The good, the bad, and the ugly...

The good:

• I went to Myers + Chang on Friday night with B.  It was a terrible Friday for both of us work-wise and we were both exhausted.  But dinner perked us up.  Myers + Chang is a funky Asian (mostly Chinese) tapas joint in the South End.  It's the perfect date spot or to bring a group of friends for a fun night out but be warned, its LOUD.  After drinking some of the delicious white wine we still have kicking around from Lake Placid, we got to the restaurant at 7:20 for a 7:30 reservation.  She said our table was almost ready.  So we got a drink at their tiny bar - a sake mojito for B and a fruity prosecco drink for me.  Delish.  But it wasn't so delicious when we were still drinking them at 7:50.  The place is tiny but what's the point of a reservation if they aren't going to stick to it?  The holdup was that the previous diners had paid their check but were just sitting around chatting, and there really weren't any tables for two open, but there were certainly some tables for four and we thought that we should have been sat at one of those....or at least comped for our drinks.  But neither occurred.  Despite the holdup, we had a great time.  We started out with a bottle of dry reisling.  We ordered quite a few dishes - which being a tapas place would come out whenever ready in random order.  This included: (1) Asian pickles - a variety that included pickled slaw, radishes, cucumers, and kimchee; (2) braised pork belly buns which consisted of the doughy goodness of steamed bao, beautifully tender pork belly, hoison and cucumbers; (3) Tiger's tears - a salad made of medium rare grilled skirt steak, thai basil, and a vinagrette that was citrusy in flavor; (4) crispy spring rolls - made of mushrooms and tofu and lots of garlic; (5) scallion pancakes - which I was hoping would be Korean style and more egg-like but was Chinese style and more doughy, but it came with a delicious dipping sauce; and (6) the dan dan noodle salad - which was a cold Chinese noodle dish with lots of peanut sauce.  It was really delicious and the food was uber cheap (although our drinks - not so much).  All in all, a solid A-.  
• The next day B and I slept in and then headed to L's pub crawl, where we met up with KK and A.  The night was blur and there was definitely some drama involving random boys and me bringing B's drunken butt home.  But all in all, a great time and precursor to the Lupus Pub Crawl.
• We ended Sunday with dinner at Harvard Gardens.  I had a delicious burger and side caesar salad and B had a turkey sandwich with mixed greens.  We split our sandwiches and a side of truffle parmesan fries.  Then G and E came as we toasted to E's last Sunday in the Hill as she has a fab new condo in the South End.

The bad:

• Its hard when someone close to you loses a loved one.  Its hard to figure out how to be there for that person - to not be overbearing, but to not be lax.  Its a tough balance.  I'm learning to love wholly, uncondtionally and unselfishly and to be patient as we ride with them through the tough times.
• So as my readers know, F is moving out by the end of November or mid-December.  I'm planning on staying at my apartment and living there blissfully for a few months on my own...just to be there and as weird as it sounds, get rid of her negative energy and my negative feelings associated with her presence.  But afterwards....drumroll please....B will be moving in around February or March.  I know that it will seem early for some and others may have reservations, but I'm asking for everyone's wholehearted support on the matter.  And yes, I've talked to my parents on the matter and have still survived...So why am I categorizing this under the bad?  Well, as B and I first started dating, I had a tough time adjusting to thinking about us as a couple because, well, I'm using to taking care of me and my needs.  And yes, I disappeared for awhile under the honeymoon stage, but now we are at a really good spot and are in a good groove.  Moving in is a new stage and I'm freaking myself out a little thinking about all of the bad things that could happen....and wondering why we're changing things when things are so good right now.  Does that make sense?  I know that with every relationship there needs to be some risks, but I'm going to need some support and words and encouragement on this one. 

The ugly:

• Work is ugly.  Its ridiculously busy and stressful.  Its a mess and I hate being here.  When will it finally slow down?

xoxo