| Thought I would share a few recipes that I've been craving, and will be making for the remainder of this weeks' dinners. Mom made these regularly; I am sure you've all probably had something akin to these at some point. We always had a crowd to feed at our house, so the proportions given are kinda big - about half of what Mom would make. If you give them a try, adjust to your needs. The good thing about most "poor food" is that you can make a huge quantity and it lasts for a long time, either in the fridge or by freezing. These dishes never stuck around long enough to warrant leftovers in our house for more than a day or two!
They're easy, tasty, and most importantly - cheap! "Poor food" = nostalgia :)
( Poor Food! )
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| On Sunday, I am going to attempt to change my brake pads/rotors/etc. by myself.
It looks pretty easy.
And I will probably screw it up.
Outcome to follow...
Happy Weekend! | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
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STEELERS WON!
SIX PACK!!!
I am entirely too happy!
Here comes the tattoo!... | | comments: Leave a comment |
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| I got my hair cut today. It's the shortest my hair has EVER been - just barely brushing my shoulders and layered. I can barely put it into a ponytail anymore! I donated the mass o' hair to Locks of Love, I guess my hair wasn't too damaged. I need to color it now...maybe back to red. I am LOVING it.
School starts on Monday. I'm prepared. Let the craziness begin.
Tonight, going to my friend Jim's band Sonic Medusa's CD release show. Should be a great time.
Tomorrow: work 9-6, then maybe some zoning time. I need a few hours to relax.
Sunday: Last-minute school shopping (notebooks, pens, stapler, etc.) and RockErie awards. I got a dress & heels yesterday...I'm gonna look awesome.
Man, I'm a happy kid :-) | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
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| Rest in Peace, Gramma Stahl...
August 8, 1918 - August 3, 2007
I miss her tons :-( | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
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| Today I got my acceptance letter to Penn State Behrend.
Right on the front of the big envelope it says "Congratulations!" So, it kind of kills any suspense there may have been. But it's a *good* kind of letdown. hahaa
I'm still kind of in disbelief...I keep re-reading the letter and looking at all the info they gave me. I actually pinched myself earlier to make sure this wasn't a continuation of my dream from last night...before I fell asleep, I let doubt creep into my head and say "What if I don't get into PSU? I'll have to settle for Edinboro...ugh..." I even dreamt last night about driving home from Edinboro, in my crappy van, on I-79, in the dark, in a swirling blizzard, with 6 feet of snow and 6 inches of ice on the road. Not fun.
But - NOW, I don't have to do any of that! heheheee I can't believe how happy I am. I can't believe I made it! This has been a dream of mine for a long time...well, the concept of college has been a dream for a long time. Going to PSU has been a dream for maybe 2 years. lol But I got in! I got in! I GOT IN!
Yeah, this is a big deal to me. However, I know that the toughest parts of this deal lie ahead - actually passing my classes, for instance. I really have no doubt that I can do this. All it takes is a little hard work and studying, and goodness knows I'm in the mood for that! I'm also kind of worried about the financial hurdles - if I'll be able to hold down a part-time or a full-time job while I'm attending classes...that will be the difference between just barely making it and having a cushion. I'm sure I'll figure something out when the time comes. Just have to remember that the main focus is going to class and making the grade.
Speaking of employment...Sunrise might have to kiss my ass pretty soon. For one thing, I just recently found out how much I'm getting paid per hour (no, they didn't tell me right off the bat, imagine that!) and sorry, but for all the crap that we put up with each day, that SOOO isn't worth it. Not to mention that the pay isn't going to meet my needs. Even if I work my tail off from now until after Christmas with all the hours I can get, I will be in the red after I deduct "needs" from "actual pay". *sigh* Retail, again?! Gah. I suppose, if I have to, I will...but it's killin' me! lol One thing I absolutely have always hated about myself is my job-hopper tendencies. Hey, what can I say - if Kimmie ain't happy, she changes things! I'm not nearly as bad as some people, but it still bugs me. Two or more jobs in one year is not my idea of fun.
You have no idea how giddy I am about going to PSU!!!
Classes start January 14th. TWO MONTHS from today. Do you know how much STUFF I have to do between now and then to prepare?!!
HAPPINESS!! | | comments: 7 comments or Leave a comment |
| | I wanted to write so much stuff but I just...CAN'T...tonight! My brain doesn't want to do anything except listen to tunes, write simple sentences to my friends, and zone. | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| Happy Birthday, Gramma - she would have been 89 years old today.
Bessie King Stahl |
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|  Bessie King Stahl age 88 of North East died on Friday August 3, 2007 at Pleasant Ridge Manor East. Born August 8, 1918 in Indiana Co. Pa. to the late Boyd M. and Ida Maybell Keith King. A resident of North East since 1936 where she was a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in North East. Formerly employed with Welch's and Keystone Foods. Also with various Fruit Farms in the area. She loved Gardening, Canning, Reading and being with her family. Preceded in death by her husband William Stahl; son Duane Stahl; brothers, Charles, Gaylen, Paul, Marlin, Merle and Seth King; sisters, Phyllis Shankle, Odessa Boring and Helen Leamer. She is survived by a son John R. Stahl of Arizona; daughter Nancy Baker of North East; brothers, Edwin D. King of North Canton, Ohio and Neal King of North East; sisters, June Shilling of Barnsboro, Pa. and Bernice DePetro of Lake City; sister-in-law, Maebelle Stahl; also eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the William D. Elkin Funeral Home 65 South Lake St. North East on Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Officiating Rev. Martin Hutchison. Interment North East Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the North East Community Nursing Services Hospice 7 Park St. North East, PA 16428. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
Published in the Erie Times-News from 8/4/2007 - 8/6/2007. | | Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop |
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| For some reason, updating in bullets is easier on me lately. Sooo here we go!
~ Memorial Day weekend = rawk. Cooking out tomorrow, since it's probably going to be the nicest day of the weekend, and that way everyone can attend and nobody has to miss it. Sunday will be a lazy day (hopefully?!) and by Monday the pool will be open for business. Maybe it will even be sunny and I can continue working on my burn. (I mean, "tan".)
~ Tuesday will be the Godsmack concert. This will be interesting for a number of reasons: I'm going with my mother and my brothers, well, at least one brother (if the other one doesn't bail - if he does, I hope Jamie can come along!) I've never been to a concert or anything of that nature with my mother before. I really do think she'll enjoy the experience, and I hope that makes her want to go more often. (Read: I hope she'll want to get the hell outta the house! ha)
~ Gramma will start her chemo pills on Wednesday. I told her I wanted to be there for at least the first week to see how she reacts to them; I know she's going to need a lot of help, and I plan to be there. You wouldn't believe the run-around I've been given regarding these pills, either...since the one is brand-new, the pharmacy and the RCC both got their panties in a bunch about it. I finally talked to someone who knew what they were doing and they got it approved with no problem. I hope future dealings will not all be this difficult.
~ I took Loopy (nephew Alex) to Liberty Park this morning and we wandered around the bayfront for a while. Sooooo gorgeous - warm, sunny, a teeny bit hazy, a really great breeze going on. Summer is definitely here - I can dig it! One of these days soon, I'm gonna round up all the chit'lins, make a picnic and hit Presque Isle from dawn until sunset. Then I'm gonna do the same thing on a different day, only without the chit'lins. haha I am grateful to live where we do sometimes.
(Sometimes.)
~ Behrend wants me to take "exams". I have heard that it's normal, but for some reason it has me worried. Anyone know anything about those? Is it just because I've been out of school for so long? (Are they calling me old? haha) Hopefully I can make an appointment to do that soon...my goal is before the end of July. I want to be realistic here - I don't know how long Gram is gonna need me. She is first; school is second.
~ My first mammogram is set for June 21st. whee
~ Music keeps me sane... | | comments: 2 comments or Leave a comment |
| | Time: | 10:56 pm | | Current Mood: | irritated |
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| This morning was great! I had energy, got a few errands done, accomplished a lot of stuff I wanted to do between today and tomorrow.
I think the Good Juju fairy went on vacation around 2pm today, because that's when the shit all went downhill. Just little things, mind you, but a bunch of little things all piled up together, one right on top of the other. And it left me in a sourpuss mood and on the edge of a sniveling-fest.
As far as I know, I've never given birth. SO that means I don't own any children, right?!?
Whatever.
Guess what?
Tomorrow...
...is another day. | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
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| Wow, guess I was having a drunken emo moment there the other day. I blame that on being a chick and all the hormones that we've been "blessed" with.
*shakes it off*
(p.s. I noticed lately that I end a LOT of my sentences with prepositions. I know we're not supposed to do that, but quite frankly, I don't want to sit there and think of the correct way to phrase things...I get the point across, and I'm not writing a novel, so it's all good!)
Note to self: Care more about the stuff that matters, and less about the stuff that doesn't. | | comments: Leave a comment |
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| A revelation:
I think I'm more in love with myself right now than I have ever been with any man.
And I know I'm more in love with myself than I've ever been.
Who knew it could feel this great?! | | comments: Leave a comment |
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