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Tags: fanfic recs: eureka, tegan and sara

I made chicken in the crock for dinner tonight - my son's request for his birthday dinner.  I did my usual thing - put some cut up carrots and onions in the crock and set a whole chicken on top. But I thought it seemed a bit boring - same old, same old, you know.  So I cut up an apple, stuffed half of it inside the chicken (it was a BIG apple) and put the rest around it.  (This turned out to be a VERY good idea because when stuffing the apple into the chicken, I discovered I'd forgotten to take out the giblet package... OOPS!) 

Then I rubbed the chicken with some lemon juice and a bit of olive oil, and then I sprinkled paprika liberally over the whole thing.  I added a cup or so of water and a chicken stock cube (since I'm temporarily out of homemade) and cooked on low for about 8 hours or so.

I served it with a salad, noodles, and crusty french bread.  Somehow the apple and lemon juice really perked up the chicken.  And the paprika gave the skin a nice reddish brown color and some extra flavor.  My husband said the chicken tasted even nicer than usual, and my mom-in-law (who isn't really a huge chicken lover) even had seconds!  In fact, there is very little in the way of leftovers (which is both good and bad - I was rather counting on having enough leftover chicken and noodles to make a casserole for dinner tomorrow, darn it!)

Tags: chicken-whole

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Tags: okc guy, tales of the she-devil
Current Mood: cheerful

To preface all this, I'm a little extra hormonal right now, so everything is all AMPLIFIED.

At any rate, this has been the worst week for me, homesickness-wise. Or really, just yesterday. I was watching everyone's status updates on Facebook about Homecoming, and all of a sudden I just REALLY wanted to be there. This is the first Homecoming I've missed since I moved down to Tucson, or, more accurately, the first time I didn't have the OPTION of participating in the festivities: going to the Mall, seeing all the floats, watching the game, going out, having fun with my friends who are in town for the weekend. And then all of a sudden, I just REALLY REALLY REALLY MISSED being in Tucson and with all my friends. Tim (my area manager) and I were talking about Arizona a little, and he asked me if I was homesick. And then I got all teary. And then I was crying off and on all day. All I wanted was to be HOME with my friends and all the people I love.

And then I went over to a friend of a friend's. Anna and I had a chat and a prayer, and then I met some really great people. We went to the beach at 1130 at night to have a bonfire. It was cold and exhausting and wonderful. It was awesome to get out and meet cool people and have a good time and not think about work or school (*cries*) or being homesick or wanting nothing more than to be back in Tucson.

It was amazing.

Today was supposed to be a bit of a catch up day. Not so much. I slept all day and spent the evening watching Angel (Bandito likes Angel too), which is nice too. However, I do need to start working on getting caught up and settled.

Tags: friends, god loves me, good day, good things, home, homesick, san francisco, tucson

There should be a picture of this film under WTF whenever that gets an entry in the dictionary. Perhaps they could pick one of the mini-robot humping the girlfriend's leg.

I went to a bridal shower of an old friend last night. There was a lot of laughter. It was a good party. I think the highlight was when the cake was unveiled. It had a lovely picture . . . of the bride's sister. It was nearly a Cake Wrecks moment except the picture was very well done. The bride's sister then demostrated how to put on a sari. I'm still undecided on whether or not I'm going to wear one. It'll be my first time and I don't think I can put one on by myself. Saris also don't look very warm. I suppose I can bring a pashmina but that's a lot of trailing cloth and probably a disaster waiting to happen. The henna party is next Friday and the wedding is the day after that. This will be my first henna party and it will be at the home of someone I used to be friends with in high school. We haven't kept in touch so it'll be interesting to see if this party results in a renewal of friendship.

I went shopping today and I think I'm set for the winter in terms of clothes. I got four sweaters. Three of them are different colored versions of the same sweater. When I find something I really like, I tend to buy it in more than one color because there have been years when I don't buy any clothes at all. I also got three pashmina shawls on sale at Carson's for $10. Last year, all I wore were turtlenecks and I'd like to have more variety this year. I figure I can pair a pashmina with a new sweater if I get cold. Now I just have to find some shoes.

Tags: clothes, wedding

A few minutes ago, I said to myself, "Self, is it okay to listen to Christmas music, even though it is not yet Thanksgiving?"

So I consulted one of my friends, and decided that since they've put up decorations at various places, it is okay for me to listen to Christmas music.

I hate that on November 1 the decorations come out in stores, but eh, what're you gonna do about it?

Tags: music
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: Peter Tchaikovsky - Waltz Of The Flowers | Powered by Last.fm

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Mini cock pendant glazed in a silky soft pewter. Feels great to the touch. You WILL want to fondle this constantly!

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Tags: crap jewelry, shoot the buyer
Current Mood: cold
Current Music: within temptation what have u done

Here's what happened today in 140 characters or less:

• 01:10 Listening to the worst band ever. Its totally killing my buzz. :( #

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Well, the car is all fixed up and fueled up and everything's packed and ready to go. Tomorrow, I kiss Illinois and the Central Time Zone goodbye as the Great Migration begins. See you guys in Kentucky (and eventually North Carolina)!