SO! I'm taking a cooking class this semester & I LOVE it! We have lab every friday and we actually get to go into the kitchen and make a full course meal. Here is our menu from two weeks ago. Enjoy! They are so easy to do :)
Oven Roast
1 oven roast, 2 lbs (can be beef, pork loin, or turkey breast)
tt coarse salt
tt ground pepper
Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare roast by setting on a roasting rack set in a shallow baking pan. Roast uncovered until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads the appropriate temperature (approximately 1 – 1½ hours – 150-155˚F for beef and pork, 165˚F for turkey). Remove from oven and let stand for 10 – 15 minutes before slicing.
Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic (Gourmet, 2001) 4 servings
1 lb cauliflower, cut into 2” wide florets
1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
1 small clove garlic, minced
tt salt
tt black pepper
Preheat oven to 400F. Toss cauliflower with oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread evenly in a shallow baking pan and roast in the upper third of the oven, stirring occasionally, until golden (approximately 30 – 35 minutes).
Balsamic Roasted Green Beans (Gourmet, 2002) 4 servings
1 lb green beans, ends removed
1Tbsp olive oil
tt salt
1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 450F. Toss beans with oil and salt in a bowl. Spread evenly in a shallow baking pan and roast until crisp-tender, turning occasionally (approximately 20 minutes). Drizzle the beans with Balsamic vinegar and toss, then cook until most of the vinegar has evaporated (about 2 minutes).
Tomato and Zucchini Tian (On Cooking, 4th ed) 4 servings
6 oz Zucchini
6 oz Roma or plum tomatoes
tt salt
tt white pepper
1 – 1½ oz olive oil
½ oz bread crumbs
1. Trim the ends off the zucchini and cut into very thin rounds. Quickly blanch in boiling salted water.
2. Core the tomatoes but do not peel. Cut the tomatoes in rounds the same thickness as the zucchini.
3. Place a 4-inch ring mold on an oiled baking sheet. Inside the mold, arrange overlapping circles, alternating between zucchini and tomatoes.
4. Season and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Lift off ring and bake vegetables in oven for 10 minutes at 350F.
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes (Gourmet, 2000) 4 servings
1 oz finely grated parmesan
¼ cup flour
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered (lengthwise into wedges)
¼ cup butter
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine cheese, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Melt butter in a shallow baking pan (just large enough to hold the potatoes). When butter has melted, remove pan from oven and set aside.
3. Cut and rinse potatoes. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
4. Add potato wedges to flour mixture. Toss to coat completely.
5. Arrange wedges in a single layer in the pan of butter. Roast in middle or lower third of oven. Turn 2 – 3 times to allow to brown on all sides. Cook until browned and slightly crisp, about 1 ¼ hours.
Potatoes Roasted with Rosemary and Sea Salt (Bon Appetit, 2002) 4 servings
1 lb red potatoes, each cut into 4 – 6 wedges
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coarse sea salt or other coarse salt (we will use kosher salt)
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
Preheat oven to 400F. Toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper in a bowl to coat. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet and roast 20 minutes, stirring once.
Add garlic and rosemary to potatoes and toss to coat. Continue roasting until potatoes are just tender (approximately 10 minutes).
Roasted Curried Sweet Potatoes (Gournet, 1992) 4 servings
1 – ¾ lb sweet potatoes, unpeeled but scrubbed, cut into ⅛” thick slices
2 Tbsp butter, melted
½ tsp curry powder
tt coarse salt
Preheat oven to 450F. Combine butter and curry powder. Add potato slices and toss to coat. Arrange the slices on a greased baking sheet and pour or brush remaining butter over evenly. Roast sweet potatoes is the upper third of oven, turning once with a spatula, until golden and crisp (approximately 18 – 22 minutes). Transfer sweet potatoes to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Serve warm.
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
Text Me, Text Me!
So, I wanted to update my blog tonight & I asked my boyfriend, Scott, what I should write about. He said "cell phones, because I know you want a new one..." Ah, tis true, tis true... I do want a new cell phone.
I think I would literally die without my cell phone... I am a texting machine, just in case you were wondering. Texting is a hobby, haha. It's really funny to think that a lot of people really wouldn't survive without a cell phone. I mean, especially in a college community setting, texting is how we communicate.
:Hey, wanna go grab something to eat?:
:Don't forget, meeting at 3pm!:
:Will you go on a date with me?:
:Which pages do we read for Creative Arts?:
:Basketball Intermurals at 7:30! Be there!:
:Whats up for tonight?:
It's crazy how technology has taken over! Haha. It's just going to keep being like that till the end of time, I'm sure. New models of new phones will keep popping up, making us want to spend even MORE money just to have the nicest, best performing phones.
I mean, there's nothing wrong with my little Nokia Music Xpress; it's cute & little. It actually suits me because it really is everything that I want. Hm, but I guess I just get tired of phones too quickly. I feel like everyone has the same phone as me too; I know my cousins, Sarah & Becca recently purchased the same phone as me--color & everything. Nothing wrong with that, it's a great phone, but I really just want something that not a lot of people have. Haha, I should stop that though... I'm a dirt poor college student :P Haha.
I think I would literally die without my cell phone... I am a texting machine, just in case you were wondering. Texting is a hobby, haha. It's really funny to think that a lot of people really wouldn't survive without a cell phone. I mean, especially in a college community setting, texting is how we communicate.
:Hey, wanna go grab something to eat?:
:Don't forget, meeting at 3pm!:
:Will you go on a date with me?:
:Which pages do we read for Creative Arts?:
:Basketball Intermurals at 7:30! Be there!:
:Whats up for tonight?:
It's crazy how technology has taken over! Haha. It's just going to keep being like that till the end of time, I'm sure. New models of new phones will keep popping up, making us want to spend even MORE money just to have the nicest, best performing phones.
I mean, there's nothing wrong with my little Nokia Music Xpress; it's cute & little. It actually suits me because it really is everything that I want. Hm, but I guess I just get tired of phones too quickly. I feel like everyone has the same phone as me too; I know my cousins, Sarah & Becca recently purchased the same phone as me--color & everything. Nothing wrong with that, it's a great phone, but I really just want something that not a lot of people have. Haha, I should stop that though... I'm a dirt poor college student :P Haha.
Anyways, here is my history of phones...
The first phone I ever had was some crappy little Motorolla V120 something... ? Haha.
I don't have a picture of it or anything... but just so you know, it really did exist.
It was black & silver... and crappy.
Next was my beautiful Samsung T509
It was a super trust worthy phone... I got it after having my first phone for a two years. In fact, my Samsung is still alive and kickin'! My brother, Darryl, actually uses it right now :)
Next was another Motorola. It was just a simple flip phone... I had to get it when I switched from T-Mobile to Verizon. I was going to school out in Buena Vista, VA. & they didn't have Tmobile out there... so yes, I was forced. Haha.
I kept that phone for another year... up until I moved out to Utah. It really sucked, by the way... the battery life was terrible! It would die after making two or three calls... Ugh.
Next in line was my LG Chocolate.
I got it for Christmas from my cousin, Marc. What a sweet guy :) Haha. It was already previously used, but whatever... I wanted to get rid of that terrible flip phone. Ugh, but not that the Chocolate was any better... it had touch sensitive keys and I would accidentally call people... or they wouldn't work. Plus, I had dropped this phone a few times... IN THE SNOW. Eek!
So, after living in Logan for a year, I finally decided to rejoin the TMobile network. (Thank goodness... they are wonderful! So much better and cheaper than Verizon, haha) And I got the crazy popular... Sidekick LX in navy blue. It was a fun phone... but honestly, I grew tired of it fast. I was getting tired of carrying it around... it was big and bulky... BUT! It did have a cool swivle screen :)
So, finally, the time came where it was time to say goodbye to the Sidekick... which I thought I was in love with... but really wasn't. Haha. Now I have my cute little Nokia. I love it. But I've had it for a while already... (not even a year) but I still feel like I need a new one! haha.
I wonder what my next one will be? :)
The first phone I ever had was some crappy little Motorolla V120 something... ? Haha.
I don't have a picture of it or anything... but just so you know, it really did exist.
It was black & silver... and crappy.
Next was my beautiful Samsung T509
It was a super trust worthy phone... I got it after having my first phone for a two years. In fact, my Samsung is still alive and kickin'! My brother, Darryl, actually uses it right now :)
Next was another Motorola. It was just a simple flip phone... I had to get it when I switched from T-Mobile to Verizon. I was going to school out in Buena Vista, VA. & they didn't have Tmobile out there... so yes, I was forced. Haha.
I kept that phone for another year... up until I moved out to Utah. It really sucked, by the way... the battery life was terrible! It would die after making two or three calls... Ugh.
Next in line was my LG Chocolate.
I got it for Christmas from my cousin, Marc. What a sweet guy :) Haha. It was already previously used, but whatever... I wanted to get rid of that terrible flip phone. Ugh, but not that the Chocolate was any better... it had touch sensitive keys and I would accidentally call people... or they wouldn't work. Plus, I had dropped this phone a few times... IN THE SNOW. Eek!
So, after living in Logan for a year, I finally decided to rejoin the TMobile network. (Thank goodness... they are wonderful! So much better and cheaper than Verizon, haha) And I got the crazy popular... Sidekick LX in navy blue. It was a fun phone... but honestly, I grew tired of it fast. I was getting tired of carrying it around... it was big and bulky... BUT! It did have a cool swivle screen :)
So, finally, the time came where it was time to say goodbye to the Sidekick... which I thought I was in love with... but really wasn't. Haha. Now I have my cute little Nokia. I love it. But I've had it for a while already... (not even a year) but I still feel like I need a new one! haha.
I wonder what my next one will be? :)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Late Night or Early Morning?
Well, it's creeping up to 1AM & I am not the least bit tired. I'm actually lying in my bed right now, in the dark. Shadie is asleep. Gosh, I dunno what's wrong with me. I hate this feeling. I just wanna sleep when normal people are supposed to feel sleepy! Haha.
Anyways, I have a feeling that this will be kind of a short blog. A lot has been weighing on my mind lately. I feel like my head is so messed up. I guess it all just comes within the package of being a girl, right? Hah. We just think too much.
Today I was told by someone that is close to me that I lack confidence. It kinda hit me hard. Well, truthfully, their statement was correct. I lack confidence. I guess I lack confidence in a lot of things. Gosh, I've been praying so hard for God to help me... I feel like I'm still waiting. It's either that or He really just wants me to learn to accept things for the way they are and move on with life. After all, the most important thing is to "be beautiful to Him" ...& that goes for all things in life. Funny how I know this to be true, yet my girly instincts kick in & I let them take over.
This right here would be Bill Hinson. We pretty much grew up together--in a way. We went to church together & he left to serve a two year mission. I can't believe how much he has changed. He is such a great guy--seriously, any girl would be lucky to date him!
If you are interested, contact me for his number! HAHA, jk!
But anyways, yeah, Bill goes to BYU-I & he drove to Logan to come visit his old friend. It was so crazy to see him again after almost 3 years! I really did miss him... seeing him again was awesome. I love to catch up with old friends.
Deb, Becca, & I. So, it's a bit different this summer--I don't get to see them every single day like I did last summer. I really missed these girls. It's always so much fun when we are together. Whether it be watching Spongebob, drinking frazzles, dancing in the livingroom, or just hanging around outside on some swings, we are always laughing & always having soo much fun.
Oh! & this is their sister Sarah! She also returned from a mission as well. She is so incredibly cute, haha! We are happy she is home.
It was really great to see her after such a long time as well. Now all we are missing is Leo, Mark, & Eko. Gosh, it always gets to me when I come home & I can't see them because they're not there.,, They are actually out in the hometown! Vabeach is stealing them from us this summer... They need to come back home, PRONTO!
WE MISS YOU THREE!
As you can read from a previous blog, my roommate, Shadie, is getting married this August. This would be her fiance & my unoffical roommate, Jed! He is so funny. Really. I'm always laughing when he is around. He's demanding that I live with him and Shadie in their house when they get married... he even offered the CLOSET! With a sewing machine...
Running Asian sweatshops. Gosh. Haha.
This last pic that I wanted to share is of Mr. Kyle Fitzgerald. Kyle is one of my closest friends out here in Logan. We hadn't seen each other in a long time since he had been in California... so one day, after work, Kyle & I decided to catch a movie. We ended up seeing this really scary/funny/good movie called "Drag Me To Hell" (rated PG-13) haha. The trailers to this movie were really scary... but watching it was HILARIOUS!
This picture was taken when Kyle was saying:
"It was so awesome, the sign broke!"
haha!
Anyways, I have a feeling that this will be kind of a short blog. A lot has been weighing on my mind lately. I feel like my head is so messed up. I guess it all just comes within the package of being a girl, right? Hah. We just think too much.
Today I was told by someone that is close to me that I lack confidence. It kinda hit me hard. Well, truthfully, their statement was correct. I lack confidence. I guess I lack confidence in a lot of things. Gosh, I've been praying so hard for God to help me... I feel like I'm still waiting. It's either that or He really just wants me to learn to accept things for the way they are and move on with life. After all, the most important thing is to "be beautiful to Him" ...& that goes for all things in life. Funny how I know this to be true, yet my girly instincts kick in & I let them take over.
But I just wanted to share some random pictures that I've taken over the summer.
This right here would be Bill Hinson. We pretty much grew up together--in a way. We went to church together & he left to serve a two year mission. I can't believe how much he has changed. He is such a great guy--seriously, any girl would be lucky to date him!If you are interested, contact me for his number! HAHA, jk!
But anyways, yeah, Bill goes to BYU-I & he drove to Logan to come visit his old friend. It was so crazy to see him again after almost 3 years! I really did miss him... seeing him again was awesome. I love to catch up with old friends.
Deb, Becca, & I. So, it's a bit different this summer--I don't get to see them every single day like I did last summer. I really missed these girls. It's always so much fun when we are together. Whether it be watching Spongebob, drinking frazzles, dancing in the livingroom, or just hanging around outside on some swings, we are always laughing & always having soo much fun.Oh! & this is their sister Sarah! She also returned from a mission as well. She is so incredibly cute, haha! We are happy she is home.
It was really great to see her after such a long time as well. Now all we are missing is Leo, Mark, & Eko. Gosh, it always gets to me when I come home & I can't see them because they're not there.,, They are actually out in the hometown! Vabeach is stealing them from us this summer... They need to come back home, PRONTO!WE MISS YOU THREE!
As you can read from a previous blog, my roommate, Shadie, is getting married this August. This would be her fiance & my unoffical roommate, Jed! He is so funny. Really. I'm always laughing when he is around. He's demanding that I live with him and Shadie in their house when they get married... he even offered the CLOSET! With a sewing machine...Running Asian sweatshops. Gosh. Haha.
This last pic that I wanted to share is of Mr. Kyle Fitzgerald. Kyle is one of my closest friends out here in Logan. We hadn't seen each other in a long time since he had been in California... so one day, after work, Kyle & I decided to catch a movie. We ended up seeing this really scary/funny/good movie called "Drag Me To Hell" (rated PG-13) haha. The trailers to this movie were really scary... but watching it was HILARIOUS!This picture was taken when Kyle was saying:
"It was so awesome, the sign broke!"
haha!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Scott & Stacy--something about us, or actually, him.
Wow, so it has been a while since I've updated my blog... again. But due to popular demand (I'm totally kidding about that) ...& boredom, I'm going to update.
Well, a lot has happened since the last time I posted. Shadie is officially engaged! She has a pretty rock on her finger. My former roommate, Melanie, is engaged too! Gosh, and they're both getting married the same weekend in August. Holy wow. Seems like people here in Utah are just getting married left & right!
People keep asking me when Scott & I will be ready to get married. Haha, yeah--well, my answer is always going to be when the Lord knows we are ready. If the Lord gives you the impression that you are with the right person, then it is commanded that we trust in Him. Why turn away from good feelings?
I still think Scott & I are super young. He is about to graduate & go to graduate school... & I have a couple more years before I even graduate myself. So, there's no rush in us getting married... although we do talk about it every now & then. Planning is good; but really, we are in no way trying to jump in right this second. We are just relying on the Lord. That is the best we can do; especially given our situation--the distance. We have been praying hard & I have faith that the right feelings will come. The Lord will direct our paths.
Anyways, I didn't wanna write this blog and explain feelings, emotions, marriage plans or whatnot... it was just something on my mind since people have been asking so much, haha. Especially living here in Utah! Ugh.
But all I really wanted to do was state a couple things about me & Scott (mostly Scott)--& why we are pretty much a perfect fit. Well, okay, let me restate that, why he is a perfect fit for me. I've dated around--didn't really find what I was looking for until Scott M. Trinh came along :)
A few reasons why:
HE IS SO CHILL--yes, he is like one of the most laid back people that I know. He's not easily angered. He's a calm, & thinks with a cooled head.
HE GETS ALONG WITH EVERYONE--doesn't matter who you are. He really takes the time to get to know a person when he first meets them. He's not shy at all; but very outgoing.
HE IS RESPECTFUL--especially towards my family, which is super important, especially since they're pretty much traditional Filipinos.
HE HAS GOALS/AMBITION--he is not a bum! gosh, this is something I didn't like while dating some other guys. I really didn't like when I would ask,
"so what do you wanna do with your life? what are you in school for?"
"uh, i dunno?"
Sorry, but that kinda doesn't cut it with me, haha. But yeah, Scott is in school & is going to graduate school for School Psychology. At a boy :)
HE MAKES ME LAUGH--and it's genuine. Like, I don't just laugh to laugh... he really brings it out of me. Sometimes, he doesn't even have to try! I love it.
There are lots of other things that I love about Scott, but I won't post them all up on here. These are just the ones that are more important to me--that I haven't been able to fully find in a person other than him. & There is one last thing that really blows me away... (I've seen this in other guys as well, but I was so impressed to see it in Scott so soon)
HE LIVES WHAT HE BELIEVES IN--walking by faith, not by sight. Recognizing where the spirit of the Lord dwells & where he doesn't. Gosh, I can not express how it makes me feel to hear Scott talk about his faith in Christ. It so much amazingness rolled in to one. Haha.
But yeah, pretty much, I have the best boyfriend in the entire world! I'm extremely happy with him & I can't wait to see him next month!! AHHHH!! :)
Well, a lot has happened since the last time I posted. Shadie is officially engaged! She has a pretty rock on her finger. My former roommate, Melanie, is engaged too! Gosh, and they're both getting married the same weekend in August. Holy wow. Seems like people here in Utah are just getting married left & right!
People keep asking me when Scott & I will be ready to get married. Haha, yeah--well, my answer is always going to be when the Lord knows we are ready. If the Lord gives you the impression that you are with the right person, then it is commanded that we trust in Him. Why turn away from good feelings?
I still think Scott & I are super young. He is about to graduate & go to graduate school... & I have a couple more years before I even graduate myself. So, there's no rush in us getting married... although we do talk about it every now & then. Planning is good; but really, we are in no way trying to jump in right this second. We are just relying on the Lord. That is the best we can do; especially given our situation--the distance. We have been praying hard & I have faith that the right feelings will come. The Lord will direct our paths.
Anyways, I didn't wanna write this blog and explain feelings, emotions, marriage plans or whatnot... it was just something on my mind since people have been asking so much, haha. Especially living here in Utah! Ugh.
But all I really wanted to do was state a couple things about me & Scott (mostly Scott)--& why we are pretty much a perfect fit. Well, okay, let me restate that, why he is a perfect fit for me. I've dated around--didn't really find what I was looking for until Scott M. Trinh came along :)
A few reasons why:
HE IS SO CHILL--yes, he is like one of the most laid back people that I know. He's not easily angered. He's a calm, & thinks with a cooled head.
HE GETS ALONG WITH EVERYONE--doesn't matter who you are. He really takes the time to get to know a person when he first meets them. He's not shy at all; but very outgoing.
HE IS RESPECTFUL--especially towards my family, which is super important, especially since they're pretty much traditional Filipinos.
HE HAS GOALS/AMBITION--he is not a bum! gosh, this is something I didn't like while dating some other guys. I really didn't like when I would ask,
"so what do you wanna do with your life? what are you in school for?"
"uh, i dunno?"
Sorry, but that kinda doesn't cut it with me, haha. But yeah, Scott is in school & is going to graduate school for School Psychology. At a boy :)
HE MAKES ME LAUGH--and it's genuine. Like, I don't just laugh to laugh... he really brings it out of me. Sometimes, he doesn't even have to try! I love it.
There are lots of other things that I love about Scott, but I won't post them all up on here. These are just the ones that are more important to me--that I haven't been able to fully find in a person other than him. & There is one last thing that really blows me away... (I've seen this in other guys as well, but I was so impressed to see it in Scott so soon)
HE LIVES WHAT HE BELIEVES IN--walking by faith, not by sight. Recognizing where the spirit of the Lord dwells & where he doesn't. Gosh, I can not express how it makes me feel to hear Scott talk about his faith in Christ. It so much amazingness rolled in to one. Haha.
But yeah, pretty much, I have the best boyfriend in the entire world! I'm extremely happy with him & I can't wait to see him next month!! AHHHH!! :)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Roommates, Boyfriend, & Car Crashes.
Wow, so it's been an insanely long time since I've updated this blog. So much has happened since the last time I updated. I really don't even know where to begin!
Anyways, I just wanted to write down certain things that have crossed my mind.
My roommate, Shadie, & her boyfriend Jed are going to get married this August! Can you believe that?! It was only last August that they met!
Well, since Shadie will be moving out after the summer time, I've been thinking about some of the changes that I'd have to face. It will definitely be strange having a roommate that isn't Miss Shadie Ann. She's such a good roommate, even better friend, and probably the greatest "sister" that I'll ever have. I'm glad she and Jed are together... I really can't think of anyone better for her!
So, the troubles of "a new roommate" have been weighing on my mind... but I'm sure it'll all work out alright. I'm pretty sure Perla, one of my other roommates, and I will be sharing a room next Fall. She's so much fun. I guess it's just hard for me to get used to the idea, haha.
Oh! Hm, Scott came to visit me during Spring Break! It was so much fun. He's so amazing and so good to me :) I really am a lucky girl. Haha. He went through the trouble of asking
my parents how they felt about us dating... and if it was alright if we did. Gosh, NO ONE has ever done that for me before. Scott really is something else. I'm so happy with him! He makes me happy.
Let's see... my spring break was March 6th - 16th. I celebrated my 21st birthday with my family & boyfriend. I got to go to Salt Lake and see stuff around there with Scott. Oh, but the biggest thing that happened was probably my car accident. Ugh.
Some girl was reading at the wheel... and she rear ended me at about 30 - 35 mph... Yeah. We were stopped at a light behind some other cars... and she wasn't paying attention. I was at the wheel, Scott in the passenger's seat, and my brother, Darryl, right behind me.
The car hit where Darryl was sitting... (no worries, he is fine... none of us were hurt too bad)... but it was pretty shocking. (Click it or ticket, by the way) ...you know.
But through this experience, I was able to see the hand of God in my life. Before we were hit, we were kind of just sitting in the car... not really talking or anything. My hands were on the wheel... the car was stopped behind the car in front of us... normal, right? Well, when the car hit us from behind, my car went flying forwards (about 10ft - 12ft) ...and headed right. It wasn't in my mind to even turn to the right until the car started going in that direction...
I knew that it was Heavenly Father... guiding the car out of the way... He made it possible so that wouldn't hit the car parked in front of us. I know this. It's amazing how we can really see his Hand... how little "miracles" like that can bless us, even change us.
Anyways, that's pretty much all I wanted to share... haha. I'll leave you with pictures of my Corolla after the accident. Oh! By the way, her insurance paid for everything... including my new Honda Civic 2006 :D haha. yay!
Anyways, I just wanted to write down certain things that have crossed my mind.
My roommate, Shadie, & her boyfriend Jed are going to get married this August! Can you believe that?! It was only last August that they met!
Well, since Shadie will be moving out after the summer time, I've been thinking about some of the changes that I'd have to face. It will definitely be strange having a roommate that isn't Miss Shadie Ann. She's such a good roommate, even better friend, and probably the greatest "sister" that I'll ever have. I'm glad she and Jed are together... I really can't think of anyone better for her!
So, the troubles of "a new roommate" have been weighing on my mind... but I'm sure it'll all work out alright. I'm pretty sure Perla, one of my other roommates, and I will be sharing a room next Fall. She's so much fun. I guess it's just hard for me to get used to the idea, haha.
Oh! Hm, Scott came to visit me during Spring Break! It was so much fun. He's so amazing and so good to me :) I really am a lucky girl. Haha. He went through the trouble of asking
my parents how they felt about us dating... and if it was alright if we did. Gosh, NO ONE has ever done that for me before. Scott really is something else. I'm so happy with him! He makes me happy.Let's see... my spring break was March 6th - 16th. I celebrated my 21st birthday with my family & boyfriend. I got to go to Salt Lake and see stuff around there with Scott. Oh, but the biggest thing that happened was probably my car accident. Ugh.
Some girl was reading at the wheel... and she rear ended me at about 30 - 35 mph... Yeah. We were stopped at a light behind some other cars... and she wasn't paying attention. I was at the wheel, Scott in the passenger's seat, and my brother, Darryl, right behind me.
The car hit where Darryl was sitting... (no worries, he is fine... none of us were hurt too bad)... but it was pretty shocking. (Click it or ticket, by the way) ...you know.
But through this experience, I was able to see the hand of God in my life. Before we were hit, we were kind of just sitting in the car... not really talking or anything. My hands were on the wheel... the car was stopped behind the car in front of us... normal, right? Well, when the car hit us from behind, my car went flying forwards (about 10ft - 12ft) ...and headed right. It wasn't in my mind to even turn to the right until the car started going in that direction...
I knew that it was Heavenly Father... guiding the car out of the way... He made it possible so that wouldn't hit the car parked in front of us. I know this. It's amazing how we can really see his Hand... how little "miracles" like that can bless us, even change us.
Anyways, that's pretty much all I wanted to share... haha. I'll leave you with pictures of my Corolla after the accident. Oh! By the way, her insurance paid for everything... including my new Honda Civic 2006 :D haha. yay!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Random Happenings in Logan.
Hello there, bloggers [:
It's been a while since I've updated this thing, so I thought I should fill you in on some of the random happenings in Logan. First off, I'd like to introduce the world to Weeder, our new apartment fish. BF (Big Fish) recently passed away and we needed a new little friend for the apartment.
Funny story though, we had two fish... Weeder & Diah. We now only have one, Weeder. Diah is gone. I'll show you the pictures from the incident... & I'll let you figure out the story for yourselves:
Anyways...
Let's see... Kyle has been coming over a lot more. He's so fun to hang out with... especially on Hairbrush Karaoke nights.
My roommates & I were almost all together for dinner one night! I missed us being together so I volunteered to make dinner for the apartment. Everyone stayed, but Nance had a recital to go to or something, I can't remember. We missed her ]:
Hahaa, I dunno why I'm grabbing my shirt? But yeah, this was right before making the meal.
The ingredients...
Some of the finished product... Haha.
Shadie & Mel playing around with chopsticks. Haha, they're so cute.
Lastly, my roommates--minus Nancy.Yeah, it was fun eating dinner together!
Yeah, so a lot of other really spontaneous things have been happening around Andy Six, but I think the superior event would have to be this:
Or this...
Maybe this?
Naw, actually... it's this.
SINGLE LADIES?
Or this...
Maybe this?
Naw, actually... it's this.
SINGLE LADIES?
Haha, goodnight [:
Saturday, January 24, 2009
this post it dedicated to my beautiful roommate, troy!!! this is melanie on your computer, thanks for letting me use your internet all the time; you are the best!! thanks for everything you do for us and for me personally, troy, you always cook food and share your food, you are always a good listening ear, and i know you would to anything for you friends. i love you t-man, the best friend a pirate hooker could ask for!! tee hee.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
No Fear in Love.
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made in perfect love. We love him because he first loved us." --1 John 4:18-19.
Love it.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas
Hello everyone! I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas! I know I did [:
I got to spend it with my family out here in Saratoga Springs. It was so much fun--and there was so much food. Here's our little family get together in like, four minutes. Enjoy & Happy Holidays [:Thursday, December 18, 2008
Snow in Happy Valley
My family is definitely in store for a white Christmas this year. Actually, a white Christmas is guaranteed every year in Utah. I used to love snow when I lived at the beach, & I was so excited to see massive amounts of it my first winter out here in the mountains... but honestly, I'm sick of it now, haha. But hey, it is pretty nice--that mountains are the best part.
Today, my mom, brother, & I went outside to shovel the driveway & sidewalk. My hands were freezing! I thought they were going to fall off, haha.
Shoveling can get really tiring; here's my brother relaxing in a pile of snow.
I joined him after a while.
Haha, and another video...
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Goodmorning, Stacy
kaydeezay (1:25:50 AM): i just feel like you two are a good fit
kaydeezay (1:25:54 AM): and i want it to work
kaydeezay (1:26:05 AM): from an outsiders point of view
kaydeezay (1:26:22 AM): yeah and i can tell you are really happy
kaydeezay (1:26:26 AM): its different
kaydeezay (1:26:38 AM): and its something happy and genuine
kaydeezay (1:26:47 AM): it's mature
kaydeezay (1:26:51 AM): and its' loving
kaydeezay (1:26:54 AM): its refreshing to see
"When everything feels like the movies, yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive."
You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
'Cause you're all I want, you're all I need, you're everything...
You calm the storms, and you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall.
You steal my heart, and you take my breath away.
Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?
How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?
'Cause you're all I want, you're all I need, you're everything...
Everyone deserves to feel loved. A goodmorning note is the perfect way to remind your special someone how much you care. [:
Sunday, December 14, 2008
A Little Something About Christmas
I absolutely love the Christmas season. Today just got me pumped up even more for it. After I arrived home from church, I went into my parent's living room & actually took the time to look at some of the decorations my mom put around the house. It's not really a whole lot or anything, but it still brings the Christmas spirit into their home.
One of the best things about Christmas decorations is the tree itself. The colors of the tree, actually, everything about the tree represents something. Here's a little something I found online to describe what each thing stands for:
Speaking of the "true meaning of Christmas," one of my favorite things to see in people's homes in the Nativity set; you know, with Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, the animals, and all the other visitors that came to see the Christ child. Here's the one set up in my parent's house.
Yeah, it's already feeling pretty Christmassy... hah, actually, I don't even think that's a word... but that's what it feels like! Here are just a couple photos of some things around my parent's house.
Christmas plates with snowmen! Haha, cute, right?!
Silverrr bells [:
Real poinsettia flowers. Very holiday-ish.
This is outside my parent's place. Snow! But it's melting ]:
Oh, and I just wanted to throw in the mountains. It's probably the best part about Utah winters [: That photo was actually taken outside of our apartment in Logan!
One of the best things about Christmas decorations is the tree itself. The colors of the tree, actually, everything about the tree represents something. Here's a little something I found online to describe what each thing stands for:
- The Star: A heavenly signs of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.
- The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.
- The Fir Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.
- The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.
- The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.
- The Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
- The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.
- The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love…having no end.
Speaking of the "true meaning of Christmas," one of my favorite things to see in people's homes in the Nativity set; you know, with Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, the animals, and all the other visitors that came to see the Christ child. Here's the one set up in my parent's house.
Yeah, it's already feeling pretty Christmassy... hah, actually, I don't even think that's a word... but that's what it feels like! Here are just a couple photos of some things around my parent's house.
Christmas plates with snowmen! Haha, cute, right?!
Silverrr bells [:
Real poinsettia flowers. Very holiday-ish.
This is outside my parent's place. Snow! But it's melting ]:
Oh, and I just wanted to throw in the mountains. It's probably the best part about Utah winters [: That photo was actually taken outside of our apartment in Logan!But yeah, anyways, I love Christmas! And so does my family... here's a little video about things we like best about Christmas [: Enjoy! & Happy holidays.
Organizing Photos on a Full Stomach
Happy Sunday! Wow, it's been such a chill-kick back & relax kinda afternoon so far. It's about 430pm right now, & I just got done eating a nice home-cooked meal by my momma [: Ah, it's so good to be at home with my parents & to be able to eat their cooking. Haha, for those of you living away from home, you know how it is. Heaven, right?
Anyways, I'm currently organizing photos in to folders on my laptop. I found an old video from a few months ago that I never got to put anywhere. It makes me laugh. It involves Filipino food (yum!) & my brother--getting soda in his eye. Enjoy [:
Anyways, I'm currently organizing photos in to folders on my laptop. I found an old video from a few months ago that I never got to put anywhere. It makes me laugh. It involves Filipino food (yum!) & my brother--getting soda in his eye. Enjoy [:
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Happy Finals Week?
So, I've decided that every Filipino on the entire planet that knows how to play guitar plays this song: Officially Missing You. That, and More Than Words.
Hah, yeah. Well, I was on youtube this morning looking for some good covers to some songs (instead of studying for the three finals that I have today... yikes!) ...but yeah, I was specifically looking for some good ol' Peter Cetera covers of that Karate Kid theme oldie, Inspiration... So I could learn how to play it, haha.
Anyways, while I was searching, I came across this cover of Officially Missing You... by MagicMike from The Boogie Bots! Haha, it made me so happy--just because he's a favorite of mine. [:
Although this is pretty typical since he is Filipino & everything, it's still pretty nice [: Aw, he's attractive & talented, yay! Haha, okay.
Hah, yeah. Well, I was on youtube this morning looking for some good covers to some songs (instead of studying for the three finals that I have today... yikes!) ...but yeah, I was specifically looking for some good ol' Peter Cetera covers of that Karate Kid theme oldie, Inspiration... So I could learn how to play it, haha.
Anyways, while I was searching, I came across this cover of Officially Missing You... by MagicMike from The Boogie Bots! Haha, it made me so happy--just because he's a favorite of mine. [:
Haha, for some reason, I can see JMill rolling her eyes at me right now : P
Hahaha!
Hahaha!
Although this is pretty typical since he is Filipino & everything, it's still pretty nice [: Aw, he's attractive & talented, yay! Haha, okay.
HAPPY FINALS WEEK?
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Perfect Remedy for a Hurting Heart...
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." --1 Peter 5: 6-7.
In time, He will heal all that is broken.
I have faith.
I have hope.
I have faith.
I have hope.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Cake & Icecream
Hey! It's birthday weekend & my roommates & I are having lots of fun eating lots of yummy snacks--uhm, fattening foods :D Yay! Haha, ew. But yeah, it's Shadie's 20th birthday today, & Perla's 19th birthday tomorrow.
Amy made a whole bunch of cake so we could celebrate tonight! Jed bought the ice cream. Mmm [: Haha, don't you love the variety of plates that we have? Hah, typical college apartment. But yeah, she made so much cake! We had a bunch of people over to celebrate [:
Oh, here's everyone--but I ruined the picture because I couldn't decide if I wanted to run in in time for the timer or not. I failed & ruined the picture. Aha. Oh, and everyone else was dressed so nice & I was in my gym shorts & Landstown High PE-Tee. Haha!
Yay! Caaaaaake & ice creaaaaam!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Well, it's that time of year again. I love Christmas! I love the sweet feeling of kindness, gentleness, giving, and love. The Christmas spirit is starting to kick in again; seems like everyone in my apartment is starting to feel it.
My roommates and I recently put up our apartment Christmas tree! It's so cute and colorful, haha. Melanie even made little stick figure ornaments of each of us and placed them on the tree. Everyone in the apartment finds it quite amusing that she strung them onto the tree with dental floss. Hah, ah, college kids--gotta do what you gotta do [;
Anyways, since it's the end of the semester and pretty much everyone's getting ready to go home for the holidays, Utah State University has been hosting a bunch of Subs for Santa's and Penny Wars all around campus to help give to the needy for Christmas. First off, let me start by saying--I love Sub for Santa! I think it's such a great idea. It kinda helps me remember that I don't actually need that new iPod, flat screen tv, earrings, make-up, or movies. I just need to realize how fortunate I am to have the things that I already own. I'm lucky to have a warm home to live in, food to eat, and clothes to wear.
Some people don't even have a jacket to keep themselves warm.
I know everyone's already heard the phrase, "Christmas isn't about the presents, it's about giving to those that are less fortunate," or at least something close to it. But it's true. It's true. People forget sometimes... This year, I'm determined to make it a goal of mine--to not ask, but give. Christmas really isn't about the presents. It's the time to really focus on things that Jesus taught--to love your family, your neighbors, your friends... and even those people that you don't already know.
Oh, and of course, there's more to Christmas than just that. It's also a time to celebrate! It's a time to celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Hah--random side thought. I hate it when people write out Christmas as "x-mas" ...write it out. CHRISTmas. Afterall, it is HIS birthday [;
I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season--no matter what you celebrate! Just remember it's the season to give [:
PS--i love you swoopy.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Hey, Thanks!
Due to popular demand Melanie Weaver, I'm updating my blog. Haha, wow, I haven't blogged since the xanga.com days. Weird, right? Anyways... I had the most fantastic Thanksgiving Break with the family. I hope whoever is reading this right now had a great one too!
Hm, let's see--it all started last Tuesday when I was driving to my parent's house from the apartment in Logan. It was probably the shortest two hour drive ever, haha. Yeah, I was on the phone (with an extremely attractive guy, haha), listening to music, and driving on the interstate all at the same time. Talent, right?! Baha, actually, no, don't ever do that. It's not safe, haha. But yeah, I got home Tuesday in the early-afternoon-ish. I didn't do much that day, really. All I remember is watching Spongebob : D
Wednesday was when all the fun began. My mom, Darryl, and I went to the DMV so Darryl could get his PERMIT. I can't believe that my little brother is already that old! I mean, I'm literally still shocked that my baby brother is almost a foot taller than me--but dang! DRIVING?!
But yeah, when we got there, my brother had to fill out all those darn forms they make you fill out.. Mommy had to help him with some of the stuff too. He was really excited, haha. I couldn't stop laughing because he was literally "giddy" haha! Everytime the lady at the counter would turn around, he'd turn to me and give me a thumbs up... and then he would say, "I got this yoh, I got this." Hah, funny : )
Anyways, while we were waiting, I popped in my headphones and started listening to my iTouch. I kinda wasn't looking forward to the wait, but it was whatever. Thankfully, we only ended up being there for about half an hour : ) And YES, he got his permit!
Haha, he took this --->
right outside of the DMV.
Shocking, isn't it? Darryl Carteciano driving a car... Watch out! Hah, actually, the kid isn't that bad at driving at all. I got to take him out to a church parking lot so he could practice some of the basic things like using turn signals, turning corners, and reversing. He's not too shabby, but I'm sure that my parents will probably freak out once they get in the passenger seat of a car with Darryl behind the wheel. I can see it now too... They're either going to A) Pee their pants from being scared, B) Have massive sweat stains under their armpits from being scared, or C.) Come back home with a few more gray hairs... from being scared. My poor mom and dad, haha.
Okay, so after the DMV, my brother, Becca, Deb, Mark, Leo, Eko, and I went out to Applebee's for lunch. Afterwards, we went to see Twilight... yeah, that Vampire movie. It was pretty good, but I really don't think I'd ever pay to see that movie again. Uh, yeah. Moving on. Haha.
Thursday; THANKSGIVING! My family got together with our extended family and friends at Uncle Roy and Auntie Joy's house. We had a super-huge feast : ) Yum, I love food, haha. We had like ten different families there. Everyone brought massive amounts of food from their own kitchens, so you can
probably just imagine how much was there. Anyways, here's one of the tables. The food literally did not have an end to it. We had like, a million turkeys. I like turkey : ) I'm just scared of live ones and the noises that they make. Yikes!
Hm, well, here are more pictures from the celebration of THANKS : )
Well, anyways, Thanksgiving was awesome. Oh, actually, one more picture. It's Sam eating dessert by himself since everyone else was too full, haha!
It was so funny. We laughed at him. A lot.
Moving on to: BLACK FRIDAY. Black Friday could possibly be one of my favorite days of the entire year. EVERYTHING goes on sale... well, almost everything. My dad woke up really early to go to Best Buy to pick up a new digital camera. He's really happy about it, haha. My brother and I didn't start until noon with our shopping. We headed over to University Mall to partake of some of the sweet deals. Yeah, the addiction kicked in and we ended up buying
more than what we originally planned. Oh, and we ended up buying the same pair of shoes, haha.
We got home and our parents thought it was funny, so we took some pictures. Oh, by the way, this picture is amazing... not only because it's of Stacy Carteciano and Darryl Carteciano, but because it was taken at the end of November... and there's NO SNOW !
I'm dreading the snow : ( Booo, snow!!
So, when I got home, I was talking to Scottie on the phone and he kept asking me if I got Microsoft Office for my laptop (which was on sale for seventy bucks at Best Buy; YES!) Uhm, yeah, Microsoft Office--a college student's best friend. I ended up leaving the house again with my mom and brother to go buy it. I pretty much had a successful Black Friday this year. Yeah, awesome : )
Mkaye, well, this blog is long enough... My Saturday, Sunday, and Monday wasn't too exciting... nothing worth sharing, actually. But yeahhh... Uhm, are you happy, Melanie?! Haha.
Hm, let's see--it all started last Tuesday when I was driving to my parent's house from the apartment in Logan. It was probably the shortest two hour drive ever, haha. Yeah, I was on the phone (with an extremely attractive guy, haha), listening to music, and driving on the interstate all at the same time. Talent, right?! Baha, actually, no, don't ever do that. It's not safe, haha. But yeah, I got home Tuesday in the early-afternoon-ish. I didn't do much that day, really. All I remember is watching Spongebob : D
Wednesday was when all the fun began. My mom, Darryl, and I went to the DMV so Darryl could get his PERMIT. I can't believe that my little brother is already that old! I mean, I'm literally still shocked that my baby brother is almost a foot taller than me--but dang! DRIVING?!
But yeah, when we got there, my brother had to fill out all those darn forms they make you fill out.. Mommy had to help him with some of the stuff too. He was really excited, haha. I couldn't stop laughing because he was literally "giddy" haha! Everytime the lady at the counter would turn around, he'd turn to me and give me a thumbs up... and then he would say, "I got this yoh, I got this." Hah, funny : )Anyways, while we were waiting, I popped in my headphones and started listening to my iTouch. I kinda wasn't looking forward to the wait, but it was whatever. Thankfully, we only ended up being there for about half an hour : ) And YES, he got his permit!
Haha, he took this --->
right outside of the DMV.
Shocking, isn't it? Darryl Carteciano driving a car... Watch out! Hah, actually, the kid isn't that bad at driving at all. I got to take him out to a church parking lot so he could practice some of the basic things like using turn signals, turning corners, and reversing. He's not too shabby, but I'm sure that my parents will probably freak out once they get in the passenger seat of a car with Darryl behind the wheel. I can see it now too... They're either going to A) Pee their pants from being scared, B) Have massive sweat stains under their armpits from being scared, or C.) Come back home with a few more gray hairs... from being scared. My poor mom and dad, haha.
Okay, so after the DMV, my brother, Becca, Deb, Mark, Leo, Eko, and I went out to Applebee's for lunch. Afterwards, we went to see Twilight... yeah, that Vampire movie. It was pretty good, but I really don't think I'd ever pay to see that movie again. Uh, yeah. Moving on. Haha.
Thursday; THANKSGIVING! My family got together with our extended family and friends at Uncle Roy and Auntie Joy's house. We had a super-huge feast : ) Yum, I love food, haha. We had like ten different families there. Everyone brought massive amounts of food from their own kitchens, so you can
probably just imagine how much was there. Anyways, here's one of the tables. The food literally did not have an end to it. We had like, a million turkeys. I like turkey : ) I'm just scared of live ones and the noises that they make. Yikes!Hm, well, here are more pictures from the celebration of THANKS : )
The boys playing halo:
The high school seniors, Becca and Lee goofing around:
And just everyone waiting around for the food to be ready:
I took a lot more pictures, but I won't put them all up on here, haha. There's just too many. Oh
, except I really want to put this one up of Mark and Leo's son, Eko, and Uncle Roy and Auntie Joy's daughter, Hannah. They're cute : ) Don't you just wanna pinch their cheeks?!
, except I really want to put this one up of Mark and Leo's son, Eko, and Uncle Roy and Auntie Joy's daughter, Hannah. They're cute : ) Don't you just wanna pinch their cheeks?!
Well, anyways, Thanksgiving was awesome. Oh, actually, one more picture. It's Sam eating dessert by himself since everyone else was too full, haha!
It was so funny. We laughed at him. A lot.
Moving on to: BLACK FRIDAY. Black Friday could possibly be one of my favorite days of the entire year. EVERYTHING goes on sale... well, almost everything. My dad woke up really early to go to Best Buy to pick up a new digital camera. He's really happy about it, haha. My brother and I didn't start until noon with our shopping. We headed over to University Mall to partake of some of the sweet deals. Yeah, the addiction kicked in and we ended up buying
more than what we originally planned. Oh, and we ended up buying the same pair of shoes, haha.We got home and our parents thought it was funny, so we took some pictures. Oh, by the way, this picture is amazing... not only because it's of Stacy Carteciano and Darryl Carteciano, but because it was taken at the end of November... and there's NO SNOW !
I'm dreading the snow : ( Booo, snow!!
So, when I got home, I was talking to Scottie on the phone and he kept asking me if I got Microsoft Office for my laptop (which was on sale for seventy bucks at Best Buy; YES!) Uhm, yeah, Microsoft Office--a college student's best friend. I ended up leaving the house again with my mom and brother to go buy it. I pretty much had a successful Black Friday this year. Yeah, awesome : )
Mkaye, well, this blog is long enough... My Saturday, Sunday, and Monday wasn't too exciting... nothing worth sharing, actually. But yeahhh... Uhm, are you happy, Melanie?! Haha.
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