let's change that
Hi errrbody!
i just happened to glance on here again, and i realized, i didn't really post an upbeat journal entry. Kinda sucks that i left it at kind of a lukewarm vibe. i know i can't always be happy joy joy wholesome sunshine (though that would be amazing!), but i think i should make it an effort to leave entries that are optimistic and bereft of negativity if at all possible. So, this is my attempt.
first off, HOLIDAY SEASON!!! zomg, i haz happyz. i love the holidays! Thanksgiving was way fun! I was able to cook TWO dinners! one was a vegetarian-friendly style, and the other was traditional (well, as traditional as ordering smoked turkey breast is, lol). i made the stuffing, praline yams, and green bean casserole (real green beans, not canned :D ) the vegetarian dinner was at 3pm, only took me about less than 2 hours to prep and cook the sides and the celebration roast. it was nice to hang out and catch up with Mark's mother and oldest brother, we don't see each other often, it was nice to reconnect with them despite the busy nature of our lives. my friend Kevin also came over to hang out and eat, so, it was fun. He was gonna spend thanksgiving alone at home, but i had none of it, so, i told him to haul his ass my way.
around 6pm, i headed over to the parentals' and made the same side dishes and got the turkey marinating in the oven in a pot of chicken broth (extra juicy!!!) i'm glad i survived that one...not because it was a bad dinner, but because i had been drinking wine while working with open flames and sharp knives, LOL. dinner was great, everyone had a yummy meal, and i even managed to watch Kung Fu Panda :D
I'm looking forward to the winter break, and being able to rejuvenate and recharge for a month. And I get to hang with new friends for the season too!
i just happened to glance on here again, and i realized, i didn't really post an upbeat journal entry. Kinda sucks that i left it at kind of a lukewarm vibe. i know i can't always be happy joy joy wholesome sunshine (though that would be amazing!), but i think i should make it an effort to leave entries that are optimistic and bereft of negativity if at all possible. So, this is my attempt.
first off, HOLIDAY SEASON!!! zomg, i haz happyz. i love the holidays! Thanksgiving was way fun! I was able to cook TWO dinners! one was a vegetarian-friendly style, and the other was traditional (well, as traditional as ordering smoked turkey breast is, lol). i made the stuffing, praline yams, and green bean casserole (real green beans, not canned :D ) the vegetarian dinner was at 3pm, only took me about less than 2 hours to prep and cook the sides and the celebration roast. it was nice to hang out and catch up with Mark's mother and oldest brother, we don't see each other often, it was nice to reconnect with them despite the busy nature of our lives. my friend Kevin also came over to hang out and eat, so, it was fun. He was gonna spend thanksgiving alone at home, but i had none of it, so, i told him to haul his ass my way.
around 6pm, i headed over to the parentals' and made the same side dishes and got the turkey marinating in the oven in a pot of chicken broth (extra juicy!!!) i'm glad i survived that one...not because it was a bad dinner, but because i had been drinking wine while working with open flames and sharp knives, LOL. dinner was great, everyone had a yummy meal, and i even managed to watch Kung Fu Panda :D
I'm looking forward to the winter break, and being able to rejuvenate and recharge for a month. And I get to hang with new friends for the season too!