The morning was spent not only drinking coffee but watching Twilight in anticipation of watching New Moon in a matinee this afternoon. I was struck by how much I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. My favorite movies are generally romantic ones but not necessarily sappy ones. I love the complexities of relationships and human emotions. It is what makes us all unique. The visual effects and appropriate musical scores (especially paramore's decode) were very well done. The acting was very tight and not a weak character in the bunch. Although the movie was predictable in spots, this really didn't bother me as much as other movies that were predictable in outcomes or turn of events. Seeing this movie on the big screen at the theater must have been amazing. The soundtrack is now downloaded into my I-Tunes and onto my I-Pod!
It is 11:45 a.m. so I am waiting for Renee to come back from the vets with her cat in tow and hopefully on the road to a speedy recovery. Our next plan is to go eat authentic Mexican food for lunch so I am just keeping busy in anticipation of this adventure of familar names but not familar tastes.
After leaving Renee's house, we ventured out to Chuy's for lunch for some authentic mexican food and the best margaritas ever! I had chille rellenos with chicken. Renee had chille rellenos and enchiladas combination. These meals were absolutely fabulous with enough food for left overs at some other time! This restaurant is certainly a place you should frequent a great deal. The restaurant itself is very eclectic depending on what room you are eating in on any given day - retro, art, hubcaps! Their website stated that it is a fun and friendly spot to eat. We can certainly agree with that statement!
On the way back, we stopped at Randall's for the ingredients to make a couple of quiches and green bean casserole for Thanksgiving day at Erin and Rob's! Oh, I can't forget to mention all the blood mary ingredients to take with us on that day. Renee just knows how to make a fabulous drink to help make your time merry and very enjoyable!
As Renee pre-bought tickets to see New Moon, we are really on our way to see this movie on the big screen! The New Moon was really great, but I did like Twilight better. However, I will say that I like the character development of the werewolves and loved the choreography with the vampires. The special effects were fantastic. It is still one big love story. That certainly did not disappoint. You can certainly tell that there will be another movie coming up. I really do need to read the books now to get more details. However, the visuals were great in the movies! I love the written word as the best form of communication but also love how it comes together in a movie if done really well. I am a hard critic when it comes to movies if they are not tight and well written.
Our destination for dinner is to the Alligator Grill and to listen to some blues! Renee looks fabulous in her outfit and so didn't I in my new red cowboy boots! The meal at the Alligator Grill was fantastic! As a starter, we went with the Hurricane specials - rum, rum and more rum! We had gator for appetizer, then I had cajun grilled shrimp with jalapenos and cheese wrapped in bacon plus gumbo and fried Okra. Renee had fried oysters with rice, green beans and fried okra! The House blues band was fantastic to listen to this evening! It was too bad that they closed the bar at 10:00 p.m.! Anyway, has anyone heard of a Matt Dillon? We were informed that this was when you take the dregs off the bar mat and drink it down in a shot. Ok, yes this does sound pretty bad but people have done it. Would I? I think that is a NO! We heard that it was disgusting. Who knows what is on that mat!
After a long day of going here and there, we settled down to a glass of wine! I hope everyone else had a great day!
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