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The day I ‘fan girled out’ and became a domestic Goddess
I’ve not had time to cook – and need to be in the mood. We’ve been eating crap. I’m not going to lie. Ready made meals for the men of the house, and as for me? I eat when I’m hungry only and will participate in anything that is available.
So I downloaded a recipe or two and was determined to make them!
Eggplant Lasagna – which I’ve never made, but have enjoyed. And, I knew I had to make some quiches again.
3 day weekend – perfect time to do this!
Oh, and as for the fan girling – that has everything to do with the Force Friday – the Force Awakens released some toys, and if you’re any kind of consistent follower of mine, you know I’m a total action figure/collectible nerd and was eager to see what was out!
Why do I love Star Wars?
George Lucas was quoted as saying he made movies he wanted to watch.
I remember pretending to be the Princess on the primary school playground.
I had the original action figures – (where, oh WHERE are they now?!)
It fed my fantasy mind.
When Empire Strikes Back came out, I squealed in the theater. I did the same for the next 4 movies – regardless of their merit. I. Love. Star Wars.
End of story.
So, today, we went and checked out the toys! I couldn’t buy any, but SO wanted Luke. (We have to assume there’s a flashback, because he’s young in this action figure AND there’s one of Darth!)
(Yeah, you can see they were pretty much sold out – but there’s Luke. 😦 I wanted him to come home with me.)
In the second photo from the top, you can see the figure gripping my finger. I think it wanted to come home with me too. 😉
OK. So after fan girling out, we went to the 99 cent store.
This is where I vent.
I paid freaking $3.00 per piece for the eggplants I needed at Safeway. When we were in the 99 cent store, guess what I stumbled upon??
Seriously???????????
We left with a 10 pound bag of potatoes for 99 cents by the way.
I’m definitely shopping there first for produce from now on!
OK! So the domestic Goddess part.
I made the infamous $6.00 eggplant lasagna.
Which, was more labor intensive than I thought – but SO worth it. Delicious!!!!
Was also the first time I worked with Ricotta cheese, and it was fun!
Then I did the quiches.
The men of the house are dubious about the eggplant, but loopy over the quiche – which is good.
It’s so nice to have fresh, homemade food in the house. Having an extra day off was a definite motivator to be in the domestic mood today.
If they don’t cotton to the eggplant lasagna, I’m fine with that. It’s mine! ALL MINE! Muah-ha-ha!!!!!!!!
I did make them take a bite though, and they both liked it.
Dammit.
Wishing all of you a happy weekend – and … may the force be with you!
Musings from the Laundromat: The frail man
The frailest man was filling a machine and I stood staring, unable to look away. I knew I had to photograph him – no matter who saw me do it.
Here he is.
His pants are at least 3 sizes too big on him. He shuffles. He gingerly filled his laundry detergent cup and of course, I instantly wanted to wrap him in soft tissue and put him in my pocket.
He’s shuffled outside now, where he went, I don’t know. I’m just glad it’s not windy today – he may be blown off course if it were.
He found his way back – we exchanged a smile after he transferred his small load into a dryer.
It was the most lovely smile.
Then I took some more photos. I’ve decided to name him Marvin.
Photographing the beauty of the process of … beauty.
“the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or pattern, or something else (as a personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifest).”
First of all, a shout out to WORDPRESS for being VERY unavaiable when I tried to sign in on my computer. I not only GOOGLED customer service, but tried ‘HELP!’ and eventually tried the entire internet for a legit phone number to help me log in! I’ve been a customer for over 4 years!
C’mon now!
Anyway.
Back to the artist.
Here he is – in all his glory, and all my pride – and I hope, artistic measure.
DUDE!
Artist with pencil. But, how amazing is it that I get to capture THAT in his hand?
Then these …
Gawd – I LOVE this one …
Why? Why am I hangin’ hopes on this artist?
Because I love that he hates every picture except one. I love that he puts EVERY wrinkle into every bum – I love that he draws dots on ‘cartoon’ wonder bread. I love that he’s so freaking authentic that he makes my heart burst.
I love ‘cartoons’. I love animated shows. But, what Jim does? It’s an artistic rendering of life LIVED. And I love that. Love it.
Fun with a new app
So I don’t have Photoshop at work – and do ALL of our fliers and art – even designed the logo.
Found something today that had transparent images.
So yeah – had some fun with it.
My honey is into short hair – and I am SO not. But, when I IM’d im te photo of me with short hair – he said “You’re not fooling anyone.”
So I sent him the goatee thinking maybe that would do it?
Then I got creative.
Snake totally photo bombed me and my son’s girlfriend 😉
As for the hot tub – how dare they!
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On a realistic note – I’m still stressing.
Trying to live in the moment and be concious of days and weeks and months to come – and wondering if we’re even going to get married 5 months from now.
I laugh – I cry (a lot lately) – I stay grateful – but times are tough.
I would be lying if I said things are happening the way I thought they would.
But ‘things’ are happening – and they are good things.
Have to buckle down and MAKE shite happen!
After all, if a pig can be in a hot tub, I can make a wedding happen …. no?
Big Announcement: Tony and Pepper
Sorry cats. Apparently I shall not be adopting a dozen of you afterall.
The night of the 17th, I became engaged.
We started out taking photos as this was the last night my love was here.
I get it. I get it now.
Totally.
We fell into a rhythm … we were comfortable, happy, Home.
It took no effort at all.
Which is very odd. And amazing.
Late night, on the 17th – I became engaged.
I told him, “ok, ask me in the morning.”
Giving him an out. Not trusting that my dreams were all coming true.
I awoke to confirmation.
Our time together was amazing.
We crossed most everything off of our wishlist.
And the entire time, I was never more sure or happy.
I knew, from the deepest part of my heart, that this was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
Nic said “He fit. He was your puzzle piece.”
Butters would not leave him alone.
All I know is, starting out as friends, then growing up – is a mind blowing, humbling, amazing experience.
Having memories already.
Then respecting the person they grew into.
We’re planning a Halloween wedding. And if I have my way? An Iron Man cake.
So, doesn’t look like I’m going to keel over alone and be eaten by my dog whilst decomposing.
I found the love of my life.
(By the way, he sang this song to me at karaoke – and then, as we sat in the room, while another man sang, he sang ‘Can’t help falling in love’ to me – does it get dreamier than that??)
Debauchery Soup 