Some Thoughts

Last night, I dreamed that some show on HBO was moving to A&E and that everyone was mad because that meant that there would no longer be sex scenes. In my dream, this was a really big deal and people were freaking out hard core. I'm glad that my dreams are not generally an accurate reflection of the real world.

What if a hot tub caught on fire? How hot would it be?

I was trying to wash my yellow shirt today so nobody would poke my eyes and pull my hair on Leap Day, but my roommate's clothes are all sitting in the washer, and he's still asleep.

My right foot has this weird pulling sensation under the arch. it feels like one of the tendons or something is shortened, and when I step the wrong way, it stretches it past capacity. I know this is kind of a long shot, but any ideas as to what's going on and how to solve it? So far, my efforts at stretching my feet and lower legs have been futile.

On a related note, due to my strange foot issue (I wouldn't call it an injury because it doesn't cause much pain... it just feels weird and uncomfortable), I haven't been able to run since Saturday. Now, I'm starting to get really hyper and antsy.

Prunes are really good... too good if you catch my drift. I've eaten way more than I should have over the last few days.

Also, I've noticed that, recently, companies have been marketing prunes as "dried plums". C'mon, son! Everybody knows that they're actually prunes.

One last thing... while we're on the topic of prunes, my fingers and toes were looking real pruney in the shower the other day. Just thought you should know.

Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

I like to bake stuff, but I don't like really complicated recipes (their easier to screw up). Also, I like to use ingredients that I already own. I don't have any flour, but I do have plenty of Bisquik. Fortunately, I found this awesome oatmeal cookie recipe that uses Bisquik instead of flour. My friends liked them so maybe you will too (assuming you are not my friends. If you are, in fact, my friends, you can now produce cookies even when I'm not around).

BISQUICK OATMEAL - RAISIN COOKIES
2 c. quick cooking oatmeal 1 1/2 c. Bisquick 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 (5 1/3 oz.) can evaporated skim milk Mix all ingredients in the order given until moistened. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1610,156187-226204,00.html

doodles from class

Some Thoughts

They should put those pedestrian bridges at every major intersection. Being a pedestrian is bad enough. Why make it worse by forcing people to wait at lights?

I've gotten sick (coughing, sore throat, runny nose, fatigue, and/or upset stomach) three times in the last month or so. What's up with that? My immune system needs to step its game up.

I'm not really that excited with the Patriots Giants rematch. I would have much rather seen Baltimore and San Francisco play each other in the super bowl.

I think I draw better when I'm in class or when I'm watching television. Something about having other things going on in the background eases the pressure. I guess I'm more creative when art is an escape or a diversion rather than the primary focus.

Do people tip the chefs at restaurants? What if you have great food, but terrible service?

How long has Brian Scalabrine been "The White Mamba"? This is news to me.

Don't you hate it when you brush your teeth and then you get really hungry a little while later?

Some Thoughts

I have never found the pineapple on an episode of Psych

If a man made of iron tried to do an Ironman, I think he'd have some trouble on the swimming portion... maybe the bike part too. Iron Man would probably do well in an Ironman though. However, like a man made of iron, he would probably be too heavy for a traditional tri bike. He would probably have to invent something special, but I think Tony Stark would be up to the challenge.

frogs are really cute. Also, adult frogs are cuter than tadpoles.

I just used the word 'cute'. That seemed so unnatural.

I've been trying to catch a fly in my apartment all week. I finally got it today, but seeing the squished fly body on my hand was nowhere near as satisfying as I imagined it to be.

I think I do to many things by myself (i.e. going to the movies, shopping, playing video games, watching television, etc.). As a result, I'm socially awkward when I do similar things with groups of people. I'm not saying that I'm utterly hopeless around other people or anything like that, but I'm definitely a little out of my element in group activities. If socializing was a class, I would probably get a C+... and I'm talking about a regular class, not a an AP class or an honors class.

My tea is warm, but not hot.

Why does that Kanye interview automatically play whenever I open my blog? I'm listening to him talk about how he can't put porn in his music videos as I type. I should un-embed the video and just post the link instead. I'll get around to that... eventually.

A Meal

One time, I cooked some food... and then I ate it.

On the plate, I mixed some barely and mixed it with some stir-fried (is there rules to stir-frying? I just cooked it in a pan with some oil. I'm going to call it stir fry until some smart person disagrees with me) carrot slices, chopped garlic and diced tomatoes. Also, I sprinkled some turmeric in there for extra taste and color. I ate it with some corn tortillas. It was good.

pancakes

I may not be a based master chef yet, but I'm definitely working on it. Even though the smoke alarm repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness at inopportune times, I managed to swag through it and produce a hot, fluffy four-stack of blueberry pancakes. IHOP ain't got nothin' on this:

Seriously though... IHOP is mediocre at best. The only things that make them a solid restaurant choice are that they're open late and they're pretty common. When I'm in the Lansing Area, I usually prefer Flap Jack, and when I'm elsewhere in the country, I generally hit up OHOP or Cracker Barrel.

Some Thoughts

Why do people obsess over finding the closest parking spot to the store if they're just going to walk around for hours once they get inside?

I was going to have a bowl of ice cream for dessert, but I decided not to because I didn't feel like washing the bowl, spoon and ice cream scooper. My laziness is starting to interfere with my happiness :(

Lil B should do a guest spot on the Food Network. He could be a judge on Chopped or something like that. That would be too swag for words. Seriously, what would it take to make that happen? Can someone start a facebook group or something?

What's the difference between the wheelchair shawty and the cat daddy? They look like the same dance to me.

I don't think I can hold a serious grudge. I can get mad for little spurts, but I'm not sure if I'm capable of lingering, deep-seated anger. So... to anyone who has wronged me in the past, in the words of Tupac, "I ain't mad at cha" (at least not anymore).

Speaking of "I Ain't Mad at Cha", the guy in that video (not Tupac... the other guy) always makes me think of Jason's Lyric. I haven't seen that movie in a while, but I remember it being good, but really sad. I have to watch it again soon... when I'm not sad.

Did you know that in Super Smash Bros (N64), Nes can reflect stuff with his bat? I read it on the internet and I tried it out. Watch out, Fox. I'm coming for you! (if I ever get good at using Nes)

Song of the moment: "Hit It and Quit It" -Funkadelic


Thing that I'm currently anticipating: Breakfast. mmm... waffles, bacon, pineapple juice

Random thoughts: I was going to go running with my friend this morning, but she's not feeling well. I hope she feels better. I only sort of felt like running though... I got about 4.5 hours of sleep last night.

I feel like "Choosy" should be spelled with an "E". Where the heck does that letter go when you turn "Choose" into an adjective? Is it afraid of "Y" or something? "Y" is a pretty scary letter. Something about not always being a vowel creeps me out. It's like a zombie letter or something... or an Animorph. Okay... maybe not.

Zombieland was a pretty good movie. I was not expecting Bill Murray to die... that was really funny. Oops... did I just ruin the movie for you? My bad. What other movies has Woody Harrelson been in besides Zombieland and White Men Can't Jump? He's like a 1990's version of Mark Hammill (and the rest of the original Star Wars cast besides Harrison Ford)... people only remember him from one movie

Wtf happened to Steve Guttenberg?