Ok...I know I've been pretty lazy at writing on this blog but it's becaue I've been working on another. I orignially created Shiawase to help me through the severe depression I was experiencing from the divorce. I had suicidal thoughts almost everyday and days when I thought I would never leave my room again. Shiawase was theraputic for me to help me see that not everything in my life was completely bad. It helped and my counsleor was very proud of me for doing this.
As of now, I feel as if I've come completely out of the darkness and have returned to my normal self. Oh I still have my bad days but nothing like it was before. It's time to move on which is why I have started a new blog. However, I will keep Shiawase because I feel it represents an important part of my healing process.
Until then enjoy what I have written so far and remember that depression is a kind of illness that needs to run its course like the flu. I'm ok now and will be from now on. Until then...keep in touch with me!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Friend, Yoga, Girls Night Out
Today is the first of a new month. Geez, how time flies. I've gotten so lazy at keeping up my blog these days. I guess it's those lazy summer days getting to me. That or the humidity frying my brain :p
1. Red called me today which was something I really needed. I no longer feel alone as far as the unemployment world goes. I really miss him *sigh*
2. My yoga workout was so long today. I'm getting much faster at walking to the point that I need to increase my mileage. And all the stretching as well is also doing me some good. At least I'm no longer sore anymore.
3. It was Girl's night out at this fancy restaurant called Rathbuns. The place was dimly lit, small, and noisy. I had roasted duck breast with risotto which was excellent! The duck was so rich and moist. It just melted in my mouth with each bite!
1. Red called me today which was something I really needed. I no longer feel alone as far as the unemployment world goes. I really miss him *sigh*
2. My yoga workout was so long today. I'm getting much faster at walking to the point that I need to increase my mileage. And all the stretching as well is also doing me some good. At least I'm no longer sore anymore.
3. It was Girl's night out at this fancy restaurant called Rathbuns. The place was dimly lit, small, and noisy. I had roasted duck breast with risotto which was excellent! The duck was so rich and moist. It just melted in my mouth with each bite!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tainted Water, Dinner, Close Friends
1. There must be something in the water here. I had another guy ask for my number. I think I need to give out the "I'm not available" vibe stonger. Either way, it has been very flattering.
2. I made salmon for dinner tonight which came out great! It was perfectly cooked while keeping all its juices inside. Yummy!
3. The Tyger and I had a nice time tonight. We got our beer on, laughed a lot, and then moped about how heartbroken we both are. Good times with your closest friend.
2. I made salmon for dinner tonight which came out great! It was perfectly cooked while keeping all its juices inside. Yummy!
3. The Tyger and I had a nice time tonight. We got our beer on, laughed a lot, and then moped about how heartbroken we both are. Good times with your closest friend.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Book,, Healing, Sun
1. I finished a book called, He's Just Not That Into You by the same people who write for Sex in the City. Great book and an easy read. I'm still trying to find closure and acceptance from the divorce. The book had some good insight and made me look at things in another perspective. I'm hoping this will be a step to healing my heart.
2. My finger is feeling better from when I chopped it off the other day. Gotta be careful in the kitchen! While chopping onions, I chopped off the fingertip along a with about 1/4 of my nail. I was told that it will grow back and heal just fine with a little scar. As of now, it's as raw as a piece of meat!
3. The sun was out for the 2nd day in a row. My tan is getting darker and deeper. I still miss my California sun though.
2. My finger is feeling better from when I chopped it off the other day. Gotta be careful in the kitchen! While chopping onions, I chopped off the fingertip along a with about 1/4 of my nail. I was told that it will grow back and heal just fine with a little scar. As of now, it's as raw as a piece of meat!
3. The sun was out for the 2nd day in a row. My tan is getting darker and deeper. I still miss my California sun though.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Hair, Saying, Walking
1. I FINALLY got my haircut today! Whoohoo! The guy did a great job on it and cut it exactly how I wanted it. The only other person who has been able to do this is my lady back home. Now the next step is coloring/hiding my gray!
2. Saying for the summer..."Life is a highway in Atlanta. You can get lost all night long."
3. I started my walking program this week and so far I'm on day three. My ass, back, and legs are sore so I know it's working. That's what I get for being a couch potato for 2yrs!
2. Saying for the summer..."Life is a highway in Atlanta. You can get lost all night long."
3. I started my walking program this week and so far I'm on day three. My ass, back, and legs are sore so I know it's working. That's what I get for being a couch potato for 2yrs!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Girl's Night Out
1. Tonight was girl's night out at this really cool sports bar. I wore a pair of dark washed jeans, a satin top, and my gold wedge shoes. My partner in crime and myself both looked hot!
2. The appetizer of baked goat cheese with pesto, tomato, served on toasted baguettes was so delicious! The saltiness added to the flavor of my beer.
3. After, we headed over to a friend's place where more alcohol was awaiting for us. Arriving home in a drunken state and then passing out for the night put a touch to the evening. The hangover was well worth it.
2. The appetizer of baked goat cheese with pesto, tomato, served on toasted baguettes was so delicious! The saltiness added to the flavor of my beer.
3. After, we headed over to a friend's place where more alcohol was awaiting for us. Arriving home in a drunken state and then passing out for the night put a touch to the evening. The hangover was well worth it.
Friday, July 4, 2008
4th of July
1. I love 4th of July food! I made Brats, Caribbean potato salad, avocado salad, and a dutch apple pie. Yummy!!!
2. Even though there was a brief storm, I got a chance to lay out and catch a few rays after being cooped up sick for a week.
3. From the balcony of the apartment, we were able to see all the fireworks in downtown. it was about as up close and personal as you could get. They were so beautiful!
2. Even though there was a brief storm, I got a chance to lay out and catch a few rays after being cooped up sick for a week.
3. From the balcony of the apartment, we were able to see all the fireworks in downtown. it was about as up close and personal as you could get. They were so beautiful!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
How to Be a Good Friend
1. Don't judge. Accept your friend for who they are, not what they have done
2. Check up. A phone call, short email, or text msg can go a long way
3. Show empathy. Ask how they are feeling and repeat their words to show you are paying attention/listening.
2. Check up. A phone call, short email, or text msg can go a long way
3. Show empathy. Ask how they are feeling and repeat their words to show you are paying attention/listening.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary of my blog. According to my post counter, I currently have 185 posts that have been written since I started it. I write 3 positive things for each entry coming to a total of 555 postive things that have happened in one year. Looking back, here are three highlights from this past year...
1. Surviving an emotionally painful divorce in the middle of graduate school. I say "survive" because I feel that's what I've had to do...survive.
2. Completing my master's degree
3. Making some really good friends who will always be in my life...The Gov, Red, RC, Islandgirl, and Jersey.
1. Surviving an emotionally painful divorce in the middle of graduate school. I say "survive" because I feel that's what I've had to do...survive.
2. Completing my master's degree
3. Making some really good friends who will always be in my life...The Gov, Red, RC, Islandgirl, and Jersey.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Ginger
Creative ways to use ginger...
1. Make gingerbread...
1/4 lb butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c boiling water
3/4 c molasses
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger or 3Tb of fresh grated ginger
Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and lightly flour a 9-inch cake pan. Cream butter, add the sugar, and beat till light. Add eggs and blend well. Add the boiling water and molasses and blend. Mix together all dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix thoroughly. Pour into cake pan and bake for 45min. (Fannie Farmer Cookbook 1979)
This is sooooooo incredibly good! Use fresh grated ginger for a real flavor. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to make the flavors pop. You'll have a food orgasm the rest of the day! :)
2. Make gingersnaps...
3/4 c veg shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
3/4 c molasses
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tb ground ginger or 4 Tb of fresh grated ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F and grease some cookie sheets. Beat together shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat until light, then add molasses. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to wet. Gather bits of dough and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 min. Remove and cool on rack. (Fannie Farmer Cookbook 1979)
These are soooo good too! Use fresh ginger for the extra bite! Bake for 9 min to make a little more chewy ;)
3. Ease a sore throat...
Cut up fresh raw ginger. Place in a cup with honey and lemon. Pour hot water over it and drink to soothe a sore throat.
1. Make gingerbread...
1/4 lb butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
3/4 c boiling water
3/4 c molasses
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground ginger or 3Tb of fresh grated ginger
Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and lightly flour a 9-inch cake pan. Cream butter, add the sugar, and beat till light. Add eggs and blend well. Add the boiling water and molasses and blend. Mix together all dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix thoroughly. Pour into cake pan and bake for 45min. (Fannie Farmer Cookbook 1979)
This is sooooooo incredibly good! Use fresh grated ginger for a real flavor. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream to make the flavors pop. You'll have a food orgasm the rest of the day! :)
2. Make gingersnaps...
3/4 c veg shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
3/4 c molasses
2 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tb ground ginger or 4 Tb of fresh grated ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F and grease some cookie sheets. Beat together shortening and sugar. Add egg and beat until light, then add molasses. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to wet. Gather bits of dough and roll into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 min. Remove and cool on rack. (Fannie Farmer Cookbook 1979)
These are soooo good too! Use fresh ginger for the extra bite! Bake for 9 min to make a little more chewy ;)
3. Ease a sore throat...
Cut up fresh raw ginger. Place in a cup with honey and lemon. Pour hot water over it and drink to soothe a sore throat.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Twinkies
Three things I learned about Twinkies today...
1. Twinkies were invented during WWII to provide a cheap sweet for people to enjoy. You could get two for a nickle!
2. The orignial cream filling was banana flavored. During the war, the surplus on bananas was low so they changed the filling to vanilla flavored.
3. The Twinkie company is based in Chicago, Ill. It is one of the few companies that does not offer tours to the public.
I watch waaaaay too much tv these days!
1. Twinkies were invented during WWII to provide a cheap sweet for people to enjoy. You could get two for a nickle!
2. The orignial cream filling was banana flavored. During the war, the surplus on bananas was low so they changed the filling to vanilla flavored.
3. The Twinkie company is based in Chicago, Ill. It is one of the few companies that does not offer tours to the public.
I watch waaaaay too much tv these days!
Monday, June 23, 2008
My Favorite Things
1. Favorite Amusement Park Food---Strawberry Funnel Cakes, Caramel Apples, Pink Popcorn
2. Favorite Tv Shows---Law and Order, Family Guy, Food Network
3. Favorite Places---Santa Cruz, Japan, Washington DC
2. Favorite Tv Shows---Law and Order, Family Guy, Food Network
3. Favorite Places---Santa Cruz, Japan, Washington DC
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Good times, Food, Sleep
1. A beer and a good friend is all you need in life sometimes.
2. I had Japanese curry tonight for dinner. It was so comforting to eat that it brought back all my cherished memories of Japan again.
3. Sleep is good for not only your health but an escape from reality sometimes.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Yoga, Friends, Traveling
1. I finally woke up this morning and wasn't sore from doing my yoga routine. People think that yoga is nothing. Who ever thinks that has never tried yoga themselves. It really works you out! I guess I'm finally getting into some decent shape.
2. I had a friend the other day tell me that they miss me and that they contacted me to check up and see how I was doing. It made me feel so good!
3. I'm looking forward to this weekend. Finally getting out of the apartment and doing some traveling!
2. I had a friend the other day tell me that they miss me and that they contacted me to check up and see how I was doing. It made me feel so good!
3. I'm looking forward to this weekend. Finally getting out of the apartment and doing some traveling!
Friday, June 13, 2008
Dinner, Pics, Off Duty
1. After a week of eating grits, I finally made a great dinner. Orange chicken drummettes, asian noodle salad, and egg rolls. Yum!
2. The pictures of me walking across the stage finally arrived. I plan to frame the big one!
3. House sitting for the week has been nice but it's even better now that my friend is back.
2. The pictures of me walking across the stage finally arrived. I plan to frame the big one!
3. House sitting for the week has been nice but it's even better now that my friend is back.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Alone, Colors, Cool
1. Having the place all to yourself
2. Watching a beautiful lightening storm
3. Staying cool in the heat
2. Watching a beautiful lightening storm
3. Staying cool in the heat
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Hot, Same, Fancy
1. The weather just keeps getting hotter and hotter here. I'm so glad we have a pool!
2. Routine can be a good thing to make yourself feel stable. However, there are times when you need to spice it up.
3. I tried this really trendy, fancy restaurant next to downtown that served some really great food! The presentations of all the food were so gorgeous that I didn't want to eat them! But once I tasted it, all the flavors just came in layers and it made me just savor every bite of it. The decorations were amazing as well in the high vaulted ceilings along with paintings covering these high walls as well. I would love to go back to try out some of the other fancy food that I didn't have a chance to fit into my stomach.
2. Routine can be a good thing to make yourself feel stable. However, there are times when you need to spice it up.
3. I tried this really trendy, fancy restaurant next to downtown that served some really great food! The presentations of all the food were so gorgeous that I didn't want to eat them! But once I tasted it, all the flavors just came in layers and it made me just savor every bite of it. The decorations were amazing as well in the high vaulted ceilings along with paintings covering these high walls as well. I would love to go back to try out some of the other fancy food that I didn't have a chance to fit into my stomach.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Sun, Lunch, Bar
1. Despite the heat, I still love the sun. I've come to realize that I'll never take the Californian out of me. We Californians love our sun!
2. I made the best lunch today! A sandwich made with ciabatta bread, goat cheese spread and then layered with tomatos, basil leaves, and roasted red papers. Then I served a side of couscous mixed with white beans, garlic, green onions, and basil. Yummy!!
3. I went out to this really cool bar and got really buzzed. Of course it doesn't take much for me to get buzzed! I had a great time and felt good about getting out of the house for a while.
2. I made the best lunch today! A sandwich made with ciabatta bread, goat cheese spread and then layered with tomatos, basil leaves, and roasted red papers. Then I served a side of couscous mixed with white beans, garlic, green onions, and basil. Yummy!!
3. I went out to this really cool bar and got really buzzed. Of course it doesn't take much for me to get buzzed! I had a great time and felt good about getting out of the house for a while.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Reading, Food, TV
1. I got caught up on some reading by the pool today. It's nice to actually read a book for leisure rather then for a class or something related to research.
2. The farmer's market here is just awesome! You can't beat fresh fruit and veggies!
3. I'm so addicted to Law and Order these days. Wine and Detective Stabler is all I need to get me by!
2. The farmer's market here is just awesome! You can't beat fresh fruit and veggies!
3. I'm so addicted to Law and Order these days. Wine and Detective Stabler is all I need to get me by!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Pictures, Jam, Book Signing
1. My parents finally sent me all the pictures from graduation! Whoohoo! They came out so good!! I can't wait to send them all out to my friends!
2. My mom sent me three jars of her home made jam! Yummy! I plan to have that for breakfast tomorrow morning!
2. I went to Chuck Palahniuk's (author of the Fight Club) book signing for his new book tonight which was awesome! His new book involves porn so he handed out blow up dolls with his signature to the audience. He had games, a brief interview, a small Q & A session, plus they showed the trailer for CHOKE...a book he wrote a few years back that will be released as a movie. The auditoruim was packed witht he crowd mostly young college students 18-25yrs old. Chuck is really laid back, funny, and very nice! The 2 hours was worth it and I really enjoyed myself! Can't wait to read his new book Snuff which I now have his personal signature!
2. My mom sent me three jars of her home made jam! Yummy! I plan to have that for breakfast tomorrow morning!
2. I went to Chuck Palahniuk's (author of the Fight Club) book signing for his new book tonight which was awesome! His new book involves porn so he handed out blow up dolls with his signature to the audience. He had games, a brief interview, a small Q & A session, plus they showed the trailer for CHOKE...a book he wrote a few years back that will be released as a movie. The auditoruim was packed witht he crowd mostly young college students 18-25yrs old. Chuck is really laid back, funny, and very nice! The 2 hours was worth it and I really enjoyed myself! Can't wait to read his new book Snuff which I now have his personal signature!
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