The Other Side

I think I have survived the roughest two weeks I've had in a long time, probably since we brought Bebe home from the hospital. I've almost figured out how to do what I need to do. Financial aid finally came through this week. Now if I can just nail down how to study for my pathopharm class....maybe flashcards....who the hell knows.

My old man and I will sit down this week and work through a budget for the rest of the semester. I think that after May, I'll retire from the office gig and find a part time gig at a nursing home or hospital as an aid. That will work if he gets a regular full time job. I'll be able to spend my summer mostly playing in the mini pool and garden with bebe. Fingers crossed that it works out just like that. Lollipop, lollipop, oh lolli-lollipop.

I am having a hard time shutting down the homework beast in my head. I have something to read or work on every night, but one night a week, I really need to shut her down. I haven't quite figured out how to, as my friend Jon would say, Shut That Down. Just writing this out will probably help. Having a few drinks on the night I want to do it on will also help. I'm not high functioning when I have more than one. I'm sure someone else could attest to that...with photos. I'm also hoping that she won't. :)

News and Views: There's a new vampire/supernatural smut show on SyFy called Being Human. I've found it to be highly entertaining. An interesting perspective on what it means to be a monster.
Did you watch the SOU? You totally should. HuffPost posted text and video here. Thanks Arianna...you crazy sounding liberal you.

Movies: Old man and I saw The Green Hornet this weekend. Funny as hell, action packed. Its no True Grit, but lots of fun if you need an evening out and your theaters don't carry Biutiful. Because I need to see Biutiful and how. Hell, I could use a good cry.

Recipe: Its the time of the year to celebrate Mardi Gras. Yes, we all partake, even if we've (see: I've) never set foot in New Orleans. I've mastered Jambalaya, Cajun gumbo and beignets. Now its time to figure out this whole King Cake thing. I find the best authentic recipes not to come from the Allrecipes or "food" network sites, but from those dedicated to a particular holiday or cultural tradition. So go on now and get your King Cake on.

Also, check out this here beer: Abita - Marti Gras Bock It goes well in my Jambalaya recipe...that I'll share someday. But not today....its a secret. So for now, the beer.

Big Love,
Molly