A confession

There are many things I indulge in: ANTM, Cook Out milkshakes, American Idol, the list goes on and on...

Tonight, I admit I watched a Lifetime movie, Flirting with Forty. With a mindless predictable plot, this movie is not worth noting except for the fact that the co-star was one of the hottest actors I have seen in quite some time, Robert Buckley.

In thinking of words to describe this man I realized that I could not do any better than this blog which said:

"Ah Robert Buckley... what appropriate adjectives can I use to describe this 27-year old former financial consultant turned model/actor from West Covina, California...

I'd like to call him hot, but his sexiness tends to override his hotness. I'd like to call him sexy, but his cute side threatens to overshadow his sexiness? Maybe settling with 'the total package' might do him justice... great personality complemented by killer looks always make for a dangerous combination..."

In addition, he has a crazy resemblance to Ben (Scott Speedman) from Felicity. I fawned over him during high school. But Buckley is way hotter!

I might be setting our DVR to tape Lipstick Jungle, Buckley's latest endeavor. OK, I WILL be setting my DVR - who am I kidding? Add one more thing to my list of indulgences.

The Monti at Alivia's

This month the Monti featured Holidays from Hell at a Durham staple, Alivia's. [Side note: they serve amazing stuffed challah french toast with mascarpone at brunch]

Jeff, the organizer and founder of the Monti events, started off with a racy story about a stuffed unicorn and a great dane... use your imagination. The following stories were just as hysterical.

There was not hint at what the next show will feature or where it might be - Durham, Chapel Hill, some where far away (oh please no!). So until next time, Jeff and 5 or 6 of the best ever Monti stories will be on The State of Things sometime late in December... be on the look out!

An attempt to chase down Only Burger

We have been anticipating our first taste of Only Burger for several months! Many Durham food blogs have written about this restaurant on wheels. It has been described as the Triangle’s latest dining innovation: a white truck that randomly drives around Durham and serves burgers and fries. It was started by our favorite caterer, Tom Ferguson of Durham Catering.

Friday the 5th, Nathan stumbled upon Only Burger's site which stated: "OB is in the move and will be on East Campus shortly!! Thanks for your patience." I-was-pumped! We invited Michelle, Camden, and Mark to join us for this experience. So independently, Nathan, M&M, and I drove from our separate work places to meet at East campus. None of us spotted anything looking like a tasty burger truck. A quick stop at M&M's to check the internet revealed OB website had stated: "OB experienced a collision today and will not be running for some time. We'll keep you posted. Happy Holidays." OH NO!

Our next stop, our favorite burger place in Durham, Dain's Place on 9th street (also our favorite bar). And we were again disappointed because at 7:30 they were already packed! We resolved to go to Elmos. I ordered a burger, but was severally disappointed. It was dry and hockey puck esque.

ONLY BURGER WHERE ARE YOU!?? I want to eat you!

Here is a picture of Camden at Elmos... the highlight of the evening. What is cuter than a baby in a hat with eyes?