Mwhahahaha..that's my evil laugh..lol! Surprise, I'm back! I wanted to thank those of you who popped over when you saw this post! That's right, I was featured for an entry over on We Are THAT Family! Woohoo! I feel so special to be included among those wonderful ladies. I need to snag the button for my blog now!
Oooh...I lied!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Holy Cow Folks!
I apologize for vanishing off the face of the earth again. Life here is just plain insane. I'm moving back to Michigan in 4 short days and I'm not even close to being ready. Thank god for those people who have volunteered to come out to help me load the truck and the fact that Justin is coming in on Saturday to help me finish packing. My back has been bothering me and that is not good when trying to pack!
Other than that, let's see..I graduated! Woohoo! I now have an expensive piece of paper that says I'm smart. Heh! I'm doing some online work for kgb.com. It doesn't pay much so I'm going to be looking for something else I can do from home. I have my boys all summer so there's just no way to work out of the house. Any suggestions would be fabulous! I can almost guarantee that I'm going to take some more paid postings for this blog, but I promise they won't be lame ones! Only the best for my readers..lol! I did monetize this blog with google adsense, so you'll be seeing those in the lower right on the side column.
That's been most of my life for the past few weeks. The only other major thing is that my wedding is permanently postponed. Things in that area are a little bit rocky. We love each other but actually getting us in the same place just isn't going so well. I have faith that we'll figure it out, but right now, I'm putting all major plans on hold.
Ok, I need to finish my lunch! I have a kgb_ shift coming up in about 30 minutes. Gots to make some more pennies for the coffer, ya know! I will be back, I promise. It just might not be for a couple of weeks while I get settled into the new place. I love you guys..really and truly, I do!
Recipe Share - Shrimp Scampi
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup white wine (or white grape juice w/ a splash of vinegar)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
In a skillet, heat butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, saute for 1 minute, then add the shrimp and tomato. Saute for 1 minute, add wine, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. The sauce will reduce and shrimp will turn pink - it happens very quickly. Do not overcook the shrimp or they'll be rubbery. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Serving Suggestion: Serve over angel hair pasta and sprinkle some grated romano cheese over top.
Going Green - In the Bathroom
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Razors - Two billion disposable razors wind up in our landfills every year. Can you believe that insanity? Now don't go indulging in an electric razor either. Go for a good reusable razor with a recyclable plastic handle, and maybe even consider investing in a razor-blade sharpener to make those blades last longer. Or, if you're extra tough or some kind of manly man, go for a straight razor, which can be sharpened on a whetstone. Look for one made of Sheffield steel rather than stainless steel; junk and antique shops may be a good place to track one down. Finally, shave with vegetable-based soap or oil, rather than an aerosol can of shaving cream.
Happy Easter, everyone!
Going Green - Vocabulary
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Renewable Resources - As opposed to fossil fuels, of which there are only so much of, renewable resources are considered to be available in infinite amounts. These include solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, and hydro energy. Biodiesel and ethanol are also considered renewable energy sources.
Going Green - Vocabulary
Friday, April 10, 2009
Biodiesel - A domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean. It also reduces emissions of global-warming gases. Adding just 20% biodiesel to a petroleum-diesel blend cuts particulate matter by 31%, carbon monoxide by 21% and total hydrocarbons by 47%. Of course, using 100% biodiesel reduces emissions even more.
Disappointment
Well, it's official.We won't be renting the house in Kalamazoo. I got an email tonight from the owner saying that he would rather work with local people than with us. It's a pretty big disappointment for me. I really liked this house. I'm trying hard not to be upset, but it's tough. Nothing with this move seems to be going right. Justin hasn't found a job, though on a positive note, we're hoping the headhunter that Peter gave his resume to calls tomorrow or next week with something. The rental has now fallen through which means we're back to square one as far as that goes. I've been so swamped with school that I haven't packed a single box in two weeks. I could really, really use something to go right. It's such a seriously stressful way to live when you're not sure where you're going to be living in a month or how you'll be supporting your family if you do find someplace to live. But, there's nothing I can do about it at this time of night, so I need to take a couple of deep breaths and remember that if we didn't get this place, it was for a reason and something better is out there.
Airline Video - Just for fun!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Going Green - Strip Tease
Heh..that one caught your attention, didn't it? Good because I want everyone to do this easy Going Green task.
Bring a power strip to work - or request one the next time someone's ordering office supplies - so you can plug all your electronics into one place and unplug them all with a single yank at the end of the day. Why? Electronics and appliances eat up energy - known as "standby" or "leaking" electricity - even when they're not being used. A recent study from the University of California, Berkley showed that the average California household pays between $50 and $70 every year to keep things humming while they're just sitting there. Now..multiply that by the number of households around the world and...wow...
Going Green - Charge It
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Whenever you can, buy rechargeable batteries rather than disposable ones. Rechargeable batteries last longer, of course, but they can also be recycled, while disposable batteries can't. In general, never put batteries in the trash without checking with your local solid waste management district for any outlets for household battery recycling. Also, remember to inquire at local jewelers, pharmacies, or battery retailers to see if they'll accept button batteries for recycling.
For more information, check out this website: http://www.ehso.com/ehshome/batteries.php
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