Okay, they title can be a few things for me, 1) I haven't written in my darling little blog for a while & 2) I haven't written papers in a while and I'm kinda freaked out about writing one... (I know, I know, I'll do just fine.... can't a girl have a little anxiousness?!?!)
Well, so far all is well and good in the new casa :-)
We actually have a lot of new things, like a mattress (Mark actually fits!) and the new edition to our home arrived today... a 60" TV. Happy boyfriend, happy home right?
The first week of school is over and the first half of this week has been good so far. I"m getting used to reading things other than interesting young adult novels and I'm actually managing to make some friends. Oh, and I'm already known as "the Cupcake Girl". In fact, one of the girls even said to me "sorry, can you remind me your name again? Cupcakes right?" Yes, I will respond to Cupcake. I'll respond to anything really... That reminds me, one of my (former) roommates was very fond of giving people nicknames in college and had a bit of trouble coming up with one for me. She decided on Cupcake, but I don't think it was ever used. Well, darling, here you go!
I am excited for the SLP bake sale coming up on October! I have been scouring the interwebs for delicious, and fall-inspired, yummies. I have definitely decided on pumpkin whoopie pies a) because they are pumpkin and b) because I have never made whoopie pies before. And, of course, the picture looked amazingly delicious!
And how awesome to these puppies look! Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
I have to admit that I am a fan of anything salted-caramel related :-)
Oh and I HAVE made cupcakes lately, but of course, I took pictures with my phone, and the phone decided to delete all my pictures... *string of expletives*
I do have another project coming up soon, so hopefully pictures will be a-plenty!
Ta for now
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Goals for September
Okay, so as August comes to a close, and I have had a lot on my mind, I decided to list my goals for the coming month of change. I think I've accomplished a good deal of things in August, including finding an apartment & signing the lease, ending my job at Mr. Tux, and getting 3 shots & blood drawn at the doctor without being a complete baby about it (let's not mention I almost passed out...)
September comes to me with a lot of new changes. A new home, living with the most amazing guy in the world (it's about time), no job, and the start of grad school at one of the best colleges in the nation. (oh and a new computer! yay!)
Let's start with the obvious goals:
September comes to me with a lot of new changes. A new home, living with the most amazing guy in the world (it's about time), no job, and the start of grad school at one of the best colleges in the nation. (oh and a new computer! yay!)
Let's start with the obvious goals:
- Successfully moving in to my new home- with lots of packing still to do, and having to go all the way to Wisconsin with a U-haul to get all of our furniture, there is a lot that can go wrong and it's already insanely stressful... Basically, I just want the hard labor part to be over and I want to enjoy being home
- Being a good house-girlfriend- I'm not a wife yet, and I will be going to school, so there will be shared responsibilities (we're not one of those old-fashioned couples...) Nonetheless, there's a sense of wanting to keep the house clean and I'm actually kind of excited to cook dinner and pack his lunch (tee hee, I think I might write adorable notes for him- even if it makes him the laughing stock at work, I'm evil, what can I say?)
- Start working-out again- Hurting my back put the kabosh on that a while back, and I've honestly been too lazy to take it up again. With my recent doctor trip revealing a number I didn't want to know existed in relation to my body and with helping my friend move her shit down 3 flights of stairs panting all the way I determined what I already new to be true- I need Jillian again. I'll have to break out the smiley stickers (reward system, baby- works on kids and believe it or not it works on me too!)
- Not failing the first few weeks of school- Okay, the likelihood of that happening is absurdly minimal, but I'm sure I'm not alone. I want everything to go smoothly and I want all the other kids to like me.
- Cake! I have a list of cakes and cupcakes to make this month so far. As soon as I can after moving it I really want to make Better Than Sex Cake. Chocolate, caramel topping, condensed milk, cool whip, and heath bars. Yum. I also have a cupcake order coming up! Elegant cupcakes! I will post pictures!
- September Book Challenge- From the Fantasy and YA Lovers group over at Goodreads Here! The challenge and the books I'm hoping to read are as such:
- A book with one of the letters from SEPTEMBER in it- Delirium by Lauren Oliver
- A book about Fae- Except the Queen by Jane Yolen & Midori Snyder
- A book released this year- Cascade by Lisa Tawn Bergren
- A book with purple on the cover- The Dark Divine by Bree Despain or Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Keys! (And why I read sex novels)
So Mark and I have received our keys for our new "apartment" (it's actually a duplex!) and I'm getting really anxious to get inside! We officially move in Sept. 1st, which I suppose is a good thing because I'm actively avoiding packing my things (Note: blog writing...). I'm not really sure where to start... My good friend suggested I start with the important things: clothes, books & shoes.
I think I'm getting a bit of a complex from my mother constantly saying "when you're gone I'll have so much room!" or "There won't be so much shit when your gone."
Thanks Mom.
I get it though, she wants her house, and she did have 4 years of me not being around before I came back from undergrad poor and job-less. Even having 2 jobs didn't give me enough money to branch out on my own. This could easily turn into a political rant and all things money related, but I'm not going there... (boo! no fun!)
I'm finally excited that I get to be a real adult (albeit still poor and job-less) with responsibilities that I'm sure will get old very quickly, but excited I am nonetheless. And I'm pretty sure Mark is almost as excited as I am, although his dad seems a little more like he wants to keep Mark around for awhile.
Well, the lease is signed, our security deposit and 1st month's rent have been paid, and we have keys. It's on. We're really doing this! And now there's even more pressure for marriage. It'll happen. Eventually. We like making you people sweat.
And now! The moment my 2.5 blog readers have been waiting for! The second part of my title! I've recently mentioned to a lot of my friends that I greatly enjoy reading those romantic (and more often than not erotic) novels. Not surprisingly, I get a lot of shit mostly from my guy friends (most of the girls giggle and later ask me for suggestions...).
Boys, come on, you all watch porn and it's accepted. It's what you do. Us girls can't read our porn? At least ours has a plot. A REAL plot. But beyond that, for me it is an escape, like a good book should be.
When I say "good book", I'm not talking necessarily about award winners or books that gain the nods of scholars, I mean a book that captures you, takes you to a different world and makes you completely unable to put it down. Some girls like to read those sweet romances with gentle love scenes and marriage, and some (like me) like the gritty and, I'll say it, rough love stories with action, adventure and incredible sex scenes. Some of them make me swoon, and some well... yeah they're hot. I haven't heard any complaints from Mark about me reading them ;-)
So girls, own what you read! If you want to read your sex novels go ahead! There's no shame in getting a little novel-love! Yes, some of the titles are giggle-worthy, and some of those novels are incredibly predictable, but they're fun! I've got a few suggestions if you need any :-)
I mean really... look at this cover... drool!
I think I'm getting a bit of a complex from my mother constantly saying "when you're gone I'll have so much room!" or "There won't be so much shit when your gone."
Thanks Mom.
I get it though, she wants her house, and she did have 4 years of me not being around before I came back from undergrad poor and job-less. Even having 2 jobs didn't give me enough money to branch out on my own. This could easily turn into a political rant and all things money related, but I'm not going there... (boo! no fun!)
I'm finally excited that I get to be a real adult (albeit still poor and job-less) with responsibilities that I'm sure will get old very quickly, but excited I am nonetheless. And I'm pretty sure Mark is almost as excited as I am, although his dad seems a little more like he wants to keep Mark around for awhile.
Well, the lease is signed, our security deposit and 1st month's rent have been paid, and we have keys. It's on. We're really doing this! And now there's even more pressure for marriage. It'll happen. Eventually. We like making you people sweat.
And now! The moment my 2.5 blog readers have been waiting for! The second part of my title! I've recently mentioned to a lot of my friends that I greatly enjoy reading those romantic (and more often than not erotic) novels. Not surprisingly, I get a lot of shit mostly from my guy friends (most of the girls giggle and later ask me for suggestions...).
Boys, come on, you all watch porn and it's accepted. It's what you do. Us girls can't read our porn? At least ours has a plot. A REAL plot. But beyond that, for me it is an escape, like a good book should be.
When I say "good book", I'm not talking necessarily about award winners or books that gain the nods of scholars, I mean a book that captures you, takes you to a different world and makes you completely unable to put it down. Some girls like to read those sweet romances with gentle love scenes and marriage, and some (like me) like the gritty and, I'll say it, rough love stories with action, adventure and incredible sex scenes. Some of them make me swoon, and some well... yeah they're hot. I haven't heard any complaints from Mark about me reading them ;-)
So girls, own what you read! If you want to read your sex novels go ahead! There's no shame in getting a little novel-love! Yes, some of the titles are giggle-worthy, and some of those novels are incredibly predictable, but they're fun! I've got a few suggestions if you need any :-)
I mean really... look at this cover... drool!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Apron Obsession
So with a recent trip to Jo-Anne Fabrics with a good friend and the realization that I have done a lot of my baking lately in a dress, I have become obsessed with aprons.
My mother has graciously allowed me the use of some of her adorable vintage ones, (one is purple with an adorable patch pocket in yellow with a bicycle on it!)
With my pending move-out becoming more real and closer every day (nope, no date yet) I figured I should probably have some aprons of my own. And what would be better for me than to sew them myself! So I've been shopping around for patterns, free ones if possible and I've pretty much decided I must have this one: Pretty Ditty Apron
Of course it's not free, but this one is: Sunkissed-aprons and it's super-adorable too!
This is, of course, dependent on when I have time and patience to actually sew... and there is always the looming projects that I haven't finished yet... *coughweddingquiltcough*
we shall see :-)
My mother has graciously allowed me the use of some of her adorable vintage ones, (one is purple with an adorable patch pocket in yellow with a bicycle on it!)
With my pending move-out becoming more real and closer every day (nope, no date yet) I figured I should probably have some aprons of my own. And what would be better for me than to sew them myself! So I've been shopping around for patterns, free ones if possible and I've pretty much decided I must have this one: Pretty Ditty Apron
Of course it's not free, but this one is: Sunkissed-aprons and it's super-adorable too!
we shall see :-)
Monday, July 18, 2011
Ode to my Spork
Dear Spork,
I love you. You have made my day countless times. You are not just any cafeteria spork, oh no, you have a fork and knife on one side and a spoon on the other. AND you come in "civilized colors" as your box says. Not only are you good for camping, but you make a great lunch accessory! Not to mention how you leave me with only one piece of silverware to wash instead of three. Spork, you are fabulous in so many ways. Everyone should have one of you. In fact, I wish I had more of you. Thank you for all that you do.
Love,
Me
(And thank you REI for having the Light My Fire Sporks for me to enjoy!)
I was going to add pictures of cupcakes to this post, but for some reason blogger hates me...
I love you. You have made my day countless times. You are not just any cafeteria spork, oh no, you have a fork and knife on one side and a spoon on the other. AND you come in "civilized colors" as your box says. Not only are you good for camping, but you make a great lunch accessory! Not to mention how you leave me with only one piece of silverware to wash instead of three. Spork, you are fabulous in so many ways. Everyone should have one of you. In fact, I wish I had more of you. Thank you for all that you do.
Love,
Me
(And thank you REI for having the Light My Fire Sporks for me to enjoy!)
I was going to add pictures of cupcakes to this post, but for some reason blogger hates me...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Happy (Belated) Faery Day!
So anyone who knows me knows I love fantasy novels and of course faeries! So in the spirit of belated faerie day (and a very exciting contest set out by Miss Kagawa) I'd like to share some of my favorite quotes and books!
"Is that on the agenda for our meeting? My propriety? Shall I add 'frolic more' to the tasks for my week?" -Tavish from Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely Series
I think I about died from laughter when this came up, especially since Tavish is a rather serious character. It was just so cheeky!
"Because, I'm a cat"- Said often and in different forms by Grimalkin the faery cat from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey Series
Miss Kagawa must have cats, or understand them really well, because Grim is the essence of cats. He is irreverent, sarcastic, and coy. I adore this character and I think he embodies the proud and haughty nature of mortal-realm cats.
I am excited to embark on other faery novels soon :-) I have quite the list of novels in general... Hopefully I'll still have time to read for enjoyment in graduate school, but I'm not holding my breath. I will definitely make time for The Iron Knight when it comes out! I'm truly saddened that the Wicked Lovely books are finished... I got so attached to those characters. I'm glad everyone ends up happily ever after though!
I hope as well that my blogging and review skills improve.... I need to infuse my natural sarcastic and witty nature into my writing skills (I was tempted to use a 'z' at the end of 'skill'...)
One more day of summer school teaching this week and 2 more days of tux, then I can enjoy 2 days off before it all starts again. It sounds like we are going to see Blue Oyster Cult at Summerfest on Sunday, and have some family time on Monday :-) It should be a good weekend.
Okay... enough rambling! I'm out for the day.
"Is that on the agenda for our meeting? My propriety? Shall I add 'frolic more' to the tasks for my week?" -Tavish from Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely Series
I think I about died from laughter when this came up, especially since Tavish is a rather serious character. It was just so cheeky!
"Because, I'm a cat"- Said often and in different forms by Grimalkin the faery cat from Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey Series
Miss Kagawa must have cats, or understand them really well, because Grim is the essence of cats. He is irreverent, sarcastic, and coy. I adore this character and I think he embodies the proud and haughty nature of mortal-realm cats.
I am excited to embark on other faery novels soon :-) I have quite the list of novels in general... Hopefully I'll still have time to read for enjoyment in graduate school, but I'm not holding my breath. I will definitely make time for The Iron Knight when it comes out! I'm truly saddened that the Wicked Lovely books are finished... I got so attached to those characters. I'm glad everyone ends up happily ever after though!
I hope as well that my blogging and review skills improve.... I need to infuse my natural sarcastic and witty nature into my writing skills (I was tempted to use a 'z' at the end of 'skill'...)
One more day of summer school teaching this week and 2 more days of tux, then I can enjoy 2 days off before it all starts again. It sounds like we are going to see Blue Oyster Cult at Summerfest on Sunday, and have some family time on Monday :-) It should be a good weekend.
Okay... enough rambling! I'm out for the day.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
The universal balance
I have decided that the universe is balancing itself today...
Getting into Northwestern was a high point, and it put my future into motion. Mark and I are finally able to really think about moving in together. I am so excited to start an adult life with him. I even have dish towels from my Grandma! She's excited to get rid of all the stuff in her storage unit. I am ready to feel like a real adult and take on some more responsibility. The nice thing is that we are not in a rush to get a place. Good ol' LZ is a nice mid point for both of us, although access it 94 is not as easy as it could be. We have been together for over 7 and 1/2 years... it's about time for our "next step".
I have direction in my career as well. I know that I'll be (in three years). No more of this "well, I have this degree in linguistics... what can I get out of that?" I will be a Speech Pathologist and I will have a pretty high chance of getting a decent job after grad school. This is good, considering I will have debt coming out of my ass... but that's Northwestern.
All this good, there has to be some balancing... although all things considering the bad is not nearly as bad as it could be and I'm still coming out on the positive :-)
I happened to leave the windows cracked in my car yesterday. I thought I'd be out shopping and since it was incredibly hot yesterday, and I have a black car, I decided a little air movement in the car would be a good thing. Well, Mark ended up driving and I ended up forgetting about my little cracked windows.... Enter torrential downpour... all night. So to my car, Kit, I'm sorry I let you down... I have learned my lesson for now...
Secondly, I found out this morning that I was moved from one classroom with the teacher I've been working with for 3 years and itty bitty babies (3yr olds) to another 2nd grader classroom for summer school. I"m kinda pissed, but I'm going to try to take it as a new opportunity to learn about working with older kids. I'm pretty sure some of the kids are ones that I had my first year as an aid as well, and I know the teacher too, so that helps.
Like I said, the universal shifts still seem positive over all. I have camping this weekend to look forward to, as long as the rain stays mostly at bay :-)
With that being said, I'm off to do laundry and other last minute packing, etc!
Getting into Northwestern was a high point, and it put my future into motion. Mark and I are finally able to really think about moving in together. I am so excited to start an adult life with him. I even have dish towels from my Grandma! She's excited to get rid of all the stuff in her storage unit. I am ready to feel like a real adult and take on some more responsibility. The nice thing is that we are not in a rush to get a place. Good ol' LZ is a nice mid point for both of us, although access it 94 is not as easy as it could be. We have been together for over 7 and 1/2 years... it's about time for our "next step".
I have direction in my career as well. I know that I'll be (in three years). No more of this "well, I have this degree in linguistics... what can I get out of that?" I will be a Speech Pathologist and I will have a pretty high chance of getting a decent job after grad school. This is good, considering I will have debt coming out of my ass... but that's Northwestern.
All this good, there has to be some balancing... although all things considering the bad is not nearly as bad as it could be and I'm still coming out on the positive :-)
I happened to leave the windows cracked in my car yesterday. I thought I'd be out shopping and since it was incredibly hot yesterday, and I have a black car, I decided a little air movement in the car would be a good thing. Well, Mark ended up driving and I ended up forgetting about my little cracked windows.... Enter torrential downpour... all night. So to my car, Kit, I'm sorry I let you down... I have learned my lesson for now...
Secondly, I found out this morning that I was moved from one classroom with the teacher I've been working with for 3 years and itty bitty babies (3yr olds) to another 2nd grader classroom for summer school. I"m kinda pissed, but I'm going to try to take it as a new opportunity to learn about working with older kids. I'm pretty sure some of the kids are ones that I had my first year as an aid as well, and I know the teacher too, so that helps.
Like I said, the universal shifts still seem positive over all. I have camping this weekend to look forward to, as long as the rain stays mostly at bay :-)
With that being said, I'm off to do laundry and other last minute packing, etc!
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