Many of you may not know this about me, but I participate in lent. I know what you're thinking, "Kirsten, aren't you Mormon?" The answer is: dang skippy! Some might find this odd for a Mormon gal, but I began participating in lent freshman year of college when my catholic friend Mary asked me to do it with her and I haven't looked back. The way I see it, it's a good time to give a vice. I have already been given the talks about how weird this is, so save your breath. You can't stop me, I do what I want!
Two years ago I gave up chocolate which proved to be harder than I expected. This year I am kicking it up a notch and giving up candy altogether. Lent began yesterday and ends the night before Easter, so don't worry about little ol' me. I will be able to binge on all the bunny's gifts come Easter morning.
Wish me luck!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Free be good
Last week was pretty meh. You know what I mean? Just meh...then towards the end of the week the freebie gods smiled upon my mehness. Two wonderfully free things fell into my lap to turn my frown upside down. I feel it should be documented to bring hope to those of you who may be feeling a little bit punched in the nose by life lately.
Freebie #1: Amber and I were enjoying a much needed girls night on Thursday, complete with pj's and gossip. We took a trip to paradise cafe for some grub and upon reaching the register I presented the cashier with my frequent diner card. Well, apparently I don't frequent them enough because at some point they switched to electronic cards. The nice cashier lady tells me this and then says, "well, you're close enough so I'll just give you this one free." SCORE!!
Freebie #2: Friday I took a trip to my local tanning salon for a nice spray tan to boost my looks. The credit card machine was down because there was someone working on the phone lines in the back. The orangeish worker girl told me to go ahead and spray it up and she would have the man fix the phones and I could pay when I left. I got my spray on, wiped down and went out to pay. The oompa loompa then hands me the good news (but not in song. Dang!). The phone man was unable to fix the credit card machine. She shrugged her shoulders and says, "so I guess you get a free tan." YEEEEAH!
I couldn't believe my fortune! Honestly, it couldn't have happened to a nicer girl. Chin up kiddos! Maybe you too will recieve some freebies.
Freebie #1: Amber and I were enjoying a much needed girls night on Thursday, complete with pj's and gossip. We took a trip to paradise cafe for some grub and upon reaching the register I presented the cashier with my frequent diner card. Well, apparently I don't frequent them enough because at some point they switched to electronic cards. The nice cashier lady tells me this and then says, "well, you're close enough so I'll just give you this one free." SCORE!!
Freebie #2: Friday I took a trip to my local tanning salon for a nice spray tan to boost my looks. The credit card machine was down because there was someone working on the phone lines in the back. The orangeish worker girl told me to go ahead and spray it up and she would have the man fix the phones and I could pay when I left. I got my spray on, wiped down and went out to pay. The oompa loompa then hands me the good news (but not in song. Dang!). The phone man was unable to fix the credit card machine. She shrugged her shoulders and says, "so I guess you get a free tan." YEEEEAH!
I couldn't believe my fortune! Honestly, it couldn't have happened to a nicer girl. Chin up kiddos! Maybe you too will recieve some freebies.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Fist to the Face Friday
I know I am not so good at the whole fist to the face Friday thing, so how about I just say it will be upon occasion and not necessarily every Friday. Good, yes? Mkay.
Well today I am going to have to choose to punch my Mom in the face. Don’t worry, these are just metaphorical punches so it’s not like I am going to assault my Mom this weekend. Sandra is a lovely lady, but I have been harboring some ill will toward her this week. These feelings are a direct result of her not making me Chex Muddy Buddies as a child.
When C.J. and I were little we loved Chex Muddy buddies! My mom made them twice that I can remember and both times he and I devoured those succulent snacks. Notice I said we only had them twice. My mom made excuses as to why they were so rare in our house; one being that they were made with semi-sweet chocolate and it was usually too much for my chocolate allergy, and the other being that they took too long to make. Well, the chocolate thing didn’t fly because even at a young age I understood that although semi-sweet chocolate was a no-no for me, it could easily be substituted with milk chocolate which was usually ok. But the difficulty factor remained, and I lived with that. Until now…
The other day I randomly decided to embark upon this “difficult” task. This is where the bitterness occurs: Chex Muddy Buddies are one of the easiest things to make!! Seriously, it took me all of about 7 minutes from beginning to end. I am officially calling my Mom out on her laziness. I was deprived and neglected as a child and I may never get over this.
If you have never had Chex Muddy Buddies, here is the recipe:
9 C. Chex cereal
1C. Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you are me)
½ C. Peanut butter
¼ C. Butter
¼ t. Vanilla
1 ½ C. Powdered Sugar
Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute) Stir in vanilla. Pour Chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour cereal mixture into large container with powdered sugar. Seal securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated.
How friggin’ easy is that?! Make them for those you love, and make them often. Don’t let another child suffer from such abuse.
Well today I am going to have to choose to punch my Mom in the face. Don’t worry, these are just metaphorical punches so it’s not like I am going to assault my Mom this weekend. Sandra is a lovely lady, but I have been harboring some ill will toward her this week. These feelings are a direct result of her not making me Chex Muddy Buddies as a child.
When C.J. and I were little we loved Chex Muddy buddies! My mom made them twice that I can remember and both times he and I devoured those succulent snacks. Notice I said we only had them twice. My mom made excuses as to why they were so rare in our house; one being that they were made with semi-sweet chocolate and it was usually too much for my chocolate allergy, and the other being that they took too long to make. Well, the chocolate thing didn’t fly because even at a young age I understood that although semi-sweet chocolate was a no-no for me, it could easily be substituted with milk chocolate which was usually ok. But the difficulty factor remained, and I lived with that. Until now…
The other day I randomly decided to embark upon this “difficult” task. This is where the bitterness occurs: Chex Muddy Buddies are one of the easiest things to make!! Seriously, it took me all of about 7 minutes from beginning to end. I am officially calling my Mom out on her laziness. I was deprived and neglected as a child and I may never get over this.
If you have never had Chex Muddy Buddies, here is the recipe:
9 C. Chex cereal
1C. Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you are me)
½ C. Peanut butter
¼ C. Butter
¼ t. Vanilla
1 ½ C. Powdered Sugar
Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute) Stir in vanilla. Pour Chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour cereal mixture into large container with powdered sugar. Seal securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated.
How friggin’ easy is that?! Make them for those you love, and make them often. Don’t let another child suffer from such abuse.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
It will not happen again.
I am sure by now you have all heard that our country’s beloved half-dolphin/half-man hybrid was caught doing something naughty. Sweet young Master Phelps apparently partook of the devil’s weed at a party sometime this past November and a picture to document the occasion was released to the world via the British media.
I can hear the person who took the picture now, “Check out the lung capacity on that backcountry, Ozarks-looking fellow! Holy crap you guys, that’s Michael Phelps! Hand me my camera, I’m gonna be rich!!”
Honestly, this action does not make me think any less of the billion-calorie eating swimmer. People make mistakes, and he is just a 23 year old guy doing something that many 23 year old guys do. I did however love the statement he released:
“I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.”
…by “it will not happen again” he means he will not let someone take a photo again, right? We all know that he will most definitely partake of the Mary Jane again, right?
How stupid do you think we are Dolphin man? Go eat your 5 plates of French toast and think about what you’ve done.
I can hear the person who took the picture now, “Check out the lung capacity on that backcountry, Ozarks-looking fellow! Holy crap you guys, that’s Michael Phelps! Hand me my camera, I’m gonna be rich!!”
Honestly, this action does not make me think any less of the billion-calorie eating swimmer. People make mistakes, and he is just a 23 year old guy doing something that many 23 year old guys do. I did however love the statement he released:
“I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again.”
…by “it will not happen again” he means he will not let someone take a photo again, right? We all know that he will most definitely partake of the Mary Jane again, right?
How stupid do you think we are Dolphin man? Go eat your 5 plates of French toast and think about what you’ve done.
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