Sunday, June 7, 2009
Whaddya Think?
Just found this cute background online and customized my colors to match it. Now I just need a new banner. Although I was really proud of the one I made, I just couldn't find a background to match it and I kinda wanted to update the colors. So what do you think?
Lord Have Mercy on a Country Girl
I'm sorry about the lack of post on Friday. It didn't feel polite to be sitting on the computer blogging with company even though they weren't strictly my company. Friday night I had to work and then I went pretty much straight to bed because I had to work at 7:30 Saturday morning. When I got out of work, I ran home, ate lunch, watched two episodes of Barney Miller with Nenu and then had to go to my first company softball game in Wolfeboro. That game was a little embarrassing. We lost 30-4 in only 7 1/2 or 8 innings. We switched up the teams a little (we got two of their best players they got one so-so player of ours) and played a 3 inning game. We lost 5-3. Not too bad. Better than before but one of our best players pulled his hamstring halfway through the second game and had to sit the rest out. After the game I was totally wiped so I took a nice long shower and got right in my pj's. There is nothing like that feeling. You're tired, sore, sweaty, grimy, and just generally icky, you take a nice hot, hot shower and totally pamper yourself. I almost soaked my feet but I was too lazy and relaxed to do anything after my shower.
I didn't sleep too well last night. I got hit just below my knee, in that kinda funky place between your kneecap and your shin, with a softball that was coming pretty fast. I didn't bruise but by bedtime it hurt to walk so I put a rice sock on it when I went to bed and it hasn't hurt since (although I think that is the only part of my body that doesn't hurt!)
This morning was the second Sunday in a row in which I have woken up with the distinct feeling that it was Monday and was very surprised when Dad woke me up. Not sure what's up with that but if it happens again, I'll start getting worried about my mental health. :P
Currently in the freezer are two wonderful frozen yogurt pies. They are an awesome concoction that I think my mum made up but I could be mistaken. They're wicked easy. You just mix up two containers of yogurt with one container of cool whip, pour it into a graham cracker crust and freeze it. Easy as...well...pie! This time I made a graham cracker crust pie with blueberry yogurt and then one with an Oreo crust, black cherry yogurt and chocolate squiggles on top. Mmmmm! I can't wait until they finish freezing. They've only been in for three-quarters of an hour or so but I think we'll take them out a little early.
There is something about cooking and country music. When I'm in the kitchen, country music is the perfect thing. I think it makes my cooking better. In fact, I'm pretty darn sure it does. I can't go wrong when Josh Turner is crooning in the background. :]
I didn't sleep too well last night. I got hit just below my knee, in that kinda funky place between your kneecap and your shin, with a softball that was coming pretty fast. I didn't bruise but by bedtime it hurt to walk so I put a rice sock on it when I went to bed and it hasn't hurt since (although I think that is the only part of my body that doesn't hurt!)
This morning was the second Sunday in a row in which I have woken up with the distinct feeling that it was Monday and was very surprised when Dad woke me up. Not sure what's up with that but if it happens again, I'll start getting worried about my mental health. :P
Currently in the freezer are two wonderful frozen yogurt pies. They are an awesome concoction that I think my mum made up but I could be mistaken. They're wicked easy. You just mix up two containers of yogurt with one container of cool whip, pour it into a graham cracker crust and freeze it. Easy as...well...pie! This time I made a graham cracker crust pie with blueberry yogurt and then one with an Oreo crust, black cherry yogurt and chocolate squiggles on top. Mmmmm! I can't wait until they finish freezing. They've only been in for three-quarters of an hour or so but I think we'll take them out a little early.
There is something about cooking and country music. When I'm in the kitchen, country music is the perfect thing. I think it makes my cooking better. In fact, I'm pretty darn sure it does. I can't go wrong when Josh Turner is crooning in the background. :]
Friday, June 5, 2009
Oops
I was just about to sit down and write a nice long blog entry but I just realized that we have company expected in fifteen minutes and I need a shower. Update later. I promise :-)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Baking, Blogging, and...Singing...yeah
Right now I am enjoying a seriously awesome lazy Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoons have come to be probably my favorite time. Sunday afternoons are the time when everyone just chills. There's no running off to get to work or school or softball practice or book group. Dad has Truth Project in the evening but other than that, there isn't usually anything set.
Today, after church, we had lunch and then everyone except Joel went to go see Pixar's Up. I won't say much about it except that it is very good and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. We went to the 2:40 showing so Dad could get out in time to go to TP so the sun was still shining when we got out. A weird phenomenon, I gotta tell you. When you get out of a movie theater, in my opinion (I refuse to stoop to the texting/IMing jargon IMO), it should be dark out. However, when going as a family, especially when you are a large family, it is best to take advantage of matinees. So when we got home, Nenu flopped down on the lawn in the sunshine and I quickly followed suit. There are few things in life more satisfying than lying on a nice green lawn in the sunshine. I almost fell asleep but it was a tad too cold with the wind blowing.
Since there is nothing that says summer like iced tea, I made some, however, it was rather weak and just kind of blah. The iced tea put me in a baking mood though so I got on my absolute favorite site in the world, Foodgawker. However nothing really caught my eye as easily makable. In a flash of genius I thought shortbread and honey. Honey Shortbread. I googled it and got this. I know, shortbread is rather Christmas-y but it's nummy and I've been on a wicked honey kick lately. The shortbread just came out of the oven and cooled a bit. Verdict: Pretty good. Not amazing. If it wasn't for the honey, the shortbread would just be so-so. The actual shortbread part is weird and when I was pressing it into the pan I got a little worried because it was really floury and crumbly and it was rather difficult to prick it with a fork without completely ruining the top. This was my first attempt at the recent fad of kosher salt on top of a sweet and I gotta say I rather like it but I only used about half the amount of salt the recipe called for and I think I would reduce it still further. I think I may have over-baked the shortbread too. That being said, I have already eaten two of the sixteen pieces and I really should leave some for my family. I know for a fact that Dad will want some, he loves all things shortbread.
I found two of our Classic Disney cds earlier, imported them to itunes and have been listening to them for the last couple hours. Classic Disney makes me so happy, it makes me feel like a little kid again. I want to go to Disney World and see the Main Street Electrical Parade now and watch all of the classic Disney movies. However, I think I will just settle for the old Hayley Mills version. However, I will leave you with this: The Power of Suggestion.
Today, after church, we had lunch and then everyone except Joel went to go see Pixar's Up. I won't say much about it except that it is very good and I'm recommending it to everyone I know. We went to the 2:40 showing so Dad could get out in time to go to TP so the sun was still shining when we got out. A weird phenomenon, I gotta tell you. When you get out of a movie theater, in my opinion (I refuse to stoop to the texting/IMing jargon IMO), it should be dark out. However, when going as a family, especially when you are a large family, it is best to take advantage of matinees. So when we got home, Nenu flopped down on the lawn in the sunshine and I quickly followed suit. There are few things in life more satisfying than lying on a nice green lawn in the sunshine. I almost fell asleep but it was a tad too cold with the wind blowing.
Since there is nothing that says summer like iced tea, I made some, however, it was rather weak and just kind of blah. The iced tea put me in a baking mood though so I got on my absolute favorite site in the world, Foodgawker. However nothing really caught my eye as easily makable. In a flash of genius I thought shortbread and honey. Honey Shortbread. I googled it and got this. I know, shortbread is rather Christmas-y but it's nummy and I've been on a wicked honey kick lately. The shortbread just came out of the oven and cooled a bit. Verdict: Pretty good. Not amazing. If it wasn't for the honey, the shortbread would just be so-so. The actual shortbread part is weird and when I was pressing it into the pan I got a little worried because it was really floury and crumbly and it was rather difficult to prick it with a fork without completely ruining the top. This was my first attempt at the recent fad of kosher salt on top of a sweet and I gotta say I rather like it but I only used about half the amount of salt the recipe called for and I think I would reduce it still further. I think I may have over-baked the shortbread too. That being said, I have already eaten two of the sixteen pieces and I really should leave some for my family. I know for a fact that Dad will want some, he loves all things shortbread.
I found two of our Classic Disney cds earlier, imported them to itunes and have been listening to them for the last couple hours. Classic Disney makes me so happy, it makes me feel like a little kid again. I want to go to Disney World and see the Main Street Electrical Parade now and watch all of the classic Disney movies. However, I think I will just settle for the old Hayley Mills version. However, I will leave you with this: The Power of Suggestion.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday Mood
I made scones again today. Barefoot. With country music on in the background. I just love that feeling. There is just something about cooking and baking barefoot while listening to country music. It makes me feel so old-fashioned and house-wifey. Especially when the house is quiet and there's no screaming children running through or obnoxious teenagers stealing ingredients and demanding you make them breakfast.
Since my new-found freedom began, I have been feeling more and more in baking/cooking moods. Not sure if that sentence made any sense but I'm sticking to it. If I had the quietness and lack of little ones running around, I would probably keep this house in pretty constant supply of scones and other yummy baked goodies.
The hospital messed up somehow and is charging me some crazy amount in lab fees. I'm not supposed to pay anything because I have Healthlink but apparently, they didn't get the memo. I'm off to write a rather annoyed letter telling them in polite but no uncertain tones that there is no way in heck-fire I'm paying that bill.
Since my new-found freedom began, I have been feeling more and more in baking/cooking moods. Not sure if that sentence made any sense but I'm sticking to it. If I had the quietness and lack of little ones running around, I would probably keep this house in pretty constant supply of scones and other yummy baked goodies.
The hospital messed up somehow and is charging me some crazy amount in lab fees. I'm not supposed to pay anything because I have Healthlink but apparently, they didn't get the memo. I'm off to write a rather annoyed letter telling them in polite but no uncertain tones that there is no way in heck-fire I'm paying that bill.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Summer!
Today, I am totally and completely enjoying my summer. The first summer I've had off in a very very long time. Because while homeschooling, I was a total slacker who ended up doing my school through the summer. Actually, I usually didn't but I was constantly reminded to do my school through the summer and so I wasn't really able to fully enjoy the summer. This summer, however, I have finished my two courses, applied for next fall, applied for FAFSA, and am working a part time job that I've been at for four years, so I'm not worried about that. I have my passport, ticket and everything (I think. I hope.) for New Zealand in a couple months.
I slept in til ten or eleven today. *contented sigh* Worked on a little project I'm attempting. I have a few pretty awful books that mum bought for ten cents at a book sale. So I am attempting to dye the paper and then fade it to use as stationary. However, the paper doesn't like the dye I'm using (although my fingers do :P) and the only way of fading I can think of is putting it in the sun which is highly obnoxious and I would only able to fade on sunny days. I was hoping to make a fair amount and sell them on etsy. Because etsy is one of the coolest sites ever.
Oopsies. I just got lost on etsy for a half-hour or so. I gotta make dinner. :-P
Hopefully more posts soon!
I slept in til ten or eleven today. *contented sigh* Worked on a little project I'm attempting. I have a few pretty awful books that mum bought for ten cents at a book sale. So I am attempting to dye the paper and then fade it to use as stationary. However, the paper doesn't like the dye I'm using (although my fingers do :P) and the only way of fading I can think of is putting it in the sun which is highly obnoxious and I would only able to fade on sunny days. I was hoping to make a fair amount and sell them on etsy. Because etsy is one of the coolest sites ever.
Oopsies. I just got lost on etsy for a half-hour or so. I gotta make dinner. :-P
Hopefully more posts soon!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
I just got a Twitter account and added it to my blog. Hopefully due to the ease of updating Twitter I will update it fairly often. Can't really post much here now. Got a first draft of a paper due Thursday, a midterm and a paper due Monday and 12 pages of my journal due next Thursday. And I have to watch dinner. And I have to book a flight pretty darn soon. Yikes! :-)
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