What do you think?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
My Tragic Haircut
So I went to get a haircut yesterday....let me just say that the girl that cut my hair was new....very new. I was so nervous the entire time, as was she. Even the hairdresser stationed next to her was nervous for me; she let me know that my hairdresser gets very flustered. Anyway, she cut it way too short and my bangs are a lot shorter than bangs should ever be. But I think I've fixed it...I covered the ugly bangs and figured out how to style the rest. I think I'm happy with the result. Otherwise I have to wait for it to grow.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Victory
Sorry for the delay in the update on the war. We have been very busy hammering out a peace treaty with the enemy.
The battle was short and sweet thanks to operation "Kool-aid." The rebels were caught off guard with what they thought to be a peace offering. After 36 hours of gorging themselves in the delicious nectar of death their lines began to thin and the casualties began to build. Eventually the lines of the tiny ground-pounders ceased altogether and they were only spotted in small teams dragging away their dead (They actually did a great job of clearing the area of dead ants).
The next morning we awoke to find a single ant carrying a white flag*, the universal signal for surrender. Since then we have agreed that they are not allowed to enter our living area and we have promised not to disturb them in the dumpster out back. Victory is sweet!
*Crumb
The battle was short and sweet thanks to operation "Kool-aid." The rebels were caught off guard with what they thought to be a peace offering. After 36 hours of gorging themselves in the delicious nectar of death their lines began to thin and the casualties began to build. Eventually the lines of the tiny ground-pounders ceased altogether and they were only spotted in small teams dragging away their dead (They actually did a great job of clearing the area of dead ants).
The next morning we awoke to find a single ant carrying a white flag*, the universal signal for surrender. Since then we have agreed that they are not allowed to enter our living area and we have promised not to disturb them in the dumpster out back. Victory is sweet!
*Crumb
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Be Gone
A is for Ant...
...
D is for Dead
My new spanish word of the day is 'Hormigas'
I have chosen to combine this with a previous spanish word of the day; 'Muerto'...I think you can see where this is headed.
Our apartment has been consistently probed by the rebel forces in increasing amounts since we moved in. The lack of a trail has made it difficult to find their point of attack and my tracking skills have failed me as I can not seem to find any footprints. A vacuum, fitted with the essential hose accessory, was our first plan of attack. The use of this weapon seemed only to confuse and bewilder the ants which were imprisoned in the vacuum bag. The high winds must have interfered with their antenna and gps because they walked around in circles for a bit after the bag was emptied.
Plan B was of course anyone's go-to weapon: "Raid" We successfully broke the enemy lines with multiple "Raids" over the course of a week. Our base was ant-free for a good 5 days. Then as if someone had announced an ant buffet we were attacked. They came from the west, the north and the south. Nothing could stop them. We were overwhelmed with no backup in sight and running low on ammo and provisions.
In the heat of battle I was able to escape leaving the rebel scum to overrun my apartment. I was able to flee to the local Home Depot where I was instructed to purchase the ultimate weapon to end all weapons. Although it is unfortunate that I had to resort to full out chemical warfare these ants sure do love their Cyanide* laden Kool-Aid. My plan is that they will find this sweet concoction and share it with the rest of their forces. Hopefully their commander will fall as well.
The satellite surveillance photo you see in the upright corner is at ground-zero at approximately 18:34 pacific daylight time (roughly 12 minutes and 35 seconds after the Kool-Aid was placed into position). Since this time 2 other hotspots have been located and are currently receiving treatment. Updates will follow shortly.
-Garrett
Plan B was of course anyone's go-to weapon: "Raid" We successfully broke the enemy lines with multiple "Raids" over the course of a week. Our base was ant-free for a good 5 days. Then as if someone had announced an ant buffet we were attacked. They came from the west, the north and the south. Nothing could stop them. We were overwhelmed with no backup in sight and running low on ammo and provisions.
In the heat of battle I was able to escape leaving the rebel scum to overrun my apartment. I was able to flee to the local Home Depot where I was instructed to purchase the ultimate weapon to end all weapons. Although it is unfortunate that I had to resort to full out chemical warfare these ants sure do love their Cyanide* laden Kool-Aid. My plan is that they will find this sweet concoction and share it with the rest of their forces. Hopefully their commander will fall as well.
The satellite surveillance photo you see in the upright corner is at ground-zero at approximately 18:34 pacific daylight time (roughly 12 minutes and 35 seconds after the Kool-Aid was placed into position). Since this time 2 other hotspots have been located and are currently receiving treatment. Updates will follow shortly.
-Garrett
*Borax
Monday, September 7, 2009
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Garrett and I love this recipe...seriously, we've made it at least 4 times in the last 2 weeks. The great thing about it is that all of these ingredients are so common that you most likely have them at home already. All you need are the bananas. I hope that you like it as much Garrett and I do!
1 3/4 c. flour, divided
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2-3) bananas
1/3 c. softened butter
2 Tbsp. milk
2 eggs
a handful and a half of chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine 1 c. flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana, softened butter and milk.
Beat with electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed for 2 minutes.
Add eggs and remaining flour, beat until blended. Stir in nuts.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Enjoy!
1 3/4 c. flour, divided
2/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2-3) bananas
1/3 c. softened butter
2 Tbsp. milk
2 eggs
a handful and a half of chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl, combine 1 c. flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana, softened butter and milk.
Beat with electric mixer on low speed until blended, then on high speed for 2 minutes.
Add eggs and remaining flour, beat until blended. Stir in nuts.
Pour batter into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Just Cook Already
I have just become a huge fan of the blog, Just Cook Already. They have tons of fabulous recipes and creative ideas.Check it out....the Chocolate Bottom Banana Bars are to die for!
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