random thoughts.

lately, i'm not sure if i want to scrapbook anymore. i'm just not as excited about it. i think it's because i've become more interested in sewing. but aside from that, i haven't seen anything lately that makes me want to scrapbook. hopefully that will change since i have way too much scrappy stuff. but i don't anticipate having lots of extra time in the next four years to scrapbook.

yesterday, i bought some fabric to make my first quilt. now i just have to work up the nerve to cut into it. i also think i need to get on better terms with my sewing machine, so i might do a couple other smaller projects first. i have a few lined up already.

i tried cooking the other night, and it was a big fat failure. haha. i followed a recipe too. i really want to work on my cooking skills and be more confident in the kitchen. maybe one day it will happen. at least james is a good cook. :]

i've been battling it out with my skin lately. i feel like within the past year, my skin has become worse than it's ever been. i don't understand... i'm getting older! i shouldn't be having breakout problems.

we might go camping for the fourth of july. at first, i was hesitant, but now i'm actually getting excited. it's not 100%, but i do think it could very well happen. i think lots of our friends will be going, so it should be pretty fun.

i need to start using my dslr camera. it was a goal for this summer, and so far... it's still tucked away in its box. i don't know what my problem is, but for some reason i'm afraid of it. haha.

tonight i made brownies with olive oil because the regular oil disappeared. or maybe it got used up, but either way, olive oil was all that was in the pantry. they turned out pretty well. i'm not one to fuss over my brownies too much. :]

i'm pretty sure that wasn't the first time i've used olive oil to bake something.

i have had a few minor cooking successes lately. first, i can make really good potatoes. i know. potatoes are simple. but they are also good. my favorite preparation is slicing red potatoes [or any potatoes, really] pretty thin, then just cooking them on the stove with some olive oil and herbs. i love topping them off with freshly grated parmesan cheese while they are still in the pan so it's gets all melty and yummy. james likes my potatoes too, which says quite a bit. sometimes as an alternative to olive oil, i will first cook up some diced bacon, then add the potatoes in with the bacon + bacon grease. mmm. bacon grease. i was introduced to the wonder of cooking with bacon grease last time i went camping. the boys cooked up the eggs after the bacon using the grease in place of butter. one of the best breakfasts ever. the only [minor] problem is that you feel sooo unhealthy afterwards. haha. anyway. the second bit of success was making crepes! they were delicious. i was going to get fancy with them, but i decided to just add some cinnamon and sugar. i can't wait to make them again soon.

that last thought was pretty long. oops.

financial aid gives me a headache. so many forms. ugh. i'm anxious to be done with that part of the pharmacy school process.

i guess i never officially said on here that i'm going? i mean. i don't think i had much of a choice, right? for now, i'm just trying to be excited about the new adventure and not think about any of the doubts i was having before. i know it's a good program. and i've wanted to live in the bay area for a long time.

ok. i think it's time for a nice soak in a warm bath + a book. i better make use of the opportunity to relax a bit while i still can.