Today at the office, I'm paged that I have a delivery. I come down and am surprised by a client holding a beautifully arranged yellow orchid from Buchanan's Plant Nursery. An unfortunate turn of real estate events brought her to my office with this sweet and thoughtful gesture. It's not that I really thought I was at fault for the turn of events, but oddly I had a couple of disturbing and unpleasant dreams the last couple of days about the situation. The card attached was just what I needed. I'm left but thinking about how powerful thoughtful words and the smallest gestures have. Something good to remember about how to bless others.

By the way, Buchanan's Plant Nursery is oddly one of my favorite places to get staging furniture and pieces. Some of my favorite pieces are from Buchanan's, located off of 11th st near Arlington. One of the best plant nurseries in my opinion and staff are friendly and very helpful too.

Red Bean Waffle

Still in Denver...trying new things...this is a Korean waffle dessert in the form of a fish.  It's a combination of a bland exterior and sweet red bean middle...minimal punch and flavor all together, but definitely fun to eat.  Asians don't like really sweet desserts, so this being bland and having a small amount of sweetness is a pretty typical Asian dessert. We got the 5 for $3 deal, that's cheap!  I heard they have it here in Houston too.  Hmart would be a good place to try if you're curious.

Rocky Mountain Cupcakes

In Breckenridge, so cute and surrounded by sweet yumminess!

Celebrity Cupcake Minis

So stinkin cute!  These need to be preordered and are $20 for a box.  Great way to sample or for parties!

Bon Running Social @Tqla

A friend of mine has been bugging me about running with this group he joined, that meets and runs at Rice, called Bon Running Group.  At the time I was thinking Rice is too far!  But after Bon's social yesterday, I'm more open to the idea, maybe.  It's probably 10 minutes from where I live, so it's really not that far...but further than the Memorial park which is right down the corner from me.  So, Bon  had a big social yesterday at Tqla where I learned more about this running group.  I must say it's a great idea.  They run, then after drink, eat and socialize.  Not sure how I feel about drinking after running, but overall, it sounds like a fun idea.  I don't think there's much out there like it now.  I will probably try to make it out next month after my other commitment is over.  Anyways, for more information http://www.bonrunningclub.com/.  They also have a group that meets at City Centre and the Woodlands.

On a side note, has anyone actually been running in this freezing weather?  It's been almost two weeks since the half marathon and I've made it out to run ONCE!  I feel fat.

Anyways, while chatting it up with T, David, OG, Jae and new friend Anand. I order some food...I get the shreded chicken tacos on corn tortillas on the happy hour menu, $2.  They're really small, but looking back, I think I could have eaten one and have been fine.  I thought they were pretty tasty.  No photos, sorry, must do better with the food pics.  Does anyone really care to see food pics anyways, I mean everyone does it.  Who cares right?  Do you really need photos?  Either way, must pay better attention.  I don't have food photos, but I did take a photo of my new friend, Anand.  Super fun, extroverted, smart and a nice looking guy.  I am on a mission to set him up!  Also, I've mentioned in my first blog about Tqla, but goodness holy gracious I must mention it again. The salsas are so yummy!  Warm chipotle and the pineapple green sauce, so good.  It's tempting to eat more than you should.  Ok, that's it for now...hope to see you on track at Rice next month!

Me and Jose Cuervo...or whatever his name is...

dark chocolate covered acai berries

so addictive good!

Beck's Prime Veggie Burger

Just had the veggie burger from Beck's Prime and was impressed.  It's very black beany and has a smokey flavor.  I was just going to taste it and have a bite since I had a salad just before and wasn't very hungry...but I almost ate the whole thing...very very tasty.  I can't wait to go back and have it again!

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