Randoms week of 1/8

[kicks]

I'm working nights this week. So far tonight has been ok and I'm hoping to get some sleep

I tried to play soccer last week, dumb move. I kind of retweaked my calf. Thankfully it's not too bad but I need to seriously start half marathon and triathlon training next week. I think I'm going to give up soccer until the fall which makes me kind of sad because the field is my truly happy place but I can't risk getting injured while I'm training.

[thejackpot]

My Christmas tree is still up. It makes me so happy, at night I sit in it's shadow and exhale. I dread taking it down this week but I will.
So I applied for a job but forgot to include all of my references namely my last principal. Womp,womp. I may call and see if I can add her but if not oh well. I am not really ready to go back but having Trump in office and his dumb DeVos nominee makes me a little worried that schools may be staffing differently when I am ready to go back.

kicks hope your nights are easy breezy.
freedom good luck tomorrow 🙂

[kicks]

Also I can't believe these are our last weeks of the Obama's. I honestly haven't been able to watch any of the farewell Obama stuff because it'll make me angry. They are such wonderful people and now we have this asshole. It couldn't get any worse.

[andwhat]

I was off all last week. I am still exhausted. I don't think I will ever adjust to these hours and I hate what I am doing. I just want this month to be over.

[kicks]

Oh I forgot to tell you all...

My program director came up to me asking if I wanted to go to this national conference and work on a project! Originally another resident was supposed to go but she has been having medical problems and can't go. So he said "I can't think of anyone better to go" and asked me. I looked over the conference stuff and emailed him that it looks interesting and I'm definitely willing to go. So he told me to book my flight for reimbursement and they will register me.

It's only for 3 days but it's in a warm climate, wahoo. Also I found out about a year long national leadership program for residents that I'm going to apply to.
#blackgirlmagic

[raangoli]

Work has exploded and I'm. It feeling it. But it's a good project for me to be involved in.

Is it Friday yet?

[borinquen57]

I start school on Wednesday! I'm excited and a little nervous since there's so much going on.

The house has been so peaceful and joyful since STBXH left; the girls are so much happier although I know they miss him. I'm good but had a really sad and tearful Saturday. I don't miss him and don't want him back but I hate that we're here and with a drastic move on my part. I'm really worried that he'll turn his back on our girls. I know I can raise them well without him, but no one wants to see their children get rejected, especially by the other parent. I may be jumping the gun but since he's not the most mature person, I worry about how he'll try to "make me pay" for moving forward.

[divanerd]

Im WFH today because I could not be bothered to figure out school delayed opening early departure today in GA.

Crazy it will be 70 later this week.

[orangeblossom]

School was supposed to start today, but it got cancelled due to the weather. My how things change, as a kid, yay for school days, as an adult student who will have to make up clinical hours, a big fat no.

Anyway, I took the day to make some new recipes I've been wanting to try. I made almond milk and used the almond pulp to make crackers. Both were delicious. I also made falafel for the first time. I'll probably make some soup for the rest of the week.

I'm ready for school to start and get it over with. Four months until graduation.

[borinquen57]

Jan 9, 2017 15:10:09 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

School was supposed to start today, but it got cancelled due to the weather. My how things change, as a kid, yay for school days, as an adult student, who will have to make up clinical hours, a big fat no.

Anyway, I took the day to make some new recipes I've been wanting to try. I made almond milk and used the almond pulp to make crackers. Both were delicious. I also made falafel for the first time. I'll probably make some soup for the rest of the week.

I'm ready for school to start and get it over with. Four months until graduation.

Do you have a recipe for the milk and crackers? That sounds good!

[orangeblossom]

Jan 9, 2017 15:14:05 GMT -5 borinquen57 said:

Jan 9, 2017 15:10:09 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

School was supposed to start today, but it got cancelled due to the weather. My how things change, as a kid, yay for school days, as an adult student, who will have to make up clinical hours, a big fat no.

Anyway, I took the day to make some new recipes I've been wanting to try. I made almond milk and used the almond pulp to make crackers. Both were delicious. I also made falafel for the first time. I'll probably make some soup for the rest of the week.

I'm ready for school to start and get it over with. Four months until graduation.

Do you have a recipe for the milk and crackers? That sounds good!

Yup, here you go.  I used a nut bag to get it smoothed.  Ellie's Best (bought on Amazon)

Almond pulp crackers

Almond Milk
1. Soak 1 cup raw almonds in 3 cups of purified water overnight



2. Drain and rinse



3. In a blender add:



Soaked almonds

2-4 dates (or other sweetener)

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

4 1/2 cups purified water

4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is finely blended, about 1 minute.



5. Position the bag over a large bowl or pitcher and pour in the nut milk puree.



6. Twist and squeeze the bag gently, allowing the filtered milk to collect until the pulp is dry.



7. Refrigerate immediately and serve well chilled.

[borinquen57]

Jan 9, 2017 15:23:37 GMT -5 orangeblossom said:

Jan 9, 2017 15:14:05 GMT -5 borinquen57 said:

Do you have a recipe for the milk and crackers? That sounds good!

Yup, here you go.  I used a nut bag to get it smoothed.  Ellie's Best (bought on Amazon)

Almond pulp crackers

Almond Milk
1. Soak 1 cup raw almonds in 3 cups of purified water overnight



2. Drain and rinse



3. In a blender add:



Soaked almonds

2-4 dates (or other sweetener)

1/2 tsp of vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

4 1/2 cups purified water

4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is finely blended, about 1 minute.



5. Position the bag over a large bowl or pitcher and pour in the nut milk puree.



6. Twist and squeeze the bag gently, allowing the filtered milk to collect until the pulp is dry.



7. Refrigerate immediately and serve well chilled.

Thank you!

[busybodyk]

I'm here trying to be around a little more

[meshaliuknits]

I figured out how to do something non-intuitive with my new software today. I am brilliant. No one can tell me otherwise.

[kicks]

So I just booked my hotel and flight for that conference I told you all about. At first I thought I was going to have to fly in and out quickly. But I was able to get coverage so will be there for 4 days. And it's a really nice resort with pools and fitness center. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to network and relax!

[iammalcolmx]

meshaliuknits , and @kirkette will you guys be around all of May? My Cali trip is the end of May and I am hitting up both of your cities.

[05heel]

I still haven't heard back from the job I applied for in September. There are only three candidates! It's really not that serious.

[childofhiphop]

Jan 12, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

meshaliuknits , and @kirkette will you guys be around all of May? My Cali trip is the end of May and I am hitting up both of your cities.

Whispers... not a "real" regular but also in SoCal...

[meshaliuknits]

Jan 12, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

meshaliuknits , and @kirkette will you guys be around all of May? My Cali trip is the end of May and I am hitting up both of your cities.

Yes!

[raangoli]

Why are people talking about Easter baskets on MMM? It's January. Am I missing something?

[rootbeerfloat]

Jan 13, 2017 13:24:52 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Why are people talking to Easter baskets on MMM? It's January. Am I missing something?

LOL! I will show you a picture of my kids' Easter baskets THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER. Right now, it just looks like a basket, like every picture of Easter baskets available on the Internet.

(I didn't open the thread.)

[borinquen57]

School was awesome and I'm SO glad I'm doing this! Best news this week is that Legal Aid picked up my case!!! The lawyer will be with me for the OP hearing and will represent me during the divorce. This is such a load off my mind!

[raangoli]

Jan 13, 2017 14:29:11 GMT -5 rootbeerfloat said:

Jan 13, 2017 13:24:52 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Why are people talking to Easter baskets on MMM? It's January. Am I missing something?

LOL! I will show you a picture of my kids' Easter baskets THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER. Right now, it just looks like a basket, like every picture of Easter baskets available on the Internet.

(I didn't open the thread.)

Hah I realized my typo which made it funnier.

I just don't get the madness. I'm not a Pinterest mom so I don't understand I guess.

Also, an 80 post thread about laundry? Just wash your clothes and put them away. I don't understand how this is so hard. Maybe I'm doing life wrong?

[rootbeerfloat]

Jan 13, 2017 15:20:11 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Jan 13, 2017 14:29:11 GMT -5 rootbeerfloat said:

LOL! I will show you a picture of my kids' Easter baskets THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER. Right now, it just looks like a basket, like every picture of Easter baskets available on the Internet.

(I didn't open the thread.)

Hah I realized my typo which made it funnier.

I just don't get the madness. I'm not a Pinterest mom so I don't understand I guess.

Also, an 80 post thread about laundry? Just wash your clothes and put them away. I don't understand how this is so hard. Maybe I'm doing life wrong?

A thread about talking TO Easter baskets might be more entertaining.

I think for people that hate doing laundry, any amount is overwhelming. I happen to like doing laundry and have quite a system lol, but that's not helpful to people who hate it.

[raangoli]

Jan 13, 2017 16:03:14 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Jan 13, 2017 13:24:52 GMT -5 raangoli said:

Why are people talking about Easter baskets on MMM? It's January. Am I missing something?

People treat Easter like it's a 2nd Christmas. Apparently holidays that are supposed to be focused on Jesus are the most materialistic. Seems backwards as fuck. But what do I know, I'm an atheist.

I was confused by this too last year when my in laws gave BB gifts for Easter. I made a comment that I didn't realize that it's a gift giving holiday and they just shrugged.