Thursday, November 22, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
As I sit with my family enjoying The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and smelling the delicious food being cooked in the kitchen. I'm reminded of what today is all about. I am so thankful for my wonderful husband, Mr. B. I am thankful for my family, my friends and my life in general. God has been truly good to me and I thank HIM for each and every blessing I have received. My prayer to you today is that you can also find something to be thankful for. For some the holiday season is a tough time for various reasons. Today, I want you to find that glimmer of hope and not to give up. The fact that you are alive is reason enough to be thankful. May God bless and keep you and may you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Paint in My Eye But Also On My Wall
Yes, oh yes, I begin with the title "Paint in My Eye" because you guessed it I got paint in my eye. Only me. So why might you ask did I have paint in my eye? Or even better, how did I manage to get paint in my eye? Well part of my most recent duties as a BzzAgent was review the Aura paint by Benjamin Moore. This review couldn't have come in a better time because we are in the process of re-painting our home. Our living room was this weird chocolate pink color that just didn't flow with the feel we wanted for the house. In addition, it made the room appear darker especially since it already gets limited lighting. So when the opportunity came forward for me to get some free paint and make something happen in there I jumped on it. I will say that we had already purchased the lower level paint (HGTV) from Sherwin Williams but knew this would be an instant upgrade since the Aura paint is paint and primer all in one.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Weekend Rundown
So I had this dramatic list of five things I planned on accomplishing this weekend and I was only able to complete two. Whomp, whomp, whomp. Truthfully, I was too exhausted to do too much so I did what was necessary.
First, I made Edward Heller's Chicago Cocoa Chili for the cook off on Friday. This recipe required so many unusual ingredients and just so many ingredients on a whole, I didn't know how it would turn out. Surprisingly, I was able to do what I set out to do and that was make a unique chili that took you through extreme flavors in one bite. Each taste took you from sweet to salt to sour to spicy. The downside was even though it was unique and great it did not place in the contest. Big boo! LOL I think it was just a bit too unique for the crowd I was serving it to. Check out the link above for the recipe if you want to try this chili for your family.
The last thing I did was attend A Christmas Story at Actors Theatre of Louisville. I love the theatre but only recently have been able to enjoy the arts in Louisville. Last month Mr. B and I saw Romeo and Juliet and it was the best production that I've ever seen. So I knew not to expect anything less for A Christmas Story.
First, I made Edward Heller's Chicago Cocoa Chili for the cook off on Friday. This recipe required so many unusual ingredients and just so many ingredients on a whole, I didn't know how it would turn out. Surprisingly, I was able to do what I set out to do and that was make a unique chili that took you through extreme flavors in one bite. Each taste took you from sweet to salt to sour to spicy. The downside was even though it was unique and great it did not place in the contest. Big boo! LOL I think it was just a bit too unique for the crowd I was serving it to. Check out the link above for the recipe if you want to try this chili for your family.
The last thing I did was attend A Christmas Story at Actors Theatre of Louisville. I love the theatre but only recently have been able to enjoy the arts in Louisville. Last month Mr. B and I saw Romeo and Juliet and it was the best production that I've ever seen. So I knew not to expect anything less for A Christmas Story.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Mawning!
Yes it has been a while since I have posted in the blog. I've been thinking about switching formats and have been working with a great up and coming graphic artist to do just that. However, that's no reason to neglect you all.
Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy shook my world a few weeks ago when she wrecked havoc on my hometown. My family for the most part were okay but my mom and stepdad were without electricity and heat for a long time. Thank God PG&E finally got it together and they are doing fine now. I will be seeing them and my other NYC peeps beginning next week for the holiday. But that also means Weh Di Go Aan will be going on the road! I will be blogging about my favorite places to visit when I go to the Big Apple and I may even have a treat on Wednesday, November 28th.
Personally I have been busy, busy, busy. I made a road trip to Atlanta this past weekend to take care of some final business I had down there. So now other than visiting family/friends my connection to the Peach State is over. I also have tons activities going on before I fly out next week. 1) I will be participating in a chili cook off. Last year I won second place with the Thai Coconut Curry Chili. This year I have something else up my sleeve, 2) I will be painting my living room and doing a review of the awesome Benjamin Moore Aura Paint (#imabzzagent). I have heard nothing but great things about this paint and I cannot wait to get started, 3) Sewing drapes for my living room. I have already started pinning it and getting everything together. I will do a tutorial on that for anyone else interested in diy pinch pleat drapes, 4) I must see a live production of A Christmas Story at the Louisville Actor's Theatre before the production is gone forever. Apparently, they have been doing this play for three years and have decided to retire it. I am really looking forward to attending this weekend and 5) Begin decorating for the Christmas holiday. So as you can see I have a lot of work ahead of me for these next few days but that also mean there will be more for you to read and enjoy!
Toodles,
Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy shook my world a few weeks ago when she wrecked havoc on my hometown. My family for the most part were okay but my mom and stepdad were without electricity and heat for a long time. Thank God PG&E finally got it together and they are doing fine now. I will be seeing them and my other NYC peeps beginning next week for the holiday. But that also means Weh Di Go Aan will be going on the road! I will be blogging about my favorite places to visit when I go to the Big Apple and I may even have a treat on Wednesday, November 28th.
Personally I have been busy, busy, busy. I made a road trip to Atlanta this past weekend to take care of some final business I had down there. So now other than visiting family/friends my connection to the Peach State is over. I also have tons activities going on before I fly out next week. 1) I will be participating in a chili cook off. Last year I won second place with the Thai Coconut Curry Chili. This year I have something else up my sleeve, 2) I will be painting my living room and doing a review of the awesome Benjamin Moore Aura Paint (#imabzzagent). I have heard nothing but great things about this paint and I cannot wait to get started, 3) Sewing drapes for my living room. I have already started pinning it and getting everything together. I will do a tutorial on that for anyone else interested in diy pinch pleat drapes, 4) I must see a live production of A Christmas Story at the Louisville Actor's Theatre before the production is gone forever. Apparently, they have been doing this play for three years and have decided to retire it. I am really looking forward to attending this weekend and 5) Begin decorating for the Christmas holiday. So as you can see I have a lot of work ahead of me for these next few days but that also mean there will be more for you to read and enjoy!
Toodles,
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