I Sing to The Praises of Southern Fast Food Chain Restaurants

I'm not sure if I've mentioned anything about some of these restaurants before, but I must sing the praises to two chains that have earned my attention and hard earned dollar.  First there is Whataburger.  They have pretty good burgers, but the two best things on the menu include their chicken finger with dipping gravy, that's right I said gravy.  What restaurant up North include an item like this on their menu, I know of no such place.  Also their breakfast taquitos.....mmmm, I like mine with bacon, egg, cheese and potatoes.  I don't want to know the nutritional information associated with either, I'm afraid, very afraid.

The other restaurant is Jack In The Box.  Now, they got a bad rap about 10 years ago when they had a food bourne illness breakout in their restaurants, but things look pretty good from the drivers seat of my car as I sit at the drive thru.  Two exceptional items on the menu include the Chicken Sandwich which comes on a sour dough bun and their 2 for .99 cent tacos (especially good at 2 am after a few, or several, beers).

I can't decide which place I like better, but I keep telling myself I have to start that diet soon, so it won't really matter in the long run.....keep that in mind.

What closet?

I got a phone call the other night from someone I have known for about 8 years. We met while working together in Eau Claire. Well, anyway, we were talking on the phone, catching up on each others lives and tells me that I need to sit down for the next bit of news. He then proceeds to tell me his is gay. Now, it doesn't bother me at all, but I was shocked. I mean I thought I had a highly tuned gaydar, but I was wrong. He's had me fooled. He said he has been trying to tell me for a year, but just didn't know how. I reminded him that I lived with a gay man, volunteered for gay support groups, spent most of the last 3 years in Minneapolis in gay bars. What made him think that I wouldn't understand? I don't know. It's funny how that works sometimes.....

In other news, one down 2 to go in the guy situation. Cedric has a live in girlfriend. That obviously isn't going to work for me. We're done. Let's see the other two drop like flies. Does anyone know an eligible, nice man in the Houston Metro area....??? For crying out loud.

Anywho, it's study time. That damn GRE is knocking at my door.

Hot Time Summer In the City........

It is freaking hot here. Almost everyday when I get up to go to work the temperature is almost 80 degrees (I leave for work at 5:30 in the morning). By noon my hair is flat as can be, and by 3 I'm feeling all sticky and sweaty (or shwetty, whichever you prefer).

Not much excitement here in Houston. I take the GRE next Saturday. Am I scared? HELL YES. I must do well. I've been studying my vocabulary words and practicing my remedial algebra.

Rod and I are no longer spending any time together. He pissed me off almost two weeks ago. All he needs to do is call and apologize, but he hasn't and I have a strong suspicion that he won't. He's too damn stubborn. I apologized when he got pissed even though I thought I was in the right (because I usually am) just to keep the friendship. What am I so upset about? He hung up on me when I called to find out what time he was picking me up to go to a party. He said something like, "Damn Kat, you're not my woman, you can't talk to me like that." Then dead air. But, I thought I was his friend. Apparently not. BASTARD.

There is always someone waiting in the wings though. I'm pretty (that's what I tell everyone at work all the time), I'm funny, outgoing, positive, encouraging, helpful. Men should be beating down my door. There are actually three that I am talking to right now. Navy Recruiter guy made an appearance back on the scene about 3 weeks ago and we've been talking regularly. He's not a long term commitment type of guy, but I enjoy talking to him, and he looks soooooooo good in his uniform. Then there's Cedric. He is older (40), has a 15 year old son, owns his own business, tells great stories about his youth. Finally there is Greg. I haven't actually met Greg yet, but we have been exchanging emails for about 2 weeks now. He's tall, an artist, from Texas, seems smart, knows big words (surprising for a southerner I know), 35, single and no kids. I like him well enough via email, but It's always so different when you meet in person. They are never what you expect, blah, blah, blah. But, we'll see. I'm still not trying to get married, but I am thinking a nice long distance relationship might not be that bad, and then go from there.

Not much else to report (even though it's been a month). Still trying to get some photos scanned. I might have to have Joy do it since I am too cheap to do it myself. I'll post them once I can talk her into it. I always get my way......(insert evil laugh here).