I got out of class early tonight and on the way back home, Mr. H and I were both trying to think of ways to get out of preparing dinner. Then Mr. H confessed that he got paid today – and we veered left into the parkinglot for Chihuahuas.
We live near Chihuahuas – and have for years, but for some reason we have never bothered to give the restaurant a try. How sad that we lived this close to such a good restaurant and didn’t know it.
I had the tortilla soup – the chicken was grilled to perfection, lots of vegetables, fresh avacados and the broth was very savory. I only got half way through the bowl and I was stuffed.
Mr. H had the fish tacos, and judging from the effort I had to exert to try to get a bite, they were pretty good. (I did eventually get a bite, but it was only the tiniest corner and mostly cabbage.) Mr. H was also quite pleased that his O’Douls was delivered with a frosted mug.
The flan did not live up to the standards set by the rest of the meal, but it was good nonetheless. We’ll be back.
I really enjoyed this quiz – the questions were thought provoking and the measurement tools were interesting. Give it a try.
My Personal DNA Report
How you view yourself You are an Inventor
*Your imagination, self-reliance, openness to new things, and appreciation for utility combine to make you an INVENTOR. *You have the confidence to make your visions into reality, and you are willing to consider many alternatives to get that done. *The full spectrum of possibilities in the world intrigues you—you’re not limited by pre-conceived notions of how things should be. *Problem-solving is a specialty of yours, owing to your persistence, curiosity, and understanding of how things work. *Your vision allows you to identify what’s missing from a given situation, and your creativity allows you to fill in the gaps. *Your awareness of how things function gives you the ability to come up with new uses for common objects. *It is more interesting for you to pursue excitement than it is to get caught up in a routine. *Although understanding details is not difficult for you, you specialize in seeing the bigger picture and don’t get caught up in specifics. *You tend to more proactive than reactive—you don’t just wait for things to come to you. *You’re not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options. *You’re not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you’re generally considerate of others’ feelings as well. *You tend to do things on the spur of the moment, not sticking to a set schedule.
If you want to be different: *Try applying your creativity to more artistic arenas, and letting your imagination take less practical forms.
how you relate to others You are Benevolent *You are a great person to interact with—understanding, giving, and trusting—in a word, BENEVOLENT *You don’t mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself. *Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people’s situations before passing any sort of judgment. *You’re a good listener, and even better at offering advice. *You’re concerned with others at both an individual and societal level—you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you can care about people you’ve never met. *Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others. *Other people’s feelings are important to you, and you’re good at mediating disputes. *Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people. *You’re not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options. *You’re not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you’re generally considerate of others’ feelings as well. *You tend to do things on the spur of the moment, not sticking to a set schedule.
If you want to be different: *You spend a lot of time taking care of others, but don’t forget to take care of yourself! *Sometimes you can get overcommitted, and when you sacrifice spending time with those close to you, it can make them feel unimportant.
This painting is by my favorite artist: Nasser Ovissi. He was born in Iran and educated in Tehran and Italy and has shown his work around the world. If you want to buy me a gift (hint, hint, Mr. H), click on the link above to go to his site 🙂
If you are interested in other Persian artists, check out Evolving Perceptions
Mr. H and I had dinner with his mother and sister tonight. This probably doesn’t happen as often as it should as we only live a few miles away from each other. Dinner went well and we introduced the inlaws to one of our favorite restaurants.
The Caspian Grill is on the Ave just north of 55th in the U district. The food is Persian and very well prepared. We like to share food, so they served it family style for us – chicken kabobs, koobideh, fesenjan, and gormeh sabzi, with a giant heaping plate of saffroned basmati rice for each – a standard order for us (well, we don’t usually get the chicken kabobs). The food was excellent as usual, but the service was quite slow. The help wanted sign in the window may speak to that issue.
CoffeeJitters is an affiliate to a number of sites and services. I do not endorse products I don't love. I may receive compensation if you purchase items from links on this website.
