Weekend in Review

Well this weekend I had planned on venturing up to Washington for some fun times, but things just didn't work out as planned. So instead, I had a weekend all to myself and to be honest...I was quite excited about it!!

So Friday after work, I just wanted to lazaaayyyy. I had a pretty rough day at work, so the last thing I wanted to do was talk to people, and I just wanted to relax with my chuggy!

Shammy and I ordered a pizza, Pineapple and cheese thanks, and picked up some ice cream, and then came home, and just watched Netflix and chatted it up with some friends. It may sound boring, but it was actually JUST what I needed. I have a super hard time being lazy...EVER, so it was a miracle I was able to camp out on my couch. I also found some leftover Gewurtztraminer from last weekend, and so had some of that. I am pretty sure it gave me a migraine though, no bueno! So just drank wine, watched Jersey Shore (don't hate) and Keeping up with the Kardashians. (also..dont' hate. Love me some trashy television).

Saturday morning, was a day of being productive. OH my goodness, I can't even tell you how good this day felt!! I went to Salem early in the morning to go to one of my favorite consignment stores (Funky Munky, HOLLA), If you haven't gone there yet, you must go NOW! All the girls are super sweet, and it is a designer clothing mecca. (not really sure what that word means,I just felt like using it right there). If any of you ever come visit me, I will take you here, seriously so aweseome. Well anyway, it was their 2 year anniversary, so they were having all sorts of sales, and drawings, and refreshments and stuff. I found a ton of cute sweaters, but only 1 looked good on. Sad. But it was half off! So $8.00 sweater!  Yippee!

Then I went to downtown Salem because I was thinking of printing off a few pictures and replacing some of the ones in frames that I have currently in the house...didn't quite get there though...because....

I stumbled upon a HUGE and I mean GINORMOUS, Rummage sale! The weather was a bit cray cray, and sketchy, like super sunny and warm one minute, and then 30.73 seconds later, it was thunder storms! But I went to this sale, and found a pitcher and a brand new pair of shoes for .75! I know right?! SCORE!

I love me some garage sales, I am kind of like a grandma in that sense.

No pics of these finds..boo.

After the rummage sale it was really starting to pour, so I headed to Salem Center to grab a few shower gels at Bath and Body works, since their semi annual sale is going on right now. I had run out...which is weird..especially if you know me! I have rows and rows of lotions, candles, body sprays, you name it. All organized by season...I cannot be smelling like an apple pie in July...that ish does not fly.

So after that, I drove home, and took Sully for a walk where she proceeded to roll in poop. Awesome. Took her home bathed her and got to work on my house! Scrubbed the floors, cleaned the bathrooms top to bottom, picked up things, cleaned the kitchen, emptied the kitty boxes, wheww..it doesn't sound like a lot from this list...but it definitely made me so much happier :)

After I did that, I drank tons of coffee in anticipation because I wanted to stay up all night, and watch Netflix! I have so many things I have to catch up on, so many shows, so I was determined. BUT that plan was ruined because apparently, someone was using my netflix account, without my permission. It kept coming up with an error that too many devices were connected on my account. Well I called them because that was just ridiculous, and sure enough, someone was watching all these stand up comedies on my account, preventing me from watching my shit! They were able to log them out, and deactivate the account, but it took 8 hours for them to do that! SO annoying, so I drank all that coffee and stayed up...for nothing basically. I think when we sold the Xbox to she who shall not be named, it kept the ID saved, and so she or whomever has it now...was logging on. Well not anymore..weird..you were using me? That has never happened before.

So since I wasn't able to watch Netflix, I made cuppycakes! Oh my gosh....I made Malibu Rum Cupcakes with a Lime zest frosting. OhEMfuckingeee!! Seriously, nothing so delicious has ever been in my mouth before. Seriously...AMAZING. I wish I had people to share them with. I will look like I am ready to join my pod on Monday. No bigs right?

Here are a few pics of me baking the little slices of heaven...

This was mixing in the pineapple and the coconut

The final product!

These are SOOO yummy, they have a pineapple coconut cake base, and then a malibu syrup was poured over them..and then topped with the lime frosting! yuM!!

I finally was able to get to bed around 3am. Awesome...and still laid in bed reading my new book, 50 shades of grey..I will totes give a review when I am done!

The next morning I had decided to go on a hike! I didn't want to stay in the house, rain or shine and do chores like it did the day before. So gosh dang it...I was determined! I woke up around 10...ick..that is sleeping in for me, and I HATE sleeping in.. UGH>

But since I went to bed at 3am...I suppose I should have expected that! I researched a bit, and found this waterfall near Salem that I hadn't heard of. You can take dogs on it, so I was down!

We headed off to Shellburg Falls

Ready to go :)

On our way

The directions say that once you get to Lyons, Oregon you are supposed to turn on Fernridge Rd. SO I put Lyons, Oregon into my GPS, and followed the prompts. But there is no Fernridge Rd. I go all the way through Lyons, all the way to the next town which is Mill City. STILL NOTHING. I really had to freaking pee, and I was in the middle of nowhere. Seriously. I kept looking for a gas station or anything that looked like it had intelligent life somewhere NOTHING. Everything was boarded up in these towns...I guess its not a top destination tourist spot? So at the end of Mill City, I finally see this little run down grocery store (think Family Grocer kids....if it were to be in Sultan...yeah.. I know).

So I go in there, and I talk to the lady at the deli counter, I say I am lost and I am about ready to pee  myself. She was very sweet, and like bolted to the bathroom to give me the key, like seriously bolted. YOu would have thought a tornado was coming, and this bathroom was the cellar. She was on it. And then when I asked her for directions, she said, "Im sorry sweetheart, but I don't know street names" and I was like umm okay...and then all of a sudden like she had an ephiphany, she was like oh yeah...FernRidge..its a scenic road...umm I thought you just told me you didn't know what it was. I think she was humoring me. But anyway, she told me I really had to go back the other way...so I did...got turned around a few times, still nothing. Finally I drove to the very end, before Lyons, and pulled into the gas station, asked the attendant, and the road I was looking for was right across the street! Oh boy! I am so happy I drove 40 minutes in the wrong direction and back...I really  just wanted to see your abandoned town...yeah.

So I finally found it, and parked and set afoot! I did not really know much about this hike at all, so wasn't sure about letting Sully off-leash, but after a bit, I didn't see many dogs at all, so I let her run. That is where she is most happiest, as long as she doesn't go all bite club on other dogs...ugh.

So yes...just in brief, you hike up this gravel trail thing to the trail head, and then there are supposedly 3 waterfalls. Shellburg falls (which I think is 2) and then Stassel Falls. I am not sure if I just didn't know what I was looking for, but I dont' really feel like I found Stassel falls. I got lost and turned around, and ended up back where I started..so might have to investigate that another time! These waterfalls were beautiful...and peaceful. Just super fun for Sully and I.

Pictures will tell it best of course..

The first waterfall-there is a rock that you can basically be like on the cliff of it..but I felt scared with just Sully and me.

The top of that waterfall

Another view, the rock is on the right

Waterfall through the trees

Stopping for some salad

This was the big waterfall and you can walk behind it, almost under a rock cliff thing...super cool!

The rock you go underneath

More salad

Behind the waterfall

Under the rock looking to the other part of the trail

Sully climbed this rock all by herself!! I didn't even ask her too! mountaineer chug :)

 

I got a little bit lost on our hike, a wee bit scared too because I realized, I didn't pack anything to defend ourselves if a wild beast gored us. And then...I realized I only had Teddy Grahams as a food source. I don't think these rations would sustain Sham and I.

On our way back Sully saw these birds on the ground, and she ran after them ( like normal, she never, ever catches them). Well...this time...she did. She pounced on this baby bird, and was trying to play with it...and ended up killing it! It all happened so fast, and at first, I just thought the birds had all flew away, but I saw that she was pawing at something on the ground. I called her away from it, and when I went over there, realized this little bird was on the ground. I was so sad. I feel terrible, even though Sully had no idea...she was so excited, "Mam, I finally caught one" Cool...well now its deceased..congratulations Sully. Future bird dog in training? She doesn't swim well...and she would have to take to punching these birds to death. the poor dear. anyway..

After our hike we went and got some hot dogs because we had worked up an appetite

Yes of course she got one. All beef- no fillers, nothing but the best :)

"thanks Mam for the sausage"

Our portrait didn't work because she was too busy mowing down on her dog!

After that we drove home and we were both completely zonked! We have just been watching movies, and sleeping...I got up to make this

Whole wheat noodles, pesto, feta, and tomatoes and basil from my garden

And then now I am just sitting here with my chuggy sleeping next to me...

I am about ready to take a bath.. so for now.. goodnight all.

Love you all times pi. xoxo

I need to learn...thats it's okay.

I usually am pretty hard on myself and find myself getting really down about things that are entirely out of  my control. I need to learn that to let things go, and that it is okay...so these are a few lessons I need to reiterate these to myself...

Its Okay to not be perfect

Its Okay to not be excited about having kids because I am scared, even when so many people my age are getting pregnant and having these kids, none of this ever sounds appealing

Its Okay to not want to get married right away and "rush" things

Its Okay that I don't call my parents EVERY day..in Fact Bekah...they probs don't even want to hear from you every day

Its Okay to feel guilty about not writing friends back right away and trying very hard to be in contact more

Its Okay to want to be mean every once in awhile

Its Okay to panic at the thought of a wedding, and not really wanting the whole she-bang...because honestly...mountain tops, fresh air, and tranquility sound much more appealing

Its okay to just be figuring things out financially in your 20s'. I get really depressed and down, that I don't really seem to have as much money as I neeto d, but at this time in my life...that is okay.

Its okay to justify shopping by telling yourself, "I needed it," "They practically GAVE it to me"

Its okay to have 8 calendars in your house, and feel a slight panic that you don't have one in the kitchen

Its Okay to want to be a stay at home mommy to Sully. Just think of all the crap I could get done...all the while spending it with my favorite chug.

Its Okay To be OBSESSED with board games, and feel so incredibly happy when people even suggest the mere thought of playing

Its Okay to still be hungry after eating 5 pieces of pizza and a salad...or is it?

Its okay To think your dog is the cutest thing that has ever graced the planet, and be completely biased and think she can do no wrong...Who Sully? She would NEVER do that...

Its Okay to cry when you see the castle at Disneyland

Its Okay have mini panic attacks when you see pugs

Its okay that when you bake things, they are not like the prettiest things, but what matters is the taste! Don't get down about yourself because it doesn't match the picture online

Betty Crocker was fake...that crumpet on the screen is totes plastic

Its Okay to not be able to blog every day..and feel SUPER guilty about not doing it...I am trying kittens!

Its Okay to have more than just a crush on Michael Phelps.

Its Okay to know every line in Waynes World and The Big Lebowski, quote them on the daily and judge people if they do not get the reference.."Ass Spincter says WHAT?"

Its Okay to have cups of coffee and Chase them with Red Bulls just to get through the day and handle the shitty people that come into my work.

Its Okay to need to cry every now and then...even if its watching The Lion King...I need a good cry sometimes.

Anyways pigeons..that is all for my random ramblings for today!

Other random thoughts of the day...

I made Strawberry Shortcake Rice Krispie Treats...something I found on pinterest

This picture looks much better than mine...the whip cream is homemade and it is SO good. Oh gosh! These are fab. and SUPER Easy!

Also

Happy birthday to mah boyyy Joe

I also need to make Eastside Killa Joe (SHOUTOUT...HOLLA) a care package..totes considering what to send. Ice cream sandwich? Hookers? Newly Sharpened Ticonderogas? Hah. We shall see.

Anyway, I love you all times Pi.

100 questions...say Whazaaa!?!

I have a few stories to talk about on my bloggy loo as of late...but don't really want to take the time to post pictures right now...so instead...I am going to play this game..called 20 questions..or maybe its 100...don't judge me, I find these things fun....like when everyone had myspace. HAH. Those were the days.

Enjoy loves

1. Are you young at heart, or an old soul? I would definitely say a little bit of both!! I love to bake people things and knit and go to garage sales and would much rather stay in then go out, but at the same time..I love me some carving pumpkins, making gingerbread houses, going to the parks to swing, and LOVE...and I mean...OBSESSS about all things Disney
2. What makes someone a best friend? Being loyal, and making an effort to be a part of your life. I have had this lesson come up recently, and definitely found out who my true friends were/are. They of course have been by me through thick and thin..and I heart you for it bitches :)
3. What Christmas (or Hanukkah) present do you remember the most? That gosh dang camping set my pops got me when the broski and I were little. We came downstairs Christmas morning and Papa Amos had set up a tent for me, complete WITH a lantern and a sleeping bag. He was convinced that my brother and I would just be floored..and it was cool, but I don't think the reaction he was hoping for. I wanted a Barbie sleeping bag...and I got a black one. Cool? OR...it could have possibly been the Power ranger Power wheel that we got...it was a Power Ranger Green Jeep...jealous? Yeah..it was all cool until I got it taken away because I ran over Cameroonski in it...umm he fell?
4. Tell me about a movie/song/tv show/play/book that has changed your life. I don't think any song or anything has really CHANGED my life perse..but def have given me insight...well and of course movies like Waynes World and Big Lebowski are life changing...obvs. The dude abides.
5. Name one physical feature that you like about yourself, and one you dislike. I heart my blonde hair....it is natural and apparently I am never supposed to dye it because my stylist will go ape shit? And...I do appreciate zeee eyes. Dislike? Umm...Probs my arms and body...but Im working on my fitnessss
6. Would you like to reconnect with any friends you’ve lost contact with? HAH. Umm...well..one definitely not...but the others where we simply lost touch..of course :) I miss them and feel bad that I let  my busy life get in the way, and get all caught up in it.
7. What’s more important in a relationship: physical attraction or emotional connection? I am going to sound like a sap..and say emotional? Looks fade with time..but there has to be something there initially...as superficial as that sounds
8. Name a movie that you knew would be terrible just from reading the title. Not another teen movie. BOOM.
9. What holiday do you most look forward to? Christmas and Halloween...Yeahhhh buddy. I love dressing up and scary and haunted things!!! And Christmas because it makes me so happy, the whole Shaaa bang...not really the material aspect of it..but going and having Scrambled Egg Surprise at Nanas...Gingerbread Lattes, Rudoph, and Yukon Cornelius!! And of course..Santa pictures with Sully, where she dressed like a reindeer. Oh gosh..I could probs go on! Oh and Christmas Shopping.."You can't see the line..can you Russ?"
10. How is the relationship between you and your parents? Pretty good..getting better of course. I am not the type to call mum and pops on the daily...but I do love when we do talk!
11. You’ve got the TV on, but you’re not really watching. What channel is the TV on? You bet your sweet ass it is..It is actually on Adam Ferrara Stand up comedy.
12. Name a song that never fails to make you happy. "Where Im From" Jason Michael Carroll
13. You know at least one person named Michael. Tell me about him. We went to high school together, and then actually had a class together at BCC back in the day...he is cool...but don't really know what he is up to now!
14. Have you ever read the “missed connections” on Craigslist? Have you ever posted one, or wanted to? Haha YES!!! I always wonder if I was ever listed..like maybe they caught my eye in traffic and now they think I am their lost love? I have DEF never posted one...haha I would be afraid to..all the creepy creepsters..."I sure did lock eyes with you...at 26th and park..."
15. If you could pick anywhere to live the rest of your life, where would it be? I really love the Snoqualmie Valley...it is weird to say that...because when you are growing up there..all you want to do is leave..and now...I miss home :(
16. Can money buy happiness? Nope, but it can buy you a yacht that takes you right up to it
17. Do you drink? Smoke? Do drugs? Why, or why not? Drink seldom...no smoke no drugs...does not sound appealing
18. Is there anyone close to you that you know you can’t trust? You don’t have to give names. Yes.
19. Where was your favorite place to go when you were a little kid? Disneyland!! Weird..some things never change :)
20. Have you ever spent a night in the hospital? Nope...that ish creeps me out!
21. Do you enjoy being with only one or two friends, or with a large group of people? Being with one or two friends...they get me...and we usually have things that only we find funny...its probs for the best..trust me :)
22. Do you like the type of music your parents listen to? Do your parents like the type of music you listen to? I like most music they listen to...however there is only so much STAR 101.5 a girl can take before she wants to stick new sharpened Ticonderogas in her ears. FACT. Parentals do not like rap however Papa Amos, did like South Park Mexican...Odd.
23. Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever bullied anyone else? Not really bullied no...there were a few instances....I never bullied anyone else..that shit sucks...I was a bitch however. Its totes diff.
24. If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? If I didn't have to worry about calorie content and being a beluga whale that has yet to join her pod I would say Fettucini Alfredo....with wine...but if I did...then strawberries
25. If your partner wanted to wait until marriage before having sex, would you stay in that relationship? Good god. Ummm...sorry about your luck?
26. Do you believe in a god? Of course.
27. Of all the social networks in the world, why use Tumblr? I don't even know what the fuck a tumblr is unless you put rocks in and they get shiny?
28. What’s your favorite Tumblr tag to track? I am going to pretend it is a rock tumblr...and say geods.
29. Would you call yourself/your family “middle class?” Yeah...if Duvall had a Caste system? hah
30. Name a TV series you didn’t enjoy until after it ended. Friends and Sex and the City
31. Have you ever bought a product from an infomercial? Umm yes.. haha I didn't dial the number though...I bought it at the As scene on TV store...like the chocolate fondue set to make candies...still have not used it...and the giant cupcake pan...which has been made.
32. If you could give up your car and never have to drive again, would you? Definitely..if I could bike everywhere..or ride a horse everywhere I totes would
33. If you go back to one point in time to give advice to yourself, when would you go and what would you say? I would say...don't be friends with that hoe bag....look at her record...she is dirty, and has no friends...and you don't need her. She will bring you down and steal your AAA lockouts...
34. What’s your “quirkiest” habit? I am super OCD about some stuff, and can NEVER leave something unless it is finished. and I LOVE calendars. Like seriously obsessed 8 calendars in my apartment and 2 at my desk at work. Dont hate
35. What is “normal?” Are you normal? Far from norm. I am unique.
36. Someone close to you is dying. You have the choice to let this person live for 10 more years, but if you do, you cause the death of 10 strangers. You don’t have to see them die. Do you take the offer? Wow that is super selfish of me. Umm...yes?
37. What is one thing you could never forgive? If you EVER hurt an animal. I will kill you.
38. Would you rather be in a relationship after the honeymoon period ends, or be single? Be in a relationship as long as you are still happy. I don't ever expect the honeymoon stage to last forever.
39. Is it possible for guys and girls to be just friends? I am naive and shall say yes.
40. Where do you and your friends go to hang out? Well here in Monmouth...things get a little cray cray. I am going to say Lenoras Ghost is a popular choice...but if its my friends we keep it classy and go to Crush Wine bar.. MM :)
41. Write the first paragraph of your obituary. Morbid questions I love it!! Rebekah Noel Amos (or Bekah) was a beautiful soul, friend to all large and small, left this earth Friday..due to blunt force trauma of the cranium. (the matter of death MUST be explained at my grave and obit...for all the morbid peeps like me.
42. What is the best TV theme song ever? Brady Bunch..LOVE me some Bradys.
43. When you were young, what would you dream you would be when you grew up? An Orthodontist....not too far from what I still want to be...a dental hygenist..or a librarian..that was the other choice
44. When you’re alone in your own home, do you walk around naked? As soon as I get home from work these pants come off!
45. What gets you out of bed in the morning? Food. And Coffee, and Sully..oh and work
46. Do you want to have more friends than you have right now? Not necessarily. I want to have that one best friend..that you go to with EVERYTHING.
47. What part of the past year sticks out in your mind? Going to Hawaii, finding out who is shitty, and all the fun times I have had with my other friends and amazing guy.
48. You win a scratch-off lottery game that gives you $2000 a week (after taxes) for the rest of your life. Do you keep your job? Probs not...I mean..I would prob work part time...and go to school to learn..and then just travel travel travel!
49. Could you be in a long-distance relationship? If you’re in one, what makes yours work? Not for very long...they suck :(
50. What’s the best route to your heart? Spend time with me...and tell me sweet nothings EVERY DAY...like its gotta be constant..and always tell me how beautiful you think I am...**Swoon**
51. Have you ever met someone through the internet, then met them in real life? Haha yeah...we won't get into that.....13 year olds make the best choices?
52. What is your favorite sport? Drill team?
53. What has been troubling you lately? Still this friend drama...I should not care..but I have a huge problem with people using me..and then claiming that I used them...So I used you...to mooch off me? Yep Yep..that makes sense. And just trying to figure out school stuff and money..that is stressful.
54. Did you enjoy your high school prom? If you haven’t gotten there yet, do you look forward to it? If you didn’t go, why not? Oh prom..you were alright. My senior prom was at the ballard locks...I had a super cute dress and my hair was perfect.it was a good night :)
55. What do you use more often: your intuition or logical reasoning? Logical reasoning..I have a hard time making up my mind on what my intuition is telling me.
56. Do you know what makes you happy? Wonderful friends, man, and Chug, oh and Nemo..and Disney
57. Tell me about the last book you read. I am reading "We Need to Talk about Kevin" it is about a kid who shoots up his school, super dark...but having a hard time getting into it.
58. What is the nicest compliment you’ve ever been given? You are very wise, and caring, and sweet.
59. Who was your first crush? I had 3 boyfriends in preschool...I think ones name was Travis...we LOVED Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...like LOVED them..and he shared his Squeez-it with me.
60. Do you believe that there is life on other planets? Went to the UFO Festival kids...what do you think!? :) It is naive of us to think that we are the only ones...think of all the galaxies!
61. Predict what your life will look like a year from now. Hopefully in school, with 2 pugs, love of my life by my side, and back home
62. Often, people will ask how your last relationship ended. I want to know how it began. Spanish class in high school, did not know his name...thought it was Jose... nope..sure wasn't.
63. Where is your favorite place to go out and eat? Well..you all know how I love Red Robin..but other then there..I love Purple, and Matador..and this super cute Crepe Place in Salem.. MMm
64. What is something you want to change about your current situation? Money..would be nice.
65. Early bird or night owl? I like waking up early, but not TOO early..and sometime I like staying up..it all depends.
66. Are there any childhood possessions you still hold on to? My little boo bear...it was the teddy bear I had ever since I was born...
67. Give me an unpopular opinion you have. I hate kids.
68. What was the last song that was stuck in your head? "Belle" From beauty and the beast
69. Where do you live? Be as general or specific as you want. Independence, Oregon. Yay?
70. Do you believe in giving kids medals and trophies for participation? No...they have to figure it out sooner or later that you can't always win
71. What was the longest car ride you’ve ever taken? Probs to San Francisco...we Amos's didn't get out much.
72. Have you ever taken part in a protest? Umm no...what does this do?
73. Would you ever use an online dating service? Hahaha sorry folks..this one is not for me.
74. What is your ethnic heritage? Norwegian Bitches
75. Describe a person that inspires you. Many people inspire me to be better.
76. If you earn minimum wage doing what you love, would you? No...Min wage..does not pay the bills...unless it was a side job
77. Do you believe in luck? I believe in Karma...and its a bitch
78. Describe the last time you were very angry at someone. Refer to January Blog post..I am still furious.
79. Do you want to live until you’re 100? No...they smell at that age like they are rotting from the inside out...why do old people smell? When I am old I am going to smell like Chanel No 5.
80. Do people change? If so, how do you keep a relationship together when both of you start to change? Just learn to accept and love them for who they are..and yes they do change.
81. Have you ever risked a friendship by telling someone you liked them? Sho' nuff
82. Would you rather be alone doing something you enjoy, or doing something you don’t like with your best friends? Doing something alone. I have NO problem doing things by myself..like shopping. I LOVE shopping by myself.
83. Do you practice what you preach? Most of the time..unless it comes to job stuffs lol
84. If you take precautions to stay safe, do you ultimately act more recklessly? Haha this question confuses me.
85. What do you value more in a significant other: Attractiveness or intelligence? I value intelligence more...but if you aren't bad to look at that is cool too.
86. Are you hard-headed? I am never wrong...so I have to be.
87. Have you ever laughed uncontrollably when it was socially inappropriate? Oh em gee..,I laugh in uncomfortable situations..like when people are crying...and at funerals. God..I don't mean to be insensitive..and I do really feel bad...but I can't help it.
88. When have you felt most alive? The way I feel  now.
89. Would you prefer to live? A city? The suburbs? The countryside? The mountains? The mountains please..in a cabin...where nobody can disturb me.
90. Do you often skip breakfast? NEVER
91. How do you know what true love is? When you want to share your coffee heath bar crunch with him.
92. Would you want to know the exact date and time you were going to die? Probs not...I would be super Psycho OCD about it...and not live in the moment
93. Where is “home” for you? Washington.
94. What song best describes your life right now? "My Highway" Jason Aldean
95. Do you want to be perfect? No... I am a perfectionist though..so it is hard.
96. What have you never tried, but would really like to someday? What’s holding you back? I would like to try all sorts of outdoorsy things.but can't because I have no money...le sigh...someday.
97. How do you express your creativity? I love to bake...and scrapbook.
98. Describe your neighborhood. I will describe my hood back home. Picture a Cul-De-Sac..where everyone is super close knit..after everyone comes home from work, they all trickle out of their houses to the picnic table in the middle of the cul-de-sac...everyone is friends, the adults have beers and talk about their days at the table while the kids ride bikes, skin their knees, play cowboys and indians, climb trees in a place of the woods call the jungle cruise, make boats out of their dads bow hunting targets and sail them in the stormwater storage pond. Where rubber boots with sweat pants are the preferred choice, and moms make grilled cheese and kool aid for lunches. Where everything is shared, and we all pile into the neighbs station wagon for weekly trips to the library. There were fights, hair pulling, scratches, sand thrown in eyes, rocks to the face, and unkind words, but at the end of the day we were all friends. There were 12 of us. We went on camping trips together, Fourth of July celebrations, and Sledding trips in the winter time. We never had to lock our doors, we were safe. This was  my childhood...I can't even explain to you, how these guys will always, always have a special place in my heart. But yes..that was my neighborhood, and Ih ope that someday, my kids can grow up in a place just as awesome as that.
99. Name something you only liked because it was popular. Pogs. There I said it.
100. Give me the story of your life in six words. Charming, Adventure, Love, Loss, Safe, and great?

If you made it to the end..I applaud you. I love you all times PI.

My recent love!

 So, for awhile now I have been trying to find some recipes to use steel cut oats in, because A.) they are healthy for you, and make you feel full longer, and B.) I have seriously pounds of these little nuggets in my pantry. Why you ask? I have no fa-reaking idea. The Steel cut oat fairy clearly visits me and dumps off these little granules when I am not looking, and I never really knew how many times she has visited until I looked recently! ( I am sorry to report little fairy, that I only eat dinosaur egg oatmeal, you know the type kids? It has the eggs in it...and you pour hot water on it, and it hatches little dinos? OH YES...this magical thing exists...

"Cue the heavenly music"

Anyway...back to steel cut oats

Holy Aunt Jemima! I need to get rid of these babies.

So looked on allrecipes.com (HOLLA) to see what I could use with these! If you have never been to this website..seriously check it out! They have a recipe finder where you put the ingredients that you want to use...or don't want to use..and it finds you stuff. Amazeballs.

It is perfect for me..since I really don't ever throw anything out..and HATE wasting...I still have Nerds from Christmas I am trying to think of using in a recipe....details to follow.

Anyways..I came up with this slow cooker/steel cut oats thing..to try. You basically put everything in your crockpot..and it cooks on low overnight, and then you wake up to breakfast and a crap ton of oats...like seriously they last me for a week! MM..

So here is the recipe..and unfortunately..I am lame..and did not take pics...well I might be able to take a pic... un momento...

But until then...recipe..

Ingredients

• 2 cups steel cut oats
• 2 cups diced apple
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 teaspoons butter

Directions

1. Combine the oats, apple, cranberries, almonds, pecans, water, milk, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and butter in a slow cooker. Cook on Low overnight or 8 hours

A few of the other people that made this..said that they had to be careful because theirs burned? Mine did not..I do have an older crock pot..so don't know if that makes a difference..but it is amazing. In the morning, I dish mine up with milk and some brown sugaaaa...and MMm.. Away I go...and I am the type where I am usually hungry an hour after I eat...so this usually lasts me until lunchy.

Warning kids..the picture does not look appetizing..but it really is delicious!

Anyways enjoy kittens

Love you all times PI

Veggie Tacos

I have been experimenting with some new recipes and also just putting a new twist on some of my favorites that I have always made. So, I was trying some fajitas...minus the chicken/or beef.

I just wanted to load these little babies with veggies.

In them I put:

Black Beans

Avocado

Tomato

Cilantro

Lime

and Cheese

I topped them with Garlic Cilantro Salsa from Trader Joes yum!!

I also had blue corn tortilla chips which are also healthier it seems for you as a side

Mmm

I had 2 of these I think...

If it is healthy that means I can double the portions right? Hah.

Love you all.

Greek Salad Pita Pockets!

I had been craving Greek salads for a bit when I FINALLY decided to look up a recipe and see if I could just whip one up! I had NO idea how easy it was! I took a look at the recipe and decided it would be perfect to even make for lunches. The veggies would keep well, and it would definitely keep me full until dinner time!

I stumbled upon this recipe..

Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups chopped seeded plum or cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped radishes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)

• 4 8-inch-diameter whole wheat pita breads, halved

Preparation

Whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, radishes, and parsley into dressing. Stir in feta cheese. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Using slotted spoon, transfer salad mixture to pita bread halves. Serve sandwiches immediately

 

Yum! I didn't have any radishes, so didn't include those...but used everything else almost exactly. Oh my gosh...seriously so good! I also made a Mediterranean Rice Pilaf in addition to the Pitas

that was also pretty good.

Here is the picture that they show with the recipe...I ate mine too fast unfortunately to snap any pics, so you get the stock photo....sorry pigeons

It is much better than the photo.

My recent adventures with food

So as of late, I have been looking very heavily into the vegetarian lifestyle. I don't usually eat much meat anyway, unless of course, it is Red Robin. I can't seem to shake that ol dirty bird.

I don't think I would really even want to title it vegetarian because I feel like if I want to eat some fish, or even a burger, I feel as though people would be like,
"OH, but I thought you were a Vegetarian"?
"Oh well I thought you should mind your own Bizz Nass"

So I really dont' want to classify it as something, but this is generally what I am leaning towards. Like I mentioned in recent posts, I have been captivated by the movie "Food, Inc" and just disgusted by the food industry. If you don't want the crap you are eating to be ruined...then I suggest don't watch that film. It will....or should, change your perspective. I have made the switch to cage free eggs, vegetarian fed, the whole works.

Also, if I do eat beef, it is grain fed, not corn fed.

I am definitely not perfect, and am far from knowing all there is to know. I just do my best to try and eat right, hope to lose some pounds along the way, and feel better about my health in general.

This has given me a whole new perspective and whole large list of things to try recipe wise. I generally DO NOT like veggies, so this has been an adjustment. I would rather eat carbs and fruits..nom nom. Probably not the healthiest diet.

I have also been shopping at the farmers markets, trying to find the best and freshest produce and such.

Now on to a few of my creations as of late:

I bought some salmon from the farmers market, caught that morning. I had NEVER cooked salmon on my own before, so was excited to try.

I greased a piece of foil, laid down some onions and lemon slices, then placed the salmon on top.

I then placed some of the onions and lemon slices on top of the salmon as well. Rubbed some garlic on the salmon, and then sprinkled with some Rosemary and Dill.

I BBQed the salmon in the foil for about 15 minutes until it flaked. I had some long grain rice that I also sprinkled with some dill.

I also baked some red potatoes, by coating them in Olive oil and salt. Baking at 400 degrees, for 45 minutes. **Make sure to poke holes in the potatoes with a fork so they dont explode in the oven**

When the potatoes were done, I had some green onion from the farmers market, cut up, and tossed that with the potato as well. Yum!!

Here is a picture of the delish din din.



Pretty filling, and the salmon had really great flavor. Not bad for my first try!

Easter Weekend

So Easter weekend I decided to go up to Washington to visit family and friends and have Easter din din with my mum. I first started out my adventure, packed up the Yari Yari and drove into Portland to pick up some Voodoo Donut!

The sign is hard to see, but I wanted to pick up a dozen for my broski and a few of my friends had special requests! I was also craving an apple fritter something fierce.

MMM! No pics of the delectable treats unfortunately.

But def picked up some bacon maple bars for the broski.

I was so surprised because the line used to wrap around the side where the anime porn theatre is...but apparently they expanded into the place next door and got a new sign and have these super cool stained glass windows with their faces on them and stuff now.

So normally when I go to Voodoo, I am usually by myself and with Sully and stuff, so I just pay to park in the lot right next to the shop, it is kind of pricey, but it is worth it to not have to drive around looking for a spot on a Friday night, and then leaving my girls and crap alone on a street. Have you seen then bums in Portland? That is another post entirely. Anyway, SO I drove into this parking lot, and the way that this lot is set up, you kind of have to double park everyone. So the parking lot attendant came up to me out of fucking nowhere...he looked like 50 cent. I am not kidding.

I asked him  how much to park and he was like umm....well how long are you going to be here? I was like well...I am just going to voodoo so like 40 mins ? And he was like oh okay ( Right about here, I am thinking he is going to give me a honey of deal) ...$8.00. $8.00!?!? Are you kidding me!? UGH. So I paid the man, and he told me I should leave my keys with him, because he might need to move my car if the person comes back that I had double parked. I was like WHAT? Like really? I have never handed my keys over. This guy could have been anyone, and here I am handing the keys over to my life. Aka. Sully, Ipod, GPS, no big deal? You want to share with your friends, sure take your pick. I don't know what I was thinking..but really wanted those gosh dang donuts apparently.

Voodoo was packed of course, and they even had this guy out front playing buckets. Someone offered to buy him a donut and he said he doesn't eat the stuff, watching his girlish figure I suppose.

Inside I got 3 apple fritters, they are GINORMOUS!

And I got a dozen of where they pick the donuts. This box was for my brother. I also made sure that they included some bacon maple bars. His most favorite. I am such a nice sister yeah?

Afterwards just packed up, and hit the road. Made it in record time, and yeah..that was basically Friday.

Saturday Timmy and I headed to Camp Charlie for a doggie Easter egg hunt. This is held by Homeward Pet adoptions, and all proceeds benefit this rescue. A fun event with our dogs that also benefits homeless pets!?!? Sign us up! Sully and I had gone to this event a few years prior and she had SUCH a good time. You think that the humans are going to be the ones hunting down these gosh darn eggs for the dogs. Um NOPE! Not my Sully, she was hunting those eggs, punching them open, and eating the treats and kibbles inside like there was no tomorrow. I wish I had video because really it is priceless. It was also perfect because we got to head to Camp Charlie, which when we lived in Washington, Sully was part of their day camp and LOVED it. Jamie, the owner, is the sweetest and so chill and laid back and you can tell he really loves the dogs and loves what he does!

So anyway, back to the egg hunt, we got there a wee bit early, but signed ourselves in, and got some baskets and immediately got to work!

Sully and Bella had such a good time, they were searching for the eggs, and eating the kibbles inside of them. I was imagining Sully was feeling like Templeton at the fair!

"This egg hunt..is a smorgasbord, smorgasbord, SMORGASBORD!!!!"

"Rotten Cotton candy"

Anyone? Anyone?

Ahh I digress...

Here are a few pictures of the event..

Me and my Bunny Newt

We be hunting for eggs

Run Boxy Lou RUN

Nom Nom

Bella and her ears

Timmy and Bella

Sully & Bella Kisses

Hahah look at newts face!!

Sorry if these pics are not the best quality..I shall look into this.

Anyway, after the hunt we headed out to my dads house to give Cammy his donuts (or Doughnuts, whichever spelling you prefer). We just talked a bit, and hunt out with his friend and him with the pups. After all this egg searching we worked up quite an appetite! So we went to the local watering hole Ixtapa. YUMM!!

I had introduced Timmy to Ixtapa another time before...WOAH. Pretty sure his mind was blown. Radballs right? Yeah I thought so too. Obvs it was the Duvall one. :) We all know how its better then the nation of carn.

BOOM.

Afterwards we headed out to a BBQ with some friends. It was super fun! Apparently, I decided that being dehydrated and drinking a bottle of wine was a GREAT idea. A bottle of Chateau St. Michelle Reisling is usually my go to, and I can down that no probs. I have never really been hung over before. Oh My gosh. I was DOWN for the count. I was partying like a rockstar, and busting out some pretty sweet dance moves. I was also wailing on the hand mic...and doing some signature moves.

And then I woke up...like this..

Yes Ladies and gentleman...that is an IV drip in my arm

Classy.

I was partied out clearly. Apparently, when I party...I go all out. I am not a HUGE partier...but when I do...I get cray.

Yeah..so long story short...I remember everything, but because I was SO deydrated, I was GONE. And I mean...could not keep water down or anything. It was bad. Luckily, I was surrounded by medics and nurses, that told me that I really should do an IV, because I needed to get fluid in my body somehow. After I sat there and sobbed for about 10 minutes, it happened, and I felt a bit better. They said that I was so dehydrated though, I did not even bleed and prob could have used about 2 more bags of fluid. Go me. So I stayed in bed...or floor most of the day...which SUCKED because it was Easter. I tried to keep a banana down..did not succeed. So this is where I spent the majority of my day. Classy.

Then, I had to suck it up and drive to mums house so I could have Easter dinner. The thought of eating anything at this point was enough to make my stomach turn, but I could not disappoint mum.

I got to mums house and she had gotten me this adorable Easter basket. Oh mum, still getting broski and I Easter baskets with easter eggs and grass. I LOVE LOVE it.

Next, we had a delectable din of Pork Roast, scalloped potatoes, asparagus, and homemade rolls. For dessert? Mums apple cake yum!!

The only picture of said event was my Chug on the Princess and the Pea bed

Adorable.

After din, I showed my mum the Boudoir photos that I had taken, (another post entirely).
And then I had to head back home to good ol Whoregon.

Ahh..my Easter was def one for the record books ladies and gents.

Be smart.. know your limits ;)

I can't even look at a bottle of that dang Reisling without wanting to vom. I was Totes Hung.

I don't recommend it. And an IV for the girl that has NEVER had one in her life, and is terrified of needles...not one of my finer moments.

Love you all times PI

My first ink?

So ladies and gentleman, this girl has decided to get a tattoo! I know right? Are you as freaked as I am!? Yeah...the girl that deathly is afraid of needles and all things pertaining to the body and medical stuffs related. I have been thinking about it for awhile and thinking where to put it and what I wanted to look at for the rest of my life. My first thing that I had thought of...was Disney. You all know my love for the mouse, and if you know me even better, you know I am a WEE bit obsessed with Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan! I had originally thought I wanted Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ears on my wrists, very small, but just the ears....still thinking about it...maybe my 4th?

My second thought was that I need to get a second one...(yeah yeah I know, I haven't even gotten my first but bear with me) I am thinking of getting a feather somewhere. I am OBSESSED with feathers...and think it would be a good addition to my bod.

And my 3rd...yes yes I know...I am now on my way to Kat Von D status...I am thinking some type of words on each shoulder...but more on the neck meat side. Does that make sense? But yes...these are my thoughts as of late...and I found a cute ideas on none other than Pinterest of course!! doyyyy.

**Side note, do you remember when people said DOY? I am totes bringing this back**

Anywhoodle, These are a few of my ideas...let me know what you think..I am for sure getting this one!! I might alter it a bit, and maybe make it Alice in Wonderland...but LOVING the Peter Pan as well...

LOVE this!

I really love this too for my word tat!

I want it to say "Couriouser and Couriouser"
Or

"To die would be an awfully big adventure"

Or something to that effect!

And then for my feather tattoo

Just a few ideas...I am super nervous because I know the places I want to get these are going to hurt, and I have like a negative pain tolerance. But...I want to be a sex pot with my tats, so suffer  I shall.

My future at this rate.

Love you all times PI