Friday night I arranged a 'going away' dinner for Aaron. I was so proud to see all of his family there, and some of mine as well. It was really nice, and for once, NO DRAMA at a family gathering! haha
9 days until he leaves for basic. This is going to be the hardest 4+ months of my entire life.
This is going to be a busy [hopefully not STORMY] week, and I hope it passes by fast. Next weekend we are headed up to Auburn to spend some much needed quality time with our friends. I know I will have a blast.
If you get bored, and have a child-like imagination, you should check out Nim's Island & The Spiderwick Chronicles. They were both pretty good :)
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
so turn off all the lights
Sorry for being kind of M.I.A. from the blogging world for a few days, but I've been unbelievably busy.
I woke up to the sounds of sirens around 7 this morning. Tornado warnings...AGAIN. Classes were cancelled due to the terrible weather, so I had a little bit of time to do some things I WANT to do rather than just do things I NEED to do.
I finished my painting. I'm pretty proud of it. If you're interested, I have it listed for sale on my etsy.
Pretty short winded for tonight. Stay safe!
I woke up to the sounds of sirens around 7 this morning. Tornado warnings...AGAIN. Classes were cancelled due to the terrible weather, so I had a little bit of time to do some things I WANT to do rather than just do things I NEED to do.
I finished my painting. I'm pretty proud of it. If you're interested, I have it listed for sale on my etsy.
Pretty short winded for tonight. Stay safe!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
let's talk about random
Some of you may be familiar with StumbleUpon, but in case you aren't, StumbleUpon is an online community that suggests websites for you based on your interests.
The reason I'm mentioning this is because I'm completely obsessed with it right now. Seriously, at times, when I should be sitting here writing lesson plans, or reading for class, I'm stumbling. And I have found some of THE coolest websites/pictures because of it. The best part is, you don't have to waste space trying to bookmark every single neat thing that you see, just press the 'I like it' button, and it saves to your favorites on your stumbleupon account.
I just wanted to share with you all a few things I've come across while stumbling:
http://lol.com.pk/2009/03/art-dont-miss-it/
http://www.jansch.freeserve.co.uk/life-size.htm
http://yoke.cc/handart2.htm
http://www.dirtycarart.com/gallery/index.htm
Check it out! It is a good way to 'waste time'...especially if you're bored.
The reason I'm mentioning this is because I'm completely obsessed with it right now. Seriously, at times, when I should be sitting here writing lesson plans, or reading for class, I'm stumbling. And I have found some of THE coolest websites/pictures because of it. The best part is, you don't have to waste space trying to bookmark every single neat thing that you see, just press the 'I like it' button, and it saves to your favorites on your stumbleupon account.
I just wanted to share with you all a few things I've come across while stumbling:
http://lol.com.pk/2009/03/art-dont-miss-it/
http://www.jansch.freeserve.co.uk/life-size.htm
http://yoke.cc/handart2.htm
http://www.dirtycarart.com/gallery/index.htm
Check it out! It is a good way to 'waste time'...especially if you're bored.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
it was all too real to me
Finally, a weekend that I can relax AND get things done around the house!
That's right, it's SPRING CLEANING time, and I'm almost done.
I've been so busy with school lately, that I've completely neglected my poor apartment. I hate cleaning as much as the next girl, but sometimes 'ya gotta do, what ya gotta do'.
I even felt good enough and had the time to bake two cakes. I was proud of myself, because I made them both FROM SCRATCH!! I had never done that before, I have always used mixes, but I love a challenge. I made one for my good friend, Tiffany, and one for my boo, Aaron. Both of them have given me great reviews, so I decided to post the recipes that I used for you all to see.
That's right, it's SPRING CLEANING time, and I'm almost done.
I've been so busy with school lately, that I've completely neglected my poor apartment. I hate cleaning as much as the next girl, but sometimes 'ya gotta do, what ya gotta do'.
I even felt good enough and had the time to bake two cakes. I was proud of myself, because I made them both FROM SCRATCH!! I had never done that before, I have always used mixes, but I love a challenge. I made one for my good friend, Tiffany, and one for my boo, Aaron. Both of them have given me great reviews, so I decided to post the recipes that I used for you all to see.
Vanilla Cake:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs (separate)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. milk
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
4 eggs (separate)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. milk
Beat yolks, sugar and butter. Add flour, milk, baking powder and vanilla. Beat egg whites slightly. Add shake of salt. Turn into other bowl. Mix. Pour in square aluminum pan. Flour and grease. Bake at 350 degrees until done, 40-50 minutes.
[If you do two or more layers, which is what I did, it only takes 25-30 mins to bake]
Chocolate Icing:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
In a large bowl, combine butter and cocoa; beat until well mixed. Add in the milk, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency.
[If you do two or more layers, which is what I did, it only takes 25-30 mins to bake]
Chocolate Icing:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
In a large bowl, combine butter and cocoa; beat until well mixed. Add in the milk, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in the confectioners’ sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency.
I topped them with sliced Almonds. Adds a nice texture.
My best friend, Matt, has started a blog. If you get a chance, check it out and welcome him to the world of blogging.
My best friend, Matt, has started a blog. If you get a chance, check it out and welcome him to the world of blogging.
Friday, March 27, 2009
let it be a lesson learned.
This post is probably going to be all over the place, so I apologize in advance.
Sometimes, I just really want to tell people to get over themselves. No one I've met on here, just people in real life.
Our teacher finally gave us back our abstract expressionist pieces yesterday. Here is one of mine:
In other art news, I had a 'plaster disaster' yesterday. In my sculpture class, we are supposed to be making large scale sculptures out of plaster. So, our teacher had us make our own boxes [out of wood] to cast our blocks in. Everyone else pretty much made your standard square. But no, he had me make a weird shaped box. Some where along the line, something went wrong, because when we went to pour the plaster in, it was like a broken dam, and it ended up all over the floor.
Four of us hurried to scoop up as much of it as we could before it hardened to the floor. Like I said....DISASTER. My teacher just laughed. Apparently it was amusing to him. And, had it not been MY PROJECT that almost got ruined, I'm sure I would have been laughing as well.
Alabama has been very stormy the past few days. In fact, I skipped two classes because of the terrible weather, and I'm sure I'll regret it next week. Oh well. I had to go to one of the local high schools today to do observation hours. My friend Tiffany and I sat through a two hour Art I course. It reminded me a lot of the time that I sat in my sister's classroom for an hour, and it seriously makes me reconsider what I want to do 'when I grow up'.
Sometimes, I just really want to tell people to get over themselves. No one I've met on here, just people in real life.
Our teacher finally gave us back our abstract expressionist pieces yesterday. Here is one of mine:
In other art news, I had a 'plaster disaster' yesterday. In my sculpture class, we are supposed to be making large scale sculptures out of plaster. So, our teacher had us make our own boxes [out of wood] to cast our blocks in. Everyone else pretty much made your standard square. But no, he had me make a weird shaped box. Some where along the line, something went wrong, because when we went to pour the plaster in, it was like a broken dam, and it ended up all over the floor.
Four of us hurried to scoop up as much of it as we could before it hardened to the floor. Like I said....DISASTER. My teacher just laughed. Apparently it was amusing to him. And, had it not been MY PROJECT that almost got ruined, I'm sure I would have been laughing as well.
Alabama has been very stormy the past few days. In fact, I skipped two classes because of the terrible weather, and I'm sure I'll regret it next week. Oh well. I had to go to one of the local high schools today to do observation hours. My friend Tiffany and I sat through a two hour Art I course. It reminded me a lot of the time that I sat in my sister's classroom for an hour, and it seriously makes me reconsider what I want to do 'when I grow up'.
And the winner is....
Congratulations, Christy! You're the winner!
I will be contacting you shortly to get your information. Hope you all have a great weekend!
I will be contacting you shortly to get your information. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Ultra Dork
I have played the Wii a few times, but I never really cared for it all that much. Until now, maybe?
This may possibly be one of the most exciting things I've seen in a while. A virtual spray can! Here's a little more info:
Called the WiiSpray, this can allows any would-be graffiti artist to practice their skills in a safe environment without having to fear cops or angry property owners. The can works with the same motion-sensing capabilities that the Wiimote makes use of. The WiiSpray even comes with several different caps to simulate real-world spray cap properties and feel.
Seems very interesting, to say the least.
Moving on. Aaron bought me the new Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for my DS. It's addicting. Don't get me wrong, I didn't ask for it. He just got it for me. Well, got it for himself, but since it's my DS he pretended that it was a gift. I really want Professor Layton and the Curious Village, though. I'm more of a puzzle/mystery kind of girl. Any of you have a DS? If so, do you have any games to recommend? We already have guitar hero, brain age, the new super mario bros, mystery case files, csi, and chrono trigger.
This may possibly be one of the most exciting things I've seen in a while. A virtual spray can! Here's a little more info:
Called the WiiSpray, this can allows any would-be graffiti artist to practice their skills in a safe environment without having to fear cops or angry property owners. The can works with the same motion-sensing capabilities that the Wiimote makes use of. The WiiSpray even comes with several different caps to simulate real-world spray cap properties and feel.
Seems very interesting, to say the least.
Moving on. Aaron bought me the new Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for my DS. It's addicting. Don't get me wrong, I didn't ask for it. He just got it for me. Well, got it for himself, but since it's my DS he pretended that it was a gift. I really want Professor Layton and the Curious Village, though. I'm more of a puzzle/mystery kind of girl. Any of you have a DS? If so, do you have any games to recommend? We already have guitar hero, brain age, the new super mario bros, mystery case files, csi, and chrono trigger.
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