My Diva night was Divine! We went to Chocolat by Daniel. I can't live in Rockford, IL because I would see Daniel on a daily basis. Daniel makes special dark chocolates. Its like comparing fine wine to grape flavored Kool Aid. Do yourself a favor and at least once in your life, be a chocolate snob. Yes, paying $4 for one piece of chocolate shocks the penny pincher in me, but we're not talking M&Ms. Chocolat by Daniel is a whole different chocolate universe. My sister embarrassed me a little, but I guess if I were single, I'd be flirting with a gourmet chocolate maker too. Daniel is very friendly, loves his chocolate and is very eager to educate you in the true art of chocolate. I knew things had gone a little too far though when he offered my sister the bowl to lick. (Diva Sister Maija- you MUST join us next time to help me control her!)
We had supper at Pearl, which is a hip, new restaurant. The decor is all white, with white marble table tops. The wait staff is all dressed in black and white and the feeling is cool and futuristic. If you are female, you must be sure to visit the first stall in the ladies' room. That's all I'll say!
DH & the boys had their boys' night out too, dining at Famous Dave's BBQ. I'm just not a rib girl but DS13 loves them.
Sunday we had to change our plans thinking a snow/ice storm was headed out way. Turns out we didn't get much at all, but it sure was windy and brutally cold. We ended up doing a little spring cleaning.
I was frustrated with toilet seat options at the hardware store. Everything is made in China. After driving home, I opened up the package only to discover the screws on one side already stripped. I'll have to bring it back and try another, but you know, the unschooler in me has me wondering if we could build our own toilet seat?
I know, I've gone off the deep end into full blown eccentric now. Who builds their own toilet seat? But this is what unschooling has done to me. I'm always asking, "Can we do this ourselves?" "Can we do it better?"
Of course full blown, means I'm researching which trees grow the fastest, since I'll need wood for the seat. But of course, I soon discover bamboo, which is a grass, is the best choice.
Don't worry. I already know I can't grow bamboo in Zone 4/5. I'm heading back to the hardware store, receipt in hand.
8 comments:
I probably would have flirted with Daniel, too, and I'm happily married!! LOL
Your blogs always make me chuckle! Love 'em!! Hugs.
I have been through Rockford many times but never stopped. I am REALLY curious about the bathroom thing ! :O)
Um, never heard of anyone making thier own toilet seat ... and even though I too hate buying things from China, I don't know that I could do that. Hmmm, maybe you can find something else ? This makes me wonder....
Hope you are doing well, have a good daY !
Mmmm chocolate.
Awww you have to tell us that don't live there about the bathroom stall. I'm curious too. lol
Die hard chocohlic here also, that place sounds like a dream
Had to laugh about the toilet seat, years ago my mom new a guy that made toilet seats from wood and would sell them at craft fairs and such. I guess as long as you sand it good it would be fine.
I guess some innnocent flirting wouldn't be bad or shouldn't make you gulity even if you were married or ahd a boyfriend. You know yourself if it's innocent, and then there should be nothing to worry about.
That's SO funny about your sister embarassing you! (Mine would have done the same. lol)
I had some bamboo (dried) once, and the splinters were absolutely the worst ever...I can't imagine that on...ahem...*tender* spots. ; ) I suppose a good coat of varnish would take care of them, but making it would be murder.
*Sigh* I miss chocolate.
When are we rescheduling?!?!?!??!
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