Things I See In My Backyard That I'd Never Want To Eat
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Today's episode of "Things I See In My Backyard That I'd Never Want To Eat"
was written on location here in Swampsville, Florida. (Aka Orlando.)
Nope.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Will Work For Jewelry
Need an idea for that Special Someone on Valentine's Day? Go here for pretty, not-too-shiny, things.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Here to Stay
Words of wisdom from my new boss:
- If you don't make any mistakes, you're not working hard enough.
- If you're not having fun, you should go work somewhere else.
- I have a niece named Kimberly, so don't be offended if I accidentally call you "Kimmie"
- You're such a smartass - Nicely done.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
2008 Is Where It's At.
It's been a good week. I went to the dentist on Tuesday for initial x-rays and an exam. While I was there, someone cancelled an afternoon deep cleaning, so they fit me in for that. After 3 years without any dental visits, not a single cavity! Go me!
Got a job offer on Friday too! Woot!
Got a job offer on Friday too! Woot!
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Cleaning House
So, the day I was laid off from work I sat on the couch for about 30 minutes and zoned out. Then, I got my ass up and cleaned the kitchen. After that, I made cinnamon rolls. From scratch. Nick came home and noticed the clean apartment, and the yummy smells coming from the oven, and made the announcement that it would be alright if I stayed unemployed for a while.
I thought about it, but the pajamas, red wine and CSI at noon is starting to get old already. That, and one of Nick's Christmas gifts was actually a picture of something that we need to go shopping for, so I guess I need to replenish my bank account soon.
Yesterday I spent the afternoon updating my resume and cover letter, and looking over the job listings on Craigslist. I responded to about 6 posts, and within 30 minutes had already gotten a call. Remember that red wine at noon? I let the call go to voicemail, and will be calling back today. I also received an email from another prospective employer, but they want to pay less than what I made at the non profit - less than what I've been making for the last 5 years. I received another email this morning from a different company, and they want to schedule an interview. I'll call them back today as well. Apparently my resume is pretty decent if people are trying to schedule meetings without even speaking to me.
Wish me luck, Kids!
I thought about it, but the pajamas, red wine and CSI at noon is starting to get old already. That, and one of Nick's Christmas gifts was actually a picture of something that we need to go shopping for, so I guess I need to replenish my bank account soon.
Yesterday I spent the afternoon updating my resume and cover letter, and looking over the job listings on Craigslist. I responded to about 6 posts, and within 30 minutes had already gotten a call. Remember that red wine at noon? I let the call go to voicemail, and will be calling back today. I also received an email from another prospective employer, but they want to pay less than what I made at the non profit - less than what I've been making for the last 5 years. I received another email this morning from a different company, and they want to schedule an interview. I'll call them back today as well. Apparently my resume is pretty decent if people are trying to schedule meetings without even speaking to me.
Wish me luck, Kids!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
The Aftermath
I hope your Christmas was as wonderful as mine. It SNOWED. In SEATTLE. On CHRISTMAS.
Seriously. It was awesome. Never had snowfall on Christmas before.
So, not to get all Hallmark-y on everyone, but I have to say I am sometimes amazed to the point of being overwhelmed by the generosity of my boyfriend's family. I know we've been dating for over two years now, but I still appreciate and love the fact that I am included in all of their family happenings. Not just there, taking part, but INCLUDED. They bought the most wonderful gifts, and I couldn't be more grateful.
Nick stole the show with his BIG BIG present. He bought me this. HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT. I can't even begin to tell you how hot this camera is. It's a digital SLR, so I can use my old lenses from the 35mm on it. HOT. He also gifted me with 4 Gigs of memory. HOT yet again.
Pre-Christmas was spent with part of my wonderful family. My little sister turned 9 right before Christmas, and we were able to drive out to see her for her birthday. It was really special, and Big Sis Kimmi baked a very special birthday cake with PINK!!!! frosting. We had such a nice time, and it was so great to see everyone after over a year since our last visit. My mother looks just AMAZING. She lost 60(!!!!) pounds, People! Mom and I are the same size. We could trade clothes, for Christ's sake!
So, yeah. My Christmas was really great.
In other news, I was laid off from my job today. Awesome, no? Rather glad for the moment that I wasn't in the office much last week, as the original plan was to break the news before Christmas. Seriously, no hard feelings though. I loved the company and appreciate the gentle way the news was delivered. I even got a ride home from my boss! And severance pay! And medical benefits for another month!
I guess if Karma's going to kick your ass for quitting a previous job without notice, this is the way to go.
Seriously. It was awesome. Never had snowfall on Christmas before.
So, not to get all Hallmark-y on everyone, but I have to say I am sometimes amazed to the point of being overwhelmed by the generosity of my boyfriend's family. I know we've been dating for over two years now, but I still appreciate and love the fact that I am included in all of their family happenings. Not just there, taking part, but INCLUDED. They bought the most wonderful gifts, and I couldn't be more grateful.
Nick stole the show with his BIG BIG present. He bought me this. HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT. I can't even begin to tell you how hot this camera is. It's a digital SLR, so I can use my old lenses from the 35mm on it. HOT. He also gifted me with 4 Gigs of memory. HOT yet again.
Pre-Christmas was spent with part of my wonderful family. My little sister turned 9 right before Christmas, and we were able to drive out to see her for her birthday. It was really special, and Big Sis Kimmi baked a very special birthday cake with PINK!!!! frosting. We had such a nice time, and it was so great to see everyone after over a year since our last visit. My mother looks just AMAZING. She lost 60(!!!!) pounds, People! Mom and I are the same size. We could trade clothes, for Christ's sake!
So, yeah. My Christmas was really great.
In other news, I was laid off from my job today. Awesome, no? Rather glad for the moment that I wasn't in the office much last week, as the original plan was to break the news before Christmas. Seriously, no hard feelings though. I loved the company and appreciate the gentle way the news was delivered. I even got a ride home from my boss! And severance pay! And medical benefits for another month!
I guess if Karma's going to kick your ass for quitting a previous job without notice, this is the way to go.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
From The Editorial Section of The Seattle Times
Christmas is never a train wreck
The train had been down this track thousands of times before. The holiday runs usually were uneventful, but this morning was different. The giant tree dwarfing the train toppled as if in slow motion. It landed across the engine's path with a thundering crash and a flood washed out the track.
"Uh-oh, derail," cried the boy with railroad savvy inherited from his grandfather and great-grandfather, both roadmasters who started with the old Northern Pacific. The toy engine had jumped the track and its cars were tangled in the branches of the fallen Christmas tree. Only the coal car suffered damage, but the casualty count was high. The Sugar Plum Fairy lost a toe shoe, as well as her arms, which were still hanging on a tree branch elegantly posed in fourth position; the Mouse King's sword landed in a candy dish. A glass-blown cardinal was utterly crushed. Several more ornaments were scattered around the room. A couple of soaked gifts would have to be rewrapped.
The dog's post-traumatic sheepishness gave him away. Investigators deduced the culprit had caused the calamity as he once again barreled between presents to slake his thirst with Douglas fir-flavored water.
Crews arrived and remedied the derailment with a couple of towels, a vacuum, plastic wrap over the tree stand, a spousal argument about what constituted "straight" and a tube of Superglue. The engine was righted, and the cars recoupled. The Sugar Plum Fairy was restored to her frozen pirouette and the Mouse King regrasped his sword. Everything else, save the cardinal, was as good as new. Or so it seemed.
The worried young trainmaster pushed a button. The whistle sounded. "All aboard," the bearded plastic engineer with the red hat shouted, presumably as he stoked the engine. The train resumed its elliptical journey, skirting a stand of gift bags. Relieved, the boy pushed another button.
"Ho ho ho," the tiny Santa shouted from atop the chugging engine. "Merry Christmas!"
— Kate Riley
Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company
The train had been down this track thousands of times before. The holiday runs usually were uneventful, but this morning was different. The giant tree dwarfing the train toppled as if in slow motion. It landed across the engine's path with a thundering crash and a flood washed out the track.
"Uh-oh, derail," cried the boy with railroad savvy inherited from his grandfather and great-grandfather, both roadmasters who started with the old Northern Pacific. The toy engine had jumped the track and its cars were tangled in the branches of the fallen Christmas tree. Only the coal car suffered damage, but the casualty count was high. The Sugar Plum Fairy lost a toe shoe, as well as her arms, which were still hanging on a tree branch elegantly posed in fourth position; the Mouse King's sword landed in a candy dish. A glass-blown cardinal was utterly crushed. Several more ornaments were scattered around the room. A couple of soaked gifts would have to be rewrapped.
The dog's post-traumatic sheepishness gave him away. Investigators deduced the culprit had caused the calamity as he once again barreled between presents to slake his thirst with Douglas fir-flavored water.
Crews arrived and remedied the derailment with a couple of towels, a vacuum, plastic wrap over the tree stand, a spousal argument about what constituted "straight" and a tube of Superglue. The engine was righted, and the cars recoupled. The Sugar Plum Fairy was restored to her frozen pirouette and the Mouse King regrasped his sword. Everything else, save the cardinal, was as good as new. Or so it seemed.
The worried young trainmaster pushed a button. The whistle sounded. "All aboard," the bearded plastic engineer with the red hat shouted, presumably as he stoked the engine. The train resumed its elliptical journey, skirting a stand of gift bags. Relieved, the boy pushed another button.
"Ho ho ho," the tiny Santa shouted from atop the chugging engine. "Merry Christmas!"
— Kate Riley
Copyright © 2007 The Seattle Times Company
Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Art of Contrast
The guy boarding the bus has cornrows, a doo-rag, baggy pants, puffy coat, and a gangster swagger. Under his coat is a tiny Chihuahua. I'm mildly amused by the contrast he's creating. As he walks by to find a seat, two girls get up to follow him to the back of the bus so they can "say hi" to his puppy.
Suddenly it all makes sense.
Suddenly it all makes sense.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Loaded Question - The art of IM'ing
M: jesus. I want to stab myself in the foot everytime I call Direct TV
T:why are you calling Direct Tv?
M:work. we just got two new receivers for the cafe downstairs, and I had to call to get them activated
M:seriously...like an hour on my cell phone with them
T:what takes so long to activate those things?
M:well, you have to call and give the card number and the serial numbers so they can be activated, and then they insist on walking you through the setup process on the screen...because they have to make sure you have an active signal at the end of it all...and you sit there for like 20 minutes before you find out the signal isn't working...
M:and then they say they will transfer you, but they hang up on you instead, but since there isn't any hold music, you sit there for ten minutes before you realize your phone is dead.
M:so you call back...and they try to take you through the same process of setting up, and then they ask you stupid questions that probably don't matter, like "where did you buy your receiver?"...
M:and then they tell you they're going to charge you nearly $200 to send a tech out
M:and then you slowly die on the inside.
M:I even got accused of "premature insertion" when I put the card in too early.
T:why are you calling Direct Tv?
M:work. we just got two new receivers for the cafe downstairs, and I had to call to get them activated
M:seriously...like an hour on my cell phone with them
T:what takes so long to activate those things?
M:well, you have to call and give the card number and the serial numbers so they can be activated, and then they insist on walking you through the setup process on the screen...because they have to make sure you have an active signal at the end of it all...and you sit there for like 20 minutes before you find out the signal isn't working...
M:and then they say they will transfer you, but they hang up on you instead, but since there isn't any hold music, you sit there for ten minutes before you realize your phone is dead.
M:so you call back...and they try to take you through the same process of setting up, and then they ask you stupid questions that probably don't matter, like "where did you buy your receiver?"...
M:and then they tell you they're going to charge you nearly $200 to send a tech out
M:and then you slowly die on the inside.
M:I even got accused of "premature insertion" when I put the card in too early.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Getting Worse By The Year
This is nothing.
This year, not only did some grocery stores decorate for Christmas before Halloween, but apparently some people need a head start on their holiday shopping.
This year, not only did some grocery stores decorate for Christmas before Halloween, but apparently some people need a head start on their holiday shopping.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Business Ethics 101: Keep Your Promises!
As promised, before next week, The Big Announcement! The Flour Power Baking Company website is up! No more landing page. Actual pages, with actual working links!
Please check it out! The next time you're looking for a good web designer, go here! Thank you Encrypted Key Technologies for building such a beautiful site!
Please check it out! The next time you're looking for a good web designer, go here! Thank you Encrypted Key Technologies for building such a beautiful site!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
I totally jacked someone else's phrase here
We’re making something new — exciting and new! — and next week I’m totally going to show you what it is. You cannot even wait.
This is how I feel right now. Exciting things to come...but even better? I'm totally going to show you what it is before next week!
Friday, October 26, 2007
Baby Steps
Hey Guys!
The website is up! For now it's just a landing page, but please check back for product listings and ordering options!
The website is up! For now it's just a landing page, but please check back for product listings and ordering options!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Wait....Seriously????
Following is a user review for a cake recipe. The cake should be filled with a raspberry whipped cream, which calls for raspberry brandy:
"We didn't have the brandy and omitted that, the berry whipped cream just lacked flavor. I am not sure where I went wrong."
Monday, October 15, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
The Art of Being Legit
It's Official! Flour Power Baking Company is in business!
The Art of Being Legit
Originally uploaded by pastry_child
Monday, October 01, 2007
Hungry For More
My Dad was in town this last weekend. We had a nice, relaxing time, complete with good food, rainstorms and televised football.
Dinner Menu:
Chicken Pot-Pie
Mashed Root Vegetables with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Spiced Cranberries Made with Red Zinfandel
Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling and Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Dinner Menu:
Chicken Pot-Pie
Mashed Root Vegetables with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Spiced Cranberries Made with Red Zinfandel
Double Layer Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Filling and Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting
Friday, September 28, 2007
Laid Back Work Environment
My boss, in the process of downloading ITunes, informs me that hip hop just isn't as good when you can't say "motherfucker".
Then later..."Oh no! They've tricked me! I'm downloading porn!"
Then later..."Oh no! They've tricked me! I'm downloading porn!"
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