The decision

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

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?"

So far so good

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:

Hm so it's been a while

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

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

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

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.

Sundays are for comfort

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.

Home Sweet... wait where is it?

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.

Oh office how I hate you so...

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

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.

Finished Damask Painting

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

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.

Lunch time happiness

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.

Oxygen Magazine: Exhale

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.

Apple Crumble for One

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.

Lessons from College...

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

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]

Spinach Lover

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.

Kickboxing = My Addiction

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.