all credit due to hannah - who, by the way, i secretly blog-stalk. so, HI!, hannah, if you see this. sorry for being a creeper. but thanks for the wonderful, wonderful, video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnOyMSEWNTs
5.11.2009
baller on a budget
almost exactly one year ago i developed a pretty strong crush on this guy.
(there are other, "better", pictures of us together but they merely shed light on the fact that we drank waaaay to much in our stalking efforts).
c.dog bought me tickets to see him for my birthday. due to our amazingly great streak of luck we were able to figure out the hotel he was staying at, where he was eating breakfast, and, most importantly, his room number. i'm pretty proud of us for keepin' it in our pants for the weekend. we thought it'd be best to give it at least one more year before we camp out in his hotel lobby.
my crush = hero. hero of my life.
(there are other, "better", pictures of us together but they merely shed light on the fact that we drank waaaay to much in our stalking efforts).c.dog bought me tickets to see him for my birthday. due to our amazingly great streak of luck we were able to figure out the hotel he was staying at, where he was eating breakfast, and, most importantly, his room number. i'm pretty proud of us for keepin' it in our pants for the weekend. we thought it'd be best to give it at least one more year before we camp out in his hotel lobby.
my crush = hero. hero of my life.
5.05.2009
misc. life moments
my new fave bob dylan quote:
“i wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes…you’d know what a drag it is to see you.”
one of my more recent drunkisms:
"keri got a SUITCASE FOR HER WAFFLES!!!!" (i think all you smarties will be able to figure out what i was talking about)
and i made veggies enchaladas. pretty delish. pix will be provided once my computer is in a healthier state of being.
yum.
5-6 sweet potatoes (boiled, peeled, cooled)
1 8 oz. package cream cheese (room temp.)
8 green onions (or whatever you like)
chili powder (1 tsp. - i used more)
cumin (1 tsp - i probably doubled it)
ground oregano (1 tsp - again, probably doubled it)
salt and pepper (to taste)
corn tortillas (about 15 fit in a 9x13 pan)
your cheese of choice (to generously melt on top)
enchalada sauce (19 oz. can)
- preheat oven to 350
- mash the potatoes with the c.cheese and all seasonings
- heat a lil veg oil and fry up the tortillas
- fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of potato mix and roll up. place "seam" side down in the pan (no need to pre-grease). squish 'em all in there.
- dump the can of sauce on top
- top with cheese
- bake ~25 minutes - until the cheese starts to brown
- eat up.
upon re-reading my notes, i realize i would make a terrible cook book author. another career crossed off the list! yesssss!
“i wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes…you’d know what a drag it is to see you.”
one of my more recent drunkisms:
"keri got a SUITCASE FOR HER WAFFLES!!!!" (i think all you smarties will be able to figure out what i was talking about)
and i made veggies enchaladas. pretty delish. pix will be provided once my computer is in a healthier state of being.
yum.
5-6 sweet potatoes (boiled, peeled, cooled)
1 8 oz. package cream cheese (room temp.)
8 green onions (or whatever you like)
chili powder (1 tsp. - i used more)
cumin (1 tsp - i probably doubled it)
ground oregano (1 tsp - again, probably doubled it)
salt and pepper (to taste)
corn tortillas (about 15 fit in a 9x13 pan)
your cheese of choice (to generously melt on top)
enchalada sauce (19 oz. can)
- preheat oven to 350
- mash the potatoes with the c.cheese and all seasonings
- heat a lil veg oil and fry up the tortillas
- fill each tortilla with a generous scoop of potato mix and roll up. place "seam" side down in the pan (no need to pre-grease). squish 'em all in there.
- dump the can of sauce on top
- top with cheese
- bake ~25 minutes - until the cheese starts to brown
- eat up.
upon re-reading my notes, i realize i would make a terrible cook book author. another career crossed off the list! yesssss!
4.20.2009
i shall call this "stupid things"
1. bikes
the 10 minute bike ride from my house to work is uphill, and therefore stupid. i haven't ridden a bike in 5+ years so, in turn, i'm pretty out of decent bike-riding condition. this adds to the stupidity of bikes. i can not wear a bike helmut on days that i've washed my hair, which is stupid on so many levels. my butt and legs already hurt. this means tomorrow is going to be really stupid.
2. lady gaga
3. pop quizzes
i already went to school. i already sat through excessive and annoying pop quizzes. i passed them (and usually with flying colors), and, in doing so, felt nicely un-stupid. no one at this age should have to take a pop quiz. and then fail. (nor should they be told to sit at seperate tables with their backs facing one another so as to avoid cheating.) the pop quizzes should not ask questions like: "name the french preparation of an artichoke. here's a hint - it's a man's last name!" i'm not sure how i still have a job.
*sentiment remains regarding spelling quizzes/contests
4. sandwiches
always too much bread. always sticks to your mouth. always fall apart and always messy. always stupid - even when grilled and cheesy. texturally overwhelming and dumb. not really that healthy. the only slight exception is peanut butter and jelly. but still stupid.
5. two buck chuck
last i checked, it's 3.99 plus tax. or something like that. math?
6. jaywalking tickets
the biggest possible ticket for a jaywalker is getting hit by a car. if you're so stupid to not know how to cross the road, then you will suffer physical damage. no need for a cop on a bike to issue you a $110+ ticket because you didn't pay attention to the red hand. stupid, stupid, stupid.
the 10 minute bike ride from my house to work is uphill, and therefore stupid. i haven't ridden a bike in 5+ years so, in turn, i'm pretty out of decent bike-riding condition. this adds to the stupidity of bikes. i can not wear a bike helmut on days that i've washed my hair, which is stupid on so many levels. my butt and legs already hurt. this means tomorrow is going to be really stupid.
2. lady gaga
3. pop quizzes
i already went to school. i already sat through excessive and annoying pop quizzes. i passed them (and usually with flying colors), and, in doing so, felt nicely un-stupid. no one at this age should have to take a pop quiz. and then fail. (nor should they be told to sit at seperate tables with their backs facing one another so as to avoid cheating.) the pop quizzes should not ask questions like: "name the french preparation of an artichoke. here's a hint - it's a man's last name!" i'm not sure how i still have a job.
*sentiment remains regarding spelling quizzes/contests
4. sandwiches
always too much bread. always sticks to your mouth. always fall apart and always messy. always stupid - even when grilled and cheesy. texturally overwhelming and dumb. not really that healthy. the only slight exception is peanut butter and jelly. but still stupid.
5. two buck chuck
last i checked, it's 3.99 plus tax. or something like that. math?
6. jaywalking tickets
the biggest possible ticket for a jaywalker is getting hit by a car. if you're so stupid to not know how to cross the road, then you will suffer physical damage. no need for a cop on a bike to issue you a $110+ ticket because you didn't pay attention to the red hand. stupid, stupid, stupid.
4.13.2009
address book
in apartment 409, of the Metro on First building (located at 215 first ave w, seattle, wa 98119), there resides one "thomas ray". i just about crapped my pants. i'm debating whether or not i should introduce myself to T.Ray Version 2.0 or count on the fact that the deck is already pretty stacked in my favor.
3.30.2009
5 = "did i punch your face?"
the madison ladies came and left, and left me with very fond memories of everything i love about madison. as much as i am loving everything seattle, it's safe to say i haven't laughed that hard since, well...., since i left mad-town. my lucky little heart is about to become more lucky: one of the girls (along with her kick-ass boyfriend) will be here - permanently - in a month and one of the other girls will hopefully be here in nine months. there have already been talks of getting a house that will contain all of us (which would mean 4 guys and 5 boys. ya know, real world style?) you're all invited once we find a housing unit willing to take all of us and our menagerie of animals. feelin' jealous that you missed out on all the laughs? here's a taste for you:
heather's response when i tried to insist that my RealWorldSeattle name was Deluxe:
"since i'm a prude from green bay, wi, i refuse to refer to someone as a hamburger variety. therefore, you shall remain Shaina."
so, i'm pretty psyched they visited and even more psyched they're coming to stay. until that happens, i think melanie will be more than enough to hold me over.
heather's response when i tried to insist that my RealWorldSeattle name was Deluxe:
"since i'm a prude from green bay, wi, i refuse to refer to someone as a hamburger variety. therefore, you shall remain Shaina."
so, i'm pretty psyched they visited and even more psyched they're coming to stay. until that happens, i think melanie will be more than enough to hold me over.
3 more days!!!!!!!!!!
3.23.2009
smells like home
My aunt and I finally celebrated dogmas. I think her concern for making sure my Seattle living experience is as complete as it can be is pretty evident."Dream with Incienso,
- of morning and evening smoke rising in sleeply little towns and pueblos
- of chuck wagon cooking fires out on the range
- of campfires by the singing trout stream
- have jolly picnic fires on the mesa and in the canyon
- of the tall yarns around the glowing fireplace
- of memories of friends
- of visions of new adventures in the far west
Incienso: The Dream Maker"
Clearly, we got this move all wrong. I have never sang by a trout stream but, upon first wiff of these little mesquite scented cones, I wish I picked the "far west" they are talking about it. How does one go about telling a tall yarn?
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