I am already having a good day because I know I can start over at any time. I can breath and get through anything because I am courageous today.

HI!
I have been very sad for a while but I am keeping my chin up today.

I am going to Olympia to take care of business and hang out with people I love.
Life is good today, that is all ;-)

So things are changing. I have a new job that I'm liking so far.

What's new with you?

... has been in town this week. I have really missed them. We have had a pretty good time together. They leave friday morning for their states and I will have to come visit them next.

Because it just is!

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Really tasty even though we would never have made/eaten this otherwise

3/4lb Ground round
1 large onion finely chopped
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 celery stalks finely chopped
3/4 tsp Allspice
2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 tsp beef bouillon granules dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water
2 15oz cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp splenda
1/4tsp black pepper or to taste
salt to taste
3 cups cooked white or brown rice

Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Serving size 1 cup stew plus 1/2 cup rice
Exchanges
2 starch
2 vegetable
2 lean meat

Calories 268
calories from fat 36
Total Fat 4g
saturated fat 1g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 274mg
Total Carbohydrate 41g
dietary fiber 6g
sugars 4g
Protein 17g

Step 1
Combine the ground beef, onion, cabbage, celery and allspice in a 12-inch non stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to break up the beef, until it is just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Step 2
Put the cooked beef mixture in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker. Add the bouillon-water mixture, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, splenda, black pepper and salt if desired and stir well.
Step 3
Cover and cook on the high setting for 4-5 hours or on the low setting for 9-10 hours.
Step 4
Stir well, Spoon over rice and serve.


It was soooo goood
thanks mindtap

My first attempt at Summer Rolls
rice vermicelli, basil, mint, cilantro, red leaf lettuce, bbq pork, shrimp, shredded carrot and shredded cucumber

Preface: James and I have made a commitment of sorts to try out 2-3 new recipes (without altering them) each week in an effort to find more yummy, from scratch foods that we like to eat. So here is one of the recipes that we made that I (was doubtful about but) liked and James was so-so (not his favorite)

( Pork with Sauerkraut and Tomato )
So all in all I thought this would be gross. It is actually a little like American sweet and sour pork without the battering and deep frying. Tasty stuff

Anyone still playing this?

Today was a great day all in all. James and I slept in a little and Then got up and finished laundry. He took things down to the basement while I cooked us breakfast. He got his HD Tivos today which made him really happy. Then we left to do the Seattle run for work. While we were up there we decided to go to see Leeni at the Jewelbox Theater. I also liked Desmond and Kenyon (I think that was his name). We bought another copy of 8 Bit Heart that Leeni signed for us.
( Pictures )


It was a great time and I'm glad we got to go :)

I slept in today until about 11:30, it was nice and I think I'm all caught up on any missed sleep. I took a shower and attacked the kitchen. I put away all the random things around, cleaned counter tops and stove and moved on to the patio. After I had cleaned and swept Clark showed me how to use the leaf blower so we embarked on a landscape-y adventure where we removed leaves, crazy branches and various needles from the garden beds. Then we washed cars and worked on tidying up the garage and basement! Those two aren't done yet but we are making progress. I am really glad to have gotten so much done in one day.

I heart James.

I never update my Livejournal anymore. Not for any particular reason. Even when something comes along that I would normally have posted about, the thought passes and my journal is left just as it is.
So I'm still here and I still read my friends page all the time, just lurking I guess. I'm still playing settlers all the time. I have started knitting for pleasure and I am planning to learn how to crochet. My job has led me to explore new video games and have fun with them. I've been working a lot in Lakewood lately but they tell me it's only temporary. I'm trying to figure out what I would go to school for if I had the opportunity but nothing comes into my brain. I DO know that I would like to be paid for something skilled someday so I can retire at some later day. I probably should just go to some kind of career workshop or something.
I have some more friends than I did the last time I posted. The kind you actively seek out their company. I've been missing that for a long time. My social life still isn't as active as I'd like it to be but that may just be the over-achiever in me.
Good times

My sidekick 3 is in the mail
So excited :)

Name: Amber

Age: 23

Favorite 4 colors: Fuchsia, Lavender, Black and Blues

Some of your hobbies: I guess it's hard to determine hobbies, I'm not sure if activities I like are the same thing as hobbies. I enjoy going to movies, swapping cosmetics and hair products, playing with cosmetics, playing board and video games (I love board games with a passion!) and I love cleaning/organizing

Do you collect anything?: Cosmetics! 80's memorabilia, funny buttons, generally I love humor and nostalgia

What Size do you wear? 16 on the bottom and XL on top

Favorite candy: I love chocolate, it can have things in it as long as those things aren't fruit. The only fruity chocolate thing I like are Terry's Chocolate oranges












I also like unique hard candies and lollipops (nothing in the center) Bars - 100 grand, reese's peanut butter cups, Mr. Goodbar

Favorite flavors: Strawberry, apple, real raspberry

other things you are into: music, I don't listen to the radio so my exposure is from friends and family, food, the cooking and eating of, kitchen gadgets, energy drinks, cute hair clips, body crystals, happy bunny, hello kitty, nintendo ds lite, cute socks, funny stationary, ridiculous things like giant pens and crazy hats

what would be in your "dream package": some candy, an outrageous eyeshadow, funny pins/buttons, amazing and simple recipes, mini travel games or board game referenced items (monopoly cup or something silly), random cosmetic samples or coupons. I'm not really sure what else. Looking over my survey, it may seem that I'm picky. In reality I just enjoy going out to the mailbox and finding something with my name on it. I swap a lot of things with other people through swap sites and it's pretty fun. So I guess what I'm saying is if it seems even close to one of the things I mentioned, I'm going to love it :D


so respond with your completed survey and we can swap packages!!



Name:

Age:

Favorite 4 colors:

Some of your hobbies:

Do you collect anything?:

What Size do you wear?

Favorite candy:

Favorite flavors:

other things you are into:

what would be in your "dream package":

soo... I really want This to happen to my head




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Opinions?

This salon and

Cici's Beauty Salon Day Spa (360) 413-3969  |  4812 Pacific Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503

Phone:	(360) 413-3969
Services:	Body Wraps, Braiding, Day Spa, Eye Lash Perm, Facials, Hair Cutting, Hair Extensions, Hair Replacement, Manicures, Micro-Dermabrasion, Nail Care, Paraffin Treatment, Pedicures, Peels, Press & Curls, Relaxers, Scar Camouflage, Skin Care, Styles -Corn Row Braiding, Therapeutic Massage, Tints, Waxing, Wigs

 Are local and claim to specialize in hair extensions. I find myself daydreaming about having really long hair again. I really want to do this but I have done zero research on how to care for extensions and I certainly don't want to waste my money if I'm doing to ruin them. Truth is I rarely style my hair. I just want tit to sit there and look pretty. Do you think this is realistic with extensions? I mean, will it just lay there looking long and beautiful with just general washing and brushing or is it going to require more maintenance than that? I don't know, but I whought I'd share since I update my journal almost never these days.

Also I got a new laptop, brand new, all mine. I'm in love with it!

So yeah, that is all. Discuss.

Lasagna day was a great success and then we bought a PS3.
The end.

This is kinda fun and funny


1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current street name)
Molly 25th

2. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav icecream flavor,favorite cookie)
Chubby Hubby Shortbread

3. YOUR "FLY Guy/Girl" NAME: (first initial of first name, last three letters of your last name)
A-Ock

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Bunny

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Dawn Port Angeles

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)
Tocab

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put "The")
The Pink Mocha

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
Charlie Leo

9. STRIPPER NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume,cologne, favorite candy)
Bellara Goodbar

10. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father's middle name)
Jean Warren

Everybody fill this out and see how much you know about me, then post it in your journal and I will fill it out for you.

(2 Points) My name:
(5 Points) Take a stab at my middle name:
(3 Points) Do I have any piercings:
(3 Points) How tall am I:
(2 Points) What color are my eyes:
(2 Points) How old am I:
(2 Points) What work do I do:
(3 Points) What am I afraid of:
(2 Points) Do I smoke:
(3 Points) Do I drink:
(2 Points) Do I have any siblings:
(2 Points) How many:
(1 Point) Do I like 'em:
(4 Points) What's one of my favorite things to do:
(2 Points) What's my favorite food:
(3 Points) What's my favorite type of music:
(2 Points) What's my favorite TV show:
(2 Points) Who is my favorite band/artist:
(4 Points) Am I shy or outgoing:
(3 Points) Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules:
(2 Points) What's my favorite color:
(3 Points) Name something I hate:
(4 Points) Name a talent I have:
(4 Points) What kind of shoes do I wear most often:
(4 Points) Do I have any pets:
(2 Points) Who am I dating right now:
(5 Points) What did I study in university - or am GOING to study:
(5 Points) What is the color of my room:
(5 Points) What is my worst habit:
(5 Points on creativeness) If I were stranded on a desert island, what would I bring:

80-85 Points — Stalker Extraordinaire!
70-79 Points — Hard-Working Stalker
40-69 Points — Decent Stalker
20-39 Points — Stalker-In-Training
00-19 Points — Crappy Stalker or New Stalker

Yay I have two days off in a row. I am kind of stuck at the old house since the movers are there but that means we can clean that place up and be all moved in over here! I am so excited about games nights and poker nights!!!
Anyway, I'm a whole year older and that is all.

So I originally started working for Party City part time but they have now offered me a full time job. I would work a required 32 hours a week (or more) and I would get a raise and benefits (I don't know which ones yet). So I took it. When we move, I won't be as close by but my commute will still be the shortest in the house. Anyway, now I don't have to go on the job search in early November. That seems good. That's pretty much it. We are moving and getting all that kind of stuff taken care of a little bit at a time.