flaming lips

Attended a little office party (of sorts) at an ex-colleague's house (recently retired with a very nice golden handshake, also recently recovering from hip surgery! which the company paid for btw) I think there were about 15 of us altogether at the party. The boss was conveniently on a business trip to Olso.

The food was fantastic! there was naan (store bought actually), chicken curry, veges, a real tasty prawn sambal. And the bartender (the colleague's son) wasn't too bad. He did a potent Long Island Tea. altho i don't think youre supposed to add OJ to it!

So great food, great conversation, great company and of course lotsa alcohol! It was my first (and i think for many of the others, their first too) time drinking sambuca, that italian liquor made of aniseed. Spicy.

What happens is that you gulp down the drink (pour shot-style in a small glass), taking care not to get any on your lips, gargle a little and open your mouth wide (keeping the drink in your mouth ie not swallowing it) Someone (preferably not afraid of fire!!) lights a match or lighter and lowers the flame into your mouth, thus igniting the liquor, thus creating a mini fire in your mouth! Sounds a little freaky doesn't it. Just remember to swallow! don't spit it out! Might just burn a hole in the carpet.

The drink is pretty tasty, similar to licorice, which i never took a liking to, so i didn't have seconds. Plus i was driving back later.

Today, went to see Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl.

IT WAS FANTASTIC!! TWO THUMBS UP! (afraid i just had to shout that out!)

i was so looking forward to seeing this show, for months. and it did not disappoint! It was definitely an adventure and who cares if it was based somewhat on a ride in Disneyland? It was fun, exciting and it had Johnny Depp! Doing what he's best at doing, being well... weird.

I'm afraid I am very biased, as I am a big Depp fan, ever since....secondary school (quick aside here: the recent episodes of Alias made me really happy - also had my sec school pinup faves - Christian Slater and Ethan Hawke - but my opinion of Mr Hawke has dimished somewhat ever since his affair with some other actress. i mean for heavens' sakes man, you already have Uma Thurman!!)

Anyway, back to Mr Depp. Sigh.... he always has such a charm. And this time although he plays a bit of an effeminate pirate (he's got beaded hair and wat looks like eyeliner!) he's still got it. At the age of 40, Mr Depp is still my fave.

I mean, who cares about the scrawny Orlando Bloom (with that disgusting little mustache of his) - ok i have to admit it, i do somewhat care about Mr Bloom, but only as Legolas! Everytime he had a romantic scene with Keira Knightley, i was like...ah heck get on with it already!

I do realise I am rambling on quite a lot so here's a quick bit about another movie i saw, this time on Friday. Legally Blonde 2 with that darling Elle Woods herself.

A lot of reviews have scoffed at that show. It's true, the storyline isn't all too strong but it was entertaining. She is such a darling, you just can't resist! and my friend was like....oh love those shoes...it's true, Elle Woods has such fashion sense, it's so inspiring!!!