long time no post...

My life has not been all that interesting, so I haven't been posting anything.

Note to emofangirl...You should call soon...It seems like forever since we've seen you.

Note to teddybear...I like your stories. Writer's block sucks tho...sorry I can't help with where to go. One trick to writing is to actually write. Don't worry if it doesn't make sense.

I am currently reading World Without End by Ken Follet. It took a while to get into, but now it's gotten really good. It's supposed to be a sequel to Pillars of the Earth, and there's references to that novel, but you could read the second one without ever reading the first one.
Have I mentioned that I now own an Amazon Kindle? I can carry these huge books around without all the weight of those books. It's the coolest thing ever. Worth every penny I spent on it. I also have a kind of "reading list" saved. Awesome technology.

Just a quick note...yesterday was 4 months since I've smoked. I swear I don't really miss it anymore.

For all of you who read my blog:

I'm not sure how wide-spread the news of this is, but I really would like to share it with all of you:

Google is having a "Google Doodle" contest, where anyone in grades K thru 12 can "doodle" the Google name. You've seen these doodles when you've done a google search...last Christmas one of the o's showed up as a wreath...that kind of thing.

I know a few of you are really artistic, and I thought I'd pass along the news. I just heard it this morning.

Link here

I got this from someone at work, and it made me laugh out loud, so I'm posting it here...I'm honestly not sure if it's copy-righted or not, if anyone out there does now, please tell me!

COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT:
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den, and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
Abbott: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
Costello: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses, and run my business. What do you have?
Abbott: Office
Costello:Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
Abbott:I just did.
Costello: You just did what?
Abbott:Recommend something.
Costello:You recommended something?
Abbott: Yes.
Costello:For my office?
Abbott: Yes
Costello:OK, what did you recommend for my office?
Abbott: Office
Costello: Yes! For my office!
Abbott: I recommend Office with Windows
Costello: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
Abbott: Word
Costello: What word?
Abbott: Word in office.
Costello: The only word in office is office.
Abbott: The Word in Office for Windows.
Costello: Which word in office for windows?
Abbott: The Word you get when you click the blue "W"
Costello: I'm going to click your blue "W" if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
Abbott: Money.
Costello: That's right. What do you have?
Abbott: Money.
Costello: I need money to track my money?
Abbott: It comes bundled with your computer.
Costello: Money comes with my computer?
Abbott: Yes. No extra charge.
Costello: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
Abbott: One copy
Costello: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
Abbott: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
Costello: They can give you a license to copy Money?
Abbott: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)

Abbott: Super Duper Computer Store. Can I help you?
Costello: How do I turn my computer off?
Abbott: Click on "START" ...

Top 6 Things I look at in the online Newspapers I read:

1. Obituaries - to make sure I haven't died yet
2. Births - to see if any of my friends (or my kids' friends) have had babies
3. The headlines
4. Anything that starts with "George Bush said"
5. Any technical news that looks interesting
6. In the local paper, the photo page, also to look for friends or just people I know.

Got online today to look for a recipe for Journey Bread. I discovered that maybe it's only a product made in Middle Earth? Ah well, I guess I keep looking, and possibly trying different things until I possibly get it right. Today, I'll try a different idea, and possibly add some meat to the mixture. It's journey bread, so it's supposed to have nutrients, right? I just hope I don't end up throwing it away again.

I'm also making chocolate chip cookies today, so if you'd like some of my homemade cookies, stop by for a bit. I'm a little starved for company. I miss teddybear, but don't tell her that. LOL

Just a quick question: what the heck does XD mean? I see ppl putting it on their blogs, but I don't know what it is. I hate being "out of the loop." If you can help, please post a comment. Thanks

Yesterday, I tried a new recipe. I really don't know where I went wrong, but it was horrible!

Here is the recipe that I made, with the substitutions that I used in italics:

10 ounces barley flour 1.5 cups enriched wheat flour
2.5 tblsp baking soda
2 tsp. salt

2 large eggs
2 tblsp. honey
1 cup whole milk 1 cup 2% milk

This is supposed to be a "quick bread." It sounded really good to me, but I think the baking soda and salt were WAY too much.

I threw away the original recipe, and tried again, using 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 tsp salt in place of the baking soda and salt listed above. It was good, but still not quite what I'd hoped.

P.S. I'm still not smoking. 6 weeks and 1 day, and I've only gained 11 pounds!