Monday, January 28, 2008
Snow
Well, I tried to get into work this morning, but after being on the road for 1 1/2 hours, and still just being in Lynnwood, I went back home. I had about 2-2 1/2 inches on my car this morning...I know...you people on the other side of the mountains are laughing right now. Its already compacted to ice on a lot of streets, which combined with the snowfall they are predicting tonight, means a very, VERY thick layer of ice tomorrow morning. I'm going to try to head to work around 9:30-10 and if I can make it, I'll probably just stay the night at someones house so I don't have to make the drive again tomorrow. I just hope its better soon. I need to get my paycheck (curse the fact that we don't have direct deposit!), and go get last minutes things for my trip. If its not better by Wednesday or Thursday, I'll have to skip the ministry meeting/worship time at church on Thursday night so I can get all ready. Bahh....why does it have to snow the end of January!
Friday, January 25, 2008
Assorted things
A compilation if you will.....
1) Leaving for Guatemala next Friday. Feeling nervous, excited, and blessed to be able to go. Just have a few more things to get, then I shall pack, and check over everything 20 times.
2) Being blessed by my community group at church, although when asked about my stance on predestination (that was the topic of the sermon last Sunday), I just sat there probably with my mouth hanging open and drool coming out. I definitely need to study more on this topic. Its not something I've ever struggled/wrestled with, and isn't a key part of my relationship with God, therefore I've neglected studying it.
3) Best homemade laundry soap ever!
1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap
1) Leaving for Guatemala next Friday. Feeling nervous, excited, and blessed to be able to go. Just have a few more things to get, then I shall pack, and check over everything 20 times.
2) Being blessed by my community group at church, although when asked about my stance on predestination (that was the topic of the sermon last Sunday), I just sat there probably with my mouth hanging open and drool coming out. I definitely need to study more on this topic. Its not something I've ever struggled/wrestled with, and isn't a key part of my relationship with God, therefore I've neglected studying it.
3) Best homemade laundry soap ever!
1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap
1/2 cup washing soda
1/2 cup 20 mule team boraxMix and store in airtight container or bag. For light loads, use 2 tablespoon. For heavy loads, use 3 tablespoons.
Smells great, cleans great, is cheap, easy on the environment...what more could you want! Was able to find all products at Fred Meyers, which is handy.
4) Reading the Golden Compass....I know its quite controversial in the Christian community, but I want to judge for myself. The key is to be confident and firm in your beliefs/convictions and then read said books with an open mind. Don't go in with a bias...just go and read it for what it is...a piece of fiction. So far I wouldn't say its a fabulous book like Harry Potter, (I know Michelle disagrees with me on this point, but this is my blog, so too bad), but it does have a semi-decent storyline. I plan on reading the other two in the series as well. Told a person at work and she chewed my ear off, and then chewed my other one off for reading HP. I felt like saying "its really sad you can't just read a book and make your own decisions, but have to let others do your thinking for you." Apparently I am going to hell and all my future children will go to hell as well for me being willing to let them read the series when they are older.
5) Working a lot of overtime the last couple of Friday's, good for the paycheck, bad for me...I'm tired. Its not that I have anything else to do on Friday nights, but I like to know I have the option of doing something if I wanted to. I am really boring, lol.
Can't think of anymore assorted things for now, so I will end this blog.
Smells great, cleans great, is cheap, easy on the environment...what more could you want! Was able to find all products at Fred Meyers, which is handy.
4) Reading the Golden Compass....I know its quite controversial in the Christian community, but I want to judge for myself. The key is to be confident and firm in your beliefs/convictions and then read said books with an open mind. Don't go in with a bias...just go and read it for what it is...a piece of fiction. So far I wouldn't say its a fabulous book like Harry Potter, (I know Michelle disagrees with me on this point, but this is my blog, so too bad), but it does have a semi-decent storyline. I plan on reading the other two in the series as well. Told a person at work and she chewed my ear off, and then chewed my other one off for reading HP. I felt like saying "its really sad you can't just read a book and make your own decisions, but have to let others do your thinking for you." Apparently I am going to hell and all my future children will go to hell as well for me being willing to let them read the series when they are older.
5) Working a lot of overtime the last couple of Friday's, good for the paycheck, bad for me...I'm tired. Its not that I have anything else to do on Friday nights, but I like to know I have the option of doing something if I wanted to. I am really boring, lol.
Can't think of anymore assorted things for now, so I will end this blog.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Wow!
Has it really been that long since my last post! Crazy!
Anyway, now that I am striving to be regular on my blogging, I thought I would tell you about what I did for my birthday. Yes, I am officially ancient and old.
Abby, Beth, Rachael, and Brett (Rach's BF) took me to this Moroccan restaurant in Seattle called Kasbah. I have never been for Moroccan food, and well, this was fabulous!
From the outside it looks like a dump (it is in Ballard after all), but when you walk in.....wow! They have lush tapestries, water fountains, metal objects of all sorts. We were lead to the back corner on the room surrounded by red drapes, the ceiling had white fabric draping from the center, which reminded you of being in a tent. They had this big metal plate with a raised edge that served as the table. On two sides were benches with pillows and the other two sides had poofs. I choose the bench as my balance leaves something to be desired.
They have a 5 course dinner thing, where you get to choose your entree. While we were deciding, this man comes up in traditional garb with a big teapot/kettle and a basin. We washed our hands while he poured the water, and then dried them on the towels at the table. Then another guy came around and asked what we wanted. I got the Vegetable Tagine. Thankfully, I was familiar with what a Tagine is (thank you Andrew Zimmer from the Food Network). The others got Lamb and Chicken dishes.
The meal started with this amazing soup....it was really good. Tomato based with Garbanzo beans, lentils, veggies and spices. They served this with a Caraway bread. The next course was the salad...which didn't have lettuce. There was some spiced carrots, some tomato salad and something else which I didn't know what it was, but it tasted divine! Once again, more bread, and....you got to eat with your fingers. After that came the appetizer, which was something called B'stilla, which was ground chicken, eggs, and spices wrapped in Filo dough, cooked and then sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. I didn't like this dish at all. The combo of the meat and sugar just didn't work for me.
Our main dishes came out next. All I can say is that it was great! So flavorful! Served with more bread. After they took the plates away, the guy came back with rosewater which he shook into our hands and then after rubbing our hands, we dried them off. They smelled, well....like roses (imagine that). Then came dessert which was honey poached pear drizzled with chocolate and served with a sweet mint tea. The perfect ending!
Oh, during our meal there was a belly dancer..she was not bad.
Anyway, it was a blast...the company, food, environment, and music was all wonderful. I would highly recommend this place. I put the website below, so check it out.
http://www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com/
Anyway, now that I am striving to be regular on my blogging, I thought I would tell you about what I did for my birthday. Yes, I am officially ancient and old.
Abby, Beth, Rachael, and Brett (Rach's BF) took me to this Moroccan restaurant in Seattle called Kasbah. I have never been for Moroccan food, and well, this was fabulous!
From the outside it looks like a dump (it is in Ballard after all), but when you walk in.....wow! They have lush tapestries, water fountains, metal objects of all sorts. We were lead to the back corner on the room surrounded by red drapes, the ceiling had white fabric draping from the center, which reminded you of being in a tent. They had this big metal plate with a raised edge that served as the table. On two sides were benches with pillows and the other two sides had poofs. I choose the bench as my balance leaves something to be desired.
They have a 5 course dinner thing, where you get to choose your entree. While we were deciding, this man comes up in traditional garb with a big teapot/kettle and a basin. We washed our hands while he poured the water, and then dried them on the towels at the table. Then another guy came around and asked what we wanted. I got the Vegetable Tagine. Thankfully, I was familiar with what a Tagine is (thank you Andrew Zimmer from the Food Network). The others got Lamb and Chicken dishes.
The meal started with this amazing soup....it was really good. Tomato based with Garbanzo beans, lentils, veggies and spices. They served this with a Caraway bread. The next course was the salad...which didn't have lettuce. There was some spiced carrots, some tomato salad and something else which I didn't know what it was, but it tasted divine! Once again, more bread, and....you got to eat with your fingers. After that came the appetizer, which was something called B'stilla, which was ground chicken, eggs, and spices wrapped in Filo dough, cooked and then sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. I didn't like this dish at all. The combo of the meat and sugar just didn't work for me.
Our main dishes came out next. All I can say is that it was great! So flavorful! Served with more bread. After they took the plates away, the guy came back with rosewater which he shook into our hands and then after rubbing our hands, we dried them off. They smelled, well....like roses (imagine that). Then came dessert which was honey poached pear drizzled with chocolate and served with a sweet mint tea. The perfect ending!
Oh, during our meal there was a belly dancer..she was not bad.
Anyway, it was a blast...the company, food, environment, and music was all wonderful. I would highly recommend this place. I put the website below, so check it out.
http://www.kasbahmoroccanrestaurant.com/
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