What about your friends?

The show has been off of the air for several years now but everday I need my daily fix of Friends. Thank God for syndication. I absolutely love this show and count it as one of my all time favorites. I've heard all the reasons why people don't like show or think that since I'm black I shouldn't like it. Oh well..they'll get over it.

Anywho, despite my love love love of this show, I have challenged myself not to watch it for an entire month. During the month of May 2009 I am not allowed to watch any episodes of Friends where on tv, dvd or on line. I could have gone the easy route and not watched it during February, then only 28 days of deprivation.

I am now watching my last episode for the next 31 days. I am going to miss Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross. Maybe I'll use this time to connect with my actual friends.

Patting myself on the back!

I finished Wilton's Course II on yesterday. Our final project turned out quite well if I say so myself. It is a 6 inch cake decorated with a basket weave technique and royal icing flowers. It was a hit with my family and co-workers. I plan on surprising my mother with one for mother's day.

On to the fondant and gum paste course. This should be interesting.

Hey STELLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I'll admit I have never seen all of "A Streetcar Named Desire" but I am familiar with the iconic scene of Marlon Brando yelling " Hey Stella!!!!" This is the only thing I could think of as my team members and I dined at Stella's.

On Friday April 24th, we ventured out to our sometimes bi-weekly team lunch. As opposed to our last outing to Salmonellaville, this one did not disappoint. Stella's is located in cute area of Atlanta that is currently going under revitalization. Oddly enough it is directly across the street from Oakland Cemetery. Besides the view, it is a nice location.

This will be added to my repeat list as it was fabulous. Both the food and service were great. I had the Arrabiata which is spaghetti, Italian sausage, onions and spicy tomato sauce. Can we say Y-U-M-M-Y-!!!!!. My co-workers both had piadinas (0ven baked sandwiches) which they devoured.

Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with me again. I've started keeping it in my bag for just in case moments. I'll have pictures of our next outing.

Ciao!

Wilton Class Part II

I started Wilton's Course II this past Tuesday. This session will focus on flowers and borders. Luckily I won't have to bake a cake each week. We'll work on the flowers we'll use for the final basket weave cake.

The class is much smaller than Course I which will allow for more individual attention. I'll post a picture of my final project at the end of the month.

Ray Ray!!!!

On Saturday March 28th, L and I went to see Raphael Saadiq at the Variety Playhouse. We arrived at the venue shortly before the show was scheduled to begin and the traffic was horrible. The street was packed with people who frequent the Little Five Points area as well as the concert goers. To top it off the parking at the venue sucked. We ended up driving around for about 15 minutes before we were able to find a street parking space.

After we made into the venue it was straight to the concession stand for an adult beverage. Now, the tickets said it was general seating. When we got in the concert area all the seats were taken and there was standing room only along the sides. L and I settled in for space and noticed a woman sitting on the floor immediately in front of us. This lady had the biggest Afro I've seen up close and personal. Throughout the show it was a bit of a distraction. We made the best of it by cracking jokes about the shape of it. We were bad.

The show began with an opening group whose name eludes me. Maybe it's just me but I feel if no one has heard of your group before maybe you shouldn't spend so much time hopping around the stage. It would have helped if I understood what they were saying. The music was alright but I could have done with out them. Just get to the main attraction.

When Ray Ray came out the crowd went wild. A majority of the set was dedicated to his new material but he included a medley of his hits with Tony! Toni! Tone! and Lucy Pearl. I like some of the songs from the new cd but I am fan of his older work. He gives a great show. Besides Raphael the stand out for me was the girl singing background vocals with him. That chick can sing!

This summer Tony! Toni! Tone! will join En Vogue and Silk for concert at Chastain Park. Hopefully, I'll get a chance to check out the show.