I like posting using a selection of words that represent the last few days….

Thursday night, a collegue and I went out for Malaysian food (yum, Joy and Daniel–you were right!). I tried coconut shrimp fried rice, Roti Canai (a flaky Indian fry bread with a mild yellow curry sauce), pea vines, mango shake with tapioca bubbles, and hainese chicken. We then met up with our other two friends to see Chicago (the musical) at the Paramount downtown. I always get inspired to sing and dance when seeing talented people perform…wow! The women are all so tall with dancer physiques. The men had dancer physiques, too, but they were wearing ridiculous clothes like black mesh shirts or leather vests with no shirts. Sheesh.

As if one late night out wasn’t enough, we got all dolled up to chaperone Cleveland’s prom. First, though, our car was on the verge of overheating, so we had to pick up a rental car. We went to dinner at Tamarind Tree, a swanky Vietnamese restaurant with a waterfall outside and a heated patio. We ate inside–it was muggy and drizzly yesterday–and tried some new dishes. Justin ordered the soup (pineapple, tomato, fish, bean sprouts) and beef, bacon, and lemongrass satay. I ordered garlic green beans with grilled lemongrass chicken over rice. Yum. And yay for $30 gift certificates–thanks, Tina!

Prom is usually an easy dance to chaperone. This one was easy and beautiful! The location is right next to the Ballard Locks, so it’s overlooking the water. The Canal has several spaces within its space so that you’re not always bombarded by thumping music, but you always feel like part of the party. We had desserts and beverages catered in, and we didn’t have to set up or clean up. The DJ was right on–kids helped with the playlist–and the students looked beautiful in their fully coordinated get-up. One student had a lavender tux with matching striped lavender satin shoes, tie, handkerchief, and hat!! Justin looked pretty bored, and I must admit that four hours of taking pictures, making sure that students don’t dance inappropriately, sucking it in, and yelling over loud music to make conversation can get old.

Today brings cooler temps and lots of work. Here’s to the weekend!