The Secret Wife Life

The decision

2011-02-11T07:34:00.001-05:00

So lately I've been trying to decide what to do. I'm on the cusp of completing my degree and realized something quite simple.

I hate finance.

Not exactly your regular amount of hate, but just a deep lack of satisfaction. If i'm getting paid to work less time as I did when I was web designing, why am I so much less happy?

~~Maybe it's time for a change.~~

It's time for a change.

I can feel it. I can see it coming on. So watch out. I'm coming back to design at full force.

First stop: facelift for my portfolio. I'll keep you posted.

Shiitake & Cabbage Soup

2010-09-15T20:29:00.001-04:00

While talking to my bestie today I fell into one of my usual slumps. Slumps are only curable by cooking, so I headded into my fridge.

It all started with some napa cabbage. I don't know why I bought it because really, it's one of those things that torture you. It sits and hangs out in the cripser drawer and you wonder "what on earth am I going to make with you?"

And then it happened... Like magic. I saw my jar of dried shiitake mushrooms. I had been saving them for something special. It would become part of my cheering up party! I had 101 Cookbooks' Porcini Mushroom Soup once, I decided to use it as my base for my more.. Asianified version. Please note the numbers for salt and pepper are really loose. I tend to like a lot of white pepper in all of my soups, some people prefer less so just use your own judgement :)

Shiitake Cabbage Soup

5oz dried shiitake mushrooms
4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 coins ginger, smashed
3 shallots, chopped OR 1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp fresh minced thyme
1/4 tsp fresh minced rosemary
4 leaves napa cabbage, shredded
1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Stock
1/4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 tsp Sesame Oil
3/4 tsp white pepper
Salt to taste

Give the dried mushrooms a quick rinse to get rid of any grit, then let them soak in 4 cups of simmering hot water until soft, maybe 20 minutes or more depending on the size of your bowl. Squeeze out excess liquid from mushrooms and slice them roughly. Keep the mushroom liquid for later.
Heat the olive oil in a pot and saute shallots or onion on medium heat until fragrant. Lower to medium low and add herbs and garlic, let cook 1 more minute and add mushrooms. Let mushrooms cook for 3 - 4 minutes, don't worry if they get a little sticky with the pot.
Add the soy sauce, broth, 1 cup of water, and the ginger. Bring to a simmer and add the cabbage. Allow the cabbage to wilt. Then season with white pepper and salt (if needed).
Drizzle the seasame oil on top and remove the ginger. Serve hot. Note: if you want to add some sort of protein source, I suspect tofu cubes would work well.

So far so good

2010-07-31T10:03:00.001-04:00

This camera phone thing is way easier than me having to upload pics from my actual camera. Don't judge me... I know it sounds incredibly lazy.

So getting back to the previous topic, the drive from Virginia to New York was supposed to take like 7 hours. Given a few bathroom breaks and whatnot maybe like 10 hours. However, the whole ordeal took more like 12 hours because of the horrible blown tire on the New Jersey Turnpike.

Now, imagine driving through 8 hours of this:

Yup, believe me you'd want to kill yourself too. Now don't get all judge-y on me. I'm a normal city girl, so all this flat land? Never seen it before. 8 hours of it is far too many hours of flat land.

I was thrilled when we finally spotted this:

Moving on... Yesterday wasn't bad. I should be working on homework but the hand of procrastination has a pretty damn good grip on me today. Yesterday it definitely won over homeworking... Some pics from yesterday's adventures:

Stopped by Target to pick up a few things and nearly squealed in happiness when I saw

Yeah I know I'm supposed to act like a grown up. SHUSH!

Then came home and cooked up quite a few things, including spicy hummus, roasted chicken, pasta & meatballs, and some crackers.

Yeah I know chicken pic doesn't look that great but whatever. Happy weekend everyone!

Hm so it's been a while

2010-07-29T18:16:00.001-04:00

I'm trying out some desktop blogging software, see if this makes it any easier for me to update. Anyways it occurred to me the other day that I really do take pictures all day almost every day... except I just send them to my net-bff or my brother... so maybe I should just blog them for entertainment right? I'm always bitching about how I don't take enough pictures anyways... anyways stay tuned!

In the meantime, I'll leave you with these pics. We went to NY this weekend... I really enjoy going back to visit but I really wish this was under better circumstances. It seems I only get to go there these days when bad things happen, sad times.

Clams and Pasta

2010-06-04T19:05:00.001-04:00

Clams and Pasta, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Yup I'm still here. This is Friday night dinner. Is it lame i'm eating it front of my computer waiting for Miss Kim so we can watch Glee? I'm waiting for her to save me since, you know, if not for that I'll be studying all night... on a friday like a super lame girl. Anyways, that's my dinner you know you want it ;p

School is eating my soul

2010-05-13T19:41:00.002-04:00

School is eating my soul, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I think school is trying to eat my soul. I just keep telling myself it'll be worth it to finally be able to say: yes, I made it.

Dinner time on a study night

2010-04-29T20:25:00.005-04:00

Mapo Tofu, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

You know, for me at least, dinner is often a stressful affair. Not the cooking part, I like that. The deciding that to eat part. That part is a pain. I know the other thing you're thinking: what the hell is with Sin and the damned peas? I'm actually a little shocked how much people hate them. I love them.

My husband definitely does NOT like them.

In fact, he hates them. He hates the initial popping feeling they make followed by the gooey mushy feeling that comes afterward. Whatever, his loss not mine :)

Anyways, this recipe is not, by any means, authentic. It's just about as close as I have come to getting it to taste like I remember from my childhood.

Mapo Tofu

What you'll need:

1/2 pound ground meat, preferable lean (Beef, Pork, Turkey, whatever)
1 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp Gin
A package of Tofu
Splash of Canola oil
1/2 tbsp chili sauce with garlic
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed well, and mashed
1 cup+ Chicken Broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, grated
1/2 cup peas, frozen or fresh
Cooked brown rice

What to do:

Drain your tofu, grab 3 paper towels, take 2 of them, fold them up to roughly the size of the tofu block, do the same with the 3rd. Place the first two on a plate, under the block of tofu and place the 3rd one on top. Then, place a heavy plate on top. Let drain for about 30 minutes. You want to get as much moisture out as you can.
Meanwhile, combine your meat with the cornstarch and gin, set aside.
Whisk together the chili sauce, soy sauce, black beans, and chicken broth.
Preheat broiler. Line a heavy duty cookie sheet with some foil, spray with some Pam.
Slice tofu width wise, then slice each half into 4 equal parts until you get 8 pieces. Place on cookie sheet and spray with a little more Pam. Broil until you get a nice little crust on top. Take it out and let tofu cool off. Cut into little cubes.
Preheat a good sized skillet and heat up the oil.
Once a wisp of smoke appears, add the meat. Cook until well browned making sure to break up any large bits. Don't worry it might stick a little.
Add the garlic and ginger, let cook for another minute.
Grab your chicken stock mixture and a wire whisk. Slowly pour into the skillet whisking while you go, get all the brown bits off.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until mixture thickens a little.
Add in your peas and continue to gently simmer until peas are heated through or cooked. Serve immediately. If the mixture won't thicken up right, add in equal parts of cornstarch and cold stock.

This recipe is slightly modified from another source I can't quite recall at the moment. The technique, however, is slightly different. Let me know how it works out :)

P.S. I find it really funny that I called this a quick and easy dinner, after posting this I realize I've sucked up the remainder of my study time for the rest of the night. LOL

Sundays are for comfort

2010-04-25T10:04:00.002-04:00

Cabbage Fried Rice, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So, I have a secret. I love fried rice. I could live off of fried rice if you let me. Interestingly all of my Chinese friends have their own versions of fried rice. Generally, the technique stays the same, but everyone has their own personal tastes.

Today started with fried rice. Ok well technically it didn't, it technically started with my husband patiently trying to wake me up while I muttered and groaned sleeping obscenities in protest. I'm not really much of a morning person. That is, unless I'm waking up on my own accord and not because of:

The Navy, or
The alarm clock

Generally, I just don't like to be woken up.

Dropping off the hubs led to my morning gym routine. Today was legs day. I have a love/hate relationship with leg days. Followed by a protein shake and finally food. Generally, I eat breakfast around this time but I couldn't seem to help myself this morning.

I viewed my little fried rice adventure as... payment for being woke up this morning. So I cracked open my fridge and pulled out whatever was quick and easy on hand. So, we are left with this:

Cabbage & Peas Fried Rice

You'll need:

A handful of cold already cooked rice
1 whole egg, 2 whites lightly beaten
2 leaves of cabbage (kind doesn't really matter, I'm partial to savoy), shredded
A handful of peas (I had frozen sitting around)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ginger, grated
Soy Sauce
Some broth (Veg or Chicken works)
Chili Oil (optional)

What to do:

Heat your wok, or skillet, or whatever you're using on medium heat with a healthy "glug" of peanut or canola oil.
When you see a whisp of smoke, drop in your garlic and ginger and let cook for about 30 seconds. Be careful and keep an eye on it, it can burn fast.
Drop in your shredded cabbage, continue to cook for another minute or so.
Drizzle in some broth, not much maybe 2 tablespoons or so, and let cabbage steam until bright green and tender.
Throw in your peas and rice, toss to make sure it's all nice and cozy together, let it go for another minute.
Push everything out from the center of the wok/skillet/whatever and drop in your eggs. Be sure to take your spatula and stir it around quite a bit, imagine making little pieces of scrambled eggs. When eggs are just set, drizzle in some soy sauce (to taste) and toss the whole thing together.
Add chili oil if you like (I love!). Taste again, adjust seasoning as needed.

And you're set! Ok, so they're not like the most descriptive instructions, but you get the point. Good luck, let me know how it turns out.

Home Sweet... wait where is it?

2010-04-22T20:04:00.001-04:00

USS Philadelphia, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Have I ever told you my husband is in the Navy? This picture is from my husband's last homecoming. My friend Kim and I were discussing a myrad of things the Navy has changed about us (as individuals of course). She generally makes me think a lot.

But perhaps what stuck with me the most is that being forced into situations has never really been a part of me. I met and promised to marry my husband long before the Navy, I will be here long after the Navy. The latest thing I'm being forced into is the next PCS. Yes, another state, another home, another place. It's all very exhausting after a while you know what I mean?

The packing, the unpacking, the only fun thing is the decorating.

I feel like I'm living on borrowed time a lot. Like my husband and I are visiting each other in between really long, exhausting, and extended work days. We have lived in our current home for a number of years... He still does not know where the glasses are located.

I married my husband when I was 20. I find it strange that (almost) 4 years later, that's 3 different states, 3 different homes, 2 different cars, 2 cell phone numbers later, it just doesn't seem real to me. Like one day I'm going to wake up and the Navy isn't going to be there and this will all be a very strange, highly detailed dream.

Maybe i'm just having some anxiety over this move. You know making a new place a home takes so much effort. I'm kind of tired of making temporary homes. I'd like to have a permanent home one day.

Oh office how I hate you so...

2010-04-22T16:41:00.001-04:00

Oh office how I hate you so..., originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So, it's like this. I HATE OFFICE. Now I know I have other opions like... Open Office or iWork, but I'm too concerned about formatting inconsistancies to take a chance on it with school. I am now on my 3rd attempt at a clean install and it STILL won't fully cooperate. I swear it's just my crappy luck. Bah, humbug.

Genghis is growing

2010-04-21T06:50:00.001-04:00

Genghis is growing, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Super excited about this. In case you're wondering who the hell Genghis is, Genghis is my prayer plant I bought a few months ago.

Unfortunately at the time I wasn't informed that Genghis wouldn't do well in the New England weather so I've spent the better part of the past few months trying to revive him. (Yes I'm strange I like to baby plants as though they were not inanimate objects)

After countless hours of chatting with my girlfriend online and my husband researching, it seems we've done it! He has new leaves poking out. I'm super excited, perhaps this means that my plant will live long enough for us to make our move to a warmer climate.

Do you have any house plants?

Finished Damask Painting

2010-04-13T16:41:00.001-04:00

Close Up Damask, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Man I've been so bad about this blog since my husband came home. In either case, I actually did end up finishing the damask painting. I figured I'd throw some pics up for you guys to see. I hope to actually get back to blogging about my weird house projects. Apparently talking to the non-backtalking cyber space community gives me some relief from stress.

Damask Stencil

2009-11-29T17:23:00.001-05:00

Damask Stencil, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Ugh soo busy lately. I can't wait till my Fall semester is up and I can have some semblance of a regular life again. What you're looking at today is a home project I'll be working on the first 3 or 4 weeks.

I've been searching everywhere to find a nice damask print to use for my wall art. Well, no luck. So my friend Kim suggested I should paint it.

BINGO.

So here I am now, exacto knifing a stencil for the next several weeks. The plan is to use the stencil to create a general shape, paint, and then clean up whatever I have to clean up. Wish me luck!

Lunch time happiness

2009-11-19T06:35:00.001-05:00

Shrimp Veggies in Pita, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I <3 lunch. It's one of my favorite meals of the day. Anyways I haven't had a chance to update so this post might be filled with lots of food lol.
Anyways back to lunch, even though my lunches are kind of an assembly lunch these days, it's always fun to experiment with the flavor profiles.
General lunch construction:

1-2c veggies
4 oz protein
a whole grain wrap, pita, or 1/4c cooked grains

Sorry it's taken so long to update! Pics below:

Veggie wrapped goodness

Shrimp and sai fun in a nice warming spicy broth

Oxygen Magazine: Exhale

2009-11-05T08:00:00.001-05:00

Oxygen Magazine: Exhale, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

On bad mornings when I don't think I have anything left to throw out there, I find I can always dig deep for something.
It's weird because Oxygen is a mass produced magazine, I didn't really think I could walk away from it with something at the end of my reading session.

Aside from last month's exhale page, I normally find regular motivation from their exhale page. It makes me happy.

Anyways, you can't see it but there's this really pretty photograph of this woman wearing shorts and a cap stretching in the woods with her running shoes on.

I have this clipped to my desk lamp. On bad days I'll just take a little mental vaca to a trail that I can run on :)

On a side note, I'm excited I'm supposed to go hiking with Kelly sometime next week. This should be interesting.

Apple Crumble for One

2009-10-28T23:35:00.001-04:00

Apple Crumble for One, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So Row asked me about why i haven't updated my blog in forever. One word: HOMEWORK. It's evil and sucks up my time. As a matter of fact it's like 11:35pm here and I'm taking a short break from homework to put up this blog. I was going to put up the apple tart instead but it photographed really weird. I guess I need to start dressing up my food again, I haven't done it in a while.

I'm bad I know. Things have just been crazy... Anyways hope you're hungry!

P.S. I'm not sure if any of you guys are looking for the recipes to this stuff but if you are, just leave a comment and I'll try to remember to post it.

Lessons from College...

2009-10-09T08:29:00.000-04:00

What I learned in college:

always read the summary first and write down the learning objectives so you know what you're looking for
always look at assignments before reading so you know how to answer the questions
just do the reading, you're paying for your education get your money's worth
no time like the present! Don't wait till the last minute to do your work, you'll be screwed when something turns up missing
always bring an extra pen
and a cough drop, nothing more annoying than listening to someone clear his/her throat throughout an entire class.
turn the cell phone on vibrate/off/silent before class not during
if you're eating in class, don't let it be something that requires excessive chewing noises or crunching noises.
Eyedrops are a must
Write down a question when it pops into your head and try to answer it later.
doesn't matter if you're drinking liquor or beer first, if you drink too much you'll still be sick
there's nothing attractive about being so drunk to the point where you're throwing up on other people
the smart kids really are the cooler ones

Probably more to come later...

Friday Night Cook in = <3

2009-10-03T19:52:00.001-04:00

Delicious Pile Of Food, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So remember how I originally intended making mini pizzas out of the little scallion pancake breads I made last week? Well I changed my mind, I decided yummy chicken and veggie kind of open sandwich = way yummier. [I was right super yummy]

So dishes from this friday:

Apple Oat Muffins
Carrot Pumpkin Muffins
Gingered Chicken Cutlets
Tuscan Bean Spread

Some more pics:

Spinach Lover

2009-10-02T11:56:00.001-04:00

Spinach Lover, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I can't help it I've been addicted for the past week nonstop Spinach.

And with that I've also been addicted to the color green.

Maybe that means it's time to knit a green scarf. As soon as I finish all the other scarves... So many projects, so little time. Any of you guys ever feel that way?

This week spinach will be incorporated into my meal via Honey Chicken Sandwiches yum. I'll be sure to post pics when I'm done with Friday Night Cook In.

Kickboxing = My Addiction

2009-09-30T14:51:00.001-04:00

Hand Wraps, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I'm so addicted to kickboxing it's sad isn't it? But at this point's basically how I'm getting out. Well my excuse for getting out.

With the stresses of work and school seeming to pile up almost on a regular basis I guess this is how I'm coping. But better exercise than something bad right?

In either case, there's this really kickass girl that I see there once in a while. I like doing bag work next to her because she's so into it. The girl will have sweat pouring down her face and she's smiling on the inside. It's amazing.

There's this other woman who has the most amazing form ever. She's also super friendly. Seeing those two women there totally motivate me to push myself harder and give it my all.

The lesson I've learned about exercise?

Be mindful of what you're doing. If you live in the moment and focus on everything: the sound of your glove slamming into the bag, the way your muscles tense the second before you shuffle your feet, the way your lungs expand when you take a breath... everything is so much more enjoyable. That, and well you push harder.

Happy exercising!

Scallion Pancake Flat Bread

2009-09-28T13:07:00.001-04:00

Scallion Pancake Flat Bread, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So this weekend i was watching some sort of show that was talking about bread. I had this really random flashback of when I was a little girl and how my parents used to drag my brother and I into Chinatown to food shop.

All over C-Town there were streetside food vendors selling all sorts of delicious goodness... One thing I miss the most (except for eggie bread, I lack the mold to make it) was scallion pancakes.

Say it with me yummmmmm.

I wasn't really in the mood for something intensely pan fried but I still wanted something chewy so I made this instead. Scallion Pancake Flat Bread. It's quite tasty, still a work in progress though. I think next time I'll make it into a foccia, for now these will be fabulous as a base for next week's Thai Pulled Chicken Cheese-less Pizza. Anyone coming for dinner next week? ;p

Portobello Burger

2009-09-27T13:06:00.001-04:00

Portobello Burger, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Please ignore the ridiculously crappy photo quality. It was quite tasty. I literally pulled it all off the broiler, assembled it and thought "come here to me little pile of roasted goodness, I want to EAT YOU."

Yeah I'm a dork what can I say.

Anyways contents of said "burger":
(burger is in quotes because it was more like a giant heap of veggies squeezed between two slices of bread.

broiled portobello mushroom
broiled red onion
toasted whole grain bread
roasted red pepper
roasted eggplant
romaine lettuce
tomatoes

Makings of a Halloween Care Package

2009-09-23T15:22:00.001-04:00

Makings of a Halloween Carepackage, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Ahh it's that time of the year again. Well sort of. For those of us who have put together enough care packages we all know the drill, holidays must be packed into a box and sent weeks in advance.

It gets a little dicey to shop for. Luckily I came across these. They're so cuteee. Okay not as cute as if he were here

There's these really cute spider stickers I got with googley eyes. Which I find funny that I think they're cute considering how much I hate spiders.

Think he'll like it?

You There, Me Here, Us Together

2009-09-22T11:25:00.001-04:00

You There, Me Here, Us Together, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Ok find I know I'm whining. But... I hate this. I ever tell you how miserable I am at confessing uncomfy feelings? If I admit out loud I miss him does that mean it won't be so bad?

Something tells me... no.

Damn ladies you really should make me stop doodling so I finish schoolwork faster ;p

On the upside I wrote my most difficult paper today in a pretty decent amount of time. I love having that extra hour in the morning I really do. Only problem is I have to shift my eating habits around. What a pain.

Scrawled Doodlings of I Miss You

2009-09-21T16:21:00.001-04:00

Scrawled Doodlings of I Miss You, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

/sigh.

I'm not the sappy type, anyone that knows me will tell you that. It's just not my thing. But lately it's just been eating at me. It would probably be a lot easier if I would quit fooling around on Flickr and Blogger but eh I deserve a few minutes an hour to myself.

At least that's what Kim says.

She *may* be right. We'll see.

I wonder if I should be writing this stuff down instead of typing it. He'd see it either way. Personally I think I just really wanted to code something.

How very Sin of me.

Unfortunately I've hit a block today! Every other thing I start to design just isn't turning out.

Design blocks are so frustrating

Bah I throw my glasses in, only because I do not have a towel handy :)

Scarves, SCARVES FOR EVERYONE!

2009-09-20T16:05:00.001-04:00

Purple Scarf, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

So my first Christmas with my husband he bought me a big bag of yarn. So now I have yarn... lots of yarn. And I want to get rid of all of it. Some of the colors are insanely bright, like bright blue and yellow.

So I played with the idea of knitting and crocheting gifts for my friends... but who the hell would want a yellow scarf? So my friend suggested that I should donate stuff to the Womens Shelter. I'm taking it one step further by using up the rest of my yarn to crochet and knit scarves and THEN donate them to the Womens Shelter. I think it'll be cool. Anyways, here's one of the first skinny scarves.

The color is this really gorgeous plum purple, in the right light it's just straight violet. I love it. I think I may make one for myself.

Saturday Trips To The Library

2009-09-20T15:58:00.001-04:00

Books and Glasses, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I took a trip to the library this Saturday to FINALLY return some of the old library books I had. Yes I actually renewed them once I had no other choice BUT to take the books back.

Anyways, I got new ones, a bunch were crochet and knit books. By the way, the librarian was such a jerk. He was checking my books out for me and said "ew knitting books" dude seriously?! I could do without your commentary.

On those are my handy dandy sunglasses. They stay resident in the car usually, I hate the sun in my eyes.

Run Baby Run

2009-09-19T14:37:00.001-04:00

Running Shoes, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I'll let you in on a little secret. I'm a terrible runner. In fact I was never really much of a runner at all. I started running because I hated that there was something I couldn't do.

I dream of the day I can run with my husband without being in pain or out of breath. That's what I get for smoking for 10 years of my life. I still haven't gotten all of my lung capacity back.

These are my New Balances. I secretly really want a pair of Nikes because they're so super comfortable. But damn I just can't justify the ridiculously expensive purchase. I've retired my old Nikes from Running, though I still wear them for weightlifting and stuff.

Friday Night Cook In

2009-09-19T13:06:00.001-04:00

My Favorite Knives
Originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything..

Friday nights are my favorite night of the week.

There's nothing more wonderful than spending and entire day food shopping, searching out ingredients for my next meal. Seriously, to me that's bliss.

Please forgive me for not being a terribly great photographer, but I'm hoping blogging about my daily life will help me improve over time.

This week's menu involved:

Stewed Veggies
Apple Oat Bran Muffins
Homemade Applesauce (for muffins)
Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins
Turkey Meatballs
Spicy Shredded Chicken

Surprisingly it didn't take me as long as it usually does. Go me! Please ignore the current ugly layout I have up. I'm still working on it.

Stop in my Flickr and leave a comment if you would like :)

So Sick of Homework...

2009-09-17T14:31:00.000-04:00

So Sick of Homework..., originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

Which is basically my life. Is it sad or what? I've actually changed my schedule around in order to have a weekend. Well, something that's even remotely a weekend.

I think I should start keeping track of how many sheets of hand written notes I'm taking per class. I bet they add up

Bake-olism

2009-09-16T16:15:00.000-04:00

Packaged Rice Krispies Treat, originally uploaded by We're Not Much More Than Anything...

I made a whole bunch of Baked Treats for the FRG Bake Sale last week, which I had totally forgot to put up. So I'm just gonna reset the date on this blog post.

It was a pretty intense day, started at 5am and didn't call it quits until 6:00pm-ish. But what can I say? I'm a Bake-aholic.

I really do like to bake. I'd like to be a baker one day.

Final List:

Layered Chocolate Vanilla Rice Krispies Treats
Snickerdoodle Rice Krispies Treats
S'Mores Brownies

Treats that didn't make the cut:

Rum Blondies
Standard Chocolate Brownies

Rest of the Pics:

Wonderful World Of Sinja

2009-09-01T15:37:00.000-04:00

My name is Sin.

The birth of this blog came about because I really needed a new place to unload my thoughts.

Why Sinja? Well, Sin is short for something that's much longer than that... Some people have a sense of humor about naming their kids. Sinja was a nickname given to me by friends quite some time ago.

What do I do exactly that makes me need a beak? Well, lots of things.

I run an online CafePress Shop named AllMyLove [Military] Gifts & Apparel
I write for my Military Themed Blog: AllMyLove Editorials and More! which offers advice to Military Significant Others
I run my graphics site: AllMyLove Graphics and Goodies
I help out doing admin work for an Online Navy Significant Other Network
I also Freelance Webwork when any comes my way
Oh, and I go to school for Finance (totally unrelated I know)
One day I would like to go to culinary school
I'm also debating maybe getting certified to teach Kickboxing one day

Yup, that's me in a nutshell