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We both had the day off and slept in until about 8:30. I had a dream that we were in one of those movie theaters where they serve dinner and drinks, and wanted to sit facing the screen, but Malida wanted to sit facing away, which made no sense at all, because we couldn't see the movie. So I woke up from the dream somewhat irritated with her, and even though it was just a dream, it lingered for a while.
So we got up and got ready, and headed down to the "Application Support Center". It's a local office of the department of Homeland Security that deals with immigration stuff. Malida got a notice to come in at 10 am to have her fingerprints and photo taken again for her application for permanent status. I'm not sure why she needed to do it all again, since she had it done when she first applied for the green card. I guess it's for the same reason they tell you not to bring anyone with you because the waiting room space is limited, and then it turns out there are (I counted) 117 (out of 120) empty chairs. I would have taken a picture, but cameras and cell phones are forbidden.
In any case, we were done in 15 minutes and off to have breakfast at Denny's. After we ate, we went to the asian store for some asian stuff. We ran into someone who used to work with me and Arlina way back when, and had been one of Arlina's closest friends. Malida met her last year when we were at Tatay's 80th birthday party. We all chatted for a while and then went our separate ways. Worlds collided, but it was no big deal.
We went to Costco and picked up a rack of lamb for dinner. The newspaper featured lamb in the food section last week, and I kept the page so I could make lamb when the time was right. The time was right today. I took some fresh rosemary and oregano from the garden and tossed it into the food processor with some salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon, and a few other things. I blended it all up and poured it over the meat and put it in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
After I marinated the lamb, we watched the first few episodes of "Mad Men". I can see why there is such a positive buzz about it. I can't wait to see more.
We sat outside while I was cooking. It was about 90 degrees and very pleasant. I brought out my ipod and listened to an old Montrose album.
Malida worked on her care plans for work while I cooked. I helped her with the language. After so many years of reading and writing medical records, it just comes to me as second nature.
I cooked the lamb to about 145 degrees, and then took it inside and made some broccoli and ravioli to go with it. We ate it as we watched a movie--"Quick Change" with Bill Murray. The lamb was just right. I don't know why I don't try it more often.
So we got up and got ready, and headed down to the "Application Support Center". It's a local office of the department of Homeland Security that deals with immigration stuff. Malida got a notice to come in at 10 am to have her fingerprints and photo taken again for her application for permanent status. I'm not sure why she needed to do it all again, since she had it done when she first applied for the green card. I guess it's for the same reason they tell you not to bring anyone with you because the waiting room space is limited, and then it turns out there are (I counted) 117 (out of 120) empty chairs. I would have taken a picture, but cameras and cell phones are forbidden.
In any case, we were done in 15 minutes and off to have breakfast at Denny's. After we ate, we went to the asian store for some asian stuff. We ran into someone who used to work with me and Arlina way back when, and had been one of Arlina's closest friends. Malida met her last year when we were at Tatay's 80th birthday party. We all chatted for a while and then went our separate ways. Worlds collided, but it was no big deal.
We went to Costco and picked up a rack of lamb for dinner. The newspaper featured lamb in the food section last week, and I kept the page so I could make lamb when the time was right. The time was right today. I took some fresh rosemary and oregano from the garden and tossed it into the food processor with some salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon, and a few other things. I blended it all up and poured it over the meat and put it in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
After I marinated the lamb, we watched the first few episodes of "Mad Men". I can see why there is such a positive buzz about it. I can't wait to see more.
We sat outside while I was cooking. It was about 90 degrees and very pleasant. I brought out my ipod and listened to an old Montrose album.
Malida worked on her care plans for work while I cooked. I helped her with the language. After so many years of reading and writing medical records, it just comes to me as second nature.
I cooked the lamb to about 145 degrees, and then took it inside and made some broccoli and ravioli to go with it. We ate it as we watched a movie--"Quick Change" with Bill Murray. The lamb was just right. I don't know why I don't try it more often.
