Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Christmas
Everything is still pending as the weather in Seattle continues to change every 10 minutes. The only thing I'm sure of is that I'm here at work for the rest of the day - oh boy! Hoping for the best... Wishing you and yours a Happy and SAFE Christmas! God Bless :)
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Snow Day!
I'm snowed it at home! Thank goodness I was too lazy to get up this morning. The road to get to the freeway is littered w/ spun out cars and our freeway exit is blocked by jackknifed trucks! It will probably be gone tomorrow morning but I'll still enjoy this random day off. Just got out of bed and it's 11:30 - oh yes! gonna sit on my ars and finish wrapping gifts then watch some random movies and do nothing!
It's too cold to go out and take pics so I'll be lazy and upload one - This is the map of Seattle freeways - don't get it twisted though; green means it's open bc there are 5 cars on the road... that big patch of black is where we are! HAH
If you venture out today - just be safe!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
You know you are from Washington when...
(At least the west side)
1. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Enumclaw and Issaquah.
2. You consider swimming an indoor sport.
3. You keep snow chains in your trunk but they've never been used.
4. You see a person carrying an umbrella and know they must be a tourist.
5. Eating seafood isn't anything special.
6. Your lawn is mostly moss and you don't really care.
7. Your daily commute to work involves riding a ferry.
8. You know the difference between "showers followed by rain" and "rain followed by showers".
9. The sight of Mt. Rainier is still awe inspiring.
10. You're extremely picky about your coffee.
11. You yell at the TV if they pronounce the name of a city wrong or make an inaccurate Seattle reference on "Frasier" or "Grey's Anatomy."
12. You rarely wash your car because it's just going to get muddy again tomorrow.
13. You wouldn't dream of putting an air conditioner in your house.
14. You go to Eastern Washington to get some sun.
15. You can drive from your home to a lake, a river or the Puget Sound in 20 minutes or less.
16. You've seen or know someone who has seen Bigfoot.
17. You remember where you were on May 18th, 1980.
18. You get a terrible sunburn on the first really nice day of summer.
19. You look forward to SeaFair and all its related activities.
20. You take a heavy coat and a hat with you for a day at the beach.
21. You have learned to assume Christmas will be rainy, not white.
22. You've owned the same bathing suit for years because you never have a chance to wear it out.
23. You still can't believe the new Seahawks stadium is open air.
24. Your phone book contains a tide table.
25. You only visit the Space Needle if you need someplace to take out of town guests.
26. You or someone you know works at Boeing or Microsoft.
27. You "Do The Puyallup" every year.
28. You feel guilty throwing something away that could be recycled.
29. You use the word "sunbreak" and know what it means.
30. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.
31. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
32. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon.
33. You never go camping without water proof matches and a poncho.
34. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
35. You can point to at least 2 volcanoes even if you can't actually see them through the cloud cover.
36. You wear shorts when the temperature gets above 50 but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
37. You switch to your sandals at about 60 degrees but keep your socks on.
38. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
39. You buy new sunglasses every year because you've lost last years pair after such a long time not needing them.
40. You measure distance in hours.
41. You often switch from heat to a/c in your car in the same day.
42. You use a down comforter in the summer.
43. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.
44. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
45. You choose your vacation spot according to the best latte stands.
46. You purchase a new car and the 'Northwest Package' includes a built in umbrella holder.
47. Your children don't get chicken pox; they get 'rust spots' instead.
48. When you think 'big hair', you think of Kent.
49. You can't make it two blocks without seeing a Starbucks.
50. When you hear people from Eastern WA say they're going to the coast, you assume they mean Ocean Shores.
51. You make reference to the new neighborhood going up down the street and people have to ask, "Which one?"
52. You can't believe that people in Spokane actually have yellow grass in the winter and green grass in the summer.
53. You know how to pronounce geoduck and know that it doesn't quack or have feathers.
54. You expect snow for Valentine's Day, not Christmas.
55. You get upset when a store doesn't carry your favorite brand of bottled water.
56. You can tell the difference between Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai food.
57. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best and Tully's.
58. It's not a real mountain unless it has snow and has erupted within the last 200 years.
59. You go to work in the dark and come home in the dark even though you only have an 8 hour workday.
60. You've ever stood alone on a deserted street corner in the rain.
61. You can tell its summer because the rain is warmer.
62. You know what a Frango is.
63. You think the "Middle East" is Ellensburg and the "Far East" is Spokane.
64. You realize no education is required to be a weatherman. Just predict, "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain."
65. You have an earthquake story, and so does everyone else you know.
66. You can identify seven different types of rain.
67. You can identify five different cities by smell alone.
68. You thing espresso was invented in Seattle, along with Starbucks.
69. You know what 'Sodo Mojo' is.
70. You can turn in any direction and be within a stones throw of an Indian-run casino.
71. You think summer starts in July and winter in September.
72. It's not a real windstorm until your lawn ornaments blow away.
73. You know exactly where Tom Hank's boathouse was in "Sleepless In Seattle".
74. You know who J.P. Patches is.
75. At least one of your neighbors has a hot tub they haven't used in over a year.
76. You know who really 'let the dogs out'.
77. You become frightened by the bright yellow orb in the sky until the 9-1-1 operator tells you it's just the sun.
78. You've used every setting on your intermittent wipers.
79. You know you better enjoy the snow the first day it falls before the rain washes it away.
80. You marvel when the autumn leaves stay on the trees for more than three days before the rain knocks them to the ground.
81. You can't imagine living through a tornado or hurricane but you secretly think earthquakes are kind of fun.
82. You give directions using the Puget Sound and Cascade mountains as points of reference.
83. You lose your sense of direction if you go east of the Cascade mountains.
84. You know at least 5 different ways to kill slugs.
85. You know at least 10 different recipes that call for blackberries.
86. You are not sure of the color of your house because of all of the rhododendron bushes planted in front of it.
87. You know the difference between a rhododendron and an azalea.
88. You know what a Dick's Deluxe is.
89. You or your family member live "in the woods".
90. You can endure 100 days of rain and wind but an inch of snow means school cancellations.
91. You consider an antique anything mad before 1970.
92. You know someone whose house has been partially crushed by a tree.
93. You know the difference between an evergreen and a deciduous tree.
94. You don't know what a turnpike is and have never paid a toll to drive over a bridge. [[UNTIL THE STUPID NARROWS BRIDGE. Gig Harborians=Angry. :] ]]
95. You own a barbeque that has rusted.
96. You change your wiper blades more often than your oil.
97. Your idea of dancing is nodding your head vigorously.
98. You use your defogger and your AC at the same time.
99. You don't own anything made of wool.
100. When someone honks at you, you think they are trying to say "hi".
101. You get a least 5 e-mails a week from friends asking you to come see their band.
102. You know what a 9-inning lunch is.
103. You think you're working late if you stay past 3 pm.
104. You have more unemployed friends than friends who have jobs.
105. You prefer one mountain range to the other.
106. You know the state flower (Mildew).
107. In early december, you still walk to school/work in a t-shirt and jeans, but you have to wear a parka in June
1. You know how to pronounce Sequim, Puyallup, Enumclaw and Issaquah.
2. You consider swimming an indoor sport.
3. You keep snow chains in your trunk but they've never been used.
4. You see a person carrying an umbrella and know they must be a tourist.
5. Eating seafood isn't anything special.
6. Your lawn is mostly moss and you don't really care.
7. Your daily commute to work involves riding a ferry.
8. You know the difference between "showers followed by rain" and "rain followed by showers".
9. The sight of Mt. Rainier is still awe inspiring.
10. You're extremely picky about your coffee.
11. You yell at the TV if they pronounce the name of a city wrong or make an inaccurate Seattle reference on "Frasier" or "Grey's Anatomy."
12. You rarely wash your car because it's just going to get muddy again tomorrow.
13. You wouldn't dream of putting an air conditioner in your house.
14. You go to Eastern Washington to get some sun.
15. You can drive from your home to a lake, a river or the Puget Sound in 20 minutes or less.
16. You've seen or know someone who has seen Bigfoot.
17. You remember where you were on May 18th, 1980.
18. You get a terrible sunburn on the first really nice day of summer.
19. You look forward to SeaFair and all its related activities.
20. You take a heavy coat and a hat with you for a day at the beach.
21. You have learned to assume Christmas will be rainy, not white.
22. You've owned the same bathing suit for years because you never have a chance to wear it out.
23. You still can't believe the new Seahawks stadium is open air.
24. Your phone book contains a tide table.
25. You only visit the Space Needle if you need someplace to take out of town guests.
26. You or someone you know works at Boeing or Microsoft.
27. You "Do The Puyallup" every year.
28. You feel guilty throwing something away that could be recycled.
29. You use the word "sunbreak" and know what it means.
30. You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.
31. You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.
32. You know the difference between Chinook, Coho and Sockeye salmon.
33. You never go camping without water proof matches and a poncho.
34. You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.
35. You can point to at least 2 volcanoes even if you can't actually see them through the cloud cover.
36. You wear shorts when the temperature gets above 50 but still wear your hiking boots and parka.
37. You switch to your sandals at about 60 degrees but keep your socks on.
38. You have actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.
39. You buy new sunglasses every year because you've lost last years pair after such a long time not needing them.
40. You measure distance in hours.
41. You often switch from heat to a/c in your car in the same day.
42. You use a down comforter in the summer.
43. You carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to use them.
44. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit under a raincoat.
45. You choose your vacation spot according to the best latte stands.
46. You purchase a new car and the 'Northwest Package' includes a built in umbrella holder.
47. Your children don't get chicken pox; they get 'rust spots' instead.
48. When you think 'big hair', you think of Kent.
49. You can't make it two blocks without seeing a Starbucks.
50. When you hear people from Eastern WA say they're going to the coast, you assume they mean Ocean Shores.
51. You make reference to the new neighborhood going up down the street and people have to ask, "Which one?"
52. You can't believe that people in Spokane actually have yellow grass in the winter and green grass in the summer.
53. You know how to pronounce geoduck and know that it doesn't quack or have feathers.
54. You expect snow for Valentine's Day, not Christmas.
55. You get upset when a store doesn't carry your favorite brand of bottled water.
56. You can tell the difference between Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai food.
57. You can taste the difference between Starbucks, Seattle's Best and Tully's.
58. It's not a real mountain unless it has snow and has erupted within the last 200 years.
59. You go to work in the dark and come home in the dark even though you only have an 8 hour workday.
60. You've ever stood alone on a deserted street corner in the rain.
61. You can tell its summer because the rain is warmer.
62. You know what a Frango is.
63. You think the "Middle East" is Ellensburg and the "Far East" is Spokane.
64. You realize no education is required to be a weatherman. Just predict, "Partly cloudy with a chance of rain."
65. You have an earthquake story, and so does everyone else you know.
66. You can identify seven different types of rain.
67. You can identify five different cities by smell alone.
68. You thing espresso was invented in Seattle, along with Starbucks.
69. You know what 'Sodo Mojo' is.
70. You can turn in any direction and be within a stones throw of an Indian-run casino.
71. You think summer starts in July and winter in September.
72. It's not a real windstorm until your lawn ornaments blow away.
73. You know exactly where Tom Hank's boathouse was in "Sleepless In Seattle".
74. You know who J.P. Patches is.
75. At least one of your neighbors has a hot tub they haven't used in over a year.
76. You know who really 'let the dogs out'.
77. You become frightened by the bright yellow orb in the sky until the 9-1-1 operator tells you it's just the sun.
78. You've used every setting on your intermittent wipers.
79. You know you better enjoy the snow the first day it falls before the rain washes it away.
80. You marvel when the autumn leaves stay on the trees for more than three days before the rain knocks them to the ground.
81. You can't imagine living through a tornado or hurricane but you secretly think earthquakes are kind of fun.
82. You give directions using the Puget Sound and Cascade mountains as points of reference.
83. You lose your sense of direction if you go east of the Cascade mountains.
84. You know at least 5 different ways to kill slugs.
85. You know at least 10 different recipes that call for blackberries.
86. You are not sure of the color of your house because of all of the rhododendron bushes planted in front of it.
87. You know the difference between a rhododendron and an azalea.
88. You know what a Dick's Deluxe is.
89. You or your family member live "in the woods".
90. You can endure 100 days of rain and wind but an inch of snow means school cancellations.
91. You consider an antique anything mad before 1970.
92. You know someone whose house has been partially crushed by a tree.
93. You know the difference between an evergreen and a deciduous tree.
94. You don't know what a turnpike is and have never paid a toll to drive over a bridge. [[UNTIL THE STUPID NARROWS BRIDGE. Gig Harborians=Angry. :] ]]
95. You own a barbeque that has rusted.
96. You change your wiper blades more often than your oil.
97. Your idea of dancing is nodding your head vigorously.
98. You use your defogger and your AC at the same time.
99. You don't own anything made of wool.
100. When someone honks at you, you think they are trying to say "hi".
101. You get a least 5 e-mails a week from friends asking you to come see their band.
102. You know what a 9-inning lunch is.
103. You think you're working late if you stay past 3 pm.
104. You have more unemployed friends than friends who have jobs.
105. You prefer one mountain range to the other.
106. You know the state flower (Mildew).
107. In early december, you still walk to school/work in a t-shirt and jeans, but you have to wear a parka in June
Monday, December 15, 2008
Rob Dyrdek returns, finally!
I'm a huge fan of Rob and Big. Don't really know why but I loved the damn show and was so sad when it ended... BUT I'm thrilled to hear that there will be another Rob Dyrdek show airing in Febuary. From http://skateboarding.transworld.net/2008/10/25/rob-dyrdeks-fantasy-factory-preview/:
"And you thought Rob Dyrdek had it good. Dude’s got it even gooder: his new MTV show Fantasy Factory has been in production for a while now, and DC finally leaked some photos. The show revolves around the Fantasy warehouse in L.A. which is basically a Skate Plaza/basketball facility/toymaking/havoc-wreaking mash-up. Some new characters will also be in the mix, including his new bulldog puppy Beefy, an SUV called Stormtroopin’, and a 3-wheeled car called Hot Crap that’s supposedly faster than a Ferrari. There’s no official premiere date for the show, so keep checking its MySpace page. "
"And you thought Rob Dyrdek had it good. Dude’s got it even gooder: his new MTV show Fantasy Factory has been in production for a while now, and DC finally leaked some photos. The show revolves around the Fantasy warehouse in L.A. which is basically a Skate Plaza/basketball facility/toymaking/havoc-wreaking mash-up. Some new characters will also be in the mix, including his new bulldog puppy Beefy, an SUV called Stormtroopin’, and a 3-wheeled car called Hot Crap that’s supposedly faster than a Ferrari. There’s no official premiere date for the show, so keep checking its MySpace page. "
This is his freakin office; surrounded by a skate park!! WOW!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Gingy Breads
Another tradition during the Seattle Holidays... the amazing Gingerbread House displays @ the Sheraton Hotel. We did a sneak run through last weekend - no camera w/ us; just our cell phones. My pics are horrible so I'm stealing Kenji's! This one is hands down my favorite! it's a Nintendo ds w/ the Mario theme. It was so ornate and detail. Complete w/ a Rainbow Road, King Kuppa, Toad, and coins!This is an annual fundraiser for the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Northwest. For more info please check out their website here: http://www.jdrfnorthwest.org/events/
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas…
I heart the holidays! I know it’s the biggest increase in stress in most ppls lives. But at this point in time I’m just high on the holiday spirit. FINALLY. I realize there’s a lot of things that build that up for me. It starts out w/ the book… I’m sure most of you are laughing bc you know all about “the book”. I have a Christmas book/binder that comes out around the 2nd week of November and it stays out until the end of the year. It’s filled w/ all kinds of lists and ideas, dates, events, gift wrapping notes, recipes and addresses. By the end of the season it doesn’t really close anymore. It’s my holiday survival guide. I can trust it to keep me sane and “organized” in these busy weeks.
So I’m reaching into the book right now to present you with “Myra’s guide to get into the holiday spirit” for those that are lacking in the department. My first comments will be general and my suggestions will follow below… some might not make sense to you so just ask!
Drink something w/ Peppermint
Classic: white chocolate peppermint mocha, extra peppermint stirred w/ whip @ Starbucks
Start looking at “holiday event calendars” and pencil in dates to go see things.
Christmas Ships, Bellevue Holiday Lane, Zoolights, Gingerbread Lane, etc
Walk through Downtown and enjoy the lights and the hustle and bustle
Stare at the Macy’s star, see the Westlake tree, the carousel changes every year
Get your tree and decorations situated.
You’d be amazed how much lights and some old ornaments can memorize someone.
Listen to some holiday music
Nsync Christmas “oh Holy Night” AMAZING! Boyz II Men “Let it Snow” and The Home Alone Christmas Soundtrack
Browse online at “the seasons” hottest gifts online via google or msn.
Start updating your address book and addressing cards
Receiving cards in the mail might be old school but it’s still fun.
Jack Frost scent from Yankee Candle
Just go smell it!
Drop some change in the red bucket.
That pocket change you gave up to the guy that opened the Mall door for you goes a long way w/ the Salvation Army.
Start gift wrapping
Nothing says Christmas like tape stuck to your ars and ribbon bits in your hair as you lose your scissors 5 times under some tissue.
Watch some holiday movies
All time favorite: Home Alone 2: Lost in NY. Other suggestions: Santa Clause 1-3, Serendipity, The Holiday, A Christmas Story
Spend some time catching up w/ friends in general
Lots of ppl come home/head out, etc; a simple happy holiday greeting goes a long way. The more you say it, the more you hear it, thus the more you feel it.
Lastly, give more of yourself
Weather its donating winter cloths, volunteering at a food bank, or helping your mom w/ the dishes, things money can’t buy…
Happy holidays to you and yours and best wishes for the new year!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Fight Night
7 minutes... Oscar De La Hoya vs. Manny Pacquiao. Not a boxing fan but go Manny!!!
PS Enjoy CAZADORES responsibly. It's the one w/ the deer on it!
Christmas Ship Festival
I'm all about traditions and one that I am very proud of is the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival. The owners of the company are dear friends, no, family. This company has grown a lot since I worked there many years ago. The Christmas Ship Festival is like a floating parade. It has all the aspects, lots of people, music, lights, and a TON of holiday spirit.
Living in Seattle, there is a 1 to 8 ratio of boats to people. No really! I learned that at Argosy. For every 8 ppl in the city there is 1 boat. And with all the waterfront area's and lakes this is a beautiful way to celebrate the season and the city's parks.
I invite you and yours to take a moment out of your hustle and bustle of the holiday season and come watch. The Christmas Ship festival runs every single night from December 1st to the 23rd with 2 different waterfront performances. Each night features a different choir and different locations. Click the picture below and have a look for yourself.
Our tradition is to attend the largest and brightest night which is the finale on the 23rd. The best spot --> Gasworks park or anywhere on Lake Union. The entire lake is covered w/ lights from various boats w/ the Seattle skyline in the background it's definlty a sight to see. Join us :)Dress warm - it's Seattle afterall!
Living in Seattle, there is a 1 to 8 ratio of boats to people. No really! I learned that at Argosy. For every 8 ppl in the city there is 1 boat. And with all the waterfront area's and lakes this is a beautiful way to celebrate the season and the city's parks.
I invite you and yours to take a moment out of your hustle and bustle of the holiday season and come watch. The Christmas Ship festival runs every single night from December 1st to the 23rd with 2 different waterfront performances. Each night features a different choir and different locations. Click the picture below and have a look for yourself.
Our tradition is to attend the largest and brightest night which is the finale on the 23rd. The best spot --> Gasworks park or anywhere on Lake Union. The entire lake is covered w/ lights from various boats w/ the Seattle skyline in the background it's definlty a sight to see. Join us :)Dress warm - it's Seattle afterall!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Updates Coming
Happy Holidays everyone! I hope this blog finds everyone in the midst of the Holiday Spirit. I know I"m behind in my blogs so you'll see a few here and there within the week.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Stress-Fighting Snacks - ohhhhhh Snacks!
I love snacks and a friend sent me this article cuz well, I stress a lot so why not combine the 2? SCORE! After reading through most of these I have to comment on each one... go ahead; enjoy :)
http://www.bellybytes.com/recipes/beatstress.shtml
Twenty Stress-Fighting Snacks
All of the following snacks were designed with flavor and stress-busting nutrition in mind, so you get the biggest nutritional bang for your bite while protecting your body and brain from the ravages of stress.
The European Snack
Top a piece of toasted nut bread with an ounce of low-fat cheese and slices of an apple. Serve with orange juice.
how is this European? low-fat, hahah no thanks
Sweet and Creamy
Spread fat-free cream cheese over fat-free whole-wheat crackers and top with mango chutney. Serve with a glass of calcium-fortified soy milk.
agian, fat free? what is that. cream cheese on crackers check, milk ok, chutney? nope.
Vegetable Dip
Dip raw vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, baby carrots, and zucchini) in fat-free ranch dressing. Serve with sparkling apple juice.
ok this one I could do, minus the fat free part.
Fruit Tortilla
Spread soy butter and a little all-fruit jam on a heated tortilla; fill it with fresh fruit, such as peach slices and strawberries. Roll it into a burrito.
uh, tortilla = taco night buffer. no thanks on the fruit addition, where's my seasoned taco meat?
Tropical Parfait
Layer tropical fruits like banana, mango, pineapple or papaya with low-fat yogurt and low-fat granola in a parfait glass.
yeah banana's and maybe some granola but that's it for this one.
Healthy Dippers
Cut corn tortillas into eight wedges and bake at 350 degrees for nine minutes or until crisp.
buy a bag of tortilla chips; maybe some fat free ones, same thing?
Apple Snack
Drizzle apple wedges with nonfat caramel sauce.
Finally! One I'd actually eat. Yes I'll take it.
Mini-Tomato Bowl
Fill hollowed-out cherry tomatoes with tuna salad, hummus or leftover couscous.
ew. nuff said
Celery Log
Stuff celery stalks with almond butter; sprinkle with cranberries.
oh, this one sounds good... i'd prefer the celery w/ some boneless wings w/ classic sauce and ranch on the side :)
One-Minute Bagel
Top half a toasted whole-wheat bagel with hummus and thin slices of red pepper.
uh... i'll take that fat free cream cheese now.
Shrimp Round
Dollop cucumber slices with fat-free cream cheese, a cooked shrimp and a drizzle of cocktail sauce.
sounds tasty
Sweet and Crunch
Stuff almonds into dates or pitted dried plums.
how about just the plums alone? sounds ok to me.
Salt and Crunch
Top a wheat cracker with tuna mixed with fat free mayonnaise and a sweet-pickle slice.
yes, minus the pickle... not a fan.
Peanut Butter Candy
Mix equal amounts of peanut butter, toasted wheat germ and honey. Spread on a whole-wheat crackers and serve with orange juice.
PB check, cracker check, oj check.
Double Cinnamon
Dunk a toasted slice of cinnamon-raisin bread in low-fat apple-cinnamon yogurt. Serve with kiwi slices.
i'd eat the bread toasted w/ some brummel & brown and the kiwi (maybe).
Melon Bowl
Fill half a cantaloupe with lemon yogurt and top with whole-grain cereal.
yum
Zesty Orange
Sprinkle crystallized ginger over mandarin orange slices. Serve with milk or soy milk.
maybe not on that crystallized ginger but ok on the rest.
Mini-Pizza
Toast a whole-wheat English muffin; top with pizza sauce, low-fat cheese and steamed vegetables. Broil for one minute or until the cheese bubbles.
why ruin te pizza thought? pan crust supreme from pizza hut... fatty mcfatty yet so good!
Pina Colada Shake
In a blender, whip one frozen banana, one-half cup pineapple, 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, one-quarter teaspoon coconut extract and one-quarter cup nonfat milk. Serve with graham crackers.
this i could try but who really has coconut extract?
Nature’s Sorbet
Pour two cups of frozen blueberries into a bowl. Serve with a cup of fat free hot chocolate.
two completely different flavors mixing but i like!
WOW! no wonder I have stress; I wouldn't eat a majority of the stuff on here. Most def something to think about.
http://www.bellybytes.com/recipes/beatstress.shtml
Twenty Stress-Fighting Snacks
All of the following snacks were designed with flavor and stress-busting nutrition in mind, so you get the biggest nutritional bang for your bite while protecting your body and brain from the ravages of stress.
The European Snack
Top a piece of toasted nut bread with an ounce of low-fat cheese and slices of an apple. Serve with orange juice.
how is this European? low-fat, hahah no thanks
Sweet and Creamy
Spread fat-free cream cheese over fat-free whole-wheat crackers and top with mango chutney. Serve with a glass of calcium-fortified soy milk.
agian, fat free? what is that. cream cheese on crackers check, milk ok, chutney? nope.
Vegetable Dip
Dip raw vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, baby carrots, and zucchini) in fat-free ranch dressing. Serve with sparkling apple juice.
ok this one I could do, minus the fat free part.
Fruit Tortilla
Spread soy butter and a little all-fruit jam on a heated tortilla; fill it with fresh fruit, such as peach slices and strawberries. Roll it into a burrito.
uh, tortilla = taco night buffer. no thanks on the fruit addition, where's my seasoned taco meat?
Tropical Parfait
Layer tropical fruits like banana, mango, pineapple or papaya with low-fat yogurt and low-fat granola in a parfait glass.
yeah banana's and maybe some granola but that's it for this one.
Healthy Dippers
Cut corn tortillas into eight wedges and bake at 350 degrees for nine minutes or until crisp.
buy a bag of tortilla chips; maybe some fat free ones, same thing?
Apple Snack
Drizzle apple wedges with nonfat caramel sauce.
Finally! One I'd actually eat. Yes I'll take it.
Mini-Tomato Bowl
Fill hollowed-out cherry tomatoes with tuna salad, hummus or leftover couscous.
ew. nuff said
Celery Log
Stuff celery stalks with almond butter; sprinkle with cranberries.
oh, this one sounds good... i'd prefer the celery w/ some boneless wings w/ classic sauce and ranch on the side :)
One-Minute Bagel
Top half a toasted whole-wheat bagel with hummus and thin slices of red pepper.
uh... i'll take that fat free cream cheese now.
Shrimp Round
Dollop cucumber slices with fat-free cream cheese, a cooked shrimp and a drizzle of cocktail sauce.
sounds tasty
Sweet and Crunch
Stuff almonds into dates or pitted dried plums.
how about just the plums alone? sounds ok to me.
Salt and Crunch
Top a wheat cracker with tuna mixed with fat free mayonnaise and a sweet-pickle slice.
yes, minus the pickle... not a fan.
Peanut Butter Candy
Mix equal amounts of peanut butter, toasted wheat germ and honey. Spread on a whole-wheat crackers and serve with orange juice.
PB check, cracker check, oj check.
Double Cinnamon
Dunk a toasted slice of cinnamon-raisin bread in low-fat apple-cinnamon yogurt. Serve with kiwi slices.
i'd eat the bread toasted w/ some brummel & brown and the kiwi (maybe).
Melon Bowl
Fill half a cantaloupe with lemon yogurt and top with whole-grain cereal.
yum
Zesty Orange
Sprinkle crystallized ginger over mandarin orange slices. Serve with milk or soy milk.
maybe not on that crystallized ginger but ok on the rest.
Mini-Pizza
Toast a whole-wheat English muffin; top with pizza sauce, low-fat cheese and steamed vegetables. Broil for one minute or until the cheese bubbles.
why ruin te pizza thought? pan crust supreme from pizza hut... fatty mcfatty yet so good!
Pina Colada Shake
In a blender, whip one frozen banana, one-half cup pineapple, 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, one-quarter teaspoon coconut extract and one-quarter cup nonfat milk. Serve with graham crackers.
this i could try but who really has coconut extract?
Nature’s Sorbet
Pour two cups of frozen blueberries into a bowl. Serve with a cup of fat free hot chocolate.
two completely different flavors mixing but i like!
WOW! no wonder I have stress; I wouldn't eat a majority of the stuff on here. Most def something to think about.
Monday, December 1, 2008
One Cent
So I was really productive last weekend, even got up early a few times! Everyone knows I like to plan and the holidays are kinda my forte :) I prep months ahead of time for it. So as everyone got to go home early the day after Thanksgiving and I had to hold down the fort, I worked on my Christmas cards. I found clear labels and printed my adress book out and return address out in a cute font and green ink and started presonalizing the cards that I picked out last year (yeah, I pick them out that far in advance). Last year I recieved these REALLY cute personalized photo stamps of Kenji and I that we were going to use this year. So I got everything ready on Saturday Kenji and I sat down and signed them all and added in our own notes. I took out the stamps and Kenji pointed out... "Those are only 41 cents, I'm pretty sure postage went up again." Really? DAMN IT!
So Kenji checked... yeah, it's 42 cents... a 1 cent increase in May 08?!?! *rawr*
Thus, my Christmas card project went from super cute to this...
They didn't even have cute 1 cent stamps... just these ugly lamp shades... I'm rolling my eyes as I write this in annoyance. BLAH whatever. No one really sends out Christmas cards anymore... we'll I do... and now they have the stupid one cent stamp attached.
OK I'm doing being a brat about it... enjoy the day!
So Kenji checked... yeah, it's 42 cents... a 1 cent increase in May 08?!?! *rawr*
Thus, my Christmas card project went from super cute to this...
They didn't even have cute 1 cent stamps... just these ugly lamp shades... I'm rolling my eyes as I write this in annoyance. BLAH whatever. No one really sends out Christmas cards anymore... we'll I do... and now they have the stupid one cent stamp attached.
OK I'm doing being a brat about it... enjoy the day!
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