My roommate and my twin are the world's most perfect girls. It is like, shocking how incredible they are. Though I have usually given my stermp of approval to their various boyfriends, I have yet to meet a man I think is truly deserving, probably because I have impossible standards for them. I try so hard to look for the best in their guys, but even a tiny mistake triggers a response I try very hard to suppress--my inner Lorena Bobbitt. Seriously, it's a good thing that distance prevents me from acting on all of my irrational inclinations.
Monday, November 9, 2009
I'm Cuddling Your Heart Right Now
My roommate and my twin are the world's most perfect girls. It is like, shocking how incredible they are. Though I have usually given my stermp of approval to their various boyfriends, I have yet to meet a man I think is truly deserving, probably because I have impossible standards for them. I try so hard to look for the best in their guys, but even a tiny mistake triggers a response I try very hard to suppress--my inner Lorena Bobbitt. Seriously, it's a good thing that distance prevents me from acting on all of my irrational inclinations.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Wishful To Do List
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
"He no eat no meat? That's okay...I make lamb."
After reading a book called "The China Study" I was 100% convinced that it was necessary for me to become a vegan. My family tree is riddled with cancer on both sides, and doing something radical with my diet seemed like the best way to take charge in hopes no malignant solicitors would knock on my door and ask to come in. I endured for several months, but consuming no dairy felt really limiting and it was hard to find things to eat unless I cooked for myself at every meal. Eventually I caved and went full-on carnivore for a few weeks. The zeal with which I sought out bacon was seriously upsetting.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
How Babies Feel
I have little to no experience in the childcare arena, but it seems to me that frustrated toddlers usually cry because they don't know what else to do. Very rarely do I feel that way. Rather, I usually want to sucker punch someone in the windpipe. Today is different.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
My Gorgeous Girls
Being that I am an overenthusiast, there are A LOT of things I enjoy. This list includes, but is not limited to: laughing, making pretzels, hanging out in Anthropologie, shopping for home goods in thrift or antique stores and reading non-fiction. Yet perhaps my most favorite thing to do is find ways to make other people feel really special. Please note that I'm not one to plan blow-out events...the pressure of a surprise party is a no go in my book. Rather, I am a veritable encyclopedia of things that my friends like/things I know they want. To me, it's not good enough to know that Rob likes ginger ale; it matters that he prefers Seagram's over Canada Dry.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
"Happiness is anyone and anything that's loved by you."
Monday, October 19, 2009
Well now that you mention it...duh!
In life, obvious circumstances have a tendency to remain unrealized until someone verbalizes the truth that everyone has subconsciously accepted. Ignoring the elephant in the room is oftentimes the socially permissible option, and consequently, when I run into my ex-boyfriend I will conduct myself as if we have no history; when you have a huge blemish on your face I'll avoid staring or questioning at all costs; and when I buy a box of Entenmann's Frosted Devil's Food Doughnuts I expect you aren't thinking that I plan to eat the entire box on the way home from the grocery store.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Open Letter to my Twin (Sara)
If I could choose one thing forever it would be you. If I could choose two things forever it would be you. Twice.
Monday, October 12, 2009
I've Fallen for Fall
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Monday, October 5, 2009
I Can't Stop Watching: Butoh
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Pretzel Me!
I made soft pretzels tonight. It was a very laborious project, but the hot twists of heaven that came out of the oven made it all worthwhile. Thank you, Alton Brown. For my records and in hopes of bringing you an enormous amount of joy, please see the recipe below:
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Level: intermediate
Yield: 8 pretzels (or 20 mini pretzels in my case!)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups
- 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for pan
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Pretzel salt
Directions
Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until the mixture begins to foam. Add the flour and butter and, using the dough hook attachment, mix on low speed until well combined. Change to medium speed and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the bowl, clean the bowl and then oil it well with vegetable oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and sit in a warm place for approximately 50 to 55 minutes or until the dough has doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 half-sheet pans with parchment paper and lightly brush with the vegetable oil. Set aside.
Bring the 10 cups of water and the baking soda to a rolling boil in an 8-quart saucepan or roasting pan.
In the meantime, turn the dough out onto a slightly oiled work surface and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll out each piece of dough into a 24-inch rope. Make a U-shape with the rope, holding the ends of the rope, cross them over each other and press onto the bottom of the U in order to form the shape of a pretzel. Place onto the parchment-lined half sheet pan.
Place the pretzels into the boiling water, 1 by 1, for 30 seconds. Remove them from the water using a large flat spatula. Return to the half sheet pan, brush the top of each pretzel with the beaten egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with the pretzel salt. Bake until dark golden brown in color, approximately 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Today's Great Eight
- I drove to work, which means I got hit snooze four more times than usual.
- Whilst in the car, I listened to "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and there is nary a thing as entertaining to me as imitating Christine Andreas' warble.
- I bought Floam as a birthday gift for a friend. FLOAM.
- I went to coffee with my co-worker Jennie and SHE! IS! AWESOME!
- Three words: free strawberry shortcake.
- Instead of going to my regular grocery store, I splurged and went to Whole Foods. Sun dried tomato pesto and corn chowder with roasted poblano peppers? Check yes!
- "The Office" is on and it's the episode where Andy Bernard punches through the wall. How is Season 3 so good?!
- My glorious roommate showed me the paint chips she picked out for our accent wall. It took about two seconds to chose a color that we both love.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Subprime Taxi Crisis
I love Taxis. I mean...LUUHHHVVVV them. Being chauffeured around is SO RICH, and I'm thrilled by how much faster I get to my destination. Even better, when I stay at work past 7:30pm (aka almost every night), I can expense the ride home. Once I've slammed the door shut I immediately become Gordon Gekko, peeling myself away from my desk after another ruthless day at the office. Yes, I'm exhausted, but I'm also wearing striped suspenders and spent the last 12+ hours making zillions of dollars and committing fraud. All in a day's work.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Pity Party: Laundry Room Edition
Thursday, September 24, 2009
WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!
- Absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by any interest or pursuit; lively interest: He shows marked enthusiasm for his studies.
- An occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown: Hunting is his latest enthusiasm.
- Any various forms of extreme religious devotion, usually associated with intense emotionalism and a break with orthodoxy.