New Hair Cut

I had to disturb my routine and wake up earlier today. The landlord needed all the vehicles out of the parking lot by 10h00 so the plow could remove all the snow. Now this might not seem early to you, but to a vampire, this is pretty freakin' early. So, since I was awake, I might as well run a few errands. The first on my list was coffee. No one likes me without coffee. I get scary. The second item was a trim. Not a cut, but a trim. My version of two inches and the lady who cut my hair, is quite different.

It is shorter than I am used to, but I do like it. She added quite a few layers. I must remember to use less shampoo. When it grows out a bit, I'll be able to do a bit more.

I also bought the usual groceries for my dinner.
A steak:

which I just pan fried it with salt and garlic powder.

And became this:


I chased it down with this:

Now I'm off to watch a few episodes of Sanctuary and work on a few little projects. I hope you all had a wonderful week end.

Return to the Kitchen

It took me a little longer to get home last night. We have been spoiled by the lack of snow. It would appear some of us are a bit rusty when it comes to our winter driving skills. An otherwise quick, enjoyable 15 minute drive home became a very slow hour and 15 minute adventure. I am home safe and sound. That is all that really matters.

I took this picture from my balcony last night.

I love the way the light reflects on the falling snow. I think this will be my next painting.

I also completed my Ravolympics project:

It is different from the schematics that pattern provided. I like my version immensely.


What else can I share? Oh yes. My return to the kitchen!
What you see before you will become my dinner!


Voila:

Chicken Fried Rice.

I now have learned something else. Rice is like pasta. It expands. I will now have lunch for the next three days!

That is all that is really happening in my world for the time being. Tomorrow is Wednesday. We are halfway to the week end. Night everyone. :)

I Made Muffins....O_O

Don't worry Martha, you're still safe as domestic queen. I'm liking these easy to follow packets.

Not sure about the trans fat thing though.

I prepared all my ingredients....


Read the instructions again, and again, and again....

How long are you supposed to preheat your oven for?

I also thought 17 - 19 minutes was pretty specific.


So there is all the stuff mixed in:

Looks like pre-muffin stuff.

The hardest part so far is getting all the gooey stuff into the tray.


I did something right. Something is happening...


Voila! Muffins:


They turned out a bit darker than I think they are supposed to be.

Maybe next time I lean more towards to 17 minutes instead of 19.

This was going through my head the whole time of this operation. Its that one line about bluffin with her muffin....:P

I Did It!!!!

I made chicken! OK, I didn't actually make the whole chicken, but I managed to cook the wings. They were rather good.

It started out like this:


Transformed into this:


Then became this:

I think I did rather did for the first time. Not nearly as much swearing as I thought there would be.

I've also been steadily working on my Ravolypmics project:

During my new status, I seemed to have lost weight. So instead of a cap sleeve top, it may just turn into a cap sleeve tunic. I will have to see how this goes for now.

So far, my favourite part is the twisted rib. My camera just will not do it justice. I hope you can make it out.


I've also learned why I have such trouble blocking things. It would appear I have a thief in my midst:

I'm sure this is not healthy. As long as Napoleon just picks out the pins and drops them, I think I will be OK. He doesn't really have any interest other than the noise they make when they hit the ground.

I also realize that I have pretty awesome friends. They make me feel very good about myself. I feel stronger than I have ever felt. They are a large part of that good feeling. Thank you everyone. I love you all.



The boys and I are too mellow now. We are off to continue knitting and watch some online episodes of Sanctuary. Maybe tomorrow I will try some other kitchen type stuff.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone.

Olympics?

When I was little, the Olympics meant no cartoons for a very long time. Now, well, still means no cartoons for a very long time. It is a little different though, we have all sorts of things to make it more interesting. If you aren't a casino/Vegas type, perhaps ravolympics are more your style?
I still have to figure out how it works, but I have joined the Team Canada 2010 on Ravelry. I'm not sure which project to compete with.
Here are my yarn selections:


I'm seeing sweaters in my future! Go big or go home right?

Funny thing been happening lately. People are telling I appear happier. I had no idea I wasn't happy before. I guess when you are submerged in something, you don't really see what is happening. I'm relieved. It's been a while since I felt good about anything. Little steps are getting easier. :)
Almost hump day. Hang in there everyone. Week end is soon upon us.

Early Monday Night and My Laundry is Complete!

I didn't just do laundry. I did a few other domestic things as well.
My dinner for example:

I believe it's called tortellini.

And I washed it down with this:


I also purchased a few home things I needed.
A dish rack dry thing:


A very valuable coffee maker:

Valuable because the rest of the world will live longer if I have my caffeine.

And sort of needed jeans:

During my move, I discovered I had only one pair. This is surprising as I used to live in them when I was a bit younger.

And so I'm not headless:


I also completed my Ribbon Lace Scarf:


Which is great considering I also broke into my home warming present:


Now Napoleon and I are going to settle in and watch some quality television.


I'm not sure where Rebel is. I suspect he is monitoring our new neighbours. Have a good night everyone. See you later.

Little Steps..

I am making progress! I had pasta for supper tonight :P. Who knew that little bit of pasta in hot water would explode like that? Guess what I'll enjoy for lunch tomorrow?
I also hung up a few pictures:


It starts to feel more homey each day.

One did not work according to plan though:

Yes. That is a new hole in my kitchen wall. Good thing I know how wall putty works.

Look at my corner:

Not much left on this side of the room to unpack. No, I did not just move it to the other side. No. I will not show the other side of the room.

To distract, check out what someone emailed to me:


hehe. I hope you all had a great day. See you later :)