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Nothing beats homemade bread.
Soon, I hope to start making some. Mom used to make challah every Friday. That was awesome!
The smells throughout the house, seeing it in the oven, etc. was great.
I don't think I'll start with challah though. Sometime when I'm used to making bread, maybe.
It's also Guinness World Records Day, and National Baklava Day. Awesome day! 3 things I like.
It's been pretty cold and stormy the last couple of days. There's a chance we'll get snow tonight through Saturday. Oh joy.
Didn't post Tuesday, because I felt really horrible.
We went out to Rite Aid to get some things, I was just starting to feel weird then. Next was the pet store and then, Walmart. Was feeling the brunt of it in Walmart. Felt like someone was holding my head underwater, nauseous, and head and vision were both throbbing like crazy.
Couldn't make dinner because of it. Luckily, Mom was able to. Wednesday, the pain was coming in waves. A couple of hours I was fine, the next in pain.
Really early this morning, I had a massive headache. Even my pillow was painful to rest on.
Tried to ignore it, and eventually I must have passed out. Really weird. We're thinking that this is because of my 'monthly friend', but I've never felt like this with it. Mom also suggested that my IUD is degrading, and might be close to the time to have it replaced. It's only been 3 years. 5 years is how long it should last. I don't know, it's a little unsettling.
But, while we were at Rite Aid, I got some really strong Drano. My bathroom sink's always been really clogged. No matter what we used, it never totally cleared it. Used this, and it was amazing!
Got it totally cleared. It's like I have a sink again!
Watched the finale of Kokosei Restaurant. It was a very emotional, but nice, ending. The club had a little ceremony for the 3rd-year students who were graduating. Surprisingly, a lot of them changed their minds, and decided to go into cooking related jobs. Some are going to work at the new 'Senpai Shop', because they don't want to leave town, and they love to cook. Not many jobs around town as it is, so this will be a life saver for them. The ones that aren't going into cooking related fields, felt what they learned will help them in future careers. It's not the best show ever, but it was pretty good. It almost made me cry at the end.
Also watched Yukan Club. Noriko looks like she was transported from the 60s.
The hairstyle, clothes, the way she ran, etc. But, it was a cute little love (more like crush) story between her and Yuya. Sad that he had to leave.
In Phi Brain, Kaito managed to persevere and solve a sage puzzle. The head of POG wants to test him more now that he knows Kaito overcame his emotional barrier. Very interesting back story for Kaito.
In En Passant, Black and White squares started fighting. It was pretty cool.
Translated a bit more of that You Maga article I wrote out. Also, on Wednesday at the cafe, I read an article from the November issue. About a new local Japanese sweets store. Interesting. Actually understood most of it.
This was without writing it down, checking, etc. Nice.
Tried to scan the Hetalia meme, but it didn't really come out well on my printer. So, I'll have to see if I can use the other printers. After I scan it, I'll edit it, paste/edit the flags (I found online, because some are too intricate for me
), and add to the main meme. Haven't done all that for one thing, so hopefully it'll work.
Also started a still life. Not too bad, but I'm still on the 'sketching' or foundation part. Not very detailed yet. I'm using my lamp on my night stand.
Transposed an Irish tune at the cafe. Played some solitaire. (I love solitaire!) Tried their vanilla tea. It was good.
Went to a Hadassah event last night. It was on the Feldenkrais method. Interesting, but I didn't really need it.
Basically a method to get you more in touch with your body, how to be as comfortable as possible, and be more flexible with both your mind and body. So, we did an exercise where she made us breathe deep, move our heads, shoulders, etc. Good for people who aren't very coordinated. But, I've done a lot of this stuff before. Doesn't do much for me.
We also had the regular potluck just before. Only 6 of us showed up. (5 from the group, plus the instructor.) A lot of it was snacky type things. We at least have 2 main usually. We brought fruit, someone brought chips and dip, another a cucumber tzatziki sauce thing, and the host made cornbread (really strange), soup (not bad, needed more lentils), apple crisp (made from the apples she picked from her tree) and brownies. At least we got to see other people, and talk a bit.
deviantART faves: Blood Lust bad bunny coconut lady L i m i n a l i t y hetalia India display APH: Ukraine and Azerbaijan Sleeping on the Street 1195092011 I did not make these! First and second, are done by an awesome artist I watch. I like the bad bunny one a bit more. But, I like cute demented things. Third, a funny drawing of a coconut lady dancing, from another artist I watch. I think that would be funny in an ad or something, too. Fourth, an amazing drawing by, yet another, artist I watch. The atmosphere's really cool. Fifth, India from Hetalia done by someone I watch. Based off of the official design, that the mangaka finally made in the Halloween themed strip in his blog. There were a couple of other new designs as well. I like to see what he comes up with for a country's look and personality. Sixth, a drawing of Ukraine from Hetalia, and someone's Azerbaijan oc. They're in traditional dress. It's cool. Seventh, a cat sleeping on the street in Normandy, France. This looked just like some areas in Tzfat. There were cats everywhere, especially sleeping on the streets. Eighth, an amazing pic of a little kitten. The way it was taken was cool.
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By Kra. Last.fm had recommended this band. (Just started an account there a couple of weeks ago.) This is the only song I like from them so far. It almost sounds like it should be in a video game or something.Relaxing and fun.
Had absolutely no time to post yesterday! It was crazy!Did cleaning stuff like my laundry just before going to the cafe for Mom's mahj group, then we went to the grocery store for about an hour and a half, had to put that away, and still make dinner. It wiped me out.
Dad just left for her conference yesterday, and won't be back until Sunday. Hope things are going well. But, since she's gone this time for Shabbat dinner, we got a big frozen lasagna for it.
She hates cheese. (We also got a few other things she doesn't like.)
Last night, we tried one of Wanchai Ferry's flavors, Orange Chicken. The bag said it serves 3, normally. I don't know how that's possible.Very small portions, even just for the 2 of us. Luckily, we got some frozen chicken egg rolls that made it more of a meal. The egg rolls weren't too bad. Overall, everything was pretty good.
Made this Tuesday night. My first tuna casserole!(I think. -_-) It's loosely based off of a really bad/old recipe called Chopstick Tuna. Basically, just got the idea from it.My own creation!
It has: 2 types of pasta (we were running out), tuna, peas, Italian style bread crumbs moistened in margarine, cashews, dried onion flakes, cream of mushroom soup, and mandarin oranges on top. Turned out really tasty!Someone's already faved it! A group requested it, too. Yay!
Watched Kokosei Restaurant yesterday. The 3rd year students were thinking about what type of jobs they're interested in after they graduate. Many were unsure about working in the cooking world. The students managed to run the restaurant for a day on their own successfully, while sensei was sick. They later went to his place and surprised him for his birthday. Holding candles, singing, and bringing out a cake they made for him. It was very sweet. Sensei almost looked like he was crying.
At the cafe I transposed an Irish tune, finished browsing through my new drawing book, finished a crossword puzzle (kind of a hard one), and started writing on my Japanese writing paper. (Which I found out that it's called Genkouyoushi [原稿用紙] or Gen for short in Japanese. Cool!
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deviantART faves: Last Sunbathing Looking Back StupidFox- 58 I did not make these! First, a cute pic of a red panda sunbathing. Second, an amazing pic of a cat lying back. The perspective's interesting. Third, another funny installment of StupidFox. It would've been hilarious if this kind of thing had happened on my b-day.
Mood:
By Johann Sebastian Bach. One of the first classical pieces I'll share. Still feel new to actually sitting down and enjoying classical music. I've played it, and have taken a couple of classes on it, but it's not the same. This one's really popular. It's the 5th movement from the Suite in E Minor for Lute. One of the most famous pieces among guitarists. Bouree was a type of dance that began in France. Jethro Tull did a version of this piece in one of their songs. Paul McCartney was inspired by it for a couple of Beatles' songs. Tenacious D even played it during a couple of their songs. This is nice and calming to me.
It's been really nice and warm most of this week. Like we really are getting a late burst of summer.It's ranging in the mid 80s. Supposedly, it might reach 91 on Sunday. That's a bit too warm.
Forgot to mention, last Friday I got the newest edition of the North American Post. It's a newspaper that has Japanese-American centered news. First half being in English, and second being in Japanese.
Anyways, they advertised an Aki Matsuri or Fall Festival that's going to happen this weekend. It sounds so awesome!I'm thinking of going on Sunday, since most of the stuff I want to see will be happening that day. If I could, I'd love to see everything. But, that's impossible.I'm a bit nervous about going when it might be so hot, but looking at the map they had, it looks like most of it will be inside.Plus, since it's a college, they'll probably have air conditioning. The only thing that's outside is the food booths. I guess if we were quick and wanted to try something, it'll be ok. Even the flea market's inside. They're going to have a koto ensemble, Japanese folk songs, a yukata show, Taiko groups (lots of them), Tea ceremony demos, Ikebana demos, some Jpop performances, martial arts demos, tons of exhibit booths, workshops on bonsai, lectures, a movie, and more. Sounds like my kind of thing.
Dad sounds a bit excited about it too. Mom might not be able to handle going there. So, I guess it'll just be the 2 of us. That's ok, we can see a ton of stuff, so it doesn't matter. Admission and parking's free! So, yay! Can't wait!
Went to a Hadassah meeting Tuesday night. I actually made something for the potluck!It was a corn pudding. It had macaroni, velveeta, 2 kinds of canned corn, some grated onion, and butter. Turned out really tasty!The people who could have it, said they loved it.
They complimented me a lot on other things, too. Felt nice, but a bit weird to me.Not used to it. I had my hair to one side, and people liked the way it looked. They also said I looked like I lost weight since the last time they saw me. They were interested in my novel. Things like that. This meeting was all about the mahj tournament coming up on the 18th. Ironing out a few more details. Then, after the meeting everybody but me and one other person played mahj. Seems like all they do is mahj lately.
I know it's a good fundraiser, but I don't want it to 'define' our group. Hopefully, it'll die down after the tournament. We do have other interesting events coming up soon, so we'll see.
Went with Mom to the cafe where she plays mahj on Wednesdays. I seem to get quite a lot done while she plays. This time, I got an English toffee apple Italian soda. It was a really good combo, but the barista added way too much syrup. It was incredibly strong. I love when it's strong, but it was overkill.
I had to ask for more seltzer water. Transposed an entire Irish tune while I was there. And, wrote down a list of cheese/egg and side dishes. To help with my list of recipes that I'm organizing in Word.
Also, planned out the Hetalia heritage meme. Decided I'll make them all mochis, and add some sort of symbolic thing tacked to their side. Like a thistle for Scotland, shamrock for Ireland, etc. Big ones will be countries where a large percentage of my family is from. Small mochis for lower percentages. And, they'll all flow into a big America mochi, and then I'll be at the bottom.
Maybe I'll put a little clarinet with some music notes stuck to my side. I think it'll turn out cute, and will be somewhat simple. Interesting to make. Trust me, I will get to actually doing it soon.
Thinking of starting that writing meme soon, too.
QED had kind of an interesting episode. About a mathematician, who became a pirate. He ends up stealing a safe. But, the person he stole it from knew he would. They've known each other for long time. And, he loves her. But, doesn't know how to show it. The only thing that was in the safe was an elephant. There's a reason behind it, so it was a more sentimental 'treasure' for him. He wasn't really a criminal, so it was interesting to throw his story in.
Naruto Shippuden had one of the lamest stories its had in a long time.It was about Guy and Rock Lee's 'visual training'. The story didn't progress, and it was kind of pointless. I like when it's an interesting side story. There was nothing there, to me. Hopefully, next week they'll do better.
Finally got to playing my clarinet again.Went over the Irish tunes I transposed. The notes are correct, it just feels like I have to think different for it. For one, there are more sharps in all of those pieces. Another, I'm used to playing them in the other key. They end up being in a higher register. It'll take some practice, but I think I can do it eventually.Played some of the other Irish tunes as well. Started with playing some Klezmer tunes. I think I'm actually getting better. With all these things. I'm noticing that I'm paying more attention to the notes, I'm not as sloppy, etc. It's nice.
In Ao no Exorcist, it was pretty much similar to the anime when they're attacked by ghouls just after Yukio leaves them for 3 hours during their 'punishment'. Kamiki was acting strange all day, because her friend said she'll quit studying to become an exorcist. She gets in a really heated fight with Bon. For their punishment, everyone in the class has to put Baryons on their laps. Baryons are a type of demon that possesses rocks. The longer you hold it, the heavier it becomes. They're forced to do training camp as well. This is to increase their abilities and to deepen their relationships. The ghouls were just part of a test, and they all passed.
