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08/03/2006 22:59 #36003
after school activities (updated)Category: this and that
Was highly encouraged to go to Caputis after class to meet up with a slew of friends from work. Im there now. Two Heineken darks later and I am ready to go. Noone will allow me to misbehave! Word of caution, don't dare me to do anything you don't really want me to do! I've made history with some of the pranks I've pulled! (or been dared to do...) Friends were reminiscing over one in particular. Sometimes it fun to hear the same story over and over.
I also didn't ming the crazy welcome I received walking in the door. Happy faces, enthusiastic cheers of "CAREY!!!!!!!!" and someone giving me cake. Notr even sure who it was, haha. hmm Jim Steak Out is across the street.... and Mighty Taco is a few blocks aways.. mmmmmmm mighty taco.. migthy tasty.. I am there...
later:
It was a very interesting day. I think I will keep it to myself for now. Its all too deep for me to write about.
Its good to be home. I am so tired, as it was a long day and I am running on 5 hours of sleep. I finished my portfolio and can now focus on the last few school projects.
three weeks to go...
I just climbed into bed-- snuggled into my pillows and Bob (stuffed turtle), tired but not quite ready for sleep. With Sun Tzu's The ARt of War in one hand, and the tv channel set to South Park.. I am thinking this is a quirky combination; but thats me. WOnder what my dreams will be like tonight???
Commercial: "Im always up for a good time, and I get it on Hardline" haha Its about damn time!!! Late night tv is usually replete with telephone sex ads featuring girls. Now the commercials are all half naked men. right on!
I need sleep..
but first, a chapter in The Art of War and the remainder of the Baby Cow episode of South Park. "if you don't eat meat, you break out into vaginas" what??? haha
Good night and Happy Friday :)
08/02/2006 22:33 #36002
portfolio ramblesCategory: school
oh my goodness
crunch time tonight.
I am finishing my Portfolio tonight; it must be handed in tomorrow.
I have section one completed-- select individual assignments from each class, cover sheet, table of contents, etc etc etc All of it took a lot longer than I planned on. Its taken days.. But that part is done and looks damn good.
I am still working on section two-- the paper. I am taking a very personal approach to it. I have a list of deliverables, which I will address, but I am exerting my creative flair. I am integrating a certain level of personal honesty and reflection to this section that would require it to be written in more lay terms for it to be done justice. Section One is full of specifics and the Masters language. I am making section two alll about me. Will it fly? Not sure.. but that is the approach I have decided to take.
Maybe I will even put in a plug for (e:strip), seeing as it has been my experimental public blog--initially written in for the purpose to see if I can be more 'open'. There were many 'tools' involved, but this mean has some of it chronicled.
Without going into it at this time.. I used to be very reserved-- it was difficult to pry anything out of me.
skip to--> you've read my posts, haha. I am not an open book, but I seem to write them on occasion. Before, that would be kept stricly to my personal paper journal. The craziest and juiciest of it all still goes in there..
Maybe one day I will trascribe ALL OF IT and make it publicly available. Word count will shoot up a few million..
eek.. one step at a time Carey. baby steps...
Anyway, this post may not make any sense. I am rambling yet am trying to clear my head for the next round of writing. I have already hit my page minimum, um, 4 pages ago... but my segue into the topic went on for pages and pages. I am telling a bit of a story before I get to the meat of the paper. It is relevant.. but I need to wrap it up soon. Its late, I am tired.. Thursdays are super long for me... but I have to keep going. Its due tomorrow.
And I havent procrastinated.. it has all just taken a lot of time.
3.5 weeks to go...
Then what?
:)
crunch time tonight.
I am finishing my Portfolio tonight; it must be handed in tomorrow.
I have section one completed-- select individual assignments from each class, cover sheet, table of contents, etc etc etc All of it took a lot longer than I planned on. Its taken days.. But that part is done and looks damn good.
I am still working on section two-- the paper. I am taking a very personal approach to it. I have a list of deliverables, which I will address, but I am exerting my creative flair. I am integrating a certain level of personal honesty and reflection to this section that would require it to be written in more lay terms for it to be done justice. Section One is full of specifics and the Masters language. I am making section two alll about me. Will it fly? Not sure.. but that is the approach I have decided to take.
Maybe I will even put in a plug for (e:strip), seeing as it has been my experimental public blog--initially written in for the purpose to see if I can be more 'open'. There were many 'tools' involved, but this mean has some of it chronicled.
Without going into it at this time.. I used to be very reserved-- it was difficult to pry anything out of me.
skip to--> you've read my posts, haha. I am not an open book, but I seem to write them on occasion. Before, that would be kept stricly to my personal paper journal. The craziest and juiciest of it all still goes in there..
Maybe one day I will trascribe ALL OF IT and make it publicly available. Word count will shoot up a few million..
eek.. one step at a time Carey. baby steps...
Anyway, this post may not make any sense. I am rambling yet am trying to clear my head for the next round of writing. I have already hit my page minimum, um, 4 pages ago... but my segue into the topic went on for pages and pages. I am telling a bit of a story before I get to the meat of the paper. It is relevant.. but I need to wrap it up soon. Its late, I am tired.. Thursdays are super long for me... but I have to keep going. Its due tomorrow.
And I havent procrastinated.. it has all just taken a lot of time.
3.5 weeks to go...
Then what?
:)
08/01/2006 17:31 #36001
peeptasticCategory: thanks
Feeling lazy and kinda hot. Dishes are dirty and I have too much to do to be bothered with taking time to cook. So, I declare that I don't intend to cook anything today; although if I were, it would be something from the scrumptious list of dill recipes (e:theecarey,221) provided by the following thoughtful (e:peeps):
(e:ladycroft)-- I never thought to just toss a bit on top of just about anything. I have some experimenting to do. And yes, ofcourse I will share!! :)
(e:zobar) --I love tzatziki! HAHA, that is my kind of recipe! If I throw this and that together it will form this.. I can follow that logic. Tzatziki, here I come..
But if I really want it to turn into tzatziki, maybe I will try the detailed recipe route. I have learned that not all of my creations or 'very loosely followed' recipes turn out spectacula..or edible. Thanks (e:dragonlady7) :) btw, I feel kinda silly asking.. but how do I start a new crop of dill? I think mine has gone to seed (thats where the flowery things are on top, right?).. and I have plenty of room to grow more if I know what I am doing.
(e:leetee) hmmmm dill butter sounds good. I think I could handle that. ooh, especially with corn season..
(e:pyrcedgrrl) failed to mention that the Noodle Recipe is all that she thinks I can aspire to. "I thought you might try the noodles.. how bad can you fuck up noodles??" heh.. I am quite capable of fucking up anything in the kitchen, pardon my language. Ive burned, melted and exploded cookware. And annihilated food.
Maybe I'll try making the butter first ;)
oh Daaannnnnnnaaaaaaaaa, I have two eggplants in my fridge, waiting for you to come over and make babaganoush.. its been almost a year.....
So, thank you very much, peeps! I appreciate the time all of you took to help me out, as (e:mrmike) said, in the great pickle I found myself in. har har.
I recall making pickles as a kid. Didnt have anything like a dill-crock as (e:jenks) mentioned. We made them from home grown cukes and sliced them up with the herbs and other seasonings before tossing them into the freezer. Now I need to ask my mom about the recipe.
My herbs are growing really well; they are not cooking in this heat yet. Basil smells so good, as does the lavender and lemon balm. I love the mint as well-- it makes my nose tingle.
(e:libertad) , which herbs are your bunny's favorite?
I have basil, lemon basil, oregeno, parsley, sage, dill, lavender, rosemary, thyme, mint, ornage mint, chocolate-orange mint, spearmint, catnip (?? stuff I made mojitos with, haha), stevia, maybe more..
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH! Friday night (e:pyrcedgrrl) and I stopped at Wegmans. We raided the produce aisle and looky what I found, to my delight and to the confusion of other shoppers:
(WIKIPEDIA - Lychee)
Lychee nuts. Juicy!
(e:ladycroft) and I scoured New York state last year looking for these damn fruits. Nice that we can finally buy fresh ones..
(e:ladycroft)-- I never thought to just toss a bit on top of just about anything. I have some experimenting to do. And yes, ofcourse I will share!! :)
(e:zobar) --I love tzatziki! HAHA, that is my kind of recipe! If I throw this and that together it will form this.. I can follow that logic. Tzatziki, here I come..
But if I really want it to turn into tzatziki, maybe I will try the detailed recipe route. I have learned that not all of my creations or 'very loosely followed' recipes turn out spectacula..or edible. Thanks (e:dragonlady7) :) btw, I feel kinda silly asking.. but how do I start a new crop of dill? I think mine has gone to seed (thats where the flowery things are on top, right?).. and I have plenty of room to grow more if I know what I am doing.
(e:leetee) hmmmm dill butter sounds good. I think I could handle that. ooh, especially with corn season..
(e:pyrcedgrrl) failed to mention that the Noodle Recipe is all that she thinks I can aspire to. "I thought you might try the noodles.. how bad can you fuck up noodles??" heh.. I am quite capable of fucking up anything in the kitchen, pardon my language. Ive burned, melted and exploded cookware. And annihilated food.
Maybe I'll try making the butter first ;)
oh Daaannnnnnnaaaaaaaaa, I have two eggplants in my fridge, waiting for you to come over and make babaganoush.. its been almost a year.....
So, thank you very much, peeps! I appreciate the time all of you took to help me out, as (e:mrmike) said, in the great pickle I found myself in. har har.
I recall making pickles as a kid. Didnt have anything like a dill-crock as (e:jenks) mentioned. We made them from home grown cukes and sliced them up with the herbs and other seasonings before tossing them into the freezer. Now I need to ask my mom about the recipe.
My herbs are growing really well; they are not cooking in this heat yet. Basil smells so good, as does the lavender and lemon balm. I love the mint as well-- it makes my nose tingle.
(e:libertad) , which herbs are your bunny's favorite?
I have basil, lemon basil, oregeno, parsley, sage, dill, lavender, rosemary, thyme, mint, ornage mint, chocolate-orange mint, spearmint, catnip (?? stuff I made mojitos with, haha), stevia, maybe more..
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH! Friday night (e:pyrcedgrrl) and I stopped at Wegmans. We raided the produce aisle and looky what I found, to my delight and to the confusion of other shoppers:
(WIKIPEDIA - Lychee)
Lychee nuts. Juicy!
(e:ladycroft) and I scoured New York state last year looking for these damn fruits. Nice that we can finally buy fresh ones..
dragonlady7 - 08/03/06 10:30
To ensure that your dill comes back, wait until the flowers get kinda dryish, then pick one and shake it over a piece of paper, or run your fingers over it and catch the seeds. The seeds are small, oval, darkish.
Put them in dirt. Water it. New crop of dill should come up in a couple weeks. Dill's ready pretty fast. I have little clumps of it all over my yard. They kinda get everywhere. Oh well! Must eat more!
To ensure that your dill comes back, wait until the flowers get kinda dryish, then pick one and shake it over a piece of paper, or run your fingers over it and catch the seeds. The seeds are small, oval, darkish.
Put them in dirt. Water it. New crop of dill should come up in a couple weeks. Dill's ready pretty fast. I have little clumps of it all over my yard. They kinda get everywhere. Oh well! Must eat more!
theecarey - 08/02/06 16:46
You noticed that too, huh? I agree.. they look like gonads.
You noticed that too, huh? I agree.. they look like gonads.
pyrcedgrrl - 08/02/06 12:26
Oooh, did you try your Florida Avocado yet? Mine was a bit squishy by the time I got to it, but it tasted just like a Haas Avocado...but with something like 1/2 the fat and calories? Good stuff! (Oh, I tried mine on a turkey sammich w/ that sabrosa spread we both have. It was EXCELLENT!!)
P.S. Yes, it's true, I have enough faith in you to believe you could not screw up egg noodles...BUT I'm sure you could make a fine 'ole mess of the rest of those recipes....and I'm sure when you were done that's turn out even better. ;)
Oooh, did you try your Florida Avocado yet? Mine was a bit squishy by the time I got to it, but it tasted just like a Haas Avocado...but with something like 1/2 the fat and calories? Good stuff! (Oh, I tried mine on a turkey sammich w/ that sabrosa spread we both have. It was EXCELLENT!!)
P.S. Yes, it's true, I have enough faith in you to believe you could not screw up egg noodles...BUT I'm sure you could make a fine 'ole mess of the rest of those recipes....and I'm sure when you were done that's turn out even better. ;)
libertad - 08/02/06 00:15
now that i'm thinking of it not sure if he can have herbs like those. I have read that they can treat various illnesses, but if he is in good health maybe they are harmful? not sure, better wait out till i have more info. Rabbits can get sick and can die very quickly because of their small body size and sensitive digestive system. Now wab is esentially eating just timothy hay and leafy greens. (Rabbit pellets equal eventual premature death) If you know of anybody selling top quality hay in your area let me know. Generally, if its good enough for a horse, it is good enough for rabbit. Horses and rabbits have similar digestive systems. Both are also in danger of molds in the hay, so it has to be fresh. quality hay in the stores is making me broke.
now that i'm thinking of it not sure if he can have herbs like those. I have read that they can treat various illnesses, but if he is in good health maybe they are harmful? not sure, better wait out till i have more info. Rabbits can get sick and can die very quickly because of their small body size and sensitive digestive system. Now wab is esentially eating just timothy hay and leafy greens. (Rabbit pellets equal eventual premature death) If you know of anybody selling top quality hay in your area let me know. Generally, if its good enough for a horse, it is good enough for rabbit. Horses and rabbits have similar digestive systems. Both are also in danger of molds in the hay, so it has to be fresh. quality hay in the stores is making me broke.
zobar - 08/01/06 18:35
'We raided the produce aisle and looky what I found, to my delight'
Gonads?
If you let the dill go to seed, it will come back on its own - probably in more places than you'd expect.
Another excellent dill recipe is gravlax: raw salmon pressed and cured with aquavit or vodka, salt, and enormous amounts of fresh dill. It tastes a lot like lox but more subtle.
- Z
'We raided the produce aisle and looky what I found, to my delight'
Gonads?
If you let the dill go to seed, it will come back on its own - probably in more places than you'd expect.
Another excellent dill recipe is gravlax: raw salmon pressed and cured with aquavit or vodka, salt, and enormous amounts of fresh dill. It tastes a lot like lox but more subtle.
- Z
07/31/2006 00:16 #36000
Now is Later post 2Category: silliness
Got a few stories here..
Friday evening theme: If you build it, they will come. Or.. if you set chairs around the table you are sitting at, (e:peeps) (and others) will come. Gorgeous night, good company and conversation. Just what I needed.. yay!
Saturday: drove out to a beach party out on Erie lake in Chautauqua county-- Irving, I think, --not Cattaraugus county as (e:mrmike) informed me :) Stayed for a few hours-- enough to say hello, relax, eat and have a drink. I knew it was my time to go as the conversations were humorous only to those that were drunk. I had no intentions of drinking, so I headed out.
I went straight into Buffalo with the plan to sit at Spot with my schoolbooks (I figured that I have been doing so well staying focused that it just might be possible to actually do school work at Spot). Right after I parked, I turned the car back on and headed out to see (e:kangarooboi,31) at his temporary abode on the Boulevard. He wouldnt allow me to set a fire in the room to see if the sprinkler system worked. It was hot in there.. but thats what happens when you set the temperature contol to "low warm" and not "low cool" haha
For the record, I am no longer a Crackhead Barrel virgin.
rather, Cracker Barrel. I think Crackhead Barrel is more fitting. I want their french toast RIGHT NOW. There were millions of people waiting to get in to eat. The food is homey and I imagine that it would be perfect the day after a night of insane debauchery.
This game stressed me out. I was an 'eg-nor-amoose' more than a few times. Might have been a 'genius' once, not sure.. It was more fun to try to see how many golf-tee's we could keep in the wooden block.
While (e:kangarooboi) and I waited to be seated (which didn't take long at all), we walked around their country store- full of chotchsky and candy. Oh, and clothes.
And this: Baby Devil Dolls!!!!
who'd play with something like that???? I think those horns were actually molded to be little pony tails. They look like horns to me.
We had just been talking about scary stuff. I admit to fearing:
clowns-- you love them!
spiders..
eek! a horde of babies. Something about a pile of babies does not warm my heart. weird? I don't care..
this kind of monkey freaks me out..
e! ew! ew!
I must get those images out of my head before bed..
oh, I know!!
one more little story..
Got a sweet tooth, honey??
It isn't unusual for me to come home from work with gummie bears, smarties, pieces of pretel and other candy variations in my pocket. Usually the confections are kept in a sandwhich bag and carried around throughout the work day as an easily delivered positive reinforcer for behavior modification purposes.
Different kids like different things, so there is usually a mix of candy in the baggie. I saw a bunch of round candies in the bag and took them to be all Skittles-- a favorite among a majority of the kiddos. I began to empty the bag into the garbage when I saw that there was some chocolate bits in there as well. Upon closer inspection, I realized I have a baggie of Skittles and M&M's
so??
Well, to my amusement, I then realized that I have a bag of
S & M's.. hahaha
Now its time for bed..
Here's to a happy Monday, everyone!
~carey
Friday evening theme: If you build it, they will come. Or.. if you set chairs around the table you are sitting at, (e:peeps) (and others) will come. Gorgeous night, good company and conversation. Just what I needed.. yay!
Saturday: drove out to a beach party out on Erie lake in Chautauqua county-- Irving, I think, --not Cattaraugus county as (e:mrmike) informed me :) Stayed for a few hours-- enough to say hello, relax, eat and have a drink. I knew it was my time to go as the conversations were humorous only to those that were drunk. I had no intentions of drinking, so I headed out.
I went straight into Buffalo with the plan to sit at Spot with my schoolbooks (I figured that I have been doing so well staying focused that it just might be possible to actually do school work at Spot). Right after I parked, I turned the car back on and headed out to see (e:kangarooboi,31) at his temporary abode on the Boulevard. He wouldnt allow me to set a fire in the room to see if the sprinkler system worked. It was hot in there.. but thats what happens when you set the temperature contol to "low warm" and not "low cool" haha
For the record, I am no longer a Crackhead Barrel virgin.
rather, Cracker Barrel. I think Crackhead Barrel is more fitting. I want their french toast RIGHT NOW. There were millions of people waiting to get in to eat. The food is homey and I imagine that it would be perfect the day after a night of insane debauchery.
This game stressed me out. I was an 'eg-nor-amoose' more than a few times. Might have been a 'genius' once, not sure.. It was more fun to try to see how many golf-tee's we could keep in the wooden block.
While (e:kangarooboi) and I waited to be seated (which didn't take long at all), we walked around their country store- full of chotchsky and candy. Oh, and clothes.
And this: Baby Devil Dolls!!!!
who'd play with something like that???? I think those horns were actually molded to be little pony tails. They look like horns to me.
- shiver* things that nightmares are made of.
We had just been talking about scary stuff. I admit to fearing:
clowns-- you love them!
spiders..
eek! a horde of babies. Something about a pile of babies does not warm my heart. weird? I don't care..
this kind of monkey freaks me out..
e! ew! ew!
I must get those images out of my head before bed..
oh, I know!!
one more little story..
Got a sweet tooth, honey??
It isn't unusual for me to come home from work with gummie bears, smarties, pieces of pretel and other candy variations in my pocket. Usually the confections are kept in a sandwhich bag and carried around throughout the work day as an easily delivered positive reinforcer for behavior modification purposes.
Different kids like different things, so there is usually a mix of candy in the baggie. I saw a bunch of round candies in the bag and took them to be all Skittles-- a favorite among a majority of the kiddos. I began to empty the bag into the garbage when I saw that there was some chocolate bits in there as well. Upon closer inspection, I realized I have a baggie of Skittles and M&M's
so??
Well, to my amusement, I then realized that I have a bag of
S & M's.. hahaha
Now its time for bed..
Here's to a happy Monday, everyone!
~carey
metalpeter - 07/31/06 19:06
The devil doll dosn't bother me it is no whare near as bad as my buddy those where creepy, then they became chucky. What would be cool is if they had an angel doll and you could have them fight Or if you are really out there walk around with one of them on both your shoulders. In terms of those baby pics I wonder how they get all the kinds to be atleast content and some of them happy. Usaly one kid out of the group must cry espicaly on that crapmed couch.
The devil doll dosn't bother me it is no whare near as bad as my buddy those where creepy, then they became chucky. What would be cool is if they had an angel doll and you could have them fight Or if you are really out there walk around with one of them on both your shoulders. In terms of those baby pics I wonder how they get all the kinds to be atleast content and some of them happy. Usaly one kid out of the group must cry espicaly on that crapmed couch.
libertad - 07/31/06 09:30
I would play with the devil doll, but I will not eat at the Cracker and its not because of this :::link::: A friend of mine and I had an agreement, I would never eat at the Cracker and he would never go to Caffe Aroma. We are both bitter ex-employees. Of course, the article is good reinforcement to stay away from the crackers.
I would play with the devil doll, but I will not eat at the Cracker and its not because of this :::link::: A friend of mine and I had an agreement, I would never eat at the Cracker and he would never go to Caffe Aroma. We are both bitter ex-employees. Of course, the article is good reinforcement to stay away from the crackers.
07/30/2006 13:38 #35999
now or laterCategory: potpourri
My little break is over... I gave/allowed/forced myself to take a break from all school related projects and thinking. It was at times hard not to think about it, and quite a few times I felt out of place, as I have become accustomed to working steadily at everything. It just felt weird to stop, not have a book in front of me, computer turned off and miles away and not doing anything productive.
blahblahblah
blahblah
blah
so I must get back to it shortly.
ick, there is a family issue to contend with before I get into a little house cleaning-paper writing. I think I dreampt about it last night. More about that mess later...
I have a few pics to post later as well. I'll post a pic of the devil babydoll I saw. *shiver*
clowns, spider monkeys, spiders and babies are scary.
blahblahblah
blahblah
blah
so I must get back to it shortly.
ick, there is a family issue to contend with before I get into a little house cleaning-paper writing. I think I dreampt about it last night. More about that mess later...
I have a few pics to post later as well. I'll post a pic of the devil babydoll I saw. *shiver*
clowns, spider monkeys, spiders and babies are scary.
haha, (e:paul) no, I did not pound all that out on the Razr. I typed out up to the "later" part of the post. Although that top part took long enough. This guys comes up to me and asks if I am writing a book.. "yep"
Havent gotten far with the Nokia. Need to hit up cingular again.. or I need to go buy my own ppc. Only one I like in there so far is the 8125. Other than that, its treo, blackberry and some other pda. Heck no..
You did not just thumb that all out. I hope you are on the nokia.