A couple of weeks ago when I came out of my house to leave for work I saw a kid riding his bike to school. I thought how cute, until I saw that he was on a cellphone. I saw him again today, and again he was on a cellphone. I have to wonder who can a kid that young talk to on the phone at 7am and also shouldn't he be paying attention to where he's riding? I know there are good reasons for a kid to have a cellphone, but I find myself wondering how kids will relate to each other when they are constantly 'plugged in' to everything. Yes, I see the irony as I type this on my blog...
I definitely have turned the corner away from young and have had more than one 'back in my day' moments. When and how does it happen? Don't get me wrong, I love where I am in my life I just wonder when I stopped being young....
One more soapbox moment, I was watching an episode of Glee last night and they said they were going to sing a classic rock song. I was ready for something from the '70s, but then they started to sing "One" by U2. When did U2 become classic rock? I had to look it up, it came out in 1991....I guess 'classic' is anything that came out before they were born. I'll be listening to all 'classic' rock before too long...
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Cellphone kid
Review #2
I finally used my garlic press and I love it! I didn't have to peel the garlic, just put the bulb into the well, pushed it together and boom - squishy, yummy garlic. I am sure I'll still chop garlic for certain recipes, just depending on how it is needed but will get a lot of use out of this, and save myself from needlessly peeling a bunch of garlic cloves.
Hooray, love my purchases from CSN stores.
Hooray, love my purchases from CSN stores.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I was able to talk to my brother last night! They are getting settled into their new place in Nicaragua for his new job, and he worked his first day on Friday. He sounded happier than I've heard him in a LONG time.
They were able to SURPRISE his wife's family. They knew he got a job, but had assumed it was in Austin, TX and had no idea that it would put my brother and wife only a few hours away. I can only imagine the surprise, disbelief, and excitement that must've happened when they pulled off the surprise. It was quite a secret to keep. I'll definitely miss having them only a few hours away, but with the wonders of technology we should be able to talk to them somewhat regularly and know this is the right place for them to be for now.
He'll be busy learning his new job, and get lots of practice with Spanish. He said he had to ask MJ (wife) to speak English on his lunch break Friday so that his brain could rest.
They were able to SURPRISE his wife's family. They knew he got a job, but had assumed it was in Austin, TX and had no idea that it would put my brother and wife only a few hours away. I can only imagine the surprise, disbelief, and excitement that must've happened when they pulled off the surprise. It was quite a secret to keep. I'll definitely miss having them only a few hours away, but with the wonders of technology we should be able to talk to them somewhat regularly and know this is the right place for them to be for now.
He'll be busy learning his new job, and get lots of practice with Spanish. He said he had to ask MJ (wife) to speak English on his lunch break Friday so that his brain could rest.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Review
I received the items I bought from CSN, hooray! I actually received them last week, I'm just slow on coming back and writing a review. I decided to get two smaller items rather than one big item with the gift certificate, which means - double the reviews!
This was the first time I've ordered from CSN, so I was pleased that the items came very quickly, I had received both items within a week of ordering them.
The first item I bought was an Epicurean cutting board. I know you are thinking
(my hypothetical readers) - a cutting board? could you be more boring? but it is exactly what I needed. Aside as to WHY I needed a new cutting board - I had cut THROUGH one of the ones we had when using our scary sharp knife to cut corn on the cob and found it worked best if I really slammed it down (with all fingers well out of the way), it cut the cob great but also cut the board, it was a flimsy one anyway. So having to retire that cutting board and having only one other flimsy one and a HUGE one that is reserved for cutting meat, meant I needed a new one. I like that this one is more sturdy and has the magic words for me *dishwasher safe*. I was a bit concerned that it says it is "Constructed from paper" but have found it to be fairly sturdy. It does seem to get stained easily, but with a little scrubbing it has come off. I love the handle cut-out, so I can easily hold onto the cutting board when I pick it up to push what I've cut onto a bowl, plate, etc. That is a unique feature compared with most cutting boards I've had. Anything that makes my life easier in the kitchen is a WIN for me. Bonus - it is made in the USA, rare in my shopping experience.
The other item I bought should also make cooking easier. I bought a Calphalon garli
c peel and press. I'll have to review it later since we actually haven't used it yet. We had the *perfect* opportunity to try it out, but forgot we had it. It is supposed to peel the garlic for you as you press it through, which would make my life easier and make me oh so happy, I hate peeling garlic. I had wanted one since BOTH cooking classes I attended used one and can't wait to try out this one. I'll keep it in mind when I make our menu out for the week. Stay tuned....
If you'd be interested in hosting a giveaway or doing a review, let me know and I can send you the contact information of the woman I've worked with. It was the first time I shopped with CSN but will not be the last.
This was the first time I've ordered from CSN, so I was pleased that the items came very quickly, I had received both items within a week of ordering them.
The first item I bought was an Epicurean cutting board. I know you are thinking
(my hypothetical readers) - a cutting board? could you be more boring? but it is exactly what I needed. Aside as to WHY I needed a new cutting board - I had cut THROUGH one of the ones we had when using our scary sharp knife to cut corn on the cob and found it worked best if I really slammed it down (with all fingers well out of the way), it cut the cob great but also cut the board, it was a flimsy one anyway. So having to retire that cutting board and having only one other flimsy one and a HUGE one that is reserved for cutting meat, meant I needed a new one. I like that this one is more sturdy and has the magic words for me *dishwasher safe*. I was a bit concerned that it says it is "Constructed from paper" but have found it to be fairly sturdy. It does seem to get stained easily, but with a little scrubbing it has come off. I love the handle cut-out, so I can easily hold onto the cutting board when I pick it up to push what I've cut onto a bowl, plate, etc. That is a unique feature compared with most cutting boards I've had. Anything that makes my life easier in the kitchen is a WIN for me. Bonus - it is made in the USA, rare in my shopping experience. The other item I bought should also make cooking easier. I bought a Calphalon garli
c peel and press. I'll have to review it later since we actually haven't used it yet. We had the *perfect* opportunity to try it out, but forgot we had it. It is supposed to peel the garlic for you as you press it through, which would make my life easier and make me oh so happy, I hate peeling garlic. I had wanted one since BOTH cooking classes I attended used one and can't wait to try out this one. I'll keep it in mind when I make our menu out for the week. Stay tuned....If you'd be interested in hosting a giveaway or doing a review, let me know and I can send you the contact information of the woman I've worked with. It was the first time I shopped with CSN but will not be the last.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
tv premieres
A lot of people look forward to football coming back in the fall, and I do to a point but mostly I look forward to the cooler weather and the return of must-see tv! The summer reruns and the summer shows are just a bummer - Persons Unknown, I'm sorry but you did not answer ANY of my questions and I hated Janet whom everyone else on the show seemed to just love.
In college I had a roommate who would put the season premieres of shows into her calendar. We thought she was crazy to do it, but I am finding myself looking up when my shows start, which is not a far stretch from actually calendaring it! Part of me feels bad for how much tv I know I'll be watching, but eh....I work hard, I get my stuff done and if I want to veg out in front of the tv so be it. I do love my DVR so I can skip the commercials and watch the show on my schedule, and tv shows getting tricky with whether or not the show is coming back from commercial - don't think we don't notice! DVR has made my life so much easier, I remember not that long ago having the VHS tapes to try to tape something and trying to remember which ones I'd watched and just having a headache over it all, but now its all in that little box with the menu to show me what is on there. and my DVR is going ot get a workout the week of September 20th!!!
I found this great link that has the schedule of when all of the shows premiere, hooray!
The shows I'm most excited about: Big Bang theory (wish it was still on Mondays!), Fringe, and Modern Family.
What will you be watching this fall?
In college I had a roommate who would put the season premieres of shows into her calendar. We thought she was crazy to do it, but I am finding myself looking up when my shows start, which is not a far stretch from actually calendaring it! Part of me feels bad for how much tv I know I'll be watching, but eh....I work hard, I get my stuff done and if I want to veg out in front of the tv so be it. I do love my DVR so I can skip the commercials and watch the show on my schedule, and tv shows getting tricky with whether or not the show is coming back from commercial - don't think we don't notice! DVR has made my life so much easier, I remember not that long ago having the VHS tapes to try to tape something and trying to remember which ones I'd watched and just having a headache over it all, but now its all in that little box with the menu to show me what is on there. and my DVR is going ot get a workout the week of September 20th!!!
I found this great link that has the schedule of when all of the shows premiere, hooray!
The shows I'm most excited about: Big Bang theory (wish it was still on Mondays!), Fringe, and Modern Family.
What will you be watching this fall?
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