tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17365407175339324232024-03-08T16:25:56.381-05:00Amy Said What?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-80013390001267459432011-06-28T11:04:00.000-04:002011-06-28T11:04:26.878-04:00beautiful<a href="http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2011/06/souleful-mothering-with-tara-thayer.html#comments">This</a> is one of the best things that I have read in a long time, it's totally not like me but I had to put it somewhere.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-802213076751209962011-03-11T14:48:00.000-05:002011-03-11T14:48:59.882-05:00I feel really bad about this but. . .watching the tsunami/earthquake news all morning has renewed my interest in bento boxes. I don't know how my brain works but I'm planning to visit the Asian woman that sells all the cute cookie cutters at the flea market tomorrow. I've got to figure out how those hard boiled <a href="http://www.from-japan-with-love.com/eggshaper.html">egg molds</a> work. That is all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-58886191340036868772011-02-18T15:57:00.000-05:002011-02-18T15:57:16.330-05:00delete?I keep coming here to delete this but I stop myself every time. I don't like writing, it's not fun for me. I do, however, love record keeping. So once again, I'm not deleting.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-38861764201415860932010-11-19T14:54:00.001-05:002010-11-19T14:54:44.006-05:00I want to make some of these.<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amysaidwhat/5189353543/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5189353543_fe9eaa07b9_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amysaidwhat/5189353543/">100_3361</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/amysaidwhat/">AmySaid</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-84236114430234170222010-11-01T12:13:00.000-04:002010-11-01T12:13:56.410-04:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sZrkG4nHp5U/TM7nBCCBeTI/AAAAAAAAAUo/-x8ZnvkTkpg/s1600/100_3319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_sZrkG4nHp5U/TM7nBCCBeTI/AAAAAAAAAUo/-x8ZnvkTkpg/s320/100_3319.JPG" width="206" /></a></div><br />
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I can't believe that I didn't get a photo of the cake before I started cutting it. I was so busy. It was the best cake I've ever made. The colors were perfect. This crumby photo doesn't do it justice.<br />
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The whole kitchen got sticky and I think we used all the dishes, but it was fun. I enjoyed the popping sounds that the jars made during the night, all but one sealed and that went straight to the fridge for Lou's morning toast. It tastes great but it came out a little cloudier than we would have liked. I blame that on not having the right tools for the job. I'll definitely pick up some cheesecloth or a jelly bag and a pair of jar lifters before we start on the apple jelly and pie filling.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.tabithaladin.com/tabitha-coloringbooks.html">Fantastical Dragons</a> coloring book is all mine. The images are single sided on quality paper so I plan to hang a few in Lucas' room when I am done. Alex even asked for one to hang in the garage.<br />
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I even showed this one to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Hunters">Dave Tango and Steve Gonsalves</a>. They were standing in line behind us at the art show buying a real painting. Dave said it was cool, he seemed like he was trying to be very nice. Steve was meh, I remember hearing someone on Ghost Hunters say that he was an ex-cop. I can kind of tell. I also saw <a href="http://www.amybruni.com/">Amy Bruni</a> at Perks in the Hyatt and <a href="http://www.chrisgore.com/">Chris Gore</a> wearing a Zorro mask in the elevator hell at the Hyatt. Those Ghost Hunters were all over the place. I saw a lot of other stars at the Walk of Fame but they were behind their tables signing their super expensive glossy photos. It's way more fun to stumble across one of those guys waiting in line or sweating in an elevator like the rest of us. I did get excited and stare a LeVar Burton, Summer Glau, Edward Furlong, and <a href="http://www.watchtheguild.com/characters/vork/">Vork</a> and <a href="http://www.watchtheguild.com/characters/zaboo/">Zaboo</a> but I refused to pay for an autograph.<br />
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I got some new buttons and a new necklace. I've recently read on Apartment Therapy that the Keep Calm and Carry On poster is no longer acceptable decor. I guess that's why I still have mine in the living room :-) I still like it and I liked this necklace and button too. The Say Anything button is my favorite.<br />
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I also got a <a href="http://www.chessex.com/Dice/Gemini/GreenPurplegold.htm">pretty matching die set</a> and a <a href="http://www.frpgames.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=37051">roman numeral dice</a> that I think I am going to carry in my purse for decision making purposes.<br />
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We had a great time. Drinks were had, games were played, people were watched, drums were drummed, R2 units were examined, panels were viewed. I can't wait until next year!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-58448639415122448892010-09-02T02:19:00.000-04:002010-09-02T02:19:36.047-04:00challenge FAILEDOkay, I didn't stick with the 30 day blog challenge all the way through. The last couple of posts would have been boring anyway. I've had a crazy week.<br />
I fell down the stairs at my in-laws and I was sure that I broke my foot. I did go to the doc but only to get antibiotics for this super painful UTI that I have<br />
I made another step toward being that submissive wife that I strive to be by sitting quiet while Alex traded in my fun Jeep Wrangler for a practical and brand new Jeep Patriot. I didn't even go with him, I had no idea what he bought when he came home. I am very happy with the new ride and proud of Alex, he is such a good husband. I'm so used to driving the rough wrangler that the patriot feels very luxurious, it's got heated seats for crying out loud. I'm spoiled.<br />
Lucas knocked over Alex's djembe and busted the head right before the drum circles at dc. I 've been trying to find a replacement but I wasn't able to in such a short time.<br />
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I haven't met many hobbies that I don't like, except scrapbooking. The one that I do the most is cooking. I love to cook for my husband and try new foods. I would go to culinary school if I felt like I would be happy with the food industry working environment. I have a little idea that I'm tinkering with that involves food and may also provide a small income. I'll let you know if it works out. I also sew a little, knit, draw silly cartoons, play board games, play video games, work logic puzzles, and read.<br />
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<b>a recipe</b><br />
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I picked this recipe because my sister and I were just talking about making these last night. One day I'm going to have a signature recipe. Maybe it will even be a secret recipe, don't know yet.<br />
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<u><b>Potato Cakes </b></u><br />
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Ingredients<br />
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2 cups of mashed potatoes<br />
1 egg, beaten<br />
1/2 cup ap flour<br />
salt to taste<br />
1 pinch of garlic salt<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar<br />
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1. Combine potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and garlic in a mixing bowl. Mix well.<br />
2. Melt butter in frying pan over low heat, drop lumps of the potato mixture into the pan, enough to make the cakes the size of a pancake when flattened to 1/2 an inch thick. Sprinkle the top with cheese and cover with a little more potato mixture.<br />
3. flip the potato cake over when browned on one side about 7-10 minutes, then brown on the other side.<br />
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<b>a website</b><br />
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I've been checking <a href="http://dailydragon.dragoncon.org/">The Daily Dragon</a> a lot lately. Only 10 days to go! I can't believe I am leaving Lucas for four nights! I'm going to miss him so much, I just hope I can relax and have a good time. I really didn't think this would be a problem when I booked the room last year, just a week before he was born. I'm still excited, though!<br />
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<b>a YouTube video</b><br />
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I've never been able to get into watching YouTube videos. I have friends and family that watch one thing after another and then want me to watch it with them. I get bored easily. I don't really have that problem when watching television though. I love Tosh.0, I even tried to get tickets to his stand-up tour but all of the decent seats were sold out. This one is old but it is still funny. Poor little guy, I've felt like that before.<br />
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Is this real life?<br />
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for tomorrow: tickle #4Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-49771258229576294202010-08-23T14:50:00.000-04:002010-08-23T14:50:39.524-04:00a talent of mine30 day blog challenge 19/30<br />
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I don't think I have a talent, but I do have a superpower. My nose, I have the best smeller around. I can always trust it to help me find the stinky, smell smoke, or let me know what's for dinner (assuming I didn't cook it, which is rare). You know how one sense gets better when you start losing one, like Daredevil. I figure my nose works really well because my eyes are really terrible. I hope my nose gets a lot better in case I go totally blind. I need to figure out what on-coming traffic and cliffs smell like.<br />
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for tomorrow: a hobby of mineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-38385222387219736002010-08-19T16:19:00.000-04:002010-08-19T16:19:04.708-04:00tickle #330 day blog challenge 18/30<br />
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I detest recliners. I believe that they belong in nursing homes. Guess what my husband wants more than anything? Yup, a recliner. I've always managed to talk him out of it, I even talked him into saving the funds for a reclining armchair that I don't love but wouldn't make me want to hurl each day. I finally got new sofas this year and I love their clean angles and straight lines. He sent me a text this morning asking me if I mind if he brings home a recliner that his parents are getting rid of. I haven't replied, but I can't say no. I love him and he works super hard while I stay home and play with Lucas. If he feels like he needs to recline after work, who am I to stop him? I hope the jumbo-sized, round, puffy recliner makes him happy.<br />
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At least it doesn't look like this one.<br />
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next: a talent of mineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-56044807779995141112010-08-17T22:15:00.000-04:002010-08-17T22:15:54.976-04:00an artpiece30 day blog challenge 17/30<br />
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I've always loved Japanese woodblock prints. I have a favorite one that is an autumn landscape but I couldn't find the image. This one is very close.<br />
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found <a href="http://www.fandrfinearts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=220">here</a>.<br />
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for tomorrow: whatever tickles my fancy again!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-29470795243585270082010-08-16T22:53:00.000-04:002010-08-16T22:53:12.802-04:00a song that makes me cry30 day blog challenge 16/30<br />
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This song is the same one that I posted on day one of this challenge. <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Patty+Griffin/_/Long+Ride+Home">Long Ride Home - Patty Griffin.</a><br />
so sad.<br />
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for tomorrow: An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-25281695467112312182010-08-15T18:54:00.000-04:002010-08-15T18:54:12.776-04:00fanfic30 day blog challenge 15/30<br />
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Okay, I know that I enjoy most geeky things but I can honestly say that I do not have a favorite fanfic. That is not to say that I couldn't get one if I tried, I just think I need to leave this one alone.<br />
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for tomorrow: a song that makes me cryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-39715409783413199192010-08-14T15:15:00.001-04:002010-08-15T18:56:52.233-04:00A non-fictional book30 day blog challenge 14/30<br />
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<a href="http://www.storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781603425469">This</a> is my favorite non-fiction book right now. I especially love the photos and the jars with colorful lids. I think I am starting to hoard jars after buying this book. Now I just need a surplus of food to put up.<br />
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for tomorrow: a fanfic (ugh)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-78819002101545713182010-08-13T21:28:00.000-04:002010-08-13T21:28:30.504-04:00A Fictional Book30 Day Blog Challenge 13 of 30<br />
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I have two fictional books on my bedside table, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_of_Truth"><u>The Sword of Truth</u></a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_the_Dome"><u>Under the Dome</u></a>. I started The Sword of Truth first and it didn't feel like it had been long enough since I watched the Legend of the Seeker so I lost interest and picked up Under the Dome. Now I'm in the mood for some Richard and Kahlan so I'm going to pick it back up.<br />
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for tomorrow: a non-fictional bookUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-29939412793192996022010-08-12T16:18:00.000-04:002010-08-12T16:18:27.959-04:00Tickle #230 Day Blog Challenge 12/30<br />
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<a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/">This</a> website is tickling my fancy all over the place! According to the blogger's profile, she is 19 and man can she bake! I stumbled across the site while looking for birthday cake ideas for Lucas and I think I found it.<br />
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TA DA!<br />
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She calls it the <a href="http://whisk-kid.blogspot.com/2009/08/say-it-with-cake.html">Super Epic Rainbow Cake</a>. I'm calling it Lucas' first birthday cake.<br />
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<a href="http://www.petitiononline.com/JS1059/petition.html">TAKE THE RAINBOW BACK!</a><br />
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for tomorrow: a fictional bookUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-2984747020170969752010-08-12T03:16:00.000-04:002010-08-12T03:16:19.842-04:00A Photo of Me Taken Recently30 Day Blog Challenge 11/30<br />
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I haven't had my picture taken alone since right before Lucas was born, unless you count this goofy cell phone pic that I sent Alex today.<br />
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for tomorrow (or later today): whatever tickles my fancyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1736540717533932423.post-30792034746598764352010-08-10T23:25:00.000-04:002010-08-10T23:25:27.519-04:00A Photo of Me Taken Over Ten Years Ago30 Blog Challenge 10/30<br />
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The first reason is that today is Alex's 32nd birthday. He and I spent the day at <a href="http://www.carowinds.com/">Carowinds</a> riding roller coasters and having loads of fun, just like we did back when this photo was taken. The second reason is that it was easily available. I'm really tired after all the theme parkin' we've been doing and I don't want to scan anything so I took this from Alex's facebook album. <br />
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Happy Birthday Alex! I love you!<br />
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