Dear Sisters (in my hood)

Dear Sisters:


I want to say how much I missed you last night.


I missed you and I was thinking about you.


It was a great night.


I feel revitalized.


I understand the circumstances of why you weren't there.


It just wasn't the same without you.


But I was thinking about you!


Maybe in a different time.


You were there in spirit.


Soon.


Sincerely,

I still play with dolls. Dont judge me...

The title is all to true. I have let the cat out of the bag. Bryce's mom Debbie says to never grown up. Taking the kid out of one person just makes them no more fun. So let me introduce you to my doll Sam Deuce (I used to have a doll named Genevieve but she just got tired and old so I had to kick her to the curb)...






Oh wait.. she has a little stage fright. Lets try again...






She just got a hair cut... isn't it just so great??????



And her name really is Sam Deuce. See..




I was thinking about tattooing my name in my neck to.

p.s. I thought I would update you a little on what is going on in school. Things are going well I am fully caught up even though I have been sick and I am starting to feel like I am getting back into the swing of things. Before I know it I will be done.. but not without Sam Deuce

The dark and dirty side **post note

I am really trying to be more on top of things this semester, with that I guess it is due time for my goals for this year. My first goal is to finish school. Every semester something has come up or gotten in the way of me finishing school. This semester is no different. I have one really messed up teacher who thinks it is ok to not answer emails or call you back. It has left me frustrated, not registered for a class and Hating myself for emailing her boss about it :( oh well right?? I gotta get this done. My next goal is to take my state boards for my license! I am terrified! I know with lots of hard work from Myself, Bryce and my friends I will be able to do so. This is the year that I would like to get my life completely back on track. I have been working 5 1/2 long hard years and it is time to be complete the path so I can enjoy life a little bit more with Bryce. He is working very hard to finish our house and even made a deal with me to not let him work on it during the summer when we should be out camping, hiking and BBQ with family and friends. He is now working eagerly hard while I am in school to finish the utility room and food storage (almost done!!!), basement living room, garage and deck (those are almost done too!) and the upstairs bathroom (blah). Wish us luck.. some days we will need it. Our bedroom is almost complete. I ran out of money (stupid tuition... stupid books...) I promise promise promise to get that completed as soon as I have some free money (anyone need haircuts to support the 'Sam is broke for the moment fund'????????) ok now I am rambling...
Bryce has for the first time every decided to not wash his face. Kind of a shock to those who see him often. The time has come for him to finally clean his face! I like his facial hair but I like his baby face. Take a look....

I also decided to throw a bit of a curve ball out there... presenting...

ok that is all you get for now. In case you cant tell (because my hair is still wet from the shower) I went dark... as dark as they come. Welcome to the dark and dirty side.

** Post note. I have one more goal! One more that I think we can all commit to and succeed. I have been trying very hard to NOT do this since the end of October but I have slipped up so now that I have it out in the open means I CANT do it anymore. Texting while driving. I am a severe offender of this but I have tried really hard not to since I was shown a video of what can happen when you text while drive. It was Disturbing but I made myself finish it and it brings back memories of that video every time I open my phone and I am driving. So if you don't hear back from me when you text me I am most likely driving... or I am ignoring you.

New Recipe.. I'm slacking

I am really trying hard, now that school is starting back up, to not abandon my blog. No promises but I will try (for those 3 blog followers that I have!) I thought I would post another one of my super easy recipes in lieu of school starting up again and not having much time. On Tues and Wed nights I will have barely enough time to run home to eat dinner with my handsome man then run back to fill my brain jam packed with state rules and regulations. Fun stuff. Here is my version of Pan Fried..

2 chicken breast cut into cubes and cooked to your preference (or you can go super easy and use a rotisserie chicken)
3 Knorr Vegetables bullion
1/2 of white onion
1 package of frozen mixed veggies of your choice
1 packs of rice noodles/sticks
soy sauce

I boil my chicken with chicken bullion but you can cook your chicken in the wok if you would like to keep this meal to one dish (less cleaning!). Put aside... When you start your chicken you will want to put your rice sticks into hot water in a bowl and let them soak. Before you add to the dish you are going to want to cut them up in half.

Chop Onion into smaller pieces. Heat up wok add a dab of oil (veggie or olive) add onion and half of one veggie bullion. saute onion and add in frozen veggies. When veggies are warm add in chicken, cook for 4 minutes. take a half cup of water and dissolve the rest of the bullion. Add in noodles to the wok along with the bullion. Cook for 3 more minutes until the bullion is dissolved. add a splash of soy sauce to taste. Enjoy!

Now I get the maifun noodles at walmart. At harmons they are 4.00 for a bag and walmart they run about 2.00 a bag. If you have an Asian store close to you go there and get some. They are about a 1.00 a bag for a bigger bag. It doesn't have to be maifun brand but I like them so I stick with them.


I also use Knorr (de pollo) Vegetable bullion. I LOVE the knorr chicken, beef, and veggie bullion. It seems to have the best flavor. Sorry the picture is blurry. you can find this at harmons, walmart, winco or any other grocery store.

As I said I just boil the chicken and then cube the chicken afterwards
Yum, Yum, Yum!!!!

*after note: Our room is almost completed! I am super excited. I just need to get my pictures back up on the wall and wait for my curtains to be returned (I paid someone to sew them just os I didnt have to deal with them! I can not sew a straight line if my life depended on it!) I will post pics as soon as I have them back. For those who saw my room before the revamp I am oh so sorry! I am excited for the big reveal!!!!!

A new year, A new beginning...

I am not one to make new years resolution until the 3 week into the year so I will follow up in a couple of weeks. I am still thinking about what I would like mine to be this year. Last year it was to drink more water and to overall obtain a goal to be healthier. I did go back to the gym and I did drink lots more water, and i even joined weight watchers in November. I felt like I completed my new years resolution! The only problem with make a resolution before Jan 1st is that I never live up to it, so that is the reason why I wait 3 week... I know I am retarded. Stay tuned for that!

This past week I had the opportunity of getting my butt kicked in snow shoeing.. with 2 guys. My little cheerleaders... More on that. When we got down from the mountain on Sunday I had several missed calls. I knew that my dad's brother was not doing so well and I knew the inevitable had happened. I called my family back to find out that he has passed on. I am excited for this happy occasion of him being reunited with a son, a brother, his parents and several other. I am also happy that he isn't in pain. The past 8 years for my uncle has not been the easiest. How can one be so happy yet so sad? I cried all of Sunday and Monday. I didn't want to talk about it. We went up to Idaho on Thursday night for the viewing and what a joyous moment to meet up with some of the most important people of my life. Some that I have not seen in many years and some new additions that I know will join the force of supporters for me in my decisions in life. I couldn't cry, I couldn't be sad. He had a great, full life! Friday was the funeral... -12 degrees at 10:00 in the morning is not what I call fun in a dress! I came home late Friday night and crashed. Today it is still hard to loose someone so great! I will miss my uncle and I will miss my "Hi sweetie!!!" with a big hug that I got everytime I saw him. I am thankful that this year I was able to attend my family reunion and see him one last time. I will always remember this man...

Aug 2009

Ok now back to the snow shoeing. This was our first adventure, we had lot of fun! I was sore, it was cold but needless to say I made it to the top with my little cheerleaders cheering me on (and being very patient might I add!)! I am excited that I was able to accomplish this with both my man and our friend. I would highly suggestion this to anyone who loves the outdoors. It may be cold when you start but it wont be for long. Here are a few picture to enjoy...

Bryce bowcut, me and Bryce