Hummus and Pita Yummies

Yummy Lunch Idea:

Chipotle Pepper Hummus (from TJoe's)
Apocryphal Pita (100% Whole Wheat from TJoe's)
Tomato Slices

Warm-up Pita by covering with damp paper towel in microwave for about 10-15 sec. Spread on Hummus to liking. Add tomato slices (with a little salt on top). Enjoy.

My new favorite salad!

I invented a new salad in my recipe repertoire (I don't really use recipies for most items, I normally just make things up). Here it is. It is soooo good, I hope you like it. Make sure you get FRESH ingredients (I prefer mostly organic from Trader Joe's.)

Fresh Baby Spinach
Freshly Crumbled Goat Cheese (Can buy at Trader Joes in a container already crumbled)
Cranraisins from Ocean Spray
Drescoll's Organic Rasberries
(pecans optional (I usually don't put these in))
1-2 cap fulls of blackberry balsalmic vingarette dressing (I'm using "La Maison" brand.)

Tip:
Don't use too much dressing or you'll soak it, think like 1-2 tbls
I like lots of cheese on mine :)

Mix ingredients to taste and enjoy the savory yumminess of a sweet salad (but not too sweet) YUM YUM!!!!

Do you sometimes wish you could quit?

I have had an extreamly busy 3 weeks in almost all aspects of my life, and it's really starting to 'get to me.' I'm not physically tired, but I'm just emotionally drained. I need a break, and we're not even really close to Spring Break. Just pray that I can make it throug this crazy crazy time.

I scored as "Dance" or Should it Be Theater?

I read someone else's blog today and they had this quiz posted, so I thought I'd try it too. Maybe it's because I enjoy the arts, but I'm not so sure this thing is on the mark. I don't think I could ever major in dance, but I make up 'fun, silly' dances for kids all the time as part of my job.

You scored as Dance. You should be a Dance major! Like a lithe ballerina, you dance because you believe there is beauty in expressing the physical form. Theater 83% Dance 83% Philosophy 75% Psychology 75% Biology 75% Chemistry 67% Art 67% Sociology 67% English 67% Mathematics 58% Journalism 58% Anthropology 58% Engineering 58% Linguistics 58% What is your Perfect Major? (PLEASE RATE ME!) created with QuizFarm.com

Don't know what to feel or think

These last couple weeks have felt like one whirlwind after the other. True to form, whatever sickness was brewing whilst I gave all energies during the last weeks of school before break, they all bloomed at once. One of the problems was lack of a complete diagnosis, and so now I'm dealing with hopefully finally recovering from what has been a four-month nightmare of sorts. Thanks to Lori and my constant calls to my Mom, the NP, she referred me to a direction conducive of my healing.

Not only has sleep been fleeting, tutoring started this week (means I get up an hour earlier, and work and extra hour twice a week). I enjoy tutoring the students because I can teach a different subject (reading/writing), and see the kids in a whole new light. As one was diligently reading their assigned paragraph, I found myself almost hurling on my desk this morning. I didn't know what to do but to get up and go over to the trash can, and hopefully contain whatever it was. Luckily, I was fine, so long as I stayed standing for 5 minutes. Who knew I'd actually experience a side-effect from my medicine? I've never had one from this particular medication before, but apparently the lack of sleep, new meds, etc. was too much. I knew that if I could make it to lunch I'd be fine, and sure enough I was much better. The art teacher told me that she refuses to be on amoxicillin for the reason I just described. I've never had a bad reaction till now. I can't help but wonder if it's just the lack of sleep also contributing as I didn't notice this on any other day but the tutoring days.

I really wish I was a morning person. I used to pride myself in my ability to stay up way late no matter how tired, and now I wish I could just get up early and enjoy it. I feel so much more productive, and after sleeping almost an entire day last Saturday (I didn't wake up till 500p). On top of this I just have this jittery but really tired feeling lately. I'm hoping it will 'all go away.' Maybe it's just the full moon, who the heck knows.

I know I'm just blabbing, but I'm sick of looking at the resolutions. Everything is going along, except of course I've exercised but not 3x per week. The amount beats my 1.5 hour minimum, but I don't really think it truly helps if I do it all in one day :) So far I've only made it 2 times per week at 1.5 hours. I guess it's better than nothing.

Random other things:

Helping someone rewrite their resume when you have no real experience or knowledge of their position is challenging, but fun at the same time.

I absolutely love the new flicker (rechargeable) candles I bought at Home Depot. They look like real candles but have none of dangers of them, you could use it as a night light for instance. They recharge on the decorative base, and can be used anywhere. I LOVE THEM! I need to get more! Too cool!

The default ringback tone on Verizon Wireless is really annoying after a while. I wonder how many people actually like having or hearing the ringback tones? Why would anyone pay $1.99 for a special song (that can only be used for a year) for the people calling them to listen to as they wait for you to answer? For one you can't even tell if they are on the phone or how many rings have passed. I just think it's a ploy for you to stay on the phone, when say normally you'd hang up after only three rings if no one answers (assuming you don't want to leave a msg.)

Ok, no more blubbering, time to sleep.

Making Things Happen: Resolutions

Here's the annual list of New Year's Resolutions and what I'm doing to reach them.

1. Go to Nursing School (Graduate in about a year and a half or less.)

I just applied to a more affordable program than Maryville (of which I was accepted a year ago) just before the deadline Jan. 15. If accepted, I will graduate in approximately 1.5 years (depending on offerings) with an ASN/RN. I will most likely continue to work full-time in my current position.

2. Pay off Car by September (at least one month early)

Already on track, I have been paying over the amount due for more than 4 years, 10 months to go max!

3. Exercise, exercise, exercise!

I plan to get back into the gym on a more consitent basis, consistent being the key word. My goal is a minimum of 3 days per week for 30 minutes.

I also have other goals, but those are my main three minimum goals.


Random knowledge du jour:

Did you know that stamp prices are going up Jan. 8th to 39 c? Send your mail now, or get some 2c stamps while you can :)