In Praise of the Glorious Avocado

Behold the glory of the avocado/cucumber roll, made fresh before my very eyes this afternoon by an affable Japanese man at the deli next door:

If I could, I would eat avocados every day. (Oh, who am I kidding? I DO eat them every day.)

I made guacamole last night and forced people to eat and offer opinions of it since I was too full of sushi to tell. Verdict? A tablespoon or so of salsa makes it perfect.

Then there was the Turkey Burger from Heaven: turkey burger, Romaine lettuce, two thick slabs of avocado, American cheese, toasted bun.

From where do these cravings come? Do I lack fat in my diet? Potassium? Other vitamins? According to Wikipedia (the ONLY source for info these days--screw you, Encyclo!), "About 75% of an avocado's calories come from fat, most of which is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also have 60% more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as vitamin E and vitamin K.^[19] They have the highest fiber content of any fruit - including 75% insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.^[20]"

Therefore, I'm actually craving something healthy--as opposed to Pop Chips--so I should give into it moderately, right? Okay, thanks; that's all I needed.

Rather Spend $20 on Cheese than an Eyebrow Wax

If given the choice, I would spend $20 on fine cheese instead of an eyebrow wax. Give me a nutty, crunchy, slightly bitter, creamy, brittle, crumbly, caramel-colored wedge of 3+ year-aged Gouda (or Gouda-like) and I will eat it happily while my eyebrows grow to 1990's-era lengths.

Pair it with some Zabar's Provencal Olive Rosemary crisps and I'm in heaven.

Spoils:

Surfer Chic Shills

What do Joel Madden, Sophia Bush, Brody Jenner, Bow Wow (dropped the "Lil'"), Solange Knowles (B's sister), AnnaLynne McCord and someone named Cody Linley have in common? Besides their residency on the E-List, they are shilling OP--that's Ocean Pacific, the brand you hearted in the 80's!

This less-than-dynamic group of youngsters (you're four months into your 30s, Joel Madden) has teamed together to overtake Perez Hilton's Web site today and tomorrow... the world.

While, I still don't understand exactly what these kids are promoting (OP at Wal-Mart? A Summer Music Tour? Fall 09 clothing? Anorexia?), it all just seems so damn fun. Frolicking in the sand with your brand-new besties, loosely promoting music and pretending you're in college. Recounting memories from the past few days in ways that make them seem like memories from the past decade.

If there were a Wal-Mart in my area, I actually might stop by and scan the OP collection for a cheap bathing suit and cover-up while the sun takes its last breaths (it's the beginning of July, but I don't have high hopes for this "summer" season). But for now, I'm going to continue puzzling over the theme of this ad campaign. I'm going with anorexia.

Who Doesn't Love Bubbles?

So why not wear them? I bought this Nanette Lapore suit last year and am obsessed with the sleeves. Must. Find. More. Bubble. Sleeved. Jackets.

I love jackets. They help to frame my petite figure. Plus, they add an air of authority, and what 5-foot chick doesn't need that?

So, just as I was embarking on my mission for jackets (which began about 20 minutes ago), @shefinds posts a "Deal of the Day" on 60% Banana Republic short-sleeved jackets here.

Kismet, we meet again.