Tomorrow…

I have so much to do, I just hope there’s enough time to do what I need done. 

1) Do at least 9 miles, 11 would be ideal.

2) Do crunches, reversed crunches, dumbbell side bends, and tricep presses.

3) Finish filling up flower bed with dirt.

4) Bump out both flower beds in the backyard and throw down cloth weed barrier.

5) Add ‘butt border’ to the other beds and fix the border where the tomatoes will go.

6) Level out the bed beside the drive way and measure for sod or seeds.

Planting season is coming and I need to have everything done before then. -_-; I really hope the weather won’t be too hot tomorrow. Ah, well it needs to be done regardless. Shake, rattle, and roll y’all.

Adulthood doesn’t start at 18… Who knew?

Today was like any other day. It was so much like any other day, I would’ve forgotten it was my birthday had people not reminded me. Maybe I chose to make it like any other day because it lacks the luster it used? Or maybe I just feel life should be lived the same way every day? You know, to the best of your ability and within your means. It just took me a while to get to this point to realize life goes on with or without you, and it doesn’t owe you a thing. It won’t even remember you, when you’ve passed from the memories of those who knew you. It just keeps going. In a way, I suppose that’s how someone should live out their life. Move forward, think of where you need to be, how you have to get there, and the people who need you. Not, live every day like it’s your last day.

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There’s still time to shape up!

Just posted my rice pudding recipe (w/ nutritional info), it’s dairy free but don’t let that scare you. I personally can’t do a ton of dairy anymore (lactose intolerant), because it wrecks my complexion. :[ Anyway, this stuff is pretty rad for my ‘diet’. I use quotes since I plan to not treat it like a temporary thing. I feel a diet should be a long term commitment. So you shouldn’t pick something weird/out there, to try and lose a few pounds quick. My experience has always been a big let down with those ‘short term’ diets. What? Oh, no I lose the weight just fine with those. It just never stays lost is the problem. ;p Which is fairly dangerous in the long run (so I’ve read). If you’ve slacked on your resolution for this year, there is still a chance to redeem yourself. You should find a dependable site (like Daily Burn, Calorie Count, etc) and monitor what you shovel into your mouth. You should also keep track of the calories you burn. It’s amazing what you’ll find you’re already doing right…and really wrong. lol Well I gotta run my chickadees!

-The Rock n’ Homemaker

Holy moley!

Long time no see chickadees! I’ve been busy trying to get things in order for new roommates, handy men, the garden, school, and work. And to top everything off I have a mole in my yard. I love them don’t get me wrong! They’re adorable, soft, weird handed, and little eating machines (they eat every hour). I would love to keep one as a pet, if they could survive captivity. Apparently they get so stressed out, the poor buggers just keel over within the first few hours in captivity. :’[ With that said I don’t know what I should do about my dirt loving little bud. I know it’ll wreck the lawn and possibly go after some of the plants I want to keep. My mom thinks I should kill off the grubs and the beetles (it’s why the mole is there). Then the mole will go somewhere else (hopefully not to the back yard), or so she thinks. But the dilemma is, I don’t know how to get the beetles, and the grubs to move onto greener pastures of the great beyond. I just wish I could leave the mole to it’s own devices, but again it’ll wreck everything on top of wrecking all the bugs in my lawn. >-> I don’t want to trap it and relocate it. I’m certain this will stress the poor mole out, as much as my desire to have it in captivity as a full time buddy.

I think, I shall call my new friend Morocco. Props if you can figure out where I got the name. ;]

I have to get crack-a-lacken on some bread, so I gotta go. ;] Ciao chickadees!

-The Rock n’ Homemaker

Guess what? Chicken butt!

So I’ve tossed some seasonings, chili, chicken, and alcohol into my handy dandy crock pot. I’m creating a tasty chicken stock, that will be used at a later date; I’m doing this while I cook a chicken to be shredded and tossed into some lovely enchiladas. I’m going to cook this a second time (like I do with all my recipes) to make sure the results can be replicated alright. That’s why I won’t be posting a recipe right now.

I will leave you with a wonderful photo of a chicken butt. ;p I promise it smells so much better than it looks right now.

¡Hasta pronto chicadees!

-The Rock n’ Homemaker

I’m a bullet dodger!

I will be spending my day at my parent’s cleaning. Why? Because I escaped that god awful nightmare of a family reunion, so I’m trying to do something nice for my parents. It’s my way of saying, “THANK YOU FOR NOT MAKING ME GO, BECAUSE THERE ISN’T ENOUGH BOOZE IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO GET ME THROUGH THAT!” I’m aware there’s a massive amount of liquor in that state (my Arizonan roomie told me so), but I assure it would have done little for my cause. Anyway, I have to go. I think I’ll be daydreaming of my three favorite cars while I’m sprucing up Casa de Terrazas.

My dream cars are as follows…

1940 Plymouth Station Wagon (w/ wood paneling)

1969 Dodge Hemi Charger

1966 Lincoln Continental Sedan

Now if there’s a gentleman OR lady out there willing to purchase all three for me. I will marry you with no questions asked. ;] Bye for now my chickadees!

-The Rock n’ Homemaker

Ooouch!

I can feel muscles I swear I didn’t have! :[ And I still feel like I managed to get a whole lot of nothing done today. I tossed some red lentils in the crock pot, did my first vlog post, made some green apple sun tea, and pulled two bags worth of weeds… Is that something or truly nothing? I mean I could’ve skipped out on bits of Jim Gafifgan and that documentary on beer. I probably, could’ve, sort of, should’ve not stopped to watch The Naked Gun. Ah, heck. I needed that mini break, and an excuse to get out of the dust storm that ran about the neighborhood. Well, I gotta get to cleaning up my kitchen and dinning room, plus watch the rest of Spinal Tap. I think I may Switch to Brothers & Sisters after… Aaanyway! Laterz my chickadees!

-The Rock n’ Homemaker

Seriously, two bags, that hardly seems like anything! :[

My lawn is fabulously uneven!

I mowed the front lawn this morning with an old manual mower (I did the back last night). :3 I even raked up all the lawn clippings. My arms are sooo noodley! But it’s all good I have a nice tall glass of orange/cranberry iced tea and a caprese salad to cool down with. :D There was a brief moment when I was mowing my lawn, when I considered picking some mushrooms in my lawn, and putting them in an omelette. I did go online to try and figure out if they were edible, which they were… Unfortunately, they were of the psychedelic variety. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think that makes for a good omelette. A good story most likely, but not a good idea when I’m going to show a room in an hour.Well, I gotta get back to my house and yard work. Until next time, stay classy my friends!

- The Rock n’ Homemaker