My mom is on a cruise, my dad is out at the farm, and I am home with my cat.  It feels just like when I was in PA, except everyone comes back in a week.  I was looking forward to this week alone- to have the house to myself without any bickering or intrusion of space, but the quite house is a bit creepy- at least when I was in an apartment it didn ( Read more... )

So I made up my own batch of trail mix: peanut m&ms, tons of raisins, and a can of mixed nuts (brazilian, peanuts, cashews, pecans, almonds, etc)...mmmm sooo good...better than anything store bought cause you can mix in whatever you want, in whatever quantity.  So I had a few handfuls and then passed on the treasure to my folks to be shared.  They ( Read more... )

When I was at the gym today I saw the strangest thing- more awesome than the one-legged guy who exercises on the elliptical machine, more visually painful than the women who is in her late sixties and insists on wearing spandex (full  one-piece leotard included), more odd than the old dude who has a come-over and a rat tail (double trouble ( Read more... )

So I have this exam on Thursday in Microbiology and it is the worst yet.  Previous tests were a mixture of memorization and processes and though I did stress over them, I was never downright brain busted.  This exam is mostly memorization which is the killer for me- plus it isn't your typical grocery list stuff- where you have heard the terms ( Read more... )

Cooked dinner for my cousin, her boyfriend, and my family on Friday- Vindaloo with shrimp- a really spicy Indian dish with cayenne pepper, cumin, garlic, and a ton of other spices.  I also made an Indian salad of which I forgot the name: cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, red onion, lime juice, dash of cumin and tumeric and one diced jalapeno ( Read more... )

This weekend ( Read more... )

Okay- to preface this entry: I never, ever remember my dreams.  And those that can- well whoop-de-do for you!  It has nothing to do with dream journals or 'remembering to remember' when I wake up- I just don't have any luck.  Anytime a dream journal was assigned in school I had to make up every single one of the entries. And though I must admit ( Read more... )

I need ten eh?  Well here goes nothing...

1.  Friends, laughter: whether it be silly fun or talking or chillin'- just being with people that you have that deep quality connection with- no judgement just love
2.  Pecan Waffles or Pancakes with a side order of something chocolately- make sure to consume for dinner rather than breakfast
3. A good solid ( Read more... )

One of the most consistent occurrences in my life right now is a trip to the gym to workout.  I dread and look forward to this experience at the same time.  Yes it gets me out of the house, and yes I feel terrific afterwards (for an astonishing 5 minutes- go endorphins) but until I am actually on the treadmill I hate the thought of going and I also ( Read more... )

Top 5 forbidden pleasures ( Read more... )