Monthly Archives: January 2009

Bread Experiments

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I’ve been messing around with my bread machine the last few weeks. I have yet to find a recipe that delivers a soft crust, but today’s loaf at least has a nice-tasting inside. It really turned out like french bread, which is not a bad thing.

Do you have a good bread machine recipe?

Ouch

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-30F makes you do some crazy things. On my way into the flat, I was freezing TO DEATH and attempting to ensure I had my correct key ready for the security door. I was so busy looking that I neglected to step up the short concrete step in the walkway, and fell straight on my kneecaps.

Don’t try this yourself. It hurts like heck. Both knees are bruised… blue and purple, and the point of impact is red and scraped.

I don’t want anything to touch them. Not my warm blanket, not the bath water, not even the air.

In fact, if you could just call 911, that would be great.

(just kidding about the 911 call)

Interview (I have just stolen one)

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1. Which movie/television show best describes your life and why?

“The Lake House”, only distance and not time.

2. A former friend that badly hurt you in past, now calls you up and asks for your help with a serious matter, one of life or death. Do you help them?

Of course. I don’t hold a grudge.

3. Vacation – Paris or New York City?

Paris, then New York City. I want to see the world. What can I say?

4. What is your favorite curse word?

If I use one, it’s usually “fu*k”, but I use it sparingly, and usually when my computer is being annoying. I don’t have anything at all against cursing. I just don’t do it often myself.. unless I’m really ticked off.

5. If there is one moment in your life that changed your outlook on the world forever, what would it be?

I would say “meeting Ian”, because I can see the world through more positive eyes and understand both sides of just about any issue. Also, the artistic side of me reappeared, and suddenly, I can draw walnuts and hang out in the art museum for 3 hours at a time.

My Dad’s Birthday – Yay!

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It is my dad’s birthday!  If I was closer than 1300 miles away, I would make my dad this:

 

Ten Cool Things About My Dad

  1. He knows the answers to all sorts of random things.  :)
  2. He cooks awesome Chinese food and popcorn.
  3. He can drive patiently behind a city bus.  And like it. (ok, maybe not)
  4. He was late for work more times than I can count (when I was in junior high) because I had to get my hair just right in the morning and missed my bus.
  5. He’s very diplomatic.
  6. He builds cool cars and lets me drive them (even though when I was 15, I attempted to “pick up mail” by driving very close to the mailboxes).
  7. He speed reads, which means he always needs books (for easy gift-giving)  :)
  8. He notices people needing help (like homeless people in need of a meal whilst his company is having a picnic) and gives it to them if he can.
  9. He plays electric guitar (and likes Guns & Roses)
  10. He’s an engineer, so he can build just about anything, including furniture and dresses (evidently)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!