in the slow cooker, and left it alone.

I checked on the pork loin every few hours. The longer it cooked, the more tender it got.

After 7 hours, using tongs, I pulled the pork apart into small pieces. It literally fell apart!

I added the barbecue sauce and let the pork for another hour.

It was great! I served it with toasted buns, pickles, and steak fries.

Enjoy!

When over is really over: The Break-Up, Part 1

I hate breakups.
I have a friend is going through a rough patch with a her guy. Well, I guess its no longer a rough patch, as of this weekend, they are officially over. This has been the worst break-up I have ever witnessed.
Sad to say, I am relieved. I hurt for my friend, but I KNOW there is someone much better out there for her. She is beautiful, talented and a wonderful person all around. I hope that in all of this craziness, she knows that she is much better without him.
They had been together for years, (more than 5) and there was no indication of a marriage proposal. Over the last few years, I have witnessed this relationship go from bad to worse. On a side note, I grown to know her mate and we have become associates, somewhat friends. Now, I can't even look him in the eye. If I see him on the street..Well.. let's not go there.
I only hope things will get better for me friend. I know they will. I've got faith in her.

6 months in and a lifetime to go

This weekend I celebrated 6 months of marriage. It seems as if the time as flown by. I feel as if it was just yesterday that Eric and I met in high school and became best friends. It seems as if it was just yesterday that Eric and I began dating. And I know that it was yesterday that I walked down the aisle and became his wife. These past 6 months have been fun, challenging, and full of laughter. They say the first year is the hardest, and I can agree. But I love the craziness of it all. I love being Eric's wife, and I can only imagine where life is going to take us next.

Happy 6 Month's Mr. Eric. It's been a great ride, and I can't wait for the next turn.