I just got married in July. Everyone asks how hard it has been, but it hasn't been hard and we didn't live together before we got married either. Why does everyone think it would be so hard? A little compromise and things work out well. Plus, we both work at the same place and as soon as we got married they switched us to complete opposite schedules. Anyone else think they're doing that on purpose? That's right, we're on to their little scheme...
Monday, December 10, 2012
Yummy Treats
I've been trying to make yummy treats every once in a while. I made Chex mix a few weeks ago with my friend Ashley. Today I am trying a recipe from my Bon Appetit dessert cook book. It is a toffee souffle with a chocolate sauce. Problem...I don't have any toffee...so I had to make some. It worked out really well and tastes delicious! I got the recipe off the internet, I love finding recipes off the internet! I'll take pictures and let you know how it works out!
I'm trying to think of some good ideas for appetizers for Christmas!
I'm trying to think of some good ideas for appetizers for Christmas!
- Salmon Cucumbers
- California Rolls
- Spanikopita (so yummy!)
- and the rest of the Chex Mix
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Where did our senses go?
Have we lost it? Now where has America gone? I recently heard Stephen Williams speak. I had never heard of him before and didn't know anything about him but this guy has an incredible point. I don't care what religion you are, race or background. His point just flat out makes sense. Stephen Williams Fox News
Why is it that Americans have a problem with reading the facts? Everything has to be politically correct yet in a world religions class we learn about "Allah" but we have to bleep out "God" because somebody might be offended. Own up to it people! America has a background and whether you like it or not, it happened. We can't erase the past. We can talk about the pilgrims but we can't talk about the reason the pilgrims came to America?
It happens to be that the blatant facts state that people came here to practice their Christian faith freely. If you can't handle that, my suggestion is that you get out. Because other countries have histories too. Spain for example, has anyone heard of the Spanish Inquisition? You don't see people in an uproar in Spain because they were a very staunch Catholic nation at one point. You don't see the Italians in an uproar because they once belonged to the Great Roman Empire which I might add was not Catholic and didn't have the Vatican at the time.
We have become so hyper-sensitive and we are always worried about offending people to the extreme. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we should go out and slam other people's beliefs and openly ridicule individuals. The law allows us free speech and freedom of religion. But the fact that people have to rephrase what they are going to say so that one sensitive person in the room doesn't misconstrue it and go off the deep end, not that is ridiculous.
Why are people so against Christianity anyway? They have a set of commandments that make sense. You know, it seems that the crime rates have gone up the more they've removed the principles, the country was originally build on, from public view.
But hey, what do I know. I'm just someone who will tell you what I think and not try to please everybody and get nothing done. I'm just trying to look at this from a logical standpoint. Does all the time and money wasted on trying to paraphrase and remove the word God from public and official documents (and argue about it) make sense? NO
And that is my venting for the moment. Does anyone else agree with this?
Why is it that Americans have a problem with reading the facts? Everything has to be politically correct yet in a world religions class we learn about "Allah" but we have to bleep out "God" because somebody might be offended. Own up to it people! America has a background and whether you like it or not, it happened. We can't erase the past. We can talk about the pilgrims but we can't talk about the reason the pilgrims came to America?
It happens to be that the blatant facts state that people came here to practice their Christian faith freely. If you can't handle that, my suggestion is that you get out. Because other countries have histories too. Spain for example, has anyone heard of the Spanish Inquisition? You don't see people in an uproar in Spain because they were a very staunch Catholic nation at one point. You don't see the Italians in an uproar because they once belonged to the Great Roman Empire which I might add was not Catholic and didn't have the Vatican at the time.
We have become so hyper-sensitive and we are always worried about offending people to the extreme. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we should go out and slam other people's beliefs and openly ridicule individuals. The law allows us free speech and freedom of religion. But the fact that people have to rephrase what they are going to say so that one sensitive person in the room doesn't misconstrue it and go off the deep end, not that is ridiculous.
Why are people so against Christianity anyway? They have a set of commandments that make sense. You know, it seems that the crime rates have gone up the more they've removed the principles, the country was originally build on, from public view.
But hey, what do I know. I'm just someone who will tell you what I think and not try to please everybody and get nothing done. I'm just trying to look at this from a logical standpoint. Does all the time and money wasted on trying to paraphrase and remove the word God from public and official documents (and argue about it) make sense? NO
And that is my venting for the moment. Does anyone else agree with this?
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Julie & Julia Moment
Wow, so not to sound cliche but I just finished dismantling a chicken.
Notice, no chickens were harmed in the process because the bird was
already dead. I know this may sound like a Julie & Julia copycat
but I do enjoy cooking. Bon Appetit's February 2012 issue has this
amazing skillet fried chicken recipe. The only excuse for not trying it
is vegetarianism. James and I tried it on Sunday and it was beyond
perfect. It even looked like the pictures, that is a rarity. The
recipe called for a 3-4 lb chicken and then you're suppose to cut it
into 10 pcs. I can now say that I have parceled a bird. I can honestly
say that it is not my passion and I definitely don't want to be a
veterinarian or a meat cutter! A big thank you to everyone who
dismantles chickens so that we can enjoy our favorite pieces, I
appreciate it!
Black & White, Wrong & Right
So last week I was extremely mad. I put in for a position at work that would lead to a supervisor position. I didn't get it, that's fine, no big deal. I'm a big girl and I can handle that. But they told me I didn't get it because it was a seniority issue. But two of the people that were selected for the position have less seniority than I do. Does that make any sense to you? I let one of the managers have it (he's a cool guy and completely understood, he wasn't involved in the process). He told me that I just need to "play the game" and that I shouldn't go to our store manager and confront him. I probably shouldn't say confront, because while I really would love to let him have it, I would have curbed my temper and frustration purely for the sake of my job (self preservation). Here is my point with all of this:
When did people lose their sense of right and wrong? Why is everything all of the sudden grey!!!??? Do not lie to someone, its common sense and is directly related to professionalism among other things. Why are people so political? I can handle the truth, but I don't tolerate lies.
Anyway, later that morning after unleashing I saw the store manager, the other manager that I had unleashed on was making all sorts of motions for me to stay away. Haha! I think he generally thought I was just going to walk up to the manager and deck him! For the record, I'm not a violent individual.
Since when have people lost their morality and sold their sense of propriety for a nicer title or money?
When did people lose their sense of right and wrong? Why is everything all of the sudden grey!!!??? Do not lie to someone, its common sense and is directly related to professionalism among other things. Why are people so political? I can handle the truth, but I don't tolerate lies.
Anyway, later that morning after unleashing I saw the store manager, the other manager that I had unleashed on was making all sorts of motions for me to stay away. Haha! I think he generally thought I was just going to walk up to the manager and deck him! For the record, I'm not a violent individual.
Since when have people lost their morality and sold their sense of propriety for a nicer title or money?
Friday, February 24, 2012
Alas.....Friday
Now, one might assume that a Friday would call for enthusiasm, bouts of joy and happiness from the cubicle next to you, and happy hour on the way home. I work at a store that carries just a little bit of everything. I got up at 3:33am this morning to dress myself, make myself presentable (at least to try), make my lunch and arrive at work promptly to clock in at 4:30am. This is not my Friday. I get Sunday/Mondays as my weekend, which I don't really mind. Except for this week they scheduled me for 6 days and so Tuesday was my day off. Anyway, I got off work and then.... (we'll back up just a bit)
[I'm getting married to my wonderful fiance James :) He's the sweetest man alive and I couldn't be happier! James also works at the oversized grocery store where I am employed. A guy we both know from work, Hank, who is intimidating in appearance to say the least, owns a gym. So Hank told James that as a wedding present he would do personal training with me for an hour a week until the wedding (which is in July). Frankly, a vase or a spatula would have thrilled me more but it sounds more impressive to say that I "went to a personal trainer", plus and mostly, James convinced me to go and this is my second week. ]
Back to the present...
So I was only scheduled for 5 hours today, so after work I went to Hank's gym. Last week I discovered that the worst part of the workout was the huge bandage I was going to need for my pride. I was slightly optimistic that this week would be better, however....FAIL.
For the record, I'm not overweight or anything. I'm 5'8" (5'8 1/2" on a good day) and 130-135 pounds. I'm just not very athletic. I'm not too ashamed of the fact that I've coined the phrase "admitted wimp", because I am.
Anyway, I'm tired. We were suppose to go do pre-marital counseling this week with a couple from Church but I've had a head cold all week and I don't want to get their baby sick. Considerate and convenient, because I don't want to move my lazy butt off this couch for awhile....I just might take a nap
[I'm getting married to my wonderful fiance James :) He's the sweetest man alive and I couldn't be happier! James also works at the oversized grocery store where I am employed. A guy we both know from work, Hank, who is intimidating in appearance to say the least, owns a gym. So Hank told James that as a wedding present he would do personal training with me for an hour a week until the wedding (which is in July). Frankly, a vase or a spatula would have thrilled me more but it sounds more impressive to say that I "went to a personal trainer", plus and mostly, James convinced me to go and this is my second week. ]
Back to the present...
So I was only scheduled for 5 hours today, so after work I went to Hank's gym. Last week I discovered that the worst part of the workout was the huge bandage I was going to need for my pride. I was slightly optimistic that this week would be better, however....FAIL.
For the record, I'm not overweight or anything. I'm 5'8" (5'8 1/2" on a good day) and 130-135 pounds. I'm just not very athletic. I'm not too ashamed of the fact that I've coined the phrase "admitted wimp", because I am.
Anyway, I'm tired. We were suppose to go do pre-marital counseling this week with a couple from Church but I've had a head cold all week and I don't want to get their baby sick. Considerate and convenient, because I don't want to move my lazy butt off this couch for awhile....I just might take a nap
Intro
Good afternoon. My name is Elle. Yes, this genius, yet original, idea to join the millions of others out on the internet was mine and I came up with it last week. It was partially inspired by that movie Julie & Julia because I would like to write a book someday. Alas, with only the end of a book written and exactly zero ideas for the in-between, how can one publish? The other reason I was inspired was a trip to my Dad's parents house. We were all laughing at the absurdity of the people you work with and the dumb things people do and so on the way home I decided that the most realistic way to write about life is no longer by paper but the internet. I guess this is two-fold because yet another objective of this blog is to reveal the hysterical moments of my family. Let me explain....
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