10.27.06
Posted in Family, Fun at 12:29 am by loretta
Today I feel: Tired after being so busy. Not as blue today.
Today I did: All sorts of preparations for Maureen and George’s Halloween party tomorrow.
I made ham party dip shaped like a brain. See it after the cut.
I made sugar skulls according to this recipe. Now I know why the Mexican Sugar Skull website recommends using meringue powder. The second egg white I used had a much higher moisture content than the first, so I needed to add a lot more sugar to get the right texture.
I’m currently working on Jello shots. I decided that if Maureen and George are making grog, I would make non-rum shots. So far I’ve made Margarita and Bluebeard shots. The cute sugar skull molds of the men and women with hats are hard to unmold. The brims want to tear. I’m trying to keep the done ones in a single layer so they don’t deform the way the eggs have. Hopefully I’ll have time to make a few more kinds.
I spray painted my helmet and Keith’s crown, then I decorated the helmet. Now I have bits of hot glue all over my fingers and gold spray paint under my fingernail.
I still need to put edging on Keith’s cape, if I have time and put in elastic. I have to buy veggies for the ham dip and order Josh’s birthday cake at Costco. I have to figure out logistics for getting to the WAVE awards and back, so our driver can pick us up.
TV I’m watching: Mostly just stuff I don’t have to pay attention to, like Iron Chef America, Cops, That’s Clever. I’ve been listening the the Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me podcasts that have been queueing up in my iTunes.
What I’m reading: I don’t have time for anything besides throne room reading right now. I’ve been trying to catch up on my Shojo Beat magazines. I need to do Shonen Jump as well, but I’ve discovered that I didn’t receive the January issue this year. This is bad for continuity. It may have been stolen, since in my internet perusals, there seems to have been a rare Yugi-Oh! card in it.
What I’m looking forward to: The Halloween Party! Woot!!!
Current pet peeve: Not finding a decently priced complete copy of Shonen Jump Volume 4, Issue 1. Jeez, twice cover price for a copy without the card?!? That’s outrageous, people.
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10.06.06
Posted in Family, School at 11:27 pm by loretta
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Don’t forget to check yourself regularly, and have your partner help. Men can get it, too. Think Pink!
Hey! I made it as one of the 1st 500 blogs to go pink and get linked at Pink for October! After that, he got overwhelmed. Someone even made a photo-mosaic from all the blogs.
Today I feel: Relieved, yet very lame. Confused.
Today I did: Called my (very understanding) Prof. after emailing him my pitiful work. He’s being very kind, and will try to petition for an extension. Just in case, he told me to crank out most of it over the weekend. I also took our cat, Lilith, to the vet because she had developed cherry eye a couple weeks ago. This is rare in cats, more common in dogs. Monday our vet referred her to an animal ophthalmologist. The most common treatment for cherry eye is surgery, which is expensive. Fortunately, the doctor was able to tuck the tissue back into the crevice where it belongs. Much cheaper and easier. She will probably be able to get rid of the collar tomorrow.
TV I’m watching: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I’ve got 3 months of them saved up, and need to get down to watching them for themes. Also, Dirty Jobs over dinner. We love that show.
What I’m reading: Bakhtin. Throne room reading was Boneyard Vol. 5 until this morning, now it’s My Sassy Girl.
What I’m looking forward to: Being done! So I can move on with my life.
Current pet peeve: Not being done.
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10.01.06
Posted in Family, School at 10:41 pm by loretta
Today I feel: Pretty good.
Today I did: Reading and writing for my Senior Thesis. It’s getting down to the wire, especially since I gave myself a kick in the ass by promising my (very understanding) Prof a draft Monday afternoon. Keith has been a big help getting me to focus my data. He’s the best boyfriend probably ever. Also, I found out yesterday that Friday I became an aunt again. I’ll ’splain with pics after the cut. Keith also helped me turn my blog pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month, as suggested by /. Even men can get breast cancer, so test yourself regularly!
TV I’m watching: Mostly just in the same room as Keith watches “Cops“. Again. We did watch “Airline” during dinner, tho’.
What I’m reading: Mostly journal articles and Bakhtin. Throne room reading is Penny Arcade: Epic Legends of the Magic Sword Kings!
What I’m looking forward to: Finishing a fine scholarly work (before Friday). Also, Friday the 13th!
Days until thesis is DUE: 5
Baby stuff below:
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