Thursday, May 26, 2011

Make a Difference

Some of the things on my list make me super nervous. The list talks me into it but when I get to do what I'm supposed to be doing I find myself asking "Did I really volunteer to do this?" This next thing I completed on my list had me asking that question. No it wasn't skydiving but it still got my nerves going.

Angela and I tag teamed this one as well. When she heard her work was having a blood drive, we both decided to get on board. The timing couldn't have ended up being more perfect given current events of the devastating tornadoes in Joplin. I left work on my lunch break to meet up with her. You have to read some information in a binder then you go to a "private" area to go through the application process. I had to answer about 20 questions and have my finger pricked before getting blood drawn. The finger pricking is actually the most painful part. It feels like an electric shock. We both sucked it up though and did our part to Make a Difference. It was a good feeling!

Afterward I had a cookie and some juice and headed back to work. I made the mistake of walking three flights of stairs and almost fainted. Silly me! I think everyone should have something on their list that is for the greater good of helping others. I highly recommend it.




















Eat Indian Food

On the list: eat Indian food. It's always fun to try new cuisines. I've eaten a number of exotic fare in my days most of which was consumed on cruise ships. It's always easy to try new food when you know it's "free" and you can always hit the midnight buffet later.

Angela also had this one on her list so we made it a family affair. My manager Olivia loves Indian food and swears by India Palace. We each ordered something different from the menu so we could get a taste of everything. We ordered beef curry, chicken tikka masala, shrimp and lamb dishes. Kelly and I ordered the assorted hors d'oeuvers and I have to say I sort of felt transported back to San Juan. It was hard not to think of Dad with his corn fritter plate. All the hors d'oeuvers were fried vegetables. We had Indian beer and chai tea. I am NOT a fan of chai tea. We also tried Indian bread - garlic naan and spinach paratha. Overall everything tasted great. I've never seen less appealing food before though. This was a good one to check off the list but it will likely be a "been there and done that" one time event.