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I love food.

Everything about it. All different kinds.. from all different cultures. I always have, even when I was young. I remember being maybe, 12.. and having my grandmother buying me red and white wines so I could properly saute certain meats, for certain dishes.

I love it. It's a huge obsession for me, if you did not know that about me.. you now do. I love everything for my kitchen, and can not wait to have a home of my own with a beautiful cooking space. I love my kitchen gadgets, and my stand mixer. I do not however love my fridge.. it's ugly and not big enough.. but, I'll get there eventually.

Lately, I have loved cooking even more.. this does however bring up the predicament that I make too much of something and get tired of it after only a few bites. I told Kammi I would be more then willing to make her whatever goodies and treats she so desires so I can cook. Cupcakes? Cinnamon Rolls? Cheesecake? You name it..

I think this coming weekend I want to make Fondue.. good, good fondue. I have a $30 gift card to Target.. I kinda want to get an electric fondue pot! We'll see. Kind of banking that gift card in case I need it for anything else? Meh.. probably not.

I found this website [how I never knew of it is BEYOND me!]: FoodBuzz and also Sea Salt with Food .. mmmm nom nom nom.

Amazing I'm not 200 pounds by now with all the stuff I eat right? haha.. !

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

I love food.

Everything about it. All different kinds.. from all different cultures. I always have, even when I was young. I remember being maybe, 12.. and having my grandmother buying me red and white wines so I could properly saute certain meats, for certain dishes.

I love it. It's a huge obsession for me, if you did not know that about me.. you now do. I love everything for my kitchen, and can not wait to have a home of my own with a beautiful cooking space. I love my kitchen gadgets, and my stand mixer. I do not however love my fridge.. it's ugly and not big enough.. but, I'll get there eventually.

Lately, I have loved cooking even more.. this does however bring up the predicament that I make too much of something and get tired of it after only a few bites. I told Kammi I would be more then willing to make her whatever goodies and treats she so desires so I can cook. Cupcakes? Cinnamon Rolls? Cheesecake? You name it..

I think this coming weekend I want to make Fondue.. good, good fondue. I have a $30 gift card to Target.. I kinda want to get an electric fondue pot! We'll see. Kind of banking that gift card in case I need it for anything else? Meh.. probably not.

I found this website [how I never knew of it is BEYOND me!]: FoodBuzz and also Sea Salt with Food .. mmmm nom nom nom.

Amazing I'm not 200 pounds by now with all the stuff I eat right? haha.. !

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

This is probably one of the worst weeks in my life. I'm miserable, and sad.. have anxiety and am lonely. Even when I'm doing everything I am supposed to.. it still doesn't fix anything. I just want to disappear and hide from everything right now.

It has been ages since I last updated. Well, let's see.. my internet stopped working because my neighbor's seemingly caught on I was stealing their internet for the last nine months, and finally locked the wireless connection. Which meant calling Comcast to set up a legal form of internet.. waiting over a week for my cable modem, and of course- now having to pay $45 a month, ugh.. suck. But, alas.. I now have internet again.

Christmas was good.. not really sure what to say about it. I spent too much, the kids both got too much, and now I have no money.. which brings me to the next item of business. On New Years Eve our boss, and the owner of Vital's announced he was closing the doors, and we were all laid off. I got another job right away, and had been deciding on whether or not to stay at Vitals or leave for something more stable anyways. I'll miss it tremendously in more ways then you will ever know.. that was my home away from home, and I loved my job. Maybe one day I'll actually have my own place I can run.. and run it well. Maybe.

NYE.. it was fun, and now that too is over. Maybe 2009 will be better financially.. though, 2008 wasn't too bad to me, if only Brett would get another job so I could start getting CS again, things would be alot easier.

The kid's have seen their father ALOT in the last month.. it's good for Xander to see him- and I've said it before, he really enjoys that time with his dad.

I guess, I don't have alot to say.. maybe I'll update later this week when I'm not as lethargic. Oh, also- my little brother and his new wife are coming to Olympia Tuesday, that's pretty exciting!

xoxo

brooklyn. <3

Just a quick blog log..

• I want this North Face Thermal Jacket[size medium, in black or brown please. ;) .. only $179.99!]
  
  

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• My house looks so much better, and warmer with the tree, and stockings.. and all the lit candles. I think after we ditch the tree in a week, or so.. I'll get some sort of potted plant to put there- make the house feel warmer- or more comforting all year long!
• I made a list of everything to get done today since I'm home from work [and hopefully Brett actually can take both kids tonight--a day early, since I can not afford to miss another day of work, otherwise.. I can't pay rent.. and since I no longer will be getting Child Support, yk? So stressed. :( -sigh-]
• My list:
• Laundry got some of it done so far
• Vaccuum
• Dishes
• Fill out application
• Clean KK's room

• Clean OUR KK's room in prep for all her presents she's getting
• Clean shower in Me & Ben's room
• Clean out art closet
• Go through bills/paperwork/documents
• Figure out what to do with old coffee table moved it to X's room for now.
• Refresh linens
• Wrap presents/stocking stuff
• Clean pantry/fridge
• Send back Netflix movies
• Pay bills [or, write checks to send out tomorrow]

So, there ya go. I clean when I'm stressed out.. :(

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

So, the last 48 hours...

• Pills.. made me feel nauseous
• Liquid.. made me have one of the worst feeling nights ever
• Getting IV.. took 3 tries, and two nurses.
• Procedure.. piece of cake! Thanks sedation drugs!
• After procedure.. hungry, hungry after not eating for almost 48 hours!
• This evening.. headache, sick, exhaustion, cold.. like the flu almost -sigh-

KK and the snow

Breakfast @ Shari's

I'm really cranky today. It should just be a new day, but I went to bed angry and frustrated and woke up just as bad [in addition, a raging headache to boot]. Plus, I think Xander threw his Concerta away or something, and so I made him take an 18mg tab just in case because he wouldn't focus and was bouncing off the walls [yes, I highly medicate my kid.. get over it]. I really dislike feeling so angsty, but nothing is making me feel better. Ben left to do god knows what, and Xander is with Cindy are swim lessons.. so at least it's just me and KK watching "Horton Hears a Who", nice and warm in the house, and very silent and relaxing right now.

I bought a few Christmas presents yesterday and also figured out everything else [for the most part] that I'm getting people. I still have to decide what to get Ben for his birthday on the 27th though. I think I'll make him a yummy dinner and cupcakes.. and then buy him something little, and personal. We'll see. He isn't real into the whole birthday thing, meh.

I'm doing kind of.. mm "themes" per person for Christmas this year.. so KK and Reilly are getting "comfy bedtime theme" [robe, jammies, slippers.. and then got KK this REALLY warm blanket-robe, and getting her Horton Hears a Who -we just have it from Netflix right now- and popcorn, etc etc].. Xander is getting clothes & wii games [its all he wants].. I also go some O.P.I. AvoJuicie's from the spa that I'm giving to KK and my sister.. and gift cards, def gift cards. Cindy's getting herself a Keurig coffee maker, so I'll probably get her some of the K-Cups for it.

I'm hungry.. off to eat.

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

Im honestly horrible about actually BUYING music. But.. I bought the Spinnerette EP online today out of pure wonderful impression it had on me. Generally I have NOT liked Brody Dalle's voice in the past.. and when I'd seen her live YEARS ago, was completely unimpressed.. but, this is so my taste.. and I love it.
 

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

Gourmet Cupcake

I'm determined to master the art of Cup Cakery. I'm seriously obsessed with cupcakes and making them right now.. especially after tasting Cupcake Royale's.. yumm! [see above photo]

Will try this recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 egg whites from large eggs
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
 

Vanilla Cupcake Recipe Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, shortening, milk and vanilla  in a large mixing bowl.  Mix at low speed for 2 minutes.  Scrape bowl.  Add egg whites and mix at high speed until fluffy and smooth, approximately 2 minutes.

Fill liners 1/2 to 2/3 full of batter.  Do not overfill.  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes in pans then remove from pan, and place on wire racks to cool completely.

Frost and decorate your vanilla cupcakes as desired.

and this for frosting:

• 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 pound butter, room temperature
• 2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

xoxo
brooklyn. <3

1. I really wish Xander would quit loosing his clothes.. and if he does loose them, why can't they be the cheap one's from Target... not the $25+ shirts from Volcom?

2. I'm sort of a Netflix Nazi.. I realized the majority of the DVDs we have gotten are one's I want.. and I keep moving Ben's to the end of the list. That isn't very nice, is it?

3. KK knows how to play her cards right.. everyone at school has "different" adorable stories about her, and how they just LOVE her, and HOW did I end up with SUCH A GREAT DAUGHTER?! ...  aw geez, I can't imagine life without her.. and to top it off, she also fussed over missing her mama this afternoon. Yup, plays those card's just right.

4. Xander can be the sweetest, funniest little thing.. and was the best all evening. And brought it upon himself to apologize for last night's fiasco.. what a good boy.

5. Atheist sign at the Capitol = Good. We all have different beliefs.. why should just ONE be celebrated!

6. The Mexican repair guy didn't install my new dishwasher today. Arg.

7. I'm tired of getting migraines. I gave in and restarted taking Seasonale. The headaches should subside soon enough now.. In the same subject [kinda.].. I'm tired [haha] of not being able to go to bed at night, and I doubt popping Nyquil, Tylenol PM, etc nightly.. is healthy.

8. Already wishing it was the weekend. Four days to go.. Friday Happy Hour [ugh.].. at least my paycheck should be decent..  Plus, I'm taking the 17th-18th off. And then have Dec 25th- 28th off. Yes.. vacation time.

9. January = Newport Vacation. I'm making it happen, and am aiming at January 16th to leave.. found a sweet little hotel on the beach for decent price.. We need a vacation.

10. I'm afraid to put presents under my tree. I don't trust my kids.

11. Jordan can't come home for Christmas.. this is one of the very few times I have ever witnessed my mother this incredibly sad. It's heartbreaking all the way around.

12. KK has an appreciation for Christmas, for the first time in her life she somewhat understands it. Although, I had to explain just who Santa was the other day.. she now get's who that guy is... she will be very excited for NORAD this year!

13. Good choice on buying everyone in the house an advent calendar.. they were a hit.

14. Weight loss = not happening.. also = not caring right now, too many tasty things in December.

15. Kombucha.. although good for you, I find it hard to shell out $4 per drink, and cough that giant bottle of elixir down.