Party at Melissa's place - be there or be square! I wanna come! party party!
Saundra - I love mexico - esp w/ a jacuzzi!

We stayed at the Moon Palace one year with a double jacuzzi right in the bedroom - facing the ocean view - boy I sure got used to that pretty quick! Did not want to leave! Have fun in Mexico - how nice to be able to enjoy your time now! (By the way not sure if you are aware of this - but if you want to check out hotel reviews - go to tripadvisor.com and type in name of hotel - lots of good info usually available!).
...and never say never - I did my BA many years ago in Montreal (McGill) and went back to school a few years ago to do my MBA part time (University of Ottawa) which took four long and gruesome years (and I was still workikng full time and had a baby in there somewhere) - but it is defnitely paying off now (I am also a public servant)
Kathy - hope Kate is feeling better soon - sounds like she's got the real thing!
Coco - sounds like you are okay now and I agree that sometimes reality does help us refocus - and kudos to all of us who are recommitting to Core - you are not alone!
..and the roast beef was WONDERFUL - packed some up for lunch tomorrow - and Vickie - definitely try the brussel sprouts again - I do like them - funniest is my little guy - refuses to eat the two smidgens of sweet potato I put on his plate - but eats the sprouts - and goes "yum yum"? How weird is that?
Oh ya - I am pleased as punch to report that when I got home from picking up dd from dance class - I quickly changed and hopped onto the treadmill (35 mins, 1.71 miles, at 0.5 elevation) - and while dd was dancing I stopped at the starbucks for a treat - the peppermint mocha caught my eye - decaf nonfat - NO WHIPPED CREAM! - but you know what? It was too icky sweet - I ended up dumping half of it (and feeling bad cuz it cost like $5) - that'll teach me - I should just stick with my favorite cappucinos and not experiment so much!
So do you notice it's 11:30 and I'm not in bed yet? and I have to get up and go to work tomorrow - and like Melissa I am dreading it!!!! UGH
...and Saundra before I forget I understand East Side Mario's now has some whole wheat pasta choices on their menu as well - finally!
Nitey nite!
Frouf
P.S While not entirely core this recipe is AMAZING - try it - but you must used a very good cut of beef:
-about 2 tbps flour
-1-3 tsp oil
-1/2 tsp salt, garlic powder, dry mustard
-1/4 tsp black pepper and paprika
Mix this all together in small dish - you may need to adjust flour/oil - you are trying to make a paste - not too dry - not too wet - need to rub this on the roast - but is should adhere somewhat and not drip off.
400 degree oven - rub the paste all over roast - place in foil lined pan (fat side up) and dry roast - about 30 mins on 400 (to seal in flavors) and reduce to 350 for remaining time (depends on size of roast?) until done as you like! Slice and enjoy! (the paste makes a very flavorful kind of crust and seals in the juices).