I was playing around on Ravelry and someone posted a "funny" article about bridesmaids complaining about a bride. I thought it was more bitchy than funny, and if someone really feels this angry about things they should probably not be in the couple's wedding. There was much debate on the forum about #1 - not talking about anything but the wedding. This particularly annoyed me because the first thing people ask me about when I haven't seen them for a few weeks (days?) is "how is the wedding planning going?" So don't get pissy if that's what I talk about - you probably asked. I'm not really obsessed with my wedding, but lets be honest with ourselves my life is not a thrill ride (thank goodness) and right now my wedding is the most exciting thing going on for me. Here's the other thing, I actually do have other big things going on but they aren't necessarily happy things, and unless I know you well, I won't be bringing those up.
So, now on to other things I can talk about -
I actually picked up my living room today. This is a big undertaking because I hate cleaning and I have stacks of paper everywhere. Paper is my nemesis in the cleaning scheme of things. I'm trying to be better, but it's not successful. Seriously, it's to the point where aunts are suggesting that I keep my room clean for Lent. Yep, I'm still a 10 year old who needs to be nagged to clean my room. I keep using the excuse that I need a system, or that once I get it clean I'll be good and keep it clean. The reality is that I am really bad at putting away clothes. They get thrown on the futon in my bedroom and left there. Mail gets looked at and dropped on counter instead of being put in the recycle. I pin ideas on pinterest to get me motivated - so far it's not working. This concerns me greatly.
I've never been a neat nick, and Michael is similarly not super organized. We go through bursts, but it's not consistent. But I would like to possibly, maybe, god willing, have kids someday. And it just seems that a cleaner house is a necessity - I don't want to be THAT family where school work gets lost, things are cluttered etc. People tell me that having kids forces you to find the time/energy but what if it doesn't? My mom always had our house really neat - I'm not sure if I can achieve that, and that makes me really sad. As much as she drove (drives?) me nuts, my mom did a pretty spectacular job of being a great mom, managing the house cleaning, ensuring we had a homemade meal, and working. How did she not collapse from exhaustion?
My sister does the same thing. She is an awesome job and manages to cook, clean, and even festively decorate for holidays - and while my brother-in-law is awesome, those are not tasks that are his strong suit.
I have nightmares that my family comes to visit and my house is like one of those out of horders....seriously, I'm not quite balanced anymore.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Addictions
I'm officially a Pinterest addict. It's been especially helpful in thinking of wedding ideas...but also in organizing craft projects, knitting ideas, organization (which I will someday achieve) and new recipes to try.
Now that I'm so good at pinning I've set a goal of actually doing/making what I pin.
Yesterday was cooking up the Carmelized Creamy-Onion Soup that I tried at a friend's home a few weeks back. She has a board for her soup nights and I eagerly stole the recipe. Unfortunately I failed to take photos, as it was supposed to be Michael and my belated Valentine's dinner - so taking pictures would have sort of wrecked the couples cooking. However, if I did this right there should be a picture/pin below:
Yeah! I think it worked
Anyway, things I learned from this awesome soup:
1: Leeks are in the onion family. Common sense to most, Michael tells me, but I was surprised how much my eyes watered.
2: This recipe does not cheap out on the onions. 7 large shallots, 2 large vidalias, 4 leeks...two days later and my apartment still smells like onions. It was so strong that even Michael, in the living room, was complaining about his eyes being irritated.
3: It takes a lot longer than I anticipated. I figured an hour, maybe an hour and a half when in reality it took almost three. It took forever for the onion/shallot/garlic/leek mixture to brown. I ended up turning up the heat to just above medium.
Otherwise, it's not a complicated recipe and it is soooo good. Pair with some crusty bread and I'm in heaven.
Now that I'm so good at pinning I've set a goal of actually doing/making what I pin.
Yesterday was cooking up the Carmelized Creamy-Onion Soup that I tried at a friend's home a few weeks back. She has a board for her soup nights and I eagerly stole the recipe. Unfortunately I failed to take photos, as it was supposed to be Michael and my belated Valentine's dinner - so taking pictures would have sort of wrecked the couples cooking. However, if I did this right there should be a picture/pin below:
Yeah! I think it worked
Anyway, things I learned from this awesome soup:
1: Leeks are in the onion family. Common sense to most, Michael tells me, but I was surprised how much my eyes watered.
2: This recipe does not cheap out on the onions. 7 large shallots, 2 large vidalias, 4 leeks...two days later and my apartment still smells like onions. It was so strong that even Michael, in the living room, was complaining about his eyes being irritated.
3: It takes a lot longer than I anticipated. I figured an hour, maybe an hour and a half when in reality it took almost three. It took forever for the onion/shallot/garlic/leek mixture to brown. I ended up turning up the heat to just above medium.
Otherwise, it's not a complicated recipe and it is soooo good. Pair with some crusty bread and I'm in heaven.
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