Here is the recipe I used. I used peppermint extract instead of vanilla. And for the frosting, I don't add any sugar. This is a rich cake. I've also made it using raspberry extract, and it was very good.
Oh, I warm up the cream before adding it to the melted chocolate. Then I use a wisk to stir until the chocolate completely dissolves into the cream.
Mine: I used to be a crazy cat lady. I loved them, I FBed them, I cried hysterically when we thought we lost them, I was interviewed for TV after a natural disaster when we couldn't find them....
We had a baby. Now they pee on everything and wake me up at night. I'm appalled to learn that love can just.... Evaporate. I won't get rid of them because i think it's wrong but every time I find more pee, I fantasize about throwing them out the back door and locking it.
I am the pet parent I swore I'd never be.
I was like this with my dog when DS was really little. My love for her has slowly come back over the past year, and although it will never be the same as when she was my only baby, I feel like we have a different bond now.
I am packing for vacation. Who knew it was this hard to take a 13 month old to Disney...... Oh yeah, I should have. DH is freaking out and acting all crazy. His OCD and anxiety are not helping matters.
I feel like I alternate between being ignored and being disagreed with around here. I think part of it is being a little more lonely in real life in the past year, but it still sucks.
I am horrible at remembering things, but I recognize your name and have a generally positive impression of you, which is about as good as it gets with me, if that helps!
I feel like I alternate between being ignored and being disagreed with around here. I think part of it is being a little more lonely in real life in the past year, but it still sucks.
If you're not being disagreed with on the internet, you're playing it wrong! Three cheers to you for mastering cyberworld lol.
I made such an idiot of myself with a client at work. I can't stop replaying the mistakeS (more than one!) in my head. It's bad enough to make mistakes but to not let them go like I do is the worst. I will be thinking about this intermittently at least through 2018. I wish I were kidding.
Oh, that sucks. I am big on ruminating about mistakes also. Ever watch Arrested Development? I sometimes wish I could prescribe myself some "Forget-me-nows".
If you're not being disagreed with on the internet, you're playing it wrong! Three cheers to you for mastering cyberworld lol.
I made such an idiot of myself with a client at work. I can't stop replaying the mistakeS (more than one!) in my head. It's bad enough to make mistakes but to not let them go like I do is the worst. I will be thinking about this intermittently at least through 2018. I wish I were kidding.
Oh, that sucks. I am big on ruminating about mistakes also. Ever watch Arrested Development? I sometimes wish I could prescribe myself some "Forget-me-nows".
My sister graduated HS 8 years ago. I forgot to give her the card I bought. I still have it, even after 3 moves, and am giving it to her for this graduation.
I hate my December birthday. I like to get together with my friends on/for my birthday, but if one more person tells me they have XYZQB to do on the night I chose, or lamenting the fact that, "But oooooooh, I don't have any monnnnnnnnney, I spent it all on holiday shopping" I might just cry. I always show up for your shit, it's not my fault my parents had me 15 days before Christmas.
I hate my December birthday. I like to get together with my friends on/for my birthday, but if one more person tells me they have XYZQB to do on the night I chose, or lamenting the fact that, "But oooooooh, I don't have any monnnnnnnnney, I spent it all on holiday shopping" I might just cry. I always show up for your shit, it's not my fault my parents had me 15 days before Christmas.
I'm convinced that people are just becoming more antisocial and just lie to not attend things.
Post by UnderProtest on Dec 7, 2012 21:42:55 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. Despite wanting to be a SAHM, it's very isolating. Having twins really doesn't help me get out and socialize. This had become part of my social interaction for the day and I prefer it not be all arguments.
I got an email from a recruiter for a position on the other side of the country. I can't get this out of my head. I plan on applying, but I'm worried I might actually get it. I don't know what I would do.
I am being very judgy tonight. A week ago, our adoption profile was forwarded to another agency for a birthmother. Baby born about 2months ago, some potential legal issue w/dad as he initially signed birth certificate and then denied paternity, putting little girl and mom in turmoil. Today, he decides he really is the dad and wants to be a parent now. Baby and mom will placed together until something is figured out. REALLY? Now you are the dad once she Is put up for adoption? My hert aches for baby and mom :-( :@
I hate my December birthday. I like to get together with my friends on/for my birthday, but if one more person tells me they have XYZQB to do on the night I chose, or lamenting the fact that, "But oooooooh, I don't have any monnnnnnnnney, I spent it all on holiday shopping" I might just cry. I always show up for your shit, it's not my fault my parents had me 15 days before Christmas.
I'm convinced that people are just becoming more antisocial and just lie to not attend things.
I am being very judgy tonight. A week ago, our adoption profile was forwarded to another agency for a birthmother. Baby born about 2months ago, some potential legal issue w/dad as he initially signed birth certificate and then denied paternity, putting little girl and mom in turmoil. Today, he decides he really is the dad and wants to be a parent now. Baby and mom will placed together until something is figured out. REALLY? Now you are the dad once she Is put up for adoption? My hert aches for baby and mom
What a dingbat. I am annoyed and hurt for all involved. Especially the baby.
Post by hilwithonelary on Dec 7, 2012 22:24:32 GMT -5
Sometimes I wonder if I have a food addiction. I will eat a bunch of candy or sweets when I'm home alone, then try to hide the evidence from DH. That's not healthy on several fronts. On Tuesday, I bought a bag of Jelly Bellies and ate the whole thing in one sitting. I'm disgusted with myself.
Post by Norticprincess on Dec 8, 2012 0:16:23 GMT -5
Random acts of kindness - I don't have to worry about my pup for my this hospitalization, this chemo and for my BMT- a friend of my parents is going to take her. My parents usually keep her, but they now have four, and the fifth one just makes things insane (all English Mastiffs) with my dad's current health issues. Pup has some SA doesn't do well home alone- DH has really long days when I'm in the hospital between work and visiting. *She raised/showed Danes for years and currently has my pup's littermate so she knows what she is getting into with my pup - she was even going to work on the SA/crate training which I've failed miserably at with pup. One less thing I have to worry about.
My MIL said she'd take our cat if the transplant doc says I'm not allowed to have her during/after my BMT.
The Farmer story made me giggle.
I think I royally screwed up with booking the trip we just had to cancel and the travel insurance - but we'll see.
Random acts of kindness - I don't have to worry about my pup for my this hospitalization, this chemo and for my BMT- a friend of my parents is going to take her. My parents usually keep her, but they now have four, and the fifth one just makes things insane (all English Mastiffs) with my dad's current health issues. Pup has some SA doesn't do well home alone- DH has really long days when I'm in the hospital between work and visiting. *She raised/showed Danes for years and currently has my pup's littermate so she knows what she is getting into with my pup - she was even going to work on the SA/crate training which I've failed miserably at with pup. One less thing I have to worry about.
My MIL said she'd take our cat if the transplant doc says I'm not allowed to have her during/after my BMT.
The Farmer story made me giggle.
I think I royally screwed up with booking the trip we just had to cancel and the travel insurance - but we'll see.
That is great that someone you trust can take care of your dog.
Try not to worry about the trip. Sometimes you just have to say screw it, it's only money. Right now might be one of those times. You need to focus on getting healthy and not worrying. Hugs.
I hate my December birthday. I like to get together with my friends on/for my birthday, but if one more person tells me they have XYZQB to do on the night I chose, or lamenting the fact that, "But oooooooh, I don't have any monnnnnnnnney, I spent it all on holiday shopping" I might just cry. I always show up for your shit, it's not my fault my parents had me 15 days before Christmas.
Mine (for this evening, anyway) is that I just bought an iphone 5. I really had no business buying a new phone, but I hated the one I had with as much hate as one person can possibly have. I told MH that it was my christmas and birthday gift.
Random acts of kindness - I don't have to worry about my pup for my this hospitalization, this chemo and for my BMT- a friend of my parents is going to take her. My parents usually keep her, but they now have four, and the fifth one just makes things insane (all English Mastiffs) with my dad's current health issues. Pup has some SA doesn't do well home alone- DH has really long days when I'm in the hospital between work and visiting. *She raised/showed Danes for years and currently has my pup's littermate so she knows what she is getting into with my pup - she was even going to work on the SA/crate training which I've failed miserably at with pup. One less thing I have to worry about.
My MIL said she'd take our cat if the transplant doc says I'm not allowed to have her during/after my BMT.
The Farmer story made me giggle.
I think I royally screwed up with booking the trip we just had to cancel and the travel insurance - but we'll see.
That is great that someone you trust can take care of your dog.
Try not to worry about the trip. Sometimes you just have to say screw it, it's only money. Right now might be one of those times. You need to focus on getting healthy and not worrying. Hugs.
Thanks! You're right. At this point the money is long gone and I won't miss it. Lesson learned about reading all of fine print. All of it is cheaper, mental health wise, than the stress that would have happened if I'd gone on the trip and something had happened mid trip.
I hate my December birthday. I like to get together with my friends on/for my birthday, but if one more person tells me they have XYZQB to do on the night I chose, or lamenting the fact that, "But oooooooh, I don't have any monnnnnnnnney, I spent it all on holiday shopping" I might just cry. I always show up for your shit, it's not my fault my parents had me 15 days before Christmas.
Yes, this exactly. My birthday is Dec 27th.
Another December baby signing in. My bday is 3 days before Christmas. My coworker is the day after. Being right on top of the holiday its nearly impossible to do things with people on my bday because everyone is traveling to family etc.
However a few years ago I started throwing a holiday party around a week before and its been a hit. I had to cancel it this year because I have too much going on and too many house guests but its been a great way to see friends and celebrate, even if it isnt birthday focused.
This year I'm turning 30. Some friends got together (3-5) and we're having a girls weekend the weekend before my birthday to celebrate. They are planning everything. I'm just supposed to show up Friday night. In part this is because I mentioned wanting to do something, in part they are awesome, and in part I've had a heck of a year and couldn't muster planning and hosting on my own.
Hopefully something in this works for you. Otherwise you can always try what I did for years and decide its awesome that the world decorates and celebrates around you and latch onto that. For years between my family and my exH, the celebrations of the holidays surrounding my birthday and shear bloody mindedness to find something to enjoy anyway inspiteof them was the only way I got through it. Hugs! Good luck!
That is great that someone you trust can take care of your dog.
Try not to worry about the trip. Sometimes you just have to say screw it, it's only money. Right now might be one of those times. You need to focus on getting healthy and not worrying. Hugs.
Thanks! You're right. At this point the money is long gone and I won't miss it. Lesson learned about reading all of fine print. All of it is cheaper, mental health wise, than the stress that would have happened if I'd gone on the trip and something had happened mid trip.
I had something similar happen with a work trip earlier this year. I hadn't booked the trip insurance and I couldn't fly so soon after the unexpected second surgery. Being out the money is nothing compared to your health. Take care of yourself. I hope you are feeling better soon.