Inner Ramblings

Life Is a Dance

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:03:00 -0500

For some reason, this video brought tears to my eyes. I guess because it was so unexpected to the customers and such an expression of happiness and joyful expression by those performing, I couldn't help thinking that if we could approach life like this, approach each other like this, the world could be just as happy as the people who found themselves witness to it.

Baseball Birthday

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:39:00 -0400

What an amazing day!

I got up with Roo around 7am and we had some breakfast. I read the paper and drank coffee while the kids played, then I went to the gym at around 9:30am. I had about an hour workout, then hit the store for some much needed hair products. I came home, showered, and then we dropped Roo off at my parents so we could go to Ian's BFF's birthday party at Legends Field.

We got there early, so Ian was able to see the players warm up. They all left the field except for 1 player, so we decided to wander around the facility. As we were leaving we heard, "Hey! Hey kid!" We turned around and the player tossed Ian a ball over the fence. It was SO cute! Ian even ran over to the fence and told him "thank you," and the player gave him a smile and a wave.

We had the birthday party in a private room, then we watched the game. The kids all got balls signed and then got to play some games on the field during the inning breaks.

On the way home we stopped and got some dinner to bring home, then we all hung out and watched Men In Black together. Roo fell asleep at around 7pm, and I'm planning to head in myself!

Unplugged

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:43:00 -0400

This week begins "Unplugged Week" at Ian's school. It's a week of no computer, video games, or anything electronic. It should be interesting, because our family lives seem to revolve around the damn TV lately. I'm pretty excited to start this!

(There will be an exception for school work however. I can't let myself fall too far behind.)

Weekend Plans

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:02:00 -0500

Sean's going to be racing this weekend so I'm looking for things to do with Ian and Roo for the next 3 days. I think one day we may do the Aquarium (too cold for the zoo), and then I was thinking of possibly going to Orlando. I can't afford to do Disney or anything, but there's a neat event: Otronicon @ Orlando Science Center .

Sure, some people think that Video game tournaments are only for geeks, but I think it would be fun to take the kids. It's only $17 for me and $12 for Ian, so the day would be cheap enough. It runs the 16th-20th so we have enough time to go (there are school trips and group days January 21-23 which would be a neat field trip to take!) There would definitely be enough for Ian and I to do, what with the game tournaments with Rock Band, Wii Fitness, Guitar Hero, and the like. I'm sure we'd both find something to hold our interest!

Oh, and there is going to be a wedding (Haolo Wedding) between a couple that met while gaming. How interesting will that be? I can't even imagine what that's going to be like!

Aloha Friday!

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:42:00 -0400

It's Friday, which means it's time for Aloha Friday! I haven't done this meme in a while since I've been so busy with everything, but I had a free second today. If you want to play along, visit the Island Life blog and post your question. Make sure to visit the other participants too!

What are your weekend plans?

This weekend... Tonight we have DH's birthday dinner at my MIL's house, then tomorrow during the day we might go to Busch Gardens (not sure yet). Saturday night we're going to Zoo Boo (Halloween at our local family zoo), and then Sunday DH is gone all day so I might clean the house and do something fun with DS (like go swimming at my brother's house). Sunday night is the football game (Patriots!) so I'm pretty excited about that... I also plan to get through another session of my MT stuff and finish my exam for one of the holistic childcare courses, but those are mighty big dreams, LOL!

Aloha Friday

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:54:00 -0400

Time for another Aloha Friday! To play, just answer the question and I'll return the visit. For more Aloha Friday participants, visit Island Life.

What is your favorite memory from this summer?

I think mine would have to be the times Sean, Ian, and I went to Adventure Island together. We always managed to have a great time, and Ian's laughter was priceless!

Aloha Friday!

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:14:00 -0400

What time do you get up in the morning?

Lately it's 4:30am. Why? I have no idea. I take a Tylenol PM at 9pm, am usually asleep by 9:30pm, and wake up with a start at 4:30am. I figure I may as well get used to it since I'll be getting up at all sorts of weird times once the baby arrives!

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:35:00 -0400

It's Friday again, which means it's time for another Aloha Friday! I ask a question, you answer, and I'll go to your blog and answer your Aloha Friday question (or, just visit and say "hi" if you don't want to participate). For more Aloha Friday participants, visit An Island Life . (I'd like to apologize for not answering people's Aloha Friday question last week. I had a horrible few days! I promise to visit this time and leave a comment!)

How do you cheer yourself up when you're feeling low?

Usually I hide away with my family, read a book, exercise, or make lists (crazy!). I find that I'm better off away from people when I'm feeling down; who wants to be around someone who's in a bad mood?!

Aloha Friday!

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:27:00 -0400

How do you take your coffee? If you don't drink coffee, what do you drink?

Right now I have decaf coffee with coffee-mate. If I need sweetener I take Stevia; no artificial stuff for me. I just found a new coffee-mate called Italian Sweet Cream and I don't even need a creamer with that one!

The Great American Cook Off!

Inner Ramblings of My Mind — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:58:00 -0400

I love seafood. If I had a choice of any food in the world to eat it would be seafood, hands down. I'm pretty good at cooking it too, but I don't get a lot of opportunities since Sean and Ian won't eat seafood!

One of my favorite recipes is one that I’ve cooked for years. If anyone in your household likes scallops I’d suggest trying this one out:

· 1 pound fresh Sea Scallops

· Garlic Sauce (see directions for link to garlic sauce recipe)

· 1 package fresh snow peas, 6 - 7 ounces, rinsed, drained

· 1 large carrot, peeled, thinly sliced

· 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil, for stir-frying

· 2 thin slices fresh ginger

· pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Prepare the velveted scallops up through step 3 (the scallops are coated with the velveted mixture and placed in the refrigerator for 30 minutes).

2. While the scallops are refrigerated, prepare the garlic sauce. Keep warm on low heat. Prepare the carrot and snow peas. Bring the water for velveting the scallops to a simmer.

3. Finish velveting the scallops in the simmering water, according to step 4 of the velveting scallops recipe directions.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a preheated wok. When the oil is hot, add the ginger slices, snow peas and carrot. Sprinkle salt over. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, adding a bit of water or chicken broth if the vegetables seem too dry.

5. Push the peas and carrots up to the sides of the wok. Quickly re-stir the sauce, add it into the middle of the pan and bring to a boil, stirring. Add the scallops, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Combine the vegetables with the scallops and sauce. Serve. (Note: if you like, you can remove the vegetables from the wok after stir-frying, cook the scallops in the sauce and serve with the sauce over top of the vegetables).

I actually prefer my scallops not velveted and the recipe works well with fresh bay scallops. I used to cook this recipe for my parents at least once a week and they loved it. I also added some soy sauce while cooking, but this recipe doesn’t require it.

I’d love to enter this in the Great American Cook off! I love events like this one because you get to try all sorts of new dishes, get some great ideas of menus to serve, and see how people have ‘tweaked’ their recipes to perfection!

One of the things I love about an event like a cook off is the individuality! Well, that and, like in the case of the seafood events, there's the positive aspect of domestinc sustaninability; you know, like knowing the source of your seafood and being assured that it's local and fresh! That's important to me, especially with all the "food issues" there are out there today!

So, what's your favorite seafood recipe? I'm always looking for others to try out, even if it's just for me... So, spill it and share!

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