Monday, September 21, 2009

Most Delicious Food in the World

There's that small list of unforgettable, undeniable foods I cannot escape, that beggars and entices my senses and enslaves me. Here is a list of my favorite dishes and drinks, luscious notches on a widening belt, a trophy harem of delight that forever dances, alluring...teasing...in the corners of my mind. The best of the best in no particular order because God did not gift me with such wisdom.

1. McDonald's Hot Fudge Sundae, no nuts
2. Gyu-kaku's Sukiyaki Bibimbap
3. Houston's Evil Thai Jungle Salad
4. Father's Office Burger
5. Albatros' Carne Asada Burrito
6. Kean's Coffee's Iced Coffee Unsweetened
7. Mon Ami Gabi's Filet Mignon with Red Wine Butter
8. Twisted Vine's Brie Bowl
9. The Hungry Cat's Greyhound Proper
10. Island's Kilauea
11. Brussel Bistro's Steamed Mussels with fresh, warm, cracked sourdough bread
12. Yardhouse's Beer-battered onion rings
13. Starbuck's (I know) Pumpkin Spice Frappucino
14. The Gumbo Pot's Jambalaya and cornbread
15. Sesame Grill's Tiramisu
16. Serendipity's Frozen Hot Chocolate
17. Quizno's Roast Beef sandwich
18. Eat Chow's Garlic Parmesan truffle fries.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Freedom

"It doesn't interest me what you do for a living I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing. It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling is true I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul, if you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy. It doesn't interest me where you have studied I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep, in the empty moments."
-Oriah Mountain Dreamer