Let's begin by wishing all teachers a happy Teacher Appreciation Day. It couldn't have been better for my teacher, my husband Memo, yesterday when he received news that he had passed the RICA. For all teachers out there, you know how important the RICA exam is in the world of a teacher. It means that he can now get his credentials. I am so proud of him for working hard and staying focused. A cool part about finding out the results yesterday, was that it was also Cinco de mayo, which means we'll have another special reason to celebrate Cinco de mayo every year from now on.
So yesterday, I got home and we went for a bike ride through downtown to Seaport Village, down the Embarcadero a little way, and back through Seaport Village to home. Whew, I was kind of tired. We rode for about an hour. It was about 7pm, and we put our bikes away, grabbed sweatshirts and I got my purse, shoved some leftover Costco pizza in it [which was wrapped in foil], and headed out on foot toward Horton Plaza to go see "Iron Man". It started at 7:30. Perfect, another opportunity to use a coupon out of our Entertainment book. I didn't think it would be a big savings, but it was. Instead of $9.50 for a student ticket, each ticket came out to be $7.50! I love a savings. We got a large Coke Zero, some sour patch kids and muddy bears [for $1 each], and went to find a seat.
I really enjoyed the movie. I didn't think I was going to, but I loved Iron Man's suit, and I enjoyed watching Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. RDJr. was hilarious in the movie. I wouldn't call his character cocky, but more like, in the limelight and reveling in it. Watch it, and you'll understand what I mean. He looks super thin. I hope he's not hittin' the pipe. It was Memo's pick to see it, which was cool because it was his celebration day! I want to see "Smart People", so that'll be next time. We love going to the movies, and enjoy watching the big screen while snacking on a tasty treat, or a full course meal. We were at a Regal Cinemas, but we especially love AMC theaters because they will not harrass you for bringing in your own food; take-out or from home. It's the best when you can sit and eat some Panda Express or Sarku Japan while watching a movie that you've been dying to see.
After the movie, it was about 10pm, and we still had to go home to watch Gossip Girl, and One Tree Hill, which we had DVRd. It was another late night at the Gomez loft, but well worth it. Gossip Girl was a scandal, which is to be expected considering the name of the show. One Tree Hill was good, about the same as every week.
Oh shoot, it was like 12:30am, and way past my bedtime. Ughh, I'm going to be so tired at work tomorrow. Quick, brush my teeth, floss, and hit the sack. Ughh, again. I forgot to turn the light off. Click. Night night.