One of my little munchkins hard at work:
26 February 2010
25 February 2010
53. bust a nut.
25 febrero 2010
What boredom, walnuts, lemon & sugar do for me on an uneventful Thursday night:
Four batches (2 cups each) of candied walnuts and my first attempt at candied lemon peels. I deem the candied lemon peels only semi-successful. I was able to complete the total process, unfortunately the lemon peels shrank so they're really tiny. Next time I'll know that I have to have larger peels.
What boredom, walnuts, lemon & sugar do for me on an uneventful Thursday night:
Four batches (2 cups each) of candied walnuts and my first attempt at candied lemon peels. I deem the candied lemon peels only semi-successful. I was able to complete the total process, unfortunately the lemon peels shrank so they're really tiny. Next time I'll know that I have to have larger peels.
52. Rx
24 febrero 2010
Meds.
These babies helped me plow through this week. Yup, I'm a generic brand type of gal.
Meds.
These babies helped me plow through this week. Yup, I'm a generic brand type of gal.
23 February 2010
51. bye bye birdie
23 febrero 2010
In front of City Hall there are trees with what I assumed to be nests of some sort.
And today I saw "the man" cutting them down.
In front of City Hall there are trees with what I assumed to be nests of some sort.
And today I saw "the man" cutting them down.
22 February 2010
50. Do not disturb.
22 febrero 2010
The cutest "Do not disturb" sign I've ever seen. I love children's art.
The cutest "Do not disturb" sign I've ever seen. I love children's art.
49. desperate times...
21 febrero 2010
...call for desperate measures.
As some of you might know, I'm a mixed bag of emotions right now due to my current state of limbo. Although I have a degree I still have yet to find my calling in terms of a career path. So I decided to start from scratch, visit my local library & start some old fashioned research on what I might be interested in pursuing. Sure, I might have been able to find some of this information online, but reading a book about potential careers and work environments and having the book in my hand feels more productive and tangible for me than spending more time on the computer. Plus, why the heck not? I love checking things out at the library.
...call for desperate measures.
As some of you might know, I'm a mixed bag of emotions right now due to my current state of limbo. Although I have a degree I still have yet to find my calling in terms of a career path. So I decided to start from scratch, visit my local library & start some old fashioned research on what I might be interested in pursuing. Sure, I might have been able to find some of this information online, but reading a book about potential careers and work environments and having the book in my hand feels more productive and tangible for me than spending more time on the computer. Plus, why the heck not? I love checking things out at the library.
20 February 2010
48. leche flan
20 febrero 2010
Since I was still awake and feeling restless at 2am this morning I decided to try and make [leche] flan. Most of the recipes I've tried this year came from allrecipes.com (as a recommendation from a couple friends who like to cook and try different recipes). This was my final result.
So yummy. The longest part was making the caramel coating. Melting a cup of sugar took at least 20 minutes. Other than that it was pretty easy.
Since I was still awake and feeling restless at 2am this morning I decided to try and make [leche] flan. Most of the recipes I've tried this year came from allrecipes.com (as a recommendation from a couple friends who like to cook and try different recipes). This was my final result.
So yummy. The longest part was making the caramel coating. Melting a cup of sugar took at least 20 minutes. Other than that it was pretty easy.
47. did you know...
19 febrero 2010
...that I can knit?
Not very well though...what started off as a scarf might end up as a blanket because the width keeps growing.
I'll just keep practicing...
...that I can knit?
Not very well though...what started off as a scarf might end up as a blanket because the width keeps growing.
I'll just keep practicing...
18 February 2010
46. don't worry be happy
18 febrero 2010
I'm always happy when there's wine involved. And it probably helps that there's a happy face to encourage it. "pROjECt hApPine$S" Chardonnay from Oreana Winery in Creston, CA. (FYI: I bought it from Trader Joe's).
I'm always happy when there's wine involved. And it probably helps that there's a happy face to encourage it. "pROjECt hApPine$S" Chardonnay from Oreana Winery in Creston, CA. (FYI: I bought it from Trader Joe's).
17 February 2010
45. in the stacks
17 febrero 2010
So yah know I'm just browsing through the rows of stacks and stacks of books in San Francisco's Main Public Library when lo and behold I found...
...someone's shoe! No joke, people. It kinda even smelt disgusting. Yet, it still made me smile. Who finds a shoe hidden in the library's bookshelves? And who hid it? Why did they hide it? What if the other shoe is hidden somewhere in the library? I have so many questions about this lonely shoe! Anyways, it got me thinking...what if you had a scavenger hunt in the main library? That would be freakin' awesome (at least in my humble opinion).
So yah know I'm just browsing through the rows of stacks and stacks of books in San Francisco's Main Public Library when lo and behold I found...
...someone's shoe! No joke, people. It kinda even smelt disgusting. Yet, it still made me smile. Who finds a shoe hidden in the library's bookshelves? And who hid it? Why did they hide it? What if the other shoe is hidden somewhere in the library? I have so many questions about this lonely shoe! Anyways, it got me thinking...what if you had a scavenger hunt in the main library? That would be freakin' awesome (at least in my humble opinion).
16 February 2010
44. BEPs
16 febrero 2010
Today I was working with a Kindergartner on his homework. While writing the word "up" he placed a black dot inside the loop of the p and said, "Look Ms. Amanda it's a black eyed p!" Man, he made me bust up laughing! Here's his work.
Here's the little rascal with his work:
Today I was working with a Kindergartner on his homework. While writing the word "up" he placed a black dot inside the loop of the p and said, "Look Ms. Amanda it's a black eyed p!" Man, he made me bust up laughing! Here's his work.
Here's the little rascal with his work:
15 February 2010
14 February 2010
42. v-day
14 febrero 2010
How I spent my Valentine's Day...
...working an eight hour shift. That's the back room where our oh-so-generous-corporation has provided Rock Band to pass the time during our breaks.
How I spent my Valentine's Day...
...working an eight hour shift. That's the back room where our oh-so-generous-corporation has provided Rock Band to pass the time during our breaks.
41. tortuga
13 febrero 2010
Meet my turle:
His name is Screech. He used to have a mate named Lisa. Yes, they were named after Lisa and Screech from the TV show "Saved By The Bell." Oh, how I loved that show...haha. Unfortunately his mate died much earlier. I received Screech and Lisa as a Christmas gift my sophomore (or junior...?) year of high school from my friend Emily. That's almost seven or eight years ago. Wowza. I feel really bad for Screech. 1. He's all by his lonesome and 2. I feel really bad for keeping him captive in a small tank. I can't even keep him company because I'm not even home most of the time. My dad has taken responsibility for him and he's grown quite attached. Plus I know if I released him in the wild he probably wouldn't survive because he's been domesticated. I considered donating Screech to the after-school program I work at so the kids can have a class pet, but my dad says he'll miss Screech. So there he stays in his tank in my room in my parents' house.
Meet my turle:
His name is Screech. He used to have a mate named Lisa. Yes, they were named after Lisa and Screech from the TV show "Saved By The Bell." Oh, how I loved that show...haha. Unfortunately his mate died much earlier. I received Screech and Lisa as a Christmas gift my sophomore (or junior...?) year of high school from my friend Emily. That's almost seven or eight years ago. Wowza. I feel really bad for Screech. 1. He's all by his lonesome and 2. I feel really bad for keeping him captive in a small tank. I can't even keep him company because I'm not even home most of the time. My dad has taken responsibility for him and he's grown quite attached. Plus I know if I released him in the wild he probably wouldn't survive because he's been domesticated. I considered donating Screech to the after-school program I work at so the kids can have a class pet, but my dad says he'll miss Screech. So there he stays in his tank in my room in my parents' house.
12 February 2010
40. aman can cook
12 febrero 2010
Yup, I can cook.
Garlic roasted asparagus, honey walnut shrimp, & chocolate covered strawberries. Yummy in my tummy.
Yup, I can cook.
Garlic roasted asparagus, honey walnut shrimp, & chocolate covered strawberries. Yummy in my tummy.
11 February 2010
39. stupid diesel pt. 2
11 febrero 2010
Diesel, Diesel, Diesel...
As noted in a previous post, Diesel you've disappointed me. And now with these new ads, I'm even upset. Particularly about the woman flashing the camera. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised...a lot of ads these days objectify women.
Diesel, Diesel, Diesel...
As noted in a previous post, Diesel you've disappointed me. And now with these new ads, I'm even upset. Particularly about the woman flashing the camera. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised...a lot of ads these days objectify women.
10 February 2010
38. calendario
10 febrero 2010
I like cats. And at various points in my life I thought I was going to grow old and be content as a cat-lady. So for Christmas, my cousin gave me a cat calendar:
(BTW Thanks Mark. haha)
I like cats. And at various points in my life I thought I was going to grow old and be content as a cat-lady. So for Christmas, my cousin gave me a cat calendar:
(BTW Thanks Mark. haha)
09 February 2010
37. fiesta
09 febrero 2010
You know how people rent party buses? What if you were able to rent party TRUCKS? That would be INTENSE.
Alas, this is probably what the party truck was called for:
Someone is having a major party in front of City Hall! Boo...where's my invite?
You know how people rent party buses? What if you were able to rent party TRUCKS? That would be INTENSE.
Alas, this is probably what the party truck was called for:
Someone is having a major party in front of City Hall! Boo...where's my invite?
08 February 2010
07 February 2010
35. 1656
07 febrero 2010
The boys of 1656:
I still can't believe you guys have a fan page on facebook...and that I'm still contemplating on joining it...
The boys of 1656:
I still can't believe you guys have a fan page on facebook...and that I'm still contemplating on joining it...
34. mariposas
06 febrero 2010
Today I went to a monarch butterfly grove in Grover Beach.
A decent amount of time has passed since I've really spent some time in the great outdoors. As cliche as it might sound, taking a walk in the grove was really quite peaceful and made me realize that I do genuinely enjoy nature's beauty. And I know there are a ton of hikes, trails and parks to check out in the Bay Area. Too bad I spent most of my weekends as a retail slave... :(
Today I went to a monarch butterfly grove in Grover Beach.
A decent amount of time has passed since I've really spent some time in the great outdoors. As cliche as it might sound, taking a walk in the grove was really quite peaceful and made me realize that I do genuinely enjoy nature's beauty. And I know there are a ton of hikes, trails and parks to check out in the Bay Area. Too bad I spent most of my weekends as a retail slave... :(
04 February 2010
32. changes...
04 febrero 2010
So I'm almost done with my current book Smashed by Koren Zailckas and I decided to peruse through the library to find another book. I found this book laying all by its lonesome on shelf...
and I think I'm going to check it out as my next book. I'll let you know how it goes.
So I'm almost done with my current book Smashed by Koren Zailckas and I decided to peruse through the library to find another book. I found this book laying all by its lonesome on shelf...
and I think I'm going to check it out as my next book. I'll let you know how it goes.
03 February 2010
31. my new j's
03 febrero 2010
New new pair of jordan's...
colored by one of my students. Thanks bud. It's my new favorite bookmark.
New new pair of jordan's...
colored by one of my students. Thanks bud. It's my new favorite bookmark.
30. trolls
02 febrero 2010
Does anyone remember the troll frenzy in the early 1990s? I know I had a bunch of those little critters. I saw this one in a window sill of a courthouse's childcare center.
Work-out troll haha. They're a bit creepier than I remember...
Does anyone remember the troll frenzy in the early 1990s? I know I had a bunch of those little critters. I saw this one in a window sill of a courthouse's childcare center.
Work-out troll haha. They're a bit creepier than I remember...
01 February 2010
29. i'm not messy...
01 febrero 2010
For those of you who know me and my mess(es), this definitely applies to me...
I'm just creative :) haha
For those of you who know me and my mess(es), this definitely applies to me...
I'm just creative :) haha
28. parking ticket
31 enero 2010
See sign in hallway that points to our (my cousin & I) rooms.
Close-up.
I guess I'll be adobo? I don't quite understand, but I know I probably deserve a ticket. haha
See sign in hallway that points to our (my cousin & I) rooms.
Close-up.
I guess I'll be adobo? I don't quite understand, but I know I probably deserve a ticket. haha
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