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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Blackberry Bread Pudding
Blackberry Bread Pudding
Originally uploaded by Mrs.Catman
Made with 6 pieces of bread, 1 can low fat coconut milk, light soy milk, 3 eggs, cinnamon, grated nutmeg, vanilla, a little sugar, a pinch of salt, and, of course, blackberries!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Full Salute
So, Bummie was at my house tonight doing laundry. We noticed the lunar eclipse and decided to both salute it.
Well, then Rae called me, Mom called Bummie. They found that we were here together. Then the four of us decided to salute the moon, simultaneously.
Awesome.
Well, then Rae called me, Mom called Bummie. They found that we were here together. Then the four of us decided to salute the moon, simultaneously.
Awesome.
Bitter, Need to Vent
Alright, I know, too little, too late, but I really need to vent about something. I got married in September 2006. My wedding was wonderful.
Leading up to the wedding, I had tried to set up time with an inexperienced coordinator, who offered her services free to me so she could gain experience. She had worked with my sister, so that is how I found out about her. She had helped me meet with a seamstress, her friend, who had helped me work out ideas on the dress. I left my mom's wedding dress with the seamstress, while I tried out other options, since I wasn't aware of what I was deciding on at that point. The coordinator was fine with it, as she was trying to be helpful. This was Sept/Oct/Nov of 2005.
Well, once wedding planning things started happening, she was not as easy to get a hold of or to coordinate things with. While she did go with me to look at flowers, she was not open to what I was saying. The more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I was with a pushy coordinator.
Well, 6 months until the wedding, I decided I needed to not have her involved anymore. I had scheduled the vast, vast majority of everything, she had only slightly helped me with the seamstress and gone with me to look at flowers. I let her know that I was unable to schedule things that worked out with both of us, and I needed to get on with the rest of the planning, of which she had not been able to work on me with.
Well, this woman still supposedly still has the dress. I am bitter to no end. This woman refuses to answer her telephone, emails or call back. I am sure this is a lost cause, but I am just so sick about it. Both my sister and I have tried to reach her countless times but to no avail.
I am just so sick about this entire scenario. My heart goes out to those brides who are taken advantage of by the sick, twisted or lazy individuals who are not keeping the bride's best interest at heart. May karma bite the ass of those who have bitten others.
Hopefully I can find peace in my heart after this rant.
Leading up to the wedding, I had tried to set up time with an inexperienced coordinator, who offered her services free to me so she could gain experience. She had worked with my sister, so that is how I found out about her. She had helped me meet with a seamstress, her friend, who had helped me work out ideas on the dress. I left my mom's wedding dress with the seamstress, while I tried out other options, since I wasn't aware of what I was deciding on at that point. The coordinator was fine with it, as she was trying to be helpful. This was Sept/Oct/Nov of 2005.
Well, once wedding planning things started happening, she was not as easy to get a hold of or to coordinate things with. While she did go with me to look at flowers, she was not open to what I was saying. The more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I was with a pushy coordinator.
Well, 6 months until the wedding, I decided I needed to not have her involved anymore. I had scheduled the vast, vast majority of everything, she had only slightly helped me with the seamstress and gone with me to look at flowers. I let her know that I was unable to schedule things that worked out with both of us, and I needed to get on with the rest of the planning, of which she had not been able to work on me with.
Well, this woman still supposedly still has the dress. I am bitter to no end. This woman refuses to answer her telephone, emails or call back. I am sure this is a lost cause, but I am just so sick about it. Both my sister and I have tried to reach her countless times but to no avail.
I am just so sick about this entire scenario. My heart goes out to those brides who are taken advantage of by the sick, twisted or lazy individuals who are not keeping the bride's best interest at heart. May karma bite the ass of those who have bitten others.
Hopefully I can find peace in my heart after this rant.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Bummie is safe
With everything happening at NIU, I thought I would include a post here to let everyone who reads this that my sister is okay. She was in the basement computer lab in the building next door. She was frustrated because she was unable to use her cell phone when they had put everyone within the vicinity on lockdown and she had no reception in the basement. That was a very frustrating hour or two! However, she was safe. We spent time together with Mom on Friday, where she said she was just still shocked. But at least she is safe and unharmed.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Bummie's Housewarming Gift
Bummie's Housewarming Gift
Originally uploaded by Mrs.Catman
This is Bummie's housewarming gift I made for her. The orange fat kitty is Jyagaimo and the grey one is Pippi.
She said they looked hungry so she was going to hang it near the kitchen.
A day dedicated to a donut-like treat...
How can anyone love a Paczki more than me? Here's a hint: they can't.
However, I would like to dedicate this blog posting today for those who have not yet discovered Paczki heaven. Max suggested I make my own paczkis. Although I am certain this will have to be a weekend effort, I am proud to say that I believe some time soon I will have to take on this challenge. (Although it's hard with Lent starting, uh, tomorrow!)
In any case, I stopped by Downer Grove(DG) Ingram'sBusy Bee Bakery in downtown DG. Got there at 5:40AM, the bakery was fully staffed, and they were hopping, even though they didn't open 'til 6AM!!! Anyways, I selected a dozen from their 24 (!) different varieties. What kinds did I buy for the staff?
Lemon
Apricot
Pineapple
Bavarian Creme with Chocolate Icing
Strawberry
Poppyseed
Prune
Raspberry
Fresh Strawberry
Chocolate Buttercream
Apple
Cheese
And which one was for my self? The heavenly (or sinfully) delicious chocolate buttercream of course!!! Why? Well, it's Lent tomorrow. So I'd better get my sugar fix in now, since I'm giving up baked goods. Also, I figure it's like an inside-out cake. The frosting on the inside instead of the outside/top. And there's nothing better than cake. A few things that are just as good, but nothing is really better.
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