welcome!

I just wanted to post a quick blog and welcome my oldest sister Pamela to the blog world once again! She's so insightful and talented and you guys definitely have to check her blog out!

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Well I'm off to enjoy my weekend. It consists of cleaning? and a surprise birthday party. Pictures to come! Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend!
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pooped.

Since I'm pretty exhausted at the moment and can't really post a substantial blog, I thought I'd let you enjoy a few pictures I've managed to find on my Blackberry. Haha. =)

How cute is this picture?! This is my beautiful goddaughter Kyleigh enjoying the Tinkerbell ball pit I bought for her! She's just the cutest thing! Look at that smile! I guess she likes my gift!

Me and Kate. I love this little poopie! She has the loudest bark ever and loves to lick everyone and everything. Oh, I mean everything. Haha.

And this is her sister Bella! She's soo lazy and cuddly! Definitely has a different personality from Kate even though they spend every hour of the day together and love to follow one another. I love those two girls! <3>

I don't remember if I mentioned in one of my previous blogs about my new favorite gadget at the moment, which is my Barnes & Noble Nook! I've already read two books and in the process of reading a third one. I really love it! Of course, I do miss the process of turning a page, but it's so convenient having this thing. I won't have a whole bunch of books laying around in my room anymore. Well anyway, about the picture. I bought a really fun case for it at www.javoedge.com. I wasn't too crazy about the cases they were selling at Barnes & Noble so I searched online and found this really cute red one! I just love it! I also love (and craving at the moment) Mocha Frappucinos from Starbucks!

And finally, currently my favorite snack... Pretzel M&M's!! They're soooo good! If you haven't tried it yet, you don't want to miss out! I do wish they would bring back the Crispy M&M's. They were really good too. Haha.

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Well that's it for now. Hope you guys are having a wonderful week!

domestic.

So the other day I had the sudden urge to cook. I have no clue where it came from. Must have been from watching the Food Network all day at work, but it was the perfect time to do so because my sisters were having two guests over.

After work, I went straight to the grocery store to pick up the ingredients to my Chicken Pasta with Mushroom Sauce. To be honest, this might be the only thing I know how to make. My sister's ex-boyfriend actually taught me how to make this dish so I can't even take credit for it. Haha. As soon as I got home from the store, I rested for about 10 minutes before I decided to run on the treadmill. I know I've mentioned before that I was doing Zumba, but honestly, I only do it with my sister Peejay and trust me when I say that we've been somewhat lazy lately. Haha. So I ran a half hour or so and then started dinner.

I know my sister will read this and she's been asking me for the recipe so here is it. (Fyi, I'm not writing exactly how much of each ingredient you really need because it all depends on how much sauce you want to make.

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Ingredients:

• Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup
  
• Egg noodles
• Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenderloins (whichever one you prefer)
  
• Carrots
• Celery
• Garlic cloves
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Olive Oil
  

Preparations:

• Cut carrots and celery into small bite size pieces.

• Dice and mince garlic.
• Cut chicken into small cubes and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

(This picture is somewhat a lie because I didn't season it yet... haha)

Step by step:

• In a large saucepan, put Olive Oil in and add the minced garlic and saute until light and golden.
• Add the seasoned chicken cubes and cook chicken until it is no longer pink. During this time, you can add more salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you wish to.
• Then add carrots and celery into saucepan and stir for about a minute or two.
• Add a can or two (depending on how much sauce you want to make) of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup.
  
• Add a little water to make soup less thick. If you added too much water, you can add some cornstarch to make it more creamy. If not, a little water should help make sauce creamy.
• Continue to stir and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes or more until carrots and celery are softer.
• In another pot, boil hot water and add egg noodles.
• When egg noodles are nice and al dente, put noodles in pasta strainer.
• When everything is cooked, you can either mix sauce and pasta together or keep them separate. This is how it should look like:

And that folks is the pasta I made with a side of garlic toast! Yummmm!

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I know. I know. I should have been more specific with measurements, but to be honest, I just wing it every time I make this dish. So, sorry! =) I thought dinner was a success, but dessert was even better because I made them some homemade Rice Krispies Treats! They were sooo awesome. Nice and buttery and soo not as sweet as the ones you buy in stores.I'm actually debating whether or not I should make some after this post. Haha.

Well, that was my night of feeling all domestic. Haha. It was definitely fun making dinner and dessert for others, but clean up was such a bitch. Excuse my french! Especially cleaning up the wok I used to mix the Rice Krispies Treats. I think it took me about 10-15 minutes to get that wok nice and clean. Oh well. Maybe next time I won't wait so long to wash it. Note to self: Wash it right away.

I can't wait until my next dinner party! =)

all about me.

TEN THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF:

1. I love my family and friends so much. They mean the world to me.
2. I own 34 pairs of jeans. =X
3. I tell people I'm 5'1 but I'm really 5'1/2.
4. When I'm feeling down, I sing my heart out to help me feel better.
5. I'm constantly working on cleaning my room. It technically has not been clean in about 5 years. Haha.
6. I cannot go a day without my beloved Blackberry.
7. I'm slightly dyslexic. I spelled "represent" as "resprent" on an in class essay one time. So embarrassing.
8. I have an obsession with Target. I shop there on a regular basis. It's sad. Haha.
9. It's rare for me to try new foods. I rarely have brave moments when it comes to food.
10. I think I'm in love with the idea of "Love."

NINE THINGS YOU'VE THOUGHT ABOUT RECENTLY:

1. "I wonder where I can buy nose clips." - I cannot swim without them! Haha. I was so upset when I accidentally threw out my nose clip during one of my cleaning sessions. They meant so much to me since it was a gift from my dad.
2. "What time do I have to be in at work tomorrow? I wonder if it'll be busy...." - This weekend has definitely exhausted me. I think I start at 11 o'clock which is so much better than starting at 9!
3. "I miss him...I wonder what he's doing." - Enough said.
4. "Ugh...my hair still smells like chlorine." - Swam this afternoon and my Dove shampoo definitely did not get rid of that smell.
5. "What book should I buy after I finish reading The Last Song?"
6. "I wonder if anyone really reads my blogs." - Haha. So sad.
7. "I love my baby Simba! His squishy face is soo adorable!" - I just loveee Pugs. I think they're one of the cutest dogs ever!
8. "I should run, but I'm feeling lazy so I'll just do it tomorrow." - Procrastination kicking in. I hate that.
9. "I miss Jay-R..." - My sister's boyfriend of 6 years passed away last October and we all miss him so much.

EIGHT WAYS TO WIN YOUR HEART:

1. I love a guy who can sing.
2. I love a guy who can carry a conversation with my family and best friends.
3. I love a smart man.
4. I love a sweet and charming man.
5. I love a guy who can make me laugh and smile for days.
6. I love a guy who can make me feel safe and who is trustworthy.
7. I love a guy who can have a serious conversation with me.
8. I love a guy who can love me for the person I truly am.

SEVEN PIECES OF CLOTHING:

1. Skinny jeans from Charlotte Russe.
2. All my cardigans.
3. Wifebeaters in all colors.
4. My gold ring that's in a shape of a belt that my parents gave me.
5. My brown Kate Spade bag.
6. Purple I <3 style="font-weight: bold;">SIX THINGS TO DO BEFORE BED:

1. Dry my hair.
2. Wash my face.
3. Brush my teeth.
4. Drink water.
5. Go on Facebook. Haha.
6. Set my alarm clock.

FIVE THINGS YOU WISH YOU COULD SAY TO FIVE DIFFERENT PEOPLE RIGHT THIS VERY MOMENT:

1. "Thanks for always being there for me. You really are my best friend."
2. "Remember, focus on your career first then love."
3. "I'm sorry for buying unnecessary things."
4. "I really wanna see a therapist. Do you want to go with me?"
5. "If you say you love someone, shouldn't that be enough?"

FOUR THINGS YOU'RE DOING RIGHT NOW:

1. Writing this blog.
2. Checking the time on my cell phone.
3. Sitting up in bed.
4. Looking at my newly painted nails while I think of something to type. Haha.

THREE THINGS YOU'RE SCARED OF:

1. Freddy Krueger.
2. Not being able to graduate by December.
3. Losing another person I love dearly.

TWO THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:

1. Get married to the man I love.
2. Have children.

ONE CONFESSION:

"I love writing in journals and blogs. I do have both and I try to write as often as I can. I do get upset at myself at the fact that I only write when I'm feeling down. Like I said, I'm trying to write as often as I can now so I can look back and remember the happy times and the bad times as well."

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Thanks guys for putting up with this entry. I wanted badly to blog, but couldn't think of what to say so I decided to do one of those survey things I see on Facebook. Don't worry... I won't be doing it often. I just figured I'd fill one out as a little introduction and so the readers can get a sense of who I am. =) Well until next time...