I have just stumbled upon this stunning French Israeli singer Yael Naim. She has such a sweet voice and charming little songs... You might recoginize this song from the new Macbook Air adds...
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
The Puzzle Piece
Today i made some plans for valentines day! Being that it is only 2 weeks away, a girl has to plan accordingly. And being a sucker for all things girly i really enjoy the sweetness of this day. the pink hearts and flowers, chocolates and love... ahhh. This valentines day will be spent with good friends and enjoying the love of friendship.
However there is this sense that you have to have a love interest to having a big romantic night and feel complete. But even if you do have a significant other it doesn't mean that romance is in the cards... sometimes valentines day just stinks! Last year i spent part of valentines day crying... but then again i also spent my birthday crying and come to think of it i spent christmas crying last year too, all because i was upset with my then boyfriend. Maybe that is a good sign that maybe something wasn't working.
Sometimes the best relationships just aren't meant to be. Even with all the love and hope you have, it just may not be enough. My last boyfriend was a good guy, i loved him like mad, but something was always missing... was it him? was it me? yes and no, it was both of us.
I always had this feeling in the back of my mind we were like the puzzle piece that didn't quite fit. You know the one where it looks right, it feels right,you fit it into place, but some how you get the sense that it might not be the right one. I have put together many puzzles with kids and it never fails that the they will find that one piece that looks like it will fit, so they push and push and say over and over, "But I know its the right one for this spot!!!" And no matter how much you try to change their mind, they just want so badly for it to be the right piece. You just want to say, "But its ok if its not the right one for that spot, you'll find the right fit eventually." It's the same thing with a relationship that isn't working. Oh, but you have so much hope that it might someday fit, it has to work, it just does!!! You ignore it, pretend that it is working, but you keep coming back to that one piece. And truthfully it is as if you are too afraid to take it out and see if maybe there is a better fit somewhere else. And deep down in your heart if you are really honest with yourself, no matter what you do, no matter how hard you try, it's just not working. And that can be a painful realization.
I'm glad though i took the risk and tried. I knew when i started dating him that i had to take a chance and see if it was a good fit... it came close, real close... but it just wasn't meant to be, and that is ok too.
It of course doesn't diminish the love I had, it doesn't take away the pain of loss... but would i do it over again... yeah, i would. no regrets.
"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded."
— Maya Angelou
However there is this sense that you have to have a love interest to having a big romantic night and feel complete. But even if you do have a significant other it doesn't mean that romance is in the cards... sometimes valentines day just stinks! Last year i spent part of valentines day crying... but then again i also spent my birthday crying and come to think of it i spent christmas crying last year too, all because i was upset with my then boyfriend. Maybe that is a good sign that maybe something wasn't working.
Sometimes the best relationships just aren't meant to be. Even with all the love and hope you have, it just may not be enough. My last boyfriend was a good guy, i loved him like mad, but something was always missing... was it him? was it me? yes and no, it was both of us.
I always had this feeling in the back of my mind we were like the puzzle piece that didn't quite fit. You know the one where it looks right, it feels right,you fit it into place, but some how you get the sense that it might not be the right one. I have put together many puzzles with kids and it never fails that the they will find that one piece that looks like it will fit, so they push and push and say over and over, "But I know its the right one for this spot!!!" And no matter how much you try to change their mind, they just want so badly for it to be the right piece. You just want to say, "But its ok if its not the right one for that spot, you'll find the right fit eventually." It's the same thing with a relationship that isn't working. Oh, but you have so much hope that it might someday fit, it has to work, it just does!!! You ignore it, pretend that it is working, but you keep coming back to that one piece. And truthfully it is as if you are too afraid to take it out and see if maybe there is a better fit somewhere else. And deep down in your heart if you are really honest with yourself, no matter what you do, no matter how hard you try, it's just not working. And that can be a painful realization.
I'm glad though i took the risk and tried. I knew when i started dating him that i had to take a chance and see if it was a good fit... it came close, real close... but it just wasn't meant to be, and that is ok too.
It of course doesn't diminish the love I had, it doesn't take away the pain of loss... but would i do it over again... yeah, i would. no regrets.
"If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded."
— Maya Angelou
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
good eats...
At work today, as I am prone to do when there is a lull in library activity (and YES! the media center can be a hub of excitement!) i peruse recipes. I was looking today at the Strib for anything that caught my fancy in their Taste section. I found not one but two recipes that sounded delicious and i had all the ingredients to make both.
Shrimp, Avocado and Goat Cheese Quesadilla's I actually tweaked this recipe a little bit. I used small pita's instead of tortilla's. And the pita's are the ones without the pockets. I also did not use the Monterrey jack cheese, because the goat cheese is flavorful enough. I warmed the pita in a toaster oven... and then i just layered the goat cheese spread and then added the shrimp, avocado and bacon. I also used paprika on the shrimp when I sauteed it.
Shrimp, Avocado and Goat Cheese Quesadilla's I actually tweaked this recipe a little bit. I used small pita's instead of tortilla's. And the pita's are the ones without the pockets. I also did not use the Monterrey jack cheese, because the goat cheese is flavorful enough. I warmed the pita in a toaster oven... and then i just layered the goat cheese spread and then added the shrimp, avocado and bacon. I also used paprika on the shrimp when I sauteed it.
and BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH CHILI, COCONUT MILK AND LIME
I used parsley with this one instead of cilantro and chicken stock instead of water. I also used my new hand held blender that i found for $5 in the box at a thrift store!!! (not the one pictured, but close)
It was so convenient to blend the black beans and make it a little bit smoother. I used a large dollop of fat free sour cream and it was delish!
They both were delicious and warm, perfect for a cold winter's night.
Johan Santana is being traded to the Mets... just wait until I add this to my big sports edition of the blog!!!!
P.S. My favorite Goose not only celebrates her 30th birthday tomorrow, but a golden one at that!!! Happy Birthday Megan!
Monday, January 28, 2008
Mexican Hash
Tonight seemed like a good night to use up some of the ingredients in my fridge that were days away from going bad. My first thought was to use the shrimp and this divine hot sauce I have. Key Lime Habanero Hot Sauce, whoo wheee, what a kick! I found it at Target and I am convinced that they will discontinue it, so I think I better stock up!
Also in the fridge were some black beans and an avocado. In the freezer i always have frozen cooked rice, perfect for quick cooking. I found this rice also from Target called Lime Cilantro Rice mix and I make the whole thing, use the amount i want and freeze that rest. 
Also in the fridge were some black beans and an avocado. In the freezer i always have frozen cooked rice, perfect for quick cooking. I found this rice also from Target called Lime Cilantro Rice mix and I make the whole thing, use the amount i want and freeze that rest. So into the skillet I sauteed some garlic in olive oil then I add the beans, rice, avocado, shrimp some salsa and the habanero sauce. Then drizzled some lime juice on it and add a bit of salt, pepper, oregano, paprika and red pepper flakes. The great thing about cooking and using recipes is that you can substitute. Let's say you don't like avocado, add some corn instead. Or maybe beans aren't your thing, just use some more salsa or maybe add chopped mushrooms for substance. Not a fan of cilantro, use parsley. Chile powder too hot for you, use some paprika. Be creative and have fun! Cooking should never be a headache, if it is, call me!
I loves Chloe Paddington bags!
I understand that it is frivilous and insane to pay $1000+ for a purse... but if someone said I had to pick one designer bag to own I would have to pick the Chloe Paddington bag. I have borderline at times coveted this bag, although i have come to terms that a whole village in some countries could be fed for a year for the price of a Chloe bag.
But it is fun to look.
Funny story: When I was in Jewelry Design school at Minneapolis Tech. College we shared a floor with the fashion design kids. Everyday I would see the fashion boys and girls prance around in their latest creations, it was the equivalent of Jr. High Project Runway, so tre dramatic. The fashion kids always looked amazing while the jewelry kids, such as myself were always in t-shirts and jeans... because seriously, jewelry making is messy! One day i was riding the elevator up to our floor when the one and only fashion diva of the fourth floor fabulous fashion freaks stepped into the elevator. She had on her monster huge sunglasses, party dress, hipster boots and a CHLOE PADDINGTON BAG. Could it be that i was in the same proximity as a CP bag? It was just too good to be true. I felt my heart racing and my palms began to sweat! Oh that bag, the supple leather, the lock, the key, the hardware, the engraved "Chloe"... oh what joy. I could hardly contain myself, so i blurted out, "I love your bag!!!" Fashion Diva barely even acknowledge my lowly existence, she looked down her pointy noes at me and very flatly said "OH."
Whatevs! I wanted to say to her, "Puh-leeeze, if you were really cool you would be taking fashion design at Parsons in NY and not at a community college!! And your bag is probably a fake too!"
But being the bigger person, I just smiled and said, "It is really nice, your bag that is, not your attitude."
No, I'm just kidding. I said, "Your bag is swell, but the ruching on your dress is atrocious!"
Ok fine, I didn't' say that either!
Or did I?
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