lately..

We haven't been up to very much lately... so here is a quick update:

Ben is rocking his classes, especially accounting.

I say everyday that I'm going to blog because I'm so bored, but I never do because I don't have pictures to go with my posts. Anyone who knows me, knows that I hate posting without pictures.

I started the recipe blog and haven't posted anything yet... How embarrassing. Maybe I'll do that now since netflix isn't working.

We cleaned under our bed this past friday night (we put our winter storage under the bed, it wasn't just random crap like when you were 8). It was a great feeling to get it all reorganized and find so many things I'd forgotten about. Despite my track record for being a grinch, I suggested that we get the Christmas tree out (it's still in the box, don't worry) so we didn't have to do it in 6 weeks.

I also found about 20 t-shirts that I NEVER wear... so I think I'm going to start my t-shirt quilt. My sister made an AWESOME quilt earlier in the year and I'm hoping mine will be just as awesome. Probably wont be, but I can dream. Hopefully I can stick with it and not get too overwhelmed. I should also probably send out my graduation announcements soon. I've had them printed for a while I just have been too lazy to address all the envelopes. So, when you get them in the mail SUPER LATE I apologize. =] That's all for now. the cookies are ready to eat! adios.

bad example

I just sent an email to a student recommending that she use the hyperlink function in a digital portfolio or a list of links. (instead of just providing a super long URL) Want to know the example I gave? "Baby found in Mine Shaft" CLICK HERE -- Except I couldn't find an article where that had happened. So, I google searched it, and came up with this: "Woman's Foot Found in Mine Shaft" CLICK HERE. I've been watching too much Greys Anatomy.

Happy Weekend Everyone! I promise I'm going to write on my recipe blog soon.... i think.

rude. & recipe blog

Sometimes I feel like people steal my hopes and dreams... then I make myself feel better by saying they're ugly, weird, and bogus. Which is so rude and I don't even know why I think those things, but it makes me sad when I have goals/plans for myself in a few years and these people are stealing my plans right NOW! Then I remember that I'm not in debt, I have a great job, and I'm happy. I just wish I wasn't so rude about it all. Although it does help. Even they aren't ugly, weird and bogus.... except they are.

I'm rude. I know. It's a work in progress...

Also, I just woke up from a nap, so none of these feelings really count. I'm just a little crabby right now. =] but not really, this is just how I feel sometimes.

On to happier things. I made a recipe blog! It's called: happinessislickingthebowl.blogspot.com. it's pretty precious. I think you'll enjoy it. If you'd like to share a recipe with me, there's info about that. Ben and I love trying new recipes and once I try it I'll totally post it on there for people to enjoy. There's also a link to it on my left sidebar... Although, I'm in a bit of a lull with cooking... But tomorrow is a new day and I'm excited to get my kitchen clean again and get back on track. (I'm slightly motivated by need to be better than those people that are stealing my dreams)

That's all for now. adios. 

sing-off

BEST SHOW EVER...

fo' reals.

eatin' good in the neighborhood.

We decided to plan meals from now (Sunday) until the next pay check (next Tuesday) so we wouldn't have to go grocery shopping next Saturday, like we have the past two saturdays... (If you've ever been shopping in provo/orem/UT on a Saturday night, you know it's INSANE.) On the upside, we're going to be eatin' good in the neighborhood for the next 10 days. :) On the menu for this week:

SUNDAY - Parmesan Chicken, broccoli and garlic bread (with Chris&Cassie)... I add quite a bit of Lawrys seasoning salt to make the breaded chicken more delicious. and Cheesecake (Recipe from Mom Foell) -- Both of these things are Ben's favorites that I make. He had a great Sunday!

MONDAY - Shepherds Pie (combination of 2 recipe sites)

TUESDAY - Creamy Rice, Chicken and Spinach (recipe from Halie)

WEDNESDAY - Skillet Taco Supper (Can't remember what website it's on.)

THURSDAY - Italian Soup (from a cookbook the wives of the bishopric gave me for my wedding) - Gpa&Tia are coming over for this meal

FRIDAY - Celebrating my job by going out with Gpa/Tia/Meredith

After Friday, I can't remember what we have planned for what days... but here's our other menu items:

SATURDAY - TUESDAY

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Avocado Quesadillas

Brown Butter Ravioli with Rotisserie Chicken, Toasted Walnuts and Crispy Sage (possibly with Ben's family if they are in town)

Egg McMuffin Cups (Except we'll probably just do egg, bacon & cheese biscuts, but this made us think of it... and it's a really fun idea)

Taco Salad

SIDE-NOTE: I'm thinking of starting a recipe blog... Mainly so I can share recipes with my sister/mom as well as have access to them even when I'm out of town or somewhere without my recipe cards/books... What do you think? (I love how I act like more than 3 people read this..)

tonight!

Ben and I are going to see Rascal Flatts tonight to celebrate me getting my job. It's going to be THE BEST concert EVER. It's Ben's first time at one of their concerts, my third. As you can see, I really like them. They're the only people I'll pay to see in concert. My last two experiences were so great that as soon as its over, I'm wondering when they're coming back... Always leave me wanting more... I have about 3-4 posts that i'm only 1/2 way done with writing, so I'll hopefully get to those this weekend. Enjoy one of the greatest RF music videos there is... Happy weekend to everyone!

that means it's for real.

Christ and his sacrifice has been on my mind a LOT this morning. I've had the "MormonMessages" YouTube Channel, playing in the background while I answer emails at work. This one gave me goosebumps. That means it's for real. Enjoy.