It Separates the Boys from the Girls

[FLASHBACK]

Saturday, February 6^th

Thank goodness for the purchase of the Apple TV last summer.  I actually didn’t think we’d really use it any more than we did at home (not much), because I was assured my favorite entertainment was also available in Singapore.  David had said, “Don’t worry, people there watch the same dumb shows you do”.  But he was mis-informed.  There are NOT the same shows here, only American Idol is “live”, all other shows are at least a season behind.  But with the Apple TV and iTunes, it only costs about $25 a season for any one show, a small price to pay to keep up with America’s Next Top Model and Chuck.  I have stopped watching some shows, finding they are just not worth my hard-earned cash.  Put a price on something, I suppose, and it makes you pick your priorities.  (This season of Desparate Housewives is just not worth it.)  But it has initiated some new money conversations between the two of us:  "You actually bought this show?"  "Well, at least it's better than Fringe."  "Hey, that show is good, you just don't get it since you never saw the first couple of episodes."  "No, I don't watch it because it silly."  "Right, you only watch smart shows like Gossip Girl."  "Touche."

Today David was able to talk me into meeting him after yoga, and we went to Thai Express again for dinner.  He asked for the spiciest dish they had, and was rewarded with Fiery Noodles.  I asked if it was really that hot, and he said, “I guess it’s pretty uncomfortable”.  Looks like we might have a winner!  He also had a Sour Plum drink, having been sold by the tag line:  “It Separates the Boys from the Girls”.  We couldn't agree if this was an actual saying here, or if they just got it a little wrong.  There are so many things that acutally separate the two, how sour did this drink really have to be?  Not very, it turned out.  At least we have our TV shows to separate us.