I had a monster test this morning and I think I did ok. I'm leaving it at that. But you need to know my headspace, y'all. I'm checkin' out, yet at the same time, I'm making plans on how I'm going to work studying into my week of vacation that's about to happen. I am yet again thinking up a new study strategy. This time I'm going to just re-write everything. Some folks that have survived this class have suggested it, so I'm going to try it. God bless.
Had a great weekend with Baby sister. It was a short visit, but I get her one more night when she passes back through on her way back to the dirty south. I have started the cleaning process, the family is helping (mostly) but more needs to be done. Sadly, I am officially adding washing the dogs to the list. Its cold out, so we'll have to do it in my bathtub with the sprayer. This task will also result in my having to re-clean the bathroom afterward. Cheers.
I went to the store Saturday and only got random crap. But hey, I did get the sausage I need for the stuffing! So that's something. The Fockers will make their regular trip to the market upon their arrival and will get everything else for dinner on Thursday. I'm brining the turkey....maybe. Probably. With wine and other accoutrements. Maybe.
Baby sister and I are scheming to take on the moniker of Christmas Queens and basically just take over the holiday stuff when we are home for the holidays. I mean, seriously, we're going to own it. I'm talking dusting off the elf costume. I'd promise a picture, but I'd have my fingers crossed behind my back. :)
That's all I've got. Even more thanksgiving adventures once the in-laws arrive for sure.
Love,
Molly
Monday, November 21, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Holiday Edition, Vol 1
Hello! Writing from my favorite place these days, work! Why is it my favorite? Its clean here, coffee always hot and available and I don't have to do that much. Amen. Lets talk about the holidays, shall we? Everyone's been bitching lately because the Christmas stuff is out "early". But its always like this, and so long as Halloween is over, I'm good with it.
First off, Thanksgiving! The Fockers are flying in from Las Vegas on Tuesday. They will get all day Wednesday with my adorable and wired Little Focker. Should be interesting to see how that turns out and how tired they are by Wednesday evening. Five $ says they call it and head back to the hotel right when I get home from work at 5:30PM. Heh. Its all about stamina, baby. Meanwhile, I'm planning on switching up the regular turkey cooking procedure. Even though how I normally make it is stellar and insanely good (stuffed, y'all), I think I'm going to brine the turkey in a simple white wine based recipe. I'm doing the researching right now to figure out what its going to be.
Christmas Tree Issues: I'm selling my 7.5 foot artificial tree. No, I'm not abandoning my use of artificial, made-in-China trees. I just need something smaller. the 7.5' tall tree is also about 7' wide and takes up the entire living room. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it. I may end up using a real tree, but only if I can't find the perfect one....I'm a real pain in the ass when it comes to making a big, long term purchase like Christmas trees. I'll shop this bitch to DEATH looking for the best deal, for the most natural looking tree, etc. Post up on Craigslist, let the fun begin!
School:
Tunes: I can't/won't deny that I've kicked up the Christmas music at work and in my car. I'm all over it. Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Wham, etc. And Bebe has Santa fever, baby. Its gonna be a rockin' holiday season.
More to share on Turkey Day soon!
Have a great weekend - Molly
First off, Thanksgiving! The Fockers are flying in from Las Vegas on Tuesday. They will get all day Wednesday with my adorable and wired Little Focker. Should be interesting to see how that turns out and how tired they are by Wednesday evening. Five $ says they call it and head back to the hotel right when I get home from work at 5:30PM. Heh. Its all about stamina, baby. Meanwhile, I'm planning on switching up the regular turkey cooking procedure. Even though how I normally make it is stellar and insanely good (stuffed, y'all), I think I'm going to brine the turkey in a simple white wine based recipe. I'm doing the researching right now to figure out what its going to be.
Christmas Tree Issues: I'm selling my 7.5 foot artificial tree. No, I'm not abandoning my use of artificial, made-in-China trees. I just need something smaller. the 7.5' tall tree is also about 7' wide and takes up the entire living room. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it. I may end up using a real tree, but only if I can't find the perfect one....I'm a real pain in the ass when it comes to making a big, long term purchase like Christmas trees. I'll shop this bitch to DEATH looking for the best deal, for the most natural looking tree, etc. Post up on Craigslist, let the fun begin!
Tunes: I can't/won't deny that I've kicked up the Christmas music at work and in my car. I'm all over it. Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Peggy Lee, Wham, etc. And Bebe has Santa fever, baby. Its gonna be a rockin' holiday season.
More to share on Turkey Day soon!
Have a great weekend - Molly
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
And we're back!
Hello my friends,
Fall is here and its pretty damn cold here in the bluegrass. Temps are in the 30s-40s at night and its gosh darn chilly during the day in our house. Our downstairs heating unit doesn't work and needs to be replaced. Last weekend my dad brought down an insert for the fireplace that has a fan, as soon as we get the routine down, that should help with the heat issues.
My stress level with school has peaked and I'm starting to mentally check out. Don't get me wrong, I'm still working my tail off, but I've started making plans for after the semester. For instance, the world has already started with the Christmas stuff. So, I'm making my lists of cookies to bake, think of genius Christmas gifts (you know, cheap ones!) and plan out when we are driving up to WV to visit. I'm thinking we'll go for a short weekend right after the semester is over, then obviously the week of Christmas (probably more of a long weekend type thing). It all makes me hopeful.
No meat/dairy update: Its very expensive and time consuming to plan and eat non-dairy/non-meat meals, especially when the rest of the family isn't doing the same. My aspirations of being insanely healthy and lithe will have to wait until I win the lottery and can pay someone to cook separate meals for me. But the take away is that I don't mind drinking soy milk and not eating cheese or meat so I'll continue to do it as much as possible throughout the week. But I gotta have meat and frozen yogurt on occasion. And eggs. Cannot live with out eggs. Seriously. I looove eggs, from my head down to my legs. The incredible, edible egg. Remember that commercial?
I saw something on TV last night that is sitting with me today. There's a new show on HBO called Enlightened that I keep trying to catch, but end up watching the end of lately. In essence, the last few lines narrated by the main character are that life is hard, but she accepts what she has. And that ultimately, there is time, "so much time", to really live our lives and make the most of it. I think that for the most part, its totally true. My struggle is this: I've spent so much of my life, of my youth, wishing for the future and now being back in school, I'm doing the same...wishing for it to be over. But when I'm with my kid...I just want time to stand still so I can enjoy it, to savor it. I was cooking on the grill last night and we sat on the porch together, she on my lap wrapped up in my robe with me and we talked about the trees and the sky. Those are the moments I yearn for...and I want them to last forever.
Fall is here and its pretty damn cold here in the bluegrass. Temps are in the 30s-40s at night and its gosh darn chilly during the day in our house. Our downstairs heating unit doesn't work and needs to be replaced. Last weekend my dad brought down an insert for the fireplace that has a fan, as soon as we get the routine down, that should help with the heat issues.My stress level with school has peaked and I'm starting to mentally check out. Don't get me wrong, I'm still working my tail off, but I've started making plans for after the semester. For instance, the world has already started with the Christmas stuff. So, I'm making my lists of cookies to bake, think of genius Christmas gifts (you know, cheap ones!) and plan out when we are driving up to WV to visit. I'm thinking we'll go for a short weekend right after the semester is over, then obviously the week of Christmas (probably more of a long weekend type thing). It all makes me hopeful.
No meat/dairy update: Its very expensive and time consuming to plan and eat non-dairy/non-meat meals, especially when the rest of the family isn't doing the same. My aspirations of being insanely healthy and lithe will have to wait until I win the lottery and can pay someone to cook separate meals for me. But the take away is that I don't mind drinking soy milk and not eating cheese or meat so I'll continue to do it as much as possible throughout the week. But I gotta have meat and frozen yogurt on occasion. And eggs. Cannot live with out eggs. Seriously. I looove eggs, from my head down to my legs. The incredible, edible egg. Remember that commercial?
I saw something on TV last night that is sitting with me today. There's a new show on HBO called Enlightened that I keep trying to catch, but end up watching the end of lately. In essence, the last few lines narrated by the main character are that life is hard, but she accepts what she has. And that ultimately, there is time, "so much time", to really live our lives and make the most of it. I think that for the most part, its totally true. My struggle is this: I've spent so much of my life, of my youth, wishing for the future and now being back in school, I'm doing the same...wishing for it to be over. But when I'm with my kid...I just want time to stand still so I can enjoy it, to savor it. I was cooking on the grill last night and we sat on the porch together, she on my lap wrapped up in my robe with me and we talked about the trees and the sky. Those are the moments I yearn for...and I want them to last forever.