I'm in a bit of a blog rut. I'm working out exactly what I want this space to be...family record, cool repository of links, food stuffs. Right now it's a bit of everything. Let's call it eclectic. And, maybe that's all it will be. Too much definition makes my brain hurt.
So here's what I'm thinking about right now (in no particular order):
- I recently downloaded the app Momento, and I think it will work great with Project Life. It's a journaling app for the iphone that lets me record daily events. What's really great about it though is that it gets an automatic feed from Facebook and Instagram. So even if I drop the ball and don't record anything on my own...the Instagram photos (and my sage observations on FB) will be there...on the appropriate days. Because I need to remember EXACTLY what day I took pictures of magazines in the dentist's office. Right?
- I've tried out a few new recipes this week. Our Best Bites' Thai Peanut Noodles were a bit hit. They are quick to make...although I wouldn't say they pack a big nutritional punch. Still, I'll make them again. I do recommend that you have the toppings on hand (cilantro, peanuts, limes, green onions). They make it zingy and awesome. (Pretend I'm singing the word 'awesome.') I also made PW's favorite pizza, which includes roasted eggplant and grape tomatoes. It was good AND it has fresh veggies galore (with crust and olive oil, ahem). It does take some time and planning. The dough needs to be made at least a day in advance. But then, when your husband asks what's in the bowl in the fridge, you answer, "Oh, that's the pizza dough for Wednesday's dinner." And then you look totally on the ball. Not that "on the ball" buys much these days. But you'll feel "with it" for approximately two minutes and 37 seconds. And then you might go back to roaming your house aimlessly in your bathrobe. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything.
- Monday night we attended this special 'meeting of the Board of Trustees' for our school district. They were honoring those kids who had received recognition from the National Merit Scholarship program. Twenty kids from our high school (132 from the entire district) were recognized. Of the twenty kids (from our high school)...15 were girls. Huh. Now, I'm not saying that boys aren't smart or girls are smarter or anything nearly so controversial. But when you spend your days reading 19th century accusations of the relative mental and intellectual instability of women...and then you see 15 women walk across the stage for something like National Merit...you just say BOOYAH! YOU GO GIRL! Also, when Jordan was recognized they said something like, "Jordan plans to attend Brigham Young University" in the Fall. And the woman behind us says very loudly, "She must be a Mormon." Yes she is. Thankyouverymuch.
- The new Ingrid Michaelson album came out yesterday. I downloaded it at the orthodontist's office while I was waiting on Becca and her teeth. Isn't technology wonderful? New music...and you never have to leave the comfort of your dental health specialist's cushy couch.
That's it. But stay tuned...I just might be MAKING something.
I have recently been going through a rut with blogging, too. Like what is it I am really trying to do here? I think I'm starting to work it out though....slowly but surely.
Anyway- I, personally, like the eclecticism (is that a word?) of your blog. Just my input though. And what does that matter.... ;)
Posted by: Marla | January 25, 2012 at 06:50 PM