Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Random Tuesday

* Oh.my.goodness...I cannot believe that Casey Anthony was found not guilty!! So I have a confession...since I've been home on summer break, I have become obsessed with the Casey Anthony trial. Everyday I turn it on HLN and watch the court proceedings. I thought for sure that she would be found GUILTY. My heart breaks for Caylee and the Anthony family. I hope that at some point they can return to a normal life and have some peace.

* So as you can imagine, I don't have much to blog about today because I've been glued to the TV. Tonight I made some yummy baked ziti. I might try to talk Jeremy into a snow cone later.

* Just noticed I haven't posted an update on my pregnancy. Tomorrow will I will cross the 6 week mark. So far I haven't had any symptoms other than being sleepy. Honestly, I have been a little worried. My friend introduced me to this wonderful website The Bump , many women have indicated that they didn't have too many symptoms until the 6 to 8 week mark. Hopefully my baby or babies are growing like crazy. This Friday we have our first ultrasound appointment. I'm praying that we see a heartbeat or two. It will put me more at ease and not so nervous about the pregnancy. So all of my prayer warriors, keep praying. We appreciate all of your love and support.

Happy Tuesday!

This week I'll be...

Giving my enormous dresser - which I found on the sidewalk - a makeover. Transforming it (hopefully!) from its muddied shade of yellow to a distressed, glorious shabby white. I'll be following this excellent how-to.

Stockpiling the perfect white summer T.

Kicking back with a picnic at this Monday's free screening of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in Bryant Park.

Booking a bargain break with www.jetsetter.com. Doubles at Chebeague Inn, which sits on a manicured bluff in Casco Bay, start at just $135. Sand-in-my-toes here I come!




A sea-view room at Chebeague Inn, Maine

The Blues Circus Promo



Take a minute to watch our incredible show.  I decided to keep it raw to show you glimpses of just how good the live music is; how that music interacts with the circus artists; and bits of our story.  This is a fabulous hour and and fifteen minute jam packed tale of how it is really only ourselves who are our greatest stumbling blocks.  The story is set in the hard times of the olden railroad days where the Blues was born.  Trains, chain gangs, bars, big tops, crossroads and the devil mix with high caliber circus arts that will entrance you.
All Aboard!

This cast of 7 is one of the most rock solid teams you will ever have a chance to meet.  All of our skills are highly complementary.  We can cover almost everything; from the technicals - lighting, sound and stage management, to the diverse range of performance arts.  This show is super compact and requires no rigging.  It can be adapted to pretty much every event, festival or theater.

Join us for The Blues Circus.  We will no doubt leave a lasting impression upon you.  But don't just take it from us, read a review here:
http://www.guttersnipenews.com/features/homepage-features/in-the-house-festival/

If you want to see more, check out our hilarious bar scene:

KANDA POHA




Ingredients:
Poha ( beaten rice)..... 1 cup
Potato ... 1
Onion ..... 1 ( sliced)
Green chillies ... 2 ( finely chopped)
Curry leaves ... a sprig
Turmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.
Cumin powder ...... 1/2 tsp.
Salt .... to taste
Oil

For tempering:
Cumin seeds ... 1 tsp.
Asafoetida ...... a pinch
Dry red chillies ... 2

For garnishing:
Coriander leaves .... handful
Onion ...... 1 finely chopped
Bikaneri sev ...... ( optional)
Lemon juice.


Method:
1. Put the poha in a colander/sieve and wash lightly under running water. Set them aside for 5-10 minutes, sprinkling a little water over them once or twice. They should be soft but not sticky and mushy.
2. Meanwhile boil the potato and cut it into small pieces. Set aside.


3. In a sauce pan. heat a little oil and add the tempering ingredients. When they crackle add the sliced onion. Saute it add the boiled potato pieces, green chillies and curry leaves. Add cumin powder, turmeric powder and salt.


4. Now put the soaked poha into the pan and stir lightly until everything is mixed well. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.

5. Serve it in individual plates, garnishing with coriander, onion and Bikaneri sev. Squeeze out a little lemon juice on top.

Serves ... 2-3
Preparation time ... 20 minutes
Spice level ..... 3 out of 5


Linking this to:

Anyone Can Cook - series 24


Quick and Easy Recipe Mela
Hosted by - Spicy Tasty


Let's Cook - Break-Time Snacks
Hosted by - Tickling Palates



Berita Hari Ini



Hari nie macam biasa, lepas lunch je mulala aktiviti aku membrowsing news online. Yang aku selalu buka Harian Metro dan The Star. Berita kat metro, macam iasa laa..sentiasa mensensasikan berita-berita yang aku rasa memang banyak berlaku dalam masyarakat kita hari ini.

Berita hari nie memaparkan pasal suami yang sanggup menumbuk, memukul dan memijak perut isterinya yang sedang mengandung 7 bulan, gara-gara si isteri mendesak suami membeli barangan menyambut bayi sulung mereka nie. Wahai sang suami, biarpun menghadapi masalah kewangan, biarpun serabut dengan seribu satu masalah, bagaimana tergamaknya memijak perut isteri yang mengandungkan anak sendiri.

Satu lagi berita pasal si suami membelasah isteri gara-gara cemburu melihat isteri keluar makan bersama teman sekerja lelaki. Memang si isteri salah juga, sebab kalau suami tak benarkan keluar berdua je makan tengahari walaupun, dengan rakan office, berdosa buat macam tu, tapi membelasah isteri, dikhalayak ramai, tanpa perbincangan dulu sangat tidak patut...kan?

Dunia sekarang, orang cepat marah, penuh dengan stress, cepat betul hilang pertimbangan. Dalam diam-diam, aku rasa bersyukur sangat sebab suamiku bukan jenis cepat naik tangan atau panas baran. Kalau tak, susah jugak...

banyak orang.. banyak betul ragam nyer... hurm...