Polish Food

Food.
Is amazing.
Polish Food.
Is especially amazing.

If most of you who barely read this blog didn't know, I was recently in the wonderful state of Indiana for the ever wonderful Pierogi Fest held each year in the quaint town of Hammond/Whiting, Indiana.
Now, I wouldn't usually post about meat related topics, but hey.
Well, first of all, I wonder if people would think of me differently if I were to suddenly become a Meat eater again. Would I be called a hypocrite? I mean, they wouldn't know my specific reasons, but I can't help thinking that it would change my persona. I feel like some people wouldn't understand it, wouldn't reason with my reasons...if that makes any sense. I feel like if I were to eat meat again, I would be letting myself down, along with other people. I feel like I should just be able to eat it, and not be questioned, well, that's how I would like it. I'm just so tired. I'm going through all this stuff... and the person closest to me has gone off to spend her time with someone else. I feel like I have no real best friends anymore. Nobody to talk to about things that bother me. But I digress.
BACK TO POLISH FOOD.
So.
Whilst I was at PIEROGI FEST!!
Of course, there was meat. I mean, hello, Polish, BUT I stayed my way...
POTATO PANCAKES:
The delicious crispy potatoey goodness that comes in a conveinient little pancake form. It's like no other.
And it's Vegetarian friendly!!
PLUS. Eat with Applesauce and Sour cream for a lovely summer meadow with little bunnies, just hoppin' around and frolicing in your mouth, being all cute. :3
PIEROGI:
Delicious little devils. I could eat 20 of them. If I could. :)
I had discovered Pierogi on a stick. OHMAHGAWD. Three pierogi on a stick and you can like, eat it, with sour cream. YUMMMMMO.  Meat or Veggie applicable. Types? You want to know? Okay.
Sour Kraut, Potato, Mushroom, Meat, Sweet cheese, Potato and Cheese, Kraut and Mushroom, Berry, Cabbage, Berry and Sweet Cheese, Potato and Kraut..Shall I go on?
DILL PICKLE SOUP:
Not that bad. Actually good stuff. It's like, a cream based soup with potato and pickles. Yum. But not very good on a hot day. Veggie friendly..
DEEP FRIED SNICKERS:
Holy Moley did I die and go to heaven because there was a foodgasm in my mouth.  It's like biting into a fluffy cloud filled with soft gooey snickers and then wrapped in an angel's tears.  DEEP FRIED OREOS is the same thing. So freaking lovely goodness. V.
SHISKABOB: I didn't actually have it, but I heard it was quite good. :) Meatie...
ICE CREAM: There's this little place that serves soft serve with like, a goo on it...it is soo goood. :) Perfect on a 94 degree amazingly hot day.
Well, S'all for today. BYE!

Separate lives.

I'd like to start this one out with just a little venting.
Hi. Good night? It's like, eleven o' clock and I'm blogging. What does that say about me? Well, it shows that I was just looking at one of my old friend's blog, seeing how he keeps up with his, and how I should probably should too. :)
Anyway.
Spring break has been excruciatingly tough on me. For those who follow me, the very few, if I haven't told you yet, you're finding out now. Usually I try to keep personal feelings out of public reach, because I hate it when people feel bad for me, or take pity on me. I know it's out of care and kindness, but I don't know how to react. Especially when people say "I'm sorry." I don't get it. What are you sorry for? It doesn't make sense to me. Anyway. On the Friday of the last day before break, my mom told me some very disheartening news. She was divorcing my father. I could tell what she was going to say even before she said it. She had that bad news look on her face. She asked me if I had any questions, and I said no. Truth is, I had too many to sort through because I was busy in a sort of catatonic state. Ellen, the therapist my mom took me to because she didn't have the heart to tell me by herself , didn't even say much. I felt like she didn't really do her job, she just said things I already knew.
We got home.
I packed.
And I went to my friends house.
I ended up staying there for a good portion of my break.
I had no idea. None. I did not see it coming.
I hate to think of my mom this way, I know it's for the best, but. I know this will pass, but. I feel like she's being so selfish. She's breaking up with my dad, and not caring what happens to me, she can't stand to be with him at all that she would rather make me suffer and live in two places just so she doesn't have to be around him. I don't know where these feelings came from. Suddenly, they are here. I feel guilty, but that's what I'm feeling at the moment. Don't ask me why. If you do read this, please, don't make a case to me that "She's doing it for you," because she's not. She's getting rid of our family, for herself. UGH. Is this like the third stage of grief? Anger? I seem to be going through the steps all goofed up like.
 So. Now I'm home. But it doesn't feel like home. Actually, it does feels like home. My dad and my mom are home. We've been living together for weeks. She told me that things would happen. That things would change. NOTHING HAS CHANGED. I can't take it anymore. It's the anticipation. It's too much. All the uncertainty is eating me alive. I hate not knowing what is going to happen. I've planned my whole life out. It hurts me so much that I can't plan this, not knowing whats next or when it's going to happen. I'm not recognizing this as something that's going to change anything because nothing has changed, but it's going to change everything. I hate it. Hate. It. I hate all the pretending like it's okay, everything's okay, that nothing has happened. I think I'd rather have them fighting. I don't show it, that it's affecting me, but it is. Everything is going to change. Sometimes, I just have to ask, why me? To those who haven't been affected by divorce, it may be a hard concept to understand, how it can affect a child so much, but to those who have, I really would like some advice. I feel like I won't be able to stand it, being around my mom so much. She can be overbearing. I love her dearly, but sometimes I need my space. I'm afraid that I won't have opportunities like I used to. I don't know when things are going to change. I don't know if I want them to sooner, or later. I don't know anything. I
I've been so stressed that I've buried myself into extra curricular activities and neglected my school work.
It's times like this when people usually look to god for guidance, but for some reason, I've turned away. I don't know why. I feel like I don't have time, which is just plain stupid. I've stopped going to Slam meetings, because then I'd have to face the fact, and feel stupid because most of the time I have no idea what they're saying. I never had any schooling, I've never read the bible. I feel so out of place. I don't know why I even go. I love god, but my parents don't see it at all. They never did.

WOW. That was emotional. I'm done with that for a LONG LONG TIME.
In other news! My phone has grillz! I still have paint on my legs! I like eggs! (anybody remember debbie?)

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Veganism...Oops.

So. I remained a Vegan until yesterday. The reason for my quitting was..well my health was at risk. So. Milk and Eggs for me.
Bears lost the biggest game of the season today. No superbowl for us. *exasperated sigh* THIS SUCKS. I was so happy that we were about to get to the superbowl! But the stupid packers had to ruin it. Jay Cutler had a KNEE injury!!! God. And with people always picking on me for it? It's getting really...I don't like it. Especially today. I was quite angry about the game and I kinda lost it. I don't make fun of the Packers! :'(
Not cool. Well, Yeah. I'm quite sad. Dejected is a better adjective.

Finals are upon us. I had my first three on Friday. Haha. Piece of cake. Here's my finals schedule.

Friday: Choir, English, Health. :D
Monday: Science, Orchestra, Study Hall :D
Tuesday: Math, US History :/

So there. I have it EASY the first two days. So. I've been able to put of studying for my last day for a while.. :) And I continue to procrastinate as we speak. I figured I'd do it Tomorrow during study hall and after school for three or four hours. Then I have show choir. Really Mrs. N? I don't think she gets the idea of Finals. That you actually have to study for finals other than choir. Haha.
That's it. :)
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A more Milky Katie.

Veganism Day One

My my, has it been quite a roller coaster lately! Thank you to my followers or to the people who read this blog by the way.
MY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION!
Vegan.
Yep, you heard that right. Vegan. From the girl who loves cheese and cannot live without eggs?
Well, I guess things can change, right?
So. Change. New year, new attitude. Since one cannot control many things when one is in High school, you may grow onto ugly habits that stick with you during a stressful peroid. Now I usually don't reveal personal stuff on this blog, for I feel that it is strictly for public view and not my own, but I felt it would give it a tad of personal touch. So. I was looking through my ornaments and found one that I had never used because of the unpleasant, or rather pleasant, memories it brought back from a previous friendship. But as my mother scurried around taking the lovely ornaments of the plastic shrub of a tree we have for christmas, I brought the ornament out from permanent retirement and replaced it on the tree. My mother, too busy to notice my sniffles, went on with business and kept on cleaning. Now I know my reader-base is mostly if not all females, so I'll just say that Aunt flo and Uncle tom were not helping the situation. :) So, I shook it off and removed the ornament and gave it to my mother to put away with all of the other dusty sacred ornaments and went on to make some vegan sipping chocolate. That made me feel tons better. So, if you're feeling down in the dumps, make some sipping chocolate.
Totally Delish Vegan Hot Chocolate


Ingredients:



•1 Tbsp. vegan cocoa powder

•1-2 Tbsp. vegan sugar

•1 cup non-dairy milk

•¼ tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Directions:



1.In a large mug, mix together cocoa powder, sugar, and 2 Tbsp. non-dairy milk.

2.Whisk together with a small fork until blended.

3.Add the rest of the non-dairy milk and microwave on high for one minute; stir.

4.Add almond or vanilla extrac and stir.



SO GOOD.
So. There. There's a vegan recipe for yous!
Ps. Shakespeare can go die...And he can take his books with him this time.

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BLOOD II

OHMAHGAH.
Sooos.
Guess what?
I GOT TO DONATE BLOOD. Um, yeah. Be jealous.
I walked in...LONG LINE...and then got called thirty minutes later...and she pricked me and tested my hemaglobin. Recently, I have been on a protein BINGE what with iron rich cereals and iron pills and such, so to say the least, I was going to be very upset if I didn't get to donate. She came back and I WAS AT THE CUT OFF. Barely made it! But I made it, nonetheless.
So...there's a little update.
BTW.
DRAMA CLUB STATE TOMORROW.
We get to skip school. :D
Yay! Well, kay bye.  :D

BLOOD.

Donating Blood. A simple act, yet can save lives.

I recently tried to donate blood at my local Red cross on my birthday and took my parents with me. Instead of a successful donation, I was denied and slapped with a 24 hour suspension. : / My hemoglobin was too low. (Aka, IRON) Which most commonly comes from meat. Anybody else see this or have this problem themselves? Please comment with your stories! Anyway. I ended up being so disappointed that I ended up crying over it. It's so disheartening. I was then helped by every other nurse working that shift that gave me hugs...cookies and juice, and advice about how everyone is disappointed if they can't donate. Now. I can't donate yet because I want to donate at my school's drive. The lady who was helping my mom donate gave me some GREAT advice. I feel like it will work. A week before you plan to donate...eat SHREDDED WHEAT EVERY MORNING. It can be strawberry or whatever kinda frosted wheat you can find. (because it doesn't taste all that yummy without it and you'll be more likely to stick with it) AND A GLASS OF ORANGE JUICE. This helps the iron get absorbed better. (wow bad grammar)
So. To my fellow vegetarians....don't give up!! People need your blood!! And even if you've been put on a lifetime ban...you can still help out by ringing the bell, or thousands of other things for Red Cross!
I've rung the bell a few times and it is great! Just bring a friend and you get to annoy customers with a loud bell until they fork over their change. ;)
HERE you can look at all the things you can do to help!
Even schedule appointments for blood donation!
http://www.redcross.org/
LOVE YOU ALL.
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First days of school among other things.

So. How are you? I'm fine thanks. Hi. :)
So. Well, I'm not quite sure how to start this one. 
Erm. School. Ew. 
Yeah. GOSH. I'm having trouble blogging today.
So, second week of school and I already had an essay due, lots of homework, and three tests. Oh boy.
Golf is going well, I guess. Not really. Just kidding. I suck. 
*sigh* 
I'm going crazy. Seriously. Like, my mind is just being very mean. Very mean. Stupid mind. :P
Erm. Veggie news!!
Did you hear about Lady Gaga's meat dress that she wore to the MTVVMAS? Holy crap.
I understand and appreciate her message, but she could've used a costume material that looked like meat. 
(In the show, Lady Gaga reiterated her stand in wearing the meat dress at VMA 2010 saying, “It is a devastation to me that I know my fans who are gay … feel like they have governmental oppression on them. That’s actually why I wore the meat tonight.”) 
So yeah. That's apparently why she wore it. GOSH. She looks like a muscle mass. It's just so GROSS. Ew. Poor animals. Ugh.
But yeah. 
I don't have a structured recipe for y'all, but something I made the other day was just a simple pasta...
I took a box of pasta(any kind..), a jar of alfredo sauce, a box of those Smart chickin breasts (the fake kind, duh), and some fresh multi colored carrots from the farmers market.
I made up the faux breasts by just cookin em in a pan, easy peasy. Then I started on the pasta, cooked that then let it drain. After...I put some water in the pot and peeled and sliced the carrots and put them in the water to cook in boiling water. I just guestimated and cooked em until they were al dente. Then I combined the pasta, chicken breast(sliced), pasta sauce, and the carrots into the bowl and let it get nice & warm. :D 
YUM. 
C'est magnifique. :D


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AUTUMN!!

I love autumn. It is my absolute favorite season EVER. And it's starting!! YAY. Leaves are on the ground and it's still warm enough to wear a tank top so you can feel the breeze. *sigh* It's wonderful. Autumn, which also means FOOTBALL! Yeah!! I love going to school football games! :) As we approach fall, I do think it's time for an Autumn Recipe! Finally, right? It's been a while since I posted one.
Autumn has some seasonal produce such as, the pumpkin(duh), Apples!, Corn, Squash and such! So I thought, why not make a recipe of all these! And as a vegetarian cook, I feel it is my time to actually make a recipe! Try some things out and see what the result is! Now, I'll post another recipe that I loved but I will definitely post my creation in a few days/weeks whenever I'm not busy. :)

VEGGIE PIZZA WITH HERBED TOMATO CRUST

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 
  TOPPINGS:
• 1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small saucepan, heat the water, tomato juice and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Punch dough down; roll into a 12-in. circle. Transfer to a 14-in. pizza pan coated with cooking spray; build up edges slightly.
• Spread with pizza sauce. Top with green pepper, mushrooms, onion, tomato and cheese. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned. Yield: 6 slices

(Tasteofhome.com)


This goes very nicely with a tall glass of milk and it's low calorie!! How awesome! Great tasting and healthy!
Can I get an Amen? We're lucky to find that nowadays...
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Inception=LOVE

OH MY GOD. These men are genius. GENIUS!!! And by "these men", I do in fact mean the team of Hans Zimmer and Christopher Nolan. OH my jelly beans. This movie is the best frickin' thing I have ever seen. I cannot stop listening to the soundtrack. My earbuds are glued into my ears. Glued I tell you! Gosh. I love Leonardo and Joesph. It was pure heaven. I LOVED IT. You must see it. If you haven't you must. Now. Like seriously...get up off your chair and get in your car and see it. NOW! :) And then go purchase the soundtrack and listen to it until you fall asleep. 

Seriously though. This is the best movie I've seen in a long time, which equals ever. The plot it fantastic and it has a unique balance of action/mind games/love. Truly see it. It really makes me think....I wish I could do that.  You know, go into my mind and create. I know that's what dreaming is...but you aren't really aware that you're changing and creating things. I'd love to have the ability to do it on my own terms. So. Yeah. I have recipe...but I can't find it. So...this'll have to do. By the way...These men are amazing as well. Hot and sexy, smart men. ;D Gettin' their swag on. Mr. Dicaprio and Mr. Gordon-Levitt. OW OW!! <3

Speaking of dreams.... Does anybody know how to get people out of your dreams? I have this same person who is invading my dreams and has been for quite some time and I don't want this person there. It's practically driving me insane. Urgh. Any suggestions? And as always...

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Here's a shot of Joseph, (AKA Hot stuff), walking on the ceiling. 

THAT TAKES TALENT!!!  :D

Singing in the Rain.

AH. I love Gene. Eugene Curran Kelly. Gorgeous person. Handsome everything. Gosh, this is the good part about being single. You can obsess about random celebrities and you don't have a boyfriend to get jealous over it. :) HEY HEY HEY. Readers. I have a de-lish recipe for you. I might have to post it later because as we speak, my mother is kinda mad at me. So....Later.
Guess what? I've taken up Ladies golf. I know..I know. Me with a large stick made of metal? Not good. SPEAKING OF. Did I tell you guys what happened one day when it was REALLY hot and sticky out? Well...I was driving some balls during lessons on the range and I bring my club down to hit my ball, miss, and chuck my club thirty feet in the air. No joke. It almost kinda not really hit someone. I was like, "Holy jesus." Hah. Anywho. So yeah. THEN my mother decides to make a spectacle of it. I mean, really mom? Nobody even saw it/knew about it until you shouted, "Oh! My daughter just let go of her club!" Thanks mom. I didn't even see it coming fast enough to shout FORE. Though I doubt that would've helped...WHOA. I just got really dizzy. I hate when that happens. I feel like I'm leaning sideways...but I'm not. Weird. Kinda like that Inception stuff. Well, I don't really know because I haven't seen it...but I'm going to take a wack at it and say it's about like, parallel reality or something like that. *sigh* I feel the need for another rampage, like in my last post, about the sun. This time...mosquitos.
MOSQUITOS
What is their purpose in this life, really? To make money for the OFF! companies, really! (HAH. I feel like Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers in that segment in SNL Daily update. XD "REALLY?!?") But seriously guys. To feed bats? And to make our lives miserable and make it humanly impossible to play golf this year!?
I HATE MOSQUITOS. I shot +7 on a par 4 today because of those bastards. I was violently swearing in my head, but was too polite to actually say it out loud. I know, *GASP* When would Katie swear!? It happens. Not often, but sometimes. Especially when it comes to those bloodsuckers. WHAT IS THEIR FRICKIN'  PROBLEM!?? They have to make evil babies. >:( OH. And then, they like, eat your blood and get so full that if you flick them you get a gush of blood. Ew. Try having to explain a giant smear of blood on your forehead to a room full of older women. Yeah. We could only muster up two and a half holes before we just plain quit. Ugh. Messing up my life they is...
And yes, I know I have curlers in my hair in my Profile pic. My friend too it, and she was like, "It's so retro." So, I stuck with it. :D I wanna look retro. I love retro. I wish I lived in the 40's when you could dress "swell" and go out with other dames and fellas in the town without having to worry about getting shot up on the block or being abducted. *sigh*
So, leave your thoughts about life, mosquitos, the amazing Gene, or protest the war, spread the love, whatever. I love feedback. And am desperate for it. SEE? I'm so desperate I'm putting it in my actual post. How pathetic. But, please?  :D Nothing's going to happen to you if you press the "comment" button, well, maybe you'll get a virtual hug from me, but that's it.
Toodley-oo. Hope I don't get West Nile Virus.
With love,
Katie.

The Evils of the Sun

The sun is evil.

It's a big ball of evilness that wants to kill all the humans on the planet.

Why, you ask? Well...

1.     The sun makes it hot. Very hot.

2.     It emits radiation that causes sun burns and damage to our skin cells.

3.     The radiation causes cancer!

4.     Sometimes it decides to abandon us and it gets very cold.

5.     Sometimes it can give you VERY BAD BURNS. 2nd degree burns in fact from having fun at a water park and cause you agony for two weeks!!

6.     Sometimes this radiation it likes to give to the earth can react badly to your BCP and give you a rash somewhat similar to a sunburn, but itchy and ALL OVER!! 

7.     AND SOMETIMES IT DOES THIS WHEN YOU PUT SPF 70 ON ALL OVER AND YOU ONLY SPEND 45 MINUTES OUTSIDE!!!

8.     IT MAKES YOU SUFFER FOR LEISURELY MOWING YOUR LAWN!!!!

9.     AHHHHHHH!!!!!

I hate the sun. It's not nice. Argh.

So yeah. I have an irritating Rash from the Sun. All over. In addition to my terrible allergies that are plaguing my arms and legs. I believe summer hates me. I can't wait until school is over. Last week of school. Woohoo!  Finals are coming up soon though. I have a feeling I'll do fine. I did fine last semester so I'm not really that worried about it. But boy, because of this fun skin stuff, I didn't study. I'm going to study my arse off tomorrow night. Tuesday is...European History, French, Math. Yay. Then half day when I'm going to study for...STUDY HALL!! :D then Orchestra(nobrainer) and Science :)  So yeah. Gunna go rest up now. Goodnight,

A slightly red Katie

FINALS

F.I.N.A.L.S.  Frick, I never actually learned (this) stuff. Is a more polite way of putting it. As we are ending the school year of 2009-10, I say fare thee well, and good luck to seniors! Finals. Finals. Gosh. The more I say it, the worst it gets. Why do teachers insist on putting us through these tests? How are we supposed to remember a formula we used four months ago, eh? And these reviews keep getting more and more confusing. What the heck are periods? And where do I find them on a Periodic table?! >.< As anxiety kicks in with all these projects(FINALLY DONE WITH ALL THREE) and these final review and the imminent tests, I sleep. I sleep a lot. Which is probably good in the long haul, but I'm not getting any work done when I go to sleep at seven thirty. Well, I usually just take a nap and sleep until 6 nowadays. Maybe me sleeping is partially due to the heat and the humidity. Then homework, unless I can procrastinate on it. If so, I usually just leave it 'till the morning. BAD HABIT, eh? Why do I always say "eh?" I'm not Canadian. Or are Ryan, Kelsey and their parents rubbing off on me? The world may never know. Along with Dinosaur emotions and the expanse of the Universe. OMG. Is anyone rather..miffed at our English teacher for making us learn Poetry three days before Finals? And even more upset that there is going to be a Poetry section on our English final!?? I swear our teachers are nuts. Toodle-oo. Going to beddy bye.
Katie.

New Profile!

Ok. As you can see, I found a new profile. That old one was getting kinda of, boring. And, its spring. So I figured this one worked out well. I also fixed the bug in the blog about the whole posting comments thing, so you can post comments!! Which would gladly be appreciated! Because I love feedback!! HEYHEY! Guess what? I got a cactus! Its so cute! It's in a little cup. How adorable. :) I also got a little blue flower plant for my room. It looks like Styrofoam because it's a little sparkly-ish, but it's blue, and, well, yeah. But it's really quite beautiful! I shall welcome the new additions to my room wonderfully! So, if you come to my house and see blue flowers and a cute little cactus, that's why. Went flower shopping earlier with my mom and her crazy friend. Got pizza. Ate pizza, went home. Home...mom makes pizza. ?? She's more bonkers than I thought. Oh well. She kinda gave birth to me, so I should be nice. Thanks mom. THEN...was going to go to the set building at the high school, but, the circumstances were poor. So I didn't. Still have to find a nun's hat. Devon better have it for me tomorrow. That'd be bad if I didn't. I'm sure I will! I hope...anywho! Gunna go nibble on a piece of pizza. :) BYE!!
Katie.

ACK!!

As my title correctly states, I'm in an ACK kinda mood. Using my email so I won't get in trouble in the library is a good thing, but again, I probably should be doing homework...just saying. But I feel the need to write. So, here I am! So, the defining ack moment: something that made me upset. Just, blargy blarg. I'm being a female, say my friends. Well, guy friends. I need a cheering up, per say. Well, I guess, ish. MEH!! I'm sure I'll feel better soon.


Well, this is interesting. Doing this by email, I do admit, it feels a little weird, but nevertheless, the same. I've been using lots of commas lately. Eh? I guess I'm a little happier now, I'm listening to my new favorite band's new single. :) SPEAKING OF SONGS!! My iTunes has been silly lately. It'll spend a few(ten) minutes syncing my iPod touch and then at the very end, it'll say "CANNOT SYNC IPOD TOUCH. UNKNOWN PROBLEM. ERROR(#)" Drives me nuts. So, I have new music from my new favorite band, but it hasn't synced to my iPod. >.< I have to restore my iPod every time I want to sync new songs on it. Which takes FOREVER!! And I don't have two hours to wait for it to do it's thing. I want my music now...haha. Usually I'm not this impatient...oh well. So right now, I'm listening to that band on my iPod using the Youtube application. Urgh, getting a headache from my gum. Does that happen to anyone else besides me? I'll chew on gum and then get a headache. I think its from the mint and the actual chewing motion, right? Because the jaw connects up there...or moves something up by my temple. Cuz thats where I always get 'em. Wow. I do believe I should stop chewing, right? Good idea. You know what is sad? Metro station broke up. :'( I loved them. And the drummer in this new favorite band of mine was the same drummer from Metro Station. Anthony Improgo. He's such a cutie patootie. But Mason was my favorite. ;) I used to have the BIGGEST crush on that dude. Even more than Johnny Depp! I know, how is that possible? It just is. :D

Does anyone notice how much we sit nowadays? Students sit for seven hours a day at school, probably two more at home, watching Tv/playing video games, etc. Then dinner, sitting, then something else outside(hopefully) then finally bed. We're such a lazy generation...Maybe that's what they'll call us in the future. Instead of the technology age, the lazy age. They kinda fit together, don't they? Because with more advances in technology, the more we sit around the computer, or driving in cars instead of biking and walking places. Lookie there, I spent up, half an hour doing this. Only one more hour of study hall. :/ Maybe I should do homework, but I consider study hall as a place where students can chill, kind of a break from regular classes. A much needed break, also, you know, if you wanna do homework, you can. Usually I do, but right now, I just need a release. A mental release, break, or a recharging, if you will. URGH. Stop it with the commas, will you brain? Haha. You guys don't mind THAT much, do you? I just think it's starting to bother me, just a teeny bit. Boy, my headache isn't getting any better, how annoying. Hey, you guys know how your music sounds so much better if you like push your earbuds down and into your ears? Like, not TOO hard, just a little push, and keep 'em there? Yeah, that rocks. Although most people think I'm like "goth" or something, because I'm like, plugging my ears. I'm just listening to my music the best way. :] Haha, why can't I write this much in this little time for my essays? XD It's probably because I love writing for you guys. :3 Well, perhaps it's a good idea if I do homework. So, I BID THEE FAREWELL!! :D

:D Absence of Food.

Well, hi again. You people. :) You rock by the way. For reading this? Oh, totally! Anywho. Still no comments! Sorry, I'm sounding needy. I'll stop. ANYANYWHO! So, y'all usually know this blog is about food, right? Weeheell, I have been so frickin' busy that there is absolutely no time to cook regular meals. We've been living on Veggie tacos, salad, Chinese, and pizza. Blech. I want some variety! But alas, there is no time! What with finals coming up and everything. So, I don't want ya to expect anything too big. I'll try to post a recipe from time to time. BTW. I got curious, and looked up Pot brownies. My response verbatim, "WHAT?! This is too crazy. Seriously? Ew. Who would...EW! That's so stupid. Stupid people throwing their lives away. Why would they post this on here!?!" Which brings me to something else. Who else thinks that alcohol should be illegal? I sure do. I'm pretty sure that, while I'm living, I'll never drink. I know, I know. "You're too young, you just wait and see," well, I think it's such a toxic drink made of poison, I pretty much think I'm gunna stick with that. So, ideas/thoughts on this? Comment!!
Katie 

School.

Allo all my blog readers. Today, I received a pen pal letter from a girl named Mary Lou. She's french. S'pretty cool. Twas all in french and I totally shared it with my lunch table. I could tell how impressed they were(Not ;]) I believe they were thoroughly bored. Yep, I'm pretty sure they were. Anywho. AP Exams are happenin'. Not for me of course, but for the juniors and seniors. Poor things, already had ACT a month earlier, and now three and a half hours of testing two days in a row for some people? Craziness if I say so myself. TOO much testing! I don't think I'll like being a junior. What with all this testing and the JUNIOR PROJECT-ect-ect. (echo) That's scary if I do say so myself. Yeah. Well, comtemplating whether or not to take french next year. At the beginning of this year, I absolutely detested it. Like, UGH! It was really..meh. But now that I'm doing well in it the LAST MONTH OF SCHOOL, I feel as if I should like, you know, take it again for next year. I dropped it when we had the school counselors come in a get our schedules for next year. I also took choir instead. So now, I have a predicament. I have 8 credits now(the max) and I might want to take it. Idk. I don't think I can, because I have to take a class that puts my credits at the start at 6(health). So, I'm taking the following 1 credit classes: Orchestra and Choir. And the following 1/2 credit classes. Parenting and sports med. Meh. So I CAN HAZ PROBLEM! Why don't I take a poll, eh? Help me!! Comment with your suggestions. :) Danka. Merci. Gracias.  :)

NEW TITLE!!!

As you may have noticed, my title may not go with all my earlier posts. Well, thats because I changed it! I figure it's much more suiting now. Kay. That is all. :) Goodnight...

Katie

Woohoo! Posting through texting/cell phone! I just wanted to try it out, ya know. Just to see what it was. Don`t expect many of these from me. :) Kay. Bye! Kate

Är vi framme snart?

Well, erm. Hi! It has been a while, eh? I'm so sorry I haven't been on forEVER! I was super mega busy with the musical and shtuff and such. Haven't made din-din in a while. Dad made bean dip and egg rolls. Interesting combo, eh? Hah, I sound Canadian. No offense, er anything. I love Canadians! I have two good friends from the big CA. Actually, they're from NB, but you get the gist. Changing topics.

GEORGE GERSHWIN! The genius that is..Mr. Double g. Sorry, I be listenin' to him at the moment. Who can't like his pieces!? Seriously? I love him, and American in Paris, well. Loveliness. Gene Kelly made my heart sing in the movie also. Is it weird to have a super crush/obsession with a dead guy? Meh, like I care. I'm weird. :) I love life at the moment. Just gunna throw that out there. Is anyone else like, totally ready for the beaches and campfires? I know sure as heck I am. B. T. W. I can haz youtube channel nao? Parawhore160. Yeah, yeah. I know. What a stupid name right? Well, I decided that when I was a little, well, young. Hehe. Anywho, I know how I usually give you guys a recipe that totally rocks, so here goes.

C'EST VEGETARIAN PAELLA!

(It's vegetarian paella. Yum.)

Let's start with a valid starting point shall we? Ingredients!

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 8 ounces soy sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces (I love "smart" brand Italian sausages for this)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
• 1 cup sliced yellow squash
• 1 cup baby squash or sliced zucchini
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas
• 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 6 to 8 saffron threads
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper(or whatever)

SO! Get to it! Hah, you actually thought I wasn't going to post instructions? Silly readers. :)

Super simple!!

1. Heat oil in large Paella pan or a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add soy sausage and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
3. Add artichokes, squash, zucchini, carrots, asparagus, peas, tomatoes, saffron, paprika, and bay leaves, bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
4. Add rice and broth and cook for 5 minutes(yes again) until liquid is absorbed.
5. remove from heat, remove bay leaves and stir in parsley. Season to taste with pepper and salt. SERVE!!

See? That wasn't hard. :)

Come back next week for another fabulous vegetarian recipe!! I give rights to Food Network and Robin Miller.

I love you all. Whoever you are. You're out there, right? It'd be awesome if you'd, well, I dunno. Comment? Share the love? Protest the war? Whatever! I would love some feedback, positive or negative. :)

Nighty.

Katie.

BUSY

Ok. So. I'm super sorry I haven't had ANY time to even go on the computer or breathe. I'm the lighting board director for my high school's musical, "All Shook Up." So I"worked" at least seven + hours a day during my spring break(not much of a break, eh?) and I also "worked" fourteen hours yesterday. I had school today, and I spent seven hours learning, and seven hours pressing buttons and doing lights. IN CONCLUSION!! This is my Hell-week. I will not be on, and also, Imma be workin' from 8 'till ten thirty each night. And no, that's not eight at night, its eight in the morning. I'll be at school until 3-ish and, well, still at school but in my auditorium doing lights. How fun? NO! And I should be doing my paper, but I'm a procrastinator and I'm not even going to be there tomorrow. Well, for english at least. And I'm coming down with a cold. Ugh. Maybe I'll be sick enough to miss school, but well enough to go to practice? eh? Then I could finish my paper and then go!! How awesome? Maybe I'll just try to get sick. Of COURSE NOT! Well, yeah. So thats about it. I really should be getting to bed. So, Night!

Kate.