Vegemite

Last night Richard and I went out to run a few errands and see a movie. We were searching for Vegemite, since Richard brought over two jars (one big, one small) and the large one broke open in his suitcase. We're already through half of the little jar so to assure we didn't run out (because the craving for a cheese, tomato and vegemite sandwich can and has struck at any time) we thought it best to find a Chicago source. That source turned out to be Cost Plus World Market on Broadway.

The irony of all this being that, until my last visit to Sydney in January, no force on the planet could get me to voluntarily eat Vegemite. But I have to say, that stuff is a party in your mouth.

Stopped into Borders and bought a novel finally released in the US called "Who Moved My Blackberry?" that I will crack open tonight. A friend in the UK recommended it to me in February and I'm glad it has finally come over. The jacket says it is a cross between "The Office" and "Bridget Jones" but my friend said it also reminded her of Matthew Beaumont's "E" - so I figure this should be a homerun (PS - If you've ever worked in an advertising/marketing/design/PR firm and have not read "E" do yourself a favor and buy it). Richard bought Augusten Burrough's new "Possible Side Effects" (which he will be reading and signing this Friday night).

After that we saw "Friends With Money" which was one of the best movies I've seen so far this year, although I will say hometown girl Joan Cusack needs to put back on a little weight. And while I love Jennifer Aniston, I don't think she's really capable of playing anything other than variations on Rachel. Last night her character was "Living-in-LA-and-having-a-bad-year" Rachel.