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For the most part, today was fairly quiet and uneventful.
I woke up today and decided to go wash the car. I like to go to Wash World because the lines are shorter than the car wash by McDonalds and there are usually vacuums open. Things went pretty smoothly, and I opted for the New Car Scent air freshener, which I always enjoy.
I tried the new carnitas bowl from El Pollo Loco for lunch and it was so-so. I’m not sure why they call it carnitas when its made of chicken, at least I think it was, but either way, I won’t have it again. It was a little gristly for my taste, even when you drown it with cilantro dressing. I give it a 3.
Talked to my old roommate from college. He had so much talent back then. I was surprised to find out that he had opened an adult novelty shop in Torrence and was living over his parents garage. Don’t know why he doesn’t draw any more, but to each his own I suppose.
I also took a nap around three. It was OK. The dog barked and woke me up a couple of times. How com she never barks when I’m awake?
All in all, it was a pretty average and ordinary day. Not a very exciting post. It is what it is.
-Matt
PS – Oh! I almost forgot. Aline gave birth to this little dude!
Welcome to the world, Dominick! I love you already.
May 29th, 2009 at 6:48 am
HOOOOOOORAYYYYYY!
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May 29th, 2009 at 7:22 am
You jerk.
Congratulations, anyway.
(Secretly laughing head off…)
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May 29th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Such a guy post.
Congrats, the baby is beautiful!
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May 29th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Ahahahahhahaha, I KNEW it before I was even done with the post. Sincere congratulations to the three of you.
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May 29th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Yeah, I tried that Carnitas Bowl too..and you’re being a bit generous. Good news is, they are starting to take competitors coupons, which you have to love
http://www.elpolloloco.com/whatsnew/coupons.html
A little more info, in case anyone is curious:
COSTA MESA, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2009) El Pollo Loco, the 411-unit, flame-grilled-chicken chain, is using “carnitas”-style dark-meat chicken, which is typically less costly than white meat, in four new limited-time menu items.
The company, based here, said Thursday that the meat is seasoned and roasted to El Pollo Loco specifications by a supplier before being delivered to the chain’s restaurants. The cubed meat product is then finished off in fryers in the restaurants to add a crunchy crust before being used to create the menu specials.
The homage to carnitas — a traditional Mexican food made from slow simmered pork that is then shredded and browned in fat — runs Jan. 31 through mid May. The meat will be available in a special taco, burrito, rice-and-bean bowl and platter, priced beginning at $1.79.
The chain’s decision to showcase menu items using dark meat from legs or thighs, which costs less than white breast or wing meat, comes after EPL Intermediate Inc., the parent of El Pollo Loco, reported a 1.7-percent increase in product costs, to 32.6 percent of sales, in its most recent September-ended quarter
Oh yeah, congrats on the kid.
Chaos is fairness.
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May 29th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Awesome man! Congratulations!
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May 29th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Aline! YOO-HOO, Aline! Well done! Sending love and hugs. Praying for a quick recovery from your labor. He IS beautiful! Honestly. How does one car-washing-carnitas-eating-napping guy get so lucky to have a woman like you as his wife and mother of his children?
One of those great mysteries of life, I suppose. Off to gaze at Dominick.
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May 29th, 2009 at 6:14 pm
[...] Be sure to stop by and congratulate Matt and his wife on their newest addition to the family [...]
May 29th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
This post is SO YOU.
Welcome to world, Dominick!!!! You are one handsome little dude!
And congrats to the new family of FOUR!!
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May 30th, 2009 at 4:05 am
Hey my little “DOM” SMOOCHES from your auntie HILDA. I wish I was there to hold you today! But NOOOOOOOOOO
YOURE SUCH A LITTLE CUTIE!!!
I promise I’ll see you soon!
Love,
Auntie HBomb
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May 30th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Bienvenido Nick!!!
Congrats to Aline, Matt, and Francesca!
Love the little Chunkster.
Love,
Nolan,Milan,& Helga
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June 1st, 2009 at 1:48 am
wow. when you meet old school mates and find out that they’re living in their parents garage or basement, you don’t feel so bad afterall eh.
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June 1st, 2009 at 12:30 pm
More photos already!
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June 1st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
ADORABLE!!!!!!! Congrats to all 3 of you!
Yo! Baby Dom! Your flatscreen is in the mail little dude!
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June 5th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Congratulations! Your litte guy looks beautiful. Wishing your family happy, healthy days ahead.
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June 18th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Yay!! I’m so sorry I missed this, but I’m delighted for all of you and hope for a fast recovery for Aline. Many hugs!
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