My two favorite things/objects/items? at this apartment: Simon and the whiteboard.

Today I had brunch with Eveleen at Max Brenner, and it was decadent and full of chocolate! Eveleen INSISTED that I order the Strawberry White Chocolate Smoothie which included white chocolate truffle, yogurt, and strawberries; so I did, and did not regret it. It was so full, thick, delicious, and not overbearingly sweet. I also ordered the Well-Mannered Omelet (creamy spinach and countryside goat cheese, served with sugar buttermilk biscuits, spiced homefries, and pure melted chocolate lick) because I wanted something savory to go with my smoothie. Everything was AMAZING — but my favorite were the spiced homefries. Eveleen ordered the Apple Pie Cinnamon Waffle served with white chocolate cream, vanilla crepe ice cream, and candied pecans. YUUUM!

Its also getting to be a happy time of year — the HOLIDAYS! WHEEEEEE! I’m broke this year, but I think that’s just forcing me to think creatively and meaningfully about the gifts I’m giving to my family and friends. I can’t remember being this excited about Christmas last year — maybe I was just excited to go home — but on the streets of NY Christmas is definitely all around me. I love it and am definitely getting into the holiday cheer!

Dinnertime fun includes: Lentils, tomato paste, okra, onions, garlic, and jalapenos, with rice. I would have appreciated something crunchy on the side, but had no luck finding such a thing. Its ok though.. Simon and I had oreos and milk for dessert.