and they say I know how to shop...

I just want it to be known that I, yes I, was sitting in a shoe store for over an hour last night. Typical, I know. However, the odd part of this was I walked out without purchasing a single pair of shoes...and still I was there for over an hour. How you ask? Mikey is the culprit. He tried on more pairs of shoes then I did! It was comical - I turned the corner to check on him , thinking he was TOTALLY BORED and as I entered the men's shoe section I saw Mikey with several pairs of shoes. He was busy, not bored. So now it was time to ask for socks...try these puppies on. This shoe store obviously didn't cater to men because their socks were those pantyhose small socks. It was hilarious. I fell right off the foot stool watching him try to put these tiny "socks" over his size 12 feet. And he was trying to cover all of the foot, not just the bottom. So it wasn't working. After a good laugh I did go and help him. So, as my night went last night - I walked out of a shoe store with NO shoes for myself...just 2 pairs for Mikey! It was a great chuckle!

Okay - now i have to log off...he can't see this! wink. wink.

In search for a new Mexican restaurant...

Last night I was on a mission - an important mission...to find a Mexican restuarant that can tame my craving for Juano's. And as Mikey knows how important food is to me, he was happy to assist.

So, we headed off to Jalapenos. When approaching the restaurant I was having a good feeling about it, the building was older and small...it appeared to be a non-chain, authentic restaurant. Walking in was so exciting for me. Mikey was laughing because it was like I was a kid finally getting the puppy I always wanted. :-) I think I almost took out a kid opening the door - I didn't even see him and I guess I just wanted to get in there and get a table before him. Don't worry, I let the kid and his family go first. (honestly, I didn't want Mikey to think I was totally psycho about food!)

We entered, it looked good - more like a Paradiso then a Juanos, but that is acceptable. We waited 5 minutes before being sat at a booth. The hostess, waiters and waitresses, bartenders were all speaking their native tongue to one another, so again I thought...good deal. So we start - of course I get a Corona...it is a Mexican beer...then they bring us the chips. This was a defining moment...the chips and salsa can make or break a place! And after trying the first one...yep, I was addicted. Their salsa was the best - right up there with Juano's. I was so relieved to finally get good salsa. I couldn't stop, they had to refill our salsa before we even ordered!

So, now that I know they have good chips I am thoroughly excited. I ordered one of their special plates - the number 25 - beef burrito, cheese enchilada with rice and beans. He left with our orders (oh, Mikey had the number 19...just in case you were wondering). I was excited and dancing in my seat. I keep inhaling the chips and salsa thinking I don't even care if I get too full, these things are good. Then before I could even get chip number 3 in my mouth our food was there.

What? Honestly? Okay, now I'm scared. The guy brings them out and warns me of the "hot plate." Okay, it was hot...but after taking the first bite, that was the only thing that was steamy hot. I did enjoy the food, it just would have been better at a higher temp.

So, all-in-all...it was a fair to good review. I know this much...we will be going back for beers and chips in the bar!

Enjoy...the next story will have to be about our shopping experience after this meal...oh does Mikey have a lot to learn about coordinating colors in a room!

Tata for now everyone!

Well...here begins the adventure of blogging!

I've been a resident of Savannah for three weeks already. Time flies. It amazes me. It has been a blast. Of course I still have my moments of missing everyone back in ND, but I know I'm going to see a lot of people in about a week. So, I'm focused on seeing everyone and Mikey is probably looking forward to being at home by himself and not worrying about my schedule of events every evening.

Well, over the past three weeks I've had a few laughs at the differences between Georgia and North Dakota. First, Armadillos are the main road kill of Georgia. Second, we don't have "deer crossing" signs, rather we have "turtle crossing" signs! (I love that one) Third, when it rains it pours and only for about 20 minutes...and the humidity doesn't disappear after a good rain. Fourth, the food choices remind me of the fair...everything is fried...but without the food on the stick! Fifth, the healthy chain of Subway...yeah, they carry ice cream...not frozen yogurt, full calorie ice cream! Ice cream and candy stores are everywhere. Sixth, there are just as many Jeeps here...and over 50% of them have 4-wheel drive...why? And finally, my favorite observation...when people see my North Dakota plates they stare...typical, but the other day someone actually rolled his window down and with a shocked face he said, "Are you REALLY from North Dakota?" My response, "Yeah" (with a confused look - I didn't think he was serious) and to which is response "Wow, really...huh."

Well, I think that is all I'll write for tonight. Thanks for reading my novel and hopefully you were entertained. I'll be sure to keep writing stories as they come. I'm sure there will be plenty more.

Tata for now everyone! Write or call me, I miss all of you.

Annie