I’ll be posting my New Year’s resolutions tomorrow, 2004 WILL be a better year for Brad 

I have deleted some items from my amazon.com wishlist, should any of you wish to get something for me for my birthday on January 4th (or a late Christmas gift). My parents got me an iPod, a couple of DVD’s and a couple of books I had on my wishlist, so I have adjusted it accordingly.

Weather here is OK….mid 30’s.

Hope all of you have a great holiday season! I’ll be back to the old grind on Monday, assuming I can get through airport security on the way back!

I was on the train the other night and this guy was sitting across from me, staring at me. I closed my eyes, I was tired and he started tapping his feet and then he tapped his feet real loud, as in the whole train heard it. Finally we got to my stop, I got up, and he got up a second later….he then proceeded to advance to another seat and was blatantly reading another guy’s art book and then sat down next to him.

And this guy looks like the type of guy who would kill and bury people in the back yard or blow up abortion clinics. Gave me the creeps!

On Sunday, I set up a calendar for my parent’s dog a shih-tzu (you can see the calendar and purchase it here) They absolutely adore the dog, as do their relatives, and they purchase calendars to give to friends and to the dog groomer.

Found a recipe for Thai Iced Tea from a show Emeril will do on the Food Network….enjoy. The show will air on January 15th and 16th if you want to see some Thai dishes cooked on Emeril Live.

Sorry to see that “Free Willy” whale star Keiko died. I loved that movie and acttually did shed a tear or two. (Of course, I am a blubbering fool!)

While I was in Thailand I saw Beautiful Boxer 2 days after it premiered. Good movie….and only $3 to get in. I’ll have to wait to get it in the States, but I do recommend it!

Did you miss Opus in the papers? i did….fortuneately, someone scanned them in!

Added some more items to my Amazon.com wishlist…why not pick me up a gift for Xmas?

More than one way to eat a Reese’s…

Picked up Reese’s Swoops at Walgreen’s…a Pringle-like candy $1.99 for 3 6 pack canisters…..very good. and according to this article in Ad Age…White Chocolate Reese’s are coming back permanently! YAY!

Greetings from Tokyo, Japan! (3:23pm on Monday 12/8)

On my way back from a 2 week trip to Thailand and a much deserved vacation. Some thoughts real quick while I am on layover:

*Thai people are really nice. I think it has as much to do with their Buddhist beliefs and wanting to improve oneself, even outside the church
*I have been feasting on pineapple, watermelon and corn on the cob…..all in season, and all very good tasting. I also had Thai Iced Tea in Thailand.
*I have had some stomach problems while here, but remembered to bring Pepto Bismol.
*Clothes very cheap….bought 5 new shirts, 6 prs underwear and a pair of pants, would have bought more but had some credit card issues. *Siu Mai at a 7/11? This is the end of civilzation as we know it. (Did try it and wasn’t too bad)
*Weather beautiful….95F high/82 low for the entire time and not a drop of rain!
*Rode on an elephant in Chiang Mai. Some 77 year old female, and I am trusting MY life as I go up narrow inclines? EEK! It was fun though….

More later on my return if I can remember.