May 2010
68 posts
“Count your blessings. Once you realise how valuable you are and how much you...”
Get to the heart of the matter...of an artichoke...
In our busy lives, it’s often hard to find the time to cook anything for dinner that takes longer than 15 or 20 minutes - from grocery bag to table. But I like to make an exception for the artichoke, a graceful and uniquely delicious vegetable whose relatively lengthy cooking time - a 40-50 minute immersion in simmering water - takes some patience but is well worth the wait.
To prepare,...
I just accepted the offer for the new position!! Soo excited!!
On to bigger and better things…..DONE AND DONE!
June 16th could not come quick enough!
Can anyone explain to me...
why it is raining, windy, and cold at the end of May in CALIFORNIA!?
I need the sun…..STAT!
Today May 26
62°
Thu May 27
Showers
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Ice Cube - It Was a Good Day
Vitamin P does an...
“Live in joy,
In love,
Even among those who hate.
Live in joy,
In health...”
– Buddha
Picture of the historic Colon Theater in Buenos Aires, taken during a show of lights on May 24, 2010 as it reopens its doors as part of the celebrations for the Bicentenary of the May Revolution that decided Argentina’s independence from the Spanish crown finally on July 9, 1816. The theatre had remained closed since October 2006 for a complete restoration. Read more:...
White winos, here's something new to sip on this... →
maryrambin:
After reading this NYTime article, I’m really excited to get my hands on a glass of Savennieres. They it a combo of chardonnay and sav blanc, but divulge that it’s actually 100% chenin blanc. Apparently it won’t be easy to find because not many people make it. But The Times hasn’t lead me astray yet, so I’m on the hunt.
“SAVENNIÈRES is a demanding wine. The characteristics that...
“Most people’s imaginations don’t have limits. As we grow older, we stop...”
– Neil Gaiman
Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps!
Like I stated in an earlier blog post, Cam was lucky enough to get 2 home cooked meals from me last week: Pizza and Lettuce wraps. Just like the pizza I made, this one is super simple and healthy!!
Enjoy the recipe!
4-6 butter lettuce leaves. 1 1/2 c cooked chicken breasts cut in small pieces; almost shredded. 1 pepper; Seeded and finely chopped. Small bunch fresh cilantro; chopped....
Sunday night date night!
Last night Cam and I went on a double date with Sami and her BF Jon. Is it silly that double dates get me uber excited?
We headed to Red Lotus, which is a new restaurant in downtown Sacramento. Red Lotus is the product from the owners of another popular sushi joint down the street, Kru. I read the reviews on yelp and felt pretty confident in our dining selection however, I left there less than...
Jack Johnson - Do You Remember
What a great love...
“Do not dwell in the past and do not dream of the future, but concentrate the...”
– Siddhartha Gautama
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW: Up late? Can't sleep? Bored... →
juliaallison:
If you haven’t used MIT’s open courseware yet, you’re missing out.
Two words: FREE SMART.
Four words: Brain fun for all!
One word: YAY
Not even a word, officially: woooo!!!
“If you detect even an inkling of happiness, a tiny glimpse of love, a mere hint...”
– “Chloe” by Freya North
PS: Sorry,
I will fix the quality of the photos tonight when I get home from work tonight!
xoxo,
J
ALERT: New follower! Meet Danielle and follow her!... →
The Science of a Happy Marriage (New York Times) →
psychotherapy:
“Why do some men and women cheat on their partners while others resist the temptation?
To find the answer, a growing body of research is focusing on the science of commitment. Scientists are studying everything from the biological factors that seem to influence marital stability to a person’s psychological response after flirting with a stranger.
Their findings suggest that...
“There comes a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama...”
– Karl Marx
Dear Target,
Why do you lure me in with lotions and lip glosses yet allow me to leave with a cart full of items that I ”absolutely do not need”. Socks, belts, hats, cardigans, mascara, shoe pads, etc…..Damn you Target, I am weak to your powers.
One day I will walk away from you without approving $100+ transactions on my debit card….one day.
xoxo,
J
“Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters.”
– Marageret Peters
It's Tumblr Tuesday!
I’m a huge fan of every single blog on Tumblr. Unfortunately, they’ll only let me pick five for each Tumblr Tuesday. (It’s a union thing.) It’ll probably take a while to get to everyone, so in the meantime please think about a puppy standing on pancakes and enjoy these Tumblrs. Thank you!
Eye On Springfield A retrospective of Simpsons hilarity spanning from seasons 1 to 9, when it was still...
The cure for procrastination? Forgive yourself!... →
psychotherapy:
“There are so many things you’d rather be doing than what you ought to be doing and what happens is that you delay doing what you ought. All the evidence shows that this procrastination is bad for you, for your productivity, your school grades, for your health. But still we keep putting things off. Until. Tomorrow. Now Michael Wohl and colleagues have proposed a rather surprising...
T minus 6 days till Bay to Breakers! →
Five Food Swaps to Save You Ten Pounds in a Year!
1. Ditch the butter on your morning toast or bread. If you replace one tablespoon of butter a day with a butter spray, that’ll save you ten pounds in a year. Not ready to go the spray way? Then try a light spread. That’ll knock off five pounds a year. And you’ll find yourself consuming less saturated fat, no transfats and no hydrogenated oils.
2. Say goodbye to processed snacks. A handful of...
Is it just me or...
is being let down by family and friends a hard pill to swallow?
I always feel that I set my expectations too high and in turn, get burned. Yet I haven’t changed and again, I am let down. I know I am a pretty sensitive gal but your family and friends should be the people who step up when you really need them and go the extra mile for you when times are tough. It is very troublesome to me to...
All the single ladies....
Check out the 10 Places You’re Guaranteed to Meet Men!!
Meeting the opposite sex isn’t the easiest feat – especially when you work in femme-heavy fashion – but here’s a compilation of some handy and perhaps unexpected tips to cross paths with Mr. Right.
1. Eat Out Busy, single men don’t have time to cook. This is why they need a girlfriend! Just kidding. However, when they are...
“Jay-Z has 99 problems… and this bitch ain’t one.”
– Betty White on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 