Wow, what can I say? Where do I even begin? I just experienced one of the greatest culinary wonders of the world. Pho! Pronounced like “the” only with an “f” sound, like “fa”. It rhymes with "duh". This is one of the hardest foods to describe. It is a disservice to call it Vietnamese noodle soup, but that is what it is. It is noodles in beef or chicken stock. Simple right? Wrong. This food is like the crack of foods. One try and you will be addicted. The hard part is trying it. I went through this, trust me, it is not easy to muster the courage to eat soup with noodles in it and spend around $6 for it. My friends had been telling me about it for weeks. It is the best soup you will ever try. You have to try this soup. Let’s go get Pho. Why don’t you just try Pho? You can see now why I compared it to crack. The peer pressure was overwhelming. I am usually apt to try new things, so it was a wonder that it took me as long as it did to try this wonderful dish. I lost my Pho-ginity, as I like to call it, last night. I had the steak and brisket Pho. It is such a disservice to even say it like that. If you are ever with me, then I will happily take you to enjoy this experience, even if I have to drag you kicking and screaming. The broth, if you can call it that, is like liquid sex. Not kidding. It is like they sucked the soul out of a cow and mixed it into some water and added some herbs. This is not just eating noodle soup. The whole experience is a culinary and cultural experience. It is almost ritualistic if you will. This is the first time I have ever tried Vietnamese food and I love it. The sauces, the smells, and BROTH!!! I am going through withdrawals already and I have only tried it once. Trust me; this is the kind of food you will be going back for several times. If there was a Pho Nazi, I would be acting just like the characters in Seinfeld. Most notably, the part where Elaine has to sit down after first trying the soup; lets just say I was SO glad I was already sitting down. I have only had Pho at one restaurant, Pho Anh Dao (pretty sad when I can already pronounce this perfectly), but I have heard they are all over the valley. I will try them all soon. Wha, ha ha ha!!!!!! Well I got to go; I have to explain to my Playstation II that I have a new addiction.
If you want to learn more about Pho, here is some interesting reading material about the history of Pho. Pho, glorious, Pho! You cannot miss this masterpiece, I beg you, please try Pho.
- Dr. Worm
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Monday, January 17, 2005
Music That Doesn't Suck
Hey hippies, long time no see. I have been busy recently searching for the lost Mr. Me. We still do not know where he is and we are quickly losing hope.
In other news, I have been listening to some cool music lately. This is a lot of non-mainstream bands that I heard for the first time recently. Thanks to a good friend of mine at work and my friend ‘Lipe (Pronounced L – ee – P – ee) my musical awareness is ever increasing.
This post is going to be an ongoing tribute to non-mainstream bands that don’t suck. Check them out. Unless you are a cookie cutter, modern music, A-Tonal hippie, and I hope you are not; then you will like these bands. This post will be constantly updated with new bands as I remember them or hear about new ones. Enjoy hippies and remember to try something new and keep an open mind. You may learn something and learning is fun.
Here is the list:
Elliot Smith
Belle & Sebastian
Stephen Malkmus
Manowar (Crazy that I would ever like a hair band, but I did.)
Caroline's Spine
(If you have suggestions for bands that should be added, then please post a comment. The only requirements are that the band not be too mainstream and not suck. Use your judgement and I will have the final say.)
- Dr. Worm
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In other news, I have been listening to some cool music lately. This is a lot of non-mainstream bands that I heard for the first time recently. Thanks to a good friend of mine at work and my friend ‘Lipe (Pronounced L – ee – P – ee) my musical awareness is ever increasing.
This post is going to be an ongoing tribute to non-mainstream bands that don’t suck. Check them out. Unless you are a cookie cutter, modern music, A-Tonal hippie, and I hope you are not; then you will like these bands. This post will be constantly updated with new bands as I remember them or hear about new ones. Enjoy hippies and remember to try something new and keep an open mind. You may learn something and learning is fun.
Here is the list:
Elliot Smith
Belle & Sebastian
Stephen Malkmus
Manowar (Crazy that I would ever like a hair band, but I did.)
Caroline's Spine
(If you have suggestions for bands that should be added, then please post a comment. The only requirements are that the band not be too mainstream and not suck. Use your judgement and I will have the final say.)
- Dr. Worm
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Friday, January 07, 2005
They Might Be Giants (TMBG) News
I just got a recent update on They Might Be Giants. They announced a February concert date in PA. I know this is a long way from UT, but I am hoping this means they will be going on a spring tour. I am crossing my fingers that this is the start of a tour. I love this band. Every time I listen to them they get better. They Might Be Giants have been pretty busy. You can download some of their stuff, for free, online. These are commercial clips and other tidbits of things they have recently done. Enjoy. I know I did.
- Dr. Worm
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Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Happy New Year
Well hippies, 2004 has come and gone. For the most part it was an un-eventful year. We had two weddings and a funeral. Sorry for the bad movie reference, it is completely unintentional. Time seemed to pass by at rocket speed. I think the speed of time is in direct relation to ones age. I can’t remember any past years going by this quick. Maybe my memory is also in direct relation to my age. Any way, I consider this year overall a B- year. I didn’t really accomplish a whole lot and nothing extremely horrible, with exception of the passing of my Grandfather, happened this year. This accounts for the lower than a B, which I consider sub-par, grade for the year.
In an effort to improve on above noted grade, barring any uncontrollable bad luck or acts of God, I have composed the following list of New Year’s resolutions. I don’t normally do this sort of stuff, but there are a number of things I need to improve on and I heard somewhere that writing down goals and stuff will help you to stay focused and achieve them, or something like that. Feel free to help me in anyway you see fit to achieve these resolutions. I am humble enough to admit that I too need help. Especially with the following lofty goals:
1. Be a man of my word – Many of you have realized that I am slipping in this area. Someone much wiser than I said something like, “If you can’t count on a man’s word, then what can you count on?” I hate brushing people off and breaking plans. I don’t want to be a flake.
2. Be a better husband – This is a very big stretch goal and I left it very vague, because I have several areas to work on and they are too big to fit in this BLOG. I am not a particularly bad husband. No abuse, neglect, infidelity or anything major, but I can improve other areas that are causing a burden on my wife.
3. Video games come last – Hi, my name is Dr Worm, and I’m a video game addict. This is a very subtle addiction, but a very powerful one at the same time. Video games are taking over my life. The first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one, and I definitely have one. I want to lock my PS2 away in a dark place where I can’t see or think about it. I am planning a 12 step program to free myself from this vice.
4. Improve my physical and mental health – This one goes along with number 3. Playing PS2 for several hours is in no way healthy for ones body or mind. I have a very poor short term memory and I am very absent minded. I have the memory loss, but don’t have the elicit drug experiences to blame it on. I am blaming it on an over-active mind, too many hours playing video games and a lack of challenging thought processes. I think my mind is bored. On the other side, my physical health is going down hill as well. I wouldn’t consider myself a particularly unhealthy person, but in no way is my lifestyle healthy. I am out of shape, lazy and am seeing my waist size slowly increase. My current living conditions are not conclusive to a particularly healthy lifestyle, but I can fix some things. Namely exercise level. Again, see number 3. If anyone knows a good personal trainer or exercise program, please let me know.
5. Be more organized and manage time more efficiently – I often forget that I have a PDA, let alone remember to use the damn thing. This is very sad. The effects of YKS (Youngest Kid Syndrome) are highly manifested in this area. If you can offer any support on how to improve these areas, please let me know.
6. Become more religious – This one is self explanatory. I have become to lost in the world and need to center myself.
7. Get a house – Yep, still looking.
8. Plan – See number 5. This is the same plea for help as the above mentioned resolution. I am terrible at planning and setting goals. HELP!
9. Don’t Procrastinate – Do you see a pattern here? Why do it today when I can do it tomorrow, that’s what I always say? HELP!
10. Be optimistic – This year, more than any in the past, I have noticed a change to my attitude. Normally I am a pretty laid back guy, but recently I have become much more negative and pessimistic. This is a must improve.
Whew!!! What a list. Several of these go hand in hand with others. I can knock out a few birds with one stone. Wish me luck and provide any support you can. I know I will need it. I will keep you posted on my progress. Hope your resolutions go well. Happy New Year hippies! Here’s to a new beginning.
- Dr. Worm
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In an effort to improve on above noted grade, barring any uncontrollable bad luck or acts of God, I have composed the following list of New Year’s resolutions. I don’t normally do this sort of stuff, but there are a number of things I need to improve on and I heard somewhere that writing down goals and stuff will help you to stay focused and achieve them, or something like that. Feel free to help me in anyway you see fit to achieve these resolutions. I am humble enough to admit that I too need help. Especially with the following lofty goals:
1. Be a man of my word – Many of you have realized that I am slipping in this area. Someone much wiser than I said something like, “If you can’t count on a man’s word, then what can you count on?” I hate brushing people off and breaking plans. I don’t want to be a flake.
2. Be a better husband – This is a very big stretch goal and I left it very vague, because I have several areas to work on and they are too big to fit in this BLOG. I am not a particularly bad husband. No abuse, neglect, infidelity or anything major, but I can improve other areas that are causing a burden on my wife.
3. Video games come last – Hi, my name is Dr Worm, and I’m a video game addict. This is a very subtle addiction, but a very powerful one at the same time. Video games are taking over my life. The first step to fixing a problem is admitting you have one, and I definitely have one. I want to lock my PS2 away in a dark place where I can’t see or think about it. I am planning a 12 step program to free myself from this vice.
4. Improve my physical and mental health – This one goes along with number 3. Playing PS2 for several hours is in no way healthy for ones body or mind. I have a very poor short term memory and I am very absent minded. I have the memory loss, but don’t have the elicit drug experiences to blame it on. I am blaming it on an over-active mind, too many hours playing video games and a lack of challenging thought processes. I think my mind is bored. On the other side, my physical health is going down hill as well. I wouldn’t consider myself a particularly unhealthy person, but in no way is my lifestyle healthy. I am out of shape, lazy and am seeing my waist size slowly increase. My current living conditions are not conclusive to a particularly healthy lifestyle, but I can fix some things. Namely exercise level. Again, see number 3. If anyone knows a good personal trainer or exercise program, please let me know.
5. Be more organized and manage time more efficiently – I often forget that I have a PDA, let alone remember to use the damn thing. This is very sad. The effects of YKS (Youngest Kid Syndrome) are highly manifested in this area. If you can offer any support on how to improve these areas, please let me know.
6. Become more religious – This one is self explanatory. I have become to lost in the world and need to center myself.
7. Get a house – Yep, still looking.
8. Plan – See number 5. This is the same plea for help as the above mentioned resolution. I am terrible at planning and setting goals. HELP!
9. Don’t Procrastinate – Do you see a pattern here? Why do it today when I can do it tomorrow, that’s what I always say? HELP!
10. Be optimistic – This year, more than any in the past, I have noticed a change to my attitude. Normally I am a pretty laid back guy, but recently I have become much more negative and pessimistic. This is a must improve.
Whew!!! What a list. Several of these go hand in hand with others. I can knock out a few birds with one stone. Wish me luck and provide any support you can. I know I will need it. I will keep you posted on my progress. Hope your resolutions go well. Happy New Year hippies! Here’s to a new beginning.
- Dr. Worm
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Saturday, January 01, 2005
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