I'm at work waiting to go home. I've got an hour left. It's 10PM. That's one of the bad things about working at a hospital...they never close.
I'm heading to St. Louis tomorrow with Jill to visit Peter and I'm very excited because the weather there is supposed to be slightly cooler (read low 90's...nothing amazing but any little bit helps). This super hot weather lately is killing me. I'm starting to get the fall itch. When I was putting some syringes away in the freezer earlier I smelled a hint of "winter smell." I can't wait for the season to change!!
I was also thinking earlier about winning the lottery. I started to wonder if I would quit my job. I'm pretty sure I'd finish out p-school because I not going to have done all this hard-a@@ work for nothing....but would I work after that??? It's hard to say. I might give it a try and see if I like it. Would you quit your job if you came into a large sum of money? And if you (or me, or anyone) says no, what does that mean? Does that mean you are not doing what you are "supposed to be" doing? Not really trying to get all philosophical or anything, just kind of speaking in stream of consciousness cause I'm bored. Oh heck, I'm pretty sure I'd start up a bakery either way just like I'm going to end up doing anyway one day, so there, question answered I suppose.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
I've been tagged
Here's my list:
1. I have a giant hairy nevus (yes, that is the actual medical term) on my left ear. What is that you ask? Well, its a congenital melanocytic type of birthmark. It's flat, dark brown, and yes, it grows hair. It has made for some funny looks and remarks like, "hey, you have dirt on your ear," but other than that it doesn't bother me much. I have to have it checked by the dermatologist every once in a while becaues they are more likely to produce melanoma. At least it's not on my face.
2. If I could go back and be re-born as a singer with a deep sultry, soulful voice from the 1970's, I would.
3. The fear of the dark that most of us have when we are little and eventually outgrow...well I haven't outgrown it. I'm okay when at home, but I travel with a night-light if I'm going to be sleeping alone just in case I get freaked out and can't sleep.
4.I HATE fresh tomatoes! Hate them. They make me gag. I can eat fresh salsa if it's not chunky, but on sandwiches and in salads...never.
5. When I'm bored I read menus online at random restaurants in different cities. I find it highly entertaining and educational.
6. When I start eating a meal I first analyze the food and decide on what will be the perfect last bite and then eat the food accordingly in order to save that bite for last. Anal retentive, much?
1. I have a giant hairy nevus (yes, that is the actual medical term) on my left ear. What is that you ask? Well, its a congenital melanocytic type of birthmark. It's flat, dark brown, and yes, it grows hair. It has made for some funny looks and remarks like, "hey, you have dirt on your ear," but other than that it doesn't bother me much. I have to have it checked by the dermatologist every once in a while becaues they are more likely to produce melanoma. At least it's not on my face.
2. If I could go back and be re-born as a singer with a deep sultry, soulful voice from the 1970's, I would.
3. The fear of the dark that most of us have when we are little and eventually outgrow...well I haven't outgrown it. I'm okay when at home, but I travel with a night-light if I'm going to be sleeping alone just in case I get freaked out and can't sleep.
4.I HATE fresh tomatoes! Hate them. They make me gag. I can eat fresh salsa if it's not chunky, but on sandwiches and in salads...never.
5. When I'm bored I read menus online at random restaurants in different cities. I find it highly entertaining and educational.
6. When I start eating a meal I first analyze the food and decide on what will be the perfect last bite and then eat the food accordingly in order to save that bite for last. Anal retentive, much?
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Why does food taste so good?
I'm home. Back from Minnesota. It was the usual kind of trip: hanging out with the Dad, seeing all the extended family, celebrating small-town 4th of july with a parade, family dinner, and fireworks.
On a side note, I'm totally on a hot dog kick lately, which is weird because I've never been much of a hot dog person. I always go for the hamburger. They certainly have their ick factor, but lately they are all I want when it comes to summer, outdoor, grilling, picnic food (no crude jokes allowed).
While we are on the subject of food, I'm milling around the idea of starting a separate food blog or at least committing to doing a weekly food post featuring the stuff I've made that week. The only problem is photos. Food styling takes effort and time and when I'm cooking and start thinking about doing a post about it I always get lazy and don't take pictures. I want to start making an effort to pictorially document my most fun hobby because I love to share ideas and get opinions and such. Like take this week...I could have a totally fun food post if I'd just taken some pics because so far I've made:
-buffalo chicken strips with buttermilk blue cheese and chive dip
-grill eggplant and portabello salad with fresh mozzarella
-creme brulee (with vanilla beans from France!)
-twice-baked potatoes with roasted red pepper, corn, and cheddar cheese
-and I have plans later in the week for some steaks with blue cheese butter and a roasted chicken
I just love making things with food. I gonna consider this a little more. If I really wanna do it I'll just have to make the time for photos to share. Too bad blogger doesn't have scent sharing. Now that would be fun.
On a side note, I'm totally on a hot dog kick lately, which is weird because I've never been much of a hot dog person. I always go for the hamburger. They certainly have their ick factor, but lately they are all I want when it comes to summer, outdoor, grilling, picnic food (no crude jokes allowed).
While we are on the subject of food, I'm milling around the idea of starting a separate food blog or at least committing to doing a weekly food post featuring the stuff I've made that week. The only problem is photos. Food styling takes effort and time and when I'm cooking and start thinking about doing a post about it I always get lazy and don't take pictures. I want to start making an effort to pictorially document my most fun hobby because I love to share ideas and get opinions and such. Like take this week...I could have a totally fun food post if I'd just taken some pics because so far I've made:
-buffalo chicken strips with buttermilk blue cheese and chive dip
-grill eggplant and portabello salad with fresh mozzarella
-creme brulee (with vanilla beans from France!)
-twice-baked potatoes with roasted red pepper, corn, and cheddar cheese
-and I have plans later in the week for some steaks with blue cheese butter and a roasted chicken
I just love making things with food. I gonna consider this a little more. If I really wanna do it I'll just have to make the time for photos to share. Too bad blogger doesn't have scent sharing. Now that would be fun.
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