Friday, November 14, 2008
Honestly
I feel REALLY good. I tried out another medication and from what I've experienced today...it is AWESOME! My mind seems more focused, I feel motivated to do things, and I don't feel completely strung out! I know it seems pretty bad for me to have to be on a medication to feel semi-normal...but this is GREAT! I just feel like a HUGE weight was taken off my shoulders, like I can actually feel alive again. Of course I'm going to be a bit leary for a little bit, until I know how its going to completely effect me, but I can honestly say that for the first time, in a REALLY long time I actually feel like I might have a chance at feeling normal.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
About me
Who Are You?
Name: Stephanie Linn Bonds
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Rising Sign: Capricorn Rising
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Bentonville, AR
Hometown: The world
Is your Hometown a small town, rural town, suburb, city, or inner-city: world-wide
Highschool(s): Salina HS
Are you the eldest, middle, youngest or only child?: Eldest
Heritage: mutt
What Do You Look Like:
Hair Color: Strawberry Ash blonde with Platinum & Red highlights
Eye Color: blue
Skin tone: white
Face Shape: oval?
Height: 6 ft
Weight: more than I'd like to be...less than I used to be
Shoe size: 9 1/2 or 10, depending on the style
What Makes You Tick:
What aspect of your personality do you like best? My confidence
Which aspect of your personality do you like the least? my procrastination and need for perfection in things I do
What are some things about other people that annoy you? lying, strong-arming, rudeness
What are some things about you that might annoy people? my optimism
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A high school teacher, a mom, and a wife
What is your favorite time of day? When the kids are peacefully sleeping or playing together wonderfully
Are your parents still together, never were together or divorced: Divorced, my mom has re-married, my dad passed last year
How do you handle arguments/disagreements with other people? depends on my hormones, and who the other person is
Would say you are more extroverted or introverted? depends on the situation
Are you spiritual? If yes, is your spirituality influenced by organized religion? I am spiritual, I'm working on it
Name one of your physical traits that you would change if you could: Just one? my weight
Name one of your physical traits that you really like: height and eyes, I can't choose one
Name something you'd like to do before you die: watch my children grow-up, get married, and have their own children
If you could back in time to any point of history, where would you go and why? I don't know that I would...I'd say back to the day I hooked up with my ex and just walk away...but then I wouldn't have Mikeal and well, I wouldn't change that for the world
Have you ever experienced anything supernatural? yes
Are you close to your family members? I'd like to be, most of them make it difficult or impossible
Name some things in life that you are afraid of? snakes
What is your biggest life issue right now? I don't know that I can pick the biggest one....
What Do You Like?
Colors: red
Scents: Cool Water Cologne for men, otherwise, in general, I like the smells of baking
TV Channels: CBS, Fox
Cars: I love to drool over the newer Chargers, but I'm also a sucker for classic HotRods
PC Games: Rappelz...when I think about it.
Snack Foods: jello with fruit or cashews
Beverages: Mt Dew, Coke, water, coffee, various alcoholic ones.
Game Consoles: XBox 360 & Nintendo Game Cube...although I kinda want a Wii
Concerts: not sure I can pick a fav
Conversation Topics: During the election: politics...since then, to piss me off : the economy and these shithead bailouts; otherwise, mommy stuff and new recipes
Newspapers: I get the Delaware County Journal once in a while, which reminds me, I hope to remember to get one tomorrow, as my baby brother is supposed to be in it.
Magazines: Cosmo
Flowers: Roses and Lilies
Radio Stations: Depends on my mood.. there are several I flip threw when I'm thinking about it, mainly 104.5
Jewelry: my wedding ring and a necklace with the kids' birthstones on them
Restaurants: Ruby Tuesday and Chili's
Clubs: which ever one I happen to go to with friends
Websites: The Mom Retreat & MySpace, mainly
CDs: Famous by Puddle of Mudd
Vacation spots: where ever I can actually relax...sometimes just having a couple of quiet hours before bed is enough of a vacation to me
TV commercials: the ones for Guitar Hero World Tour...they crack me up
Radio Commercials: I don't pay close enough attention
Museums: Har-Ber Village
Stores: Wal-Mart?
Outdoor Activities: I'm pretty good and up for about anything....
Do You Like...
Seafood? yes
Sushi? yes
Mexican Food? yes
Italian Food? yes
Chinese Food? yes
Japanese Food? yes
German Food? when I'm in the mood
Greek Food? yes, I am so craving a Greek salad and a Gyro
Polish Food? eh
Mongolian Food? not sure...but its likely I do/would
Barbecue? depends
Cajun Food ? ocassionally
Soul Food? sure
Vegan Food? eh, I'm a meat eater
Cake? Sure
Cheese? yes, I like it
Jalapenos? in my chili
Artichokes? never ate em
Caesar Salad? Its alright
Anchovies? ewwwwwwwwww
Rabbit? too gamey
Deer? LOVE IT!
Bison? its alright
Lamb? yes
Duck? I have one in the freezer for one of these days....
Do You Play...
Baseball? used to
Softball? used to
Basketball? used to, still do ocassionally
Football? sometimes
Hockey? never have
Soccer? never have
Monopoly? I can beat most anyone...no one will play with me anymore....
Checkers? I play with Mikeal once in a while
Chess? Love it! Going to teach Mikeal before too long...granted I can find all the pieces
Scrabble? I'm alright at it.
Trivial Pursuit? People hate me for this one
Poker? I suck at it
Guitar? I would love to, but I love listening to Brian play even more.
Flute? No
Clarinet? No
Piano? No
Violin? If my hands weren't screwed up...I did play the fiddle, not much different
Name: Stephanie Linn Bonds
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Rising Sign: Capricorn Rising
Birth Year: 1982
Birthplace: Bentonville, AR
Hometown: The world
Is your Hometown a small town, rural town, suburb, city, or inner-city: world-wide
Highschool(s): Salina HS
Are you the eldest, middle, youngest or only child?: Eldest
Heritage: mutt
What Do You Look Like:
Hair Color: Strawberry Ash blonde with Platinum & Red highlights
Eye Color: blue
Skin tone: white
Face Shape: oval?
Height: 6 ft
Weight: more than I'd like to be...less than I used to be
Shoe size: 9 1/2 or 10, depending on the style
What Makes You Tick:
What aspect of your personality do you like best? My confidence
Which aspect of your personality do you like the least? my procrastination and need for perfection in things I do
What are some things about other people that annoy you? lying, strong-arming, rudeness
What are some things about you that might annoy people? my optimism
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A high school teacher, a mom, and a wife
What is your favorite time of day? When the kids are peacefully sleeping or playing together wonderfully
Are your parents still together, never were together or divorced: Divorced, my mom has re-married, my dad passed last year
How do you handle arguments/disagreements with other people? depends on my hormones, and who the other person is
Would say you are more extroverted or introverted? depends on the situation
Are you spiritual? If yes, is your spirituality influenced by organized religion? I am spiritual, I'm working on it
Name one of your physical traits that you would change if you could: Just one? my weight
Name one of your physical traits that you really like: height and eyes, I can't choose one
Name something you'd like to do before you die: watch my children grow-up, get married, and have their own children
If you could back in time to any point of history, where would you go and why? I don't know that I would...I'd say back to the day I hooked up with my ex and just walk away...but then I wouldn't have Mikeal and well, I wouldn't change that for the world
Have you ever experienced anything supernatural? yes
Are you close to your family members? I'd like to be, most of them make it difficult or impossible
Name some things in life that you are afraid of? snakes
What is your biggest life issue right now? I don't know that I can pick the biggest one....
What Do You Like?
Colors: red
Scents: Cool Water Cologne for men, otherwise, in general, I like the smells of baking
TV Channels: CBS, Fox
Cars: I love to drool over the newer Chargers, but I'm also a sucker for classic HotRods
PC Games: Rappelz...when I think about it.
Snack Foods: jello with fruit or cashews
Beverages: Mt Dew, Coke, water, coffee, various alcoholic ones.
Game Consoles: XBox 360 & Nintendo Game Cube...although I kinda want a Wii
Concerts: not sure I can pick a fav
Conversation Topics: During the election: politics...since then, to piss me off : the economy and these shithead bailouts; otherwise, mommy stuff and new recipes
Newspapers: I get the Delaware County Journal once in a while, which reminds me, I hope to remember to get one tomorrow, as my baby brother is supposed to be in it.
Magazines: Cosmo
Flowers: Roses and Lilies
Radio Stations: Depends on my mood.. there are several I flip threw when I'm thinking about it, mainly 104.5
Jewelry: my wedding ring and a necklace with the kids' birthstones on them
Restaurants: Ruby Tuesday and Chili's
Clubs: which ever one I happen to go to with friends
Websites: The Mom Retreat & MySpace, mainly
CDs: Famous by Puddle of Mudd
Vacation spots: where ever I can actually relax...sometimes just having a couple of quiet hours before bed is enough of a vacation to me
TV commercials: the ones for Guitar Hero World Tour...they crack me up
Radio Commercials: I don't pay close enough attention
Museums: Har-Ber Village
Stores: Wal-Mart?
Outdoor Activities: I'm pretty good and up for about anything....
Do You Like...
Seafood? yes
Sushi? yes
Mexican Food? yes
Italian Food? yes
Chinese Food? yes
Japanese Food? yes
German Food? when I'm in the mood
Greek Food? yes, I am so craving a Greek salad and a Gyro
Polish Food? eh
Mongolian Food? not sure...but its likely I do/would
Barbecue? depends
Cajun Food ? ocassionally
Soul Food? sure
Vegan Food? eh, I'm a meat eater
Cake? Sure
Cheese? yes, I like it
Jalapenos? in my chili
Artichokes? never ate em
Caesar Salad? Its alright
Anchovies? ewwwwwwwwww
Rabbit? too gamey
Deer? LOVE IT!
Bison? its alright
Lamb? yes
Duck? I have one in the freezer for one of these days....
Do You Play...
Baseball? used to
Softball? used to
Basketball? used to, still do ocassionally
Football? sometimes
Hockey? never have
Soccer? never have
Monopoly? I can beat most anyone...no one will play with me anymore....
Checkers? I play with Mikeal once in a while
Chess? Love it! Going to teach Mikeal before too long...granted I can find all the pieces
Scrabble? I'm alright at it.
Trivial Pursuit? People hate me for this one
Poker? I suck at it
Guitar? I would love to, but I love listening to Brian play even more.
Flute? No
Clarinet? No
Piano? No
Violin? If my hands weren't screwed up...I did play the fiddle, not much different
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pumpkin Fudge
OMG! I ran across this recipe the other day online and decided I'd try it as I have TONS of fresh pumpkin waiting to be used for things...this is to die for awesome!
Ingredients
* 2 cups sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 2 tablespoons pumpkin, fresh or canned puree
* 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Pumpkin Fudge
1. Mix sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch and milk in a two quart saucepan stirring frequently, over medium heat.
2. Continue to stir and cook until a candy thermometer registers 234 degrees..or just past boiling and the sugar isn't quite grainy anymore.
3. Mix in vanilla.
4. Place the saucepan in a container of ice water until the thermometer falls to 110 degrees...let sit in ice water until only warm to the touch.
5. Mix until the fudge loses its glossy appearance.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking sheet and allow to cool.
7. When the fudge is completely cooled, score and cut into 20 pieces.
Its like combining fudge and pumpkin pie
Ingredients
* 2 cups sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1/2 cup evaporated milk
* 2 tablespoons pumpkin, fresh or canned puree
* 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Pumpkin Fudge
1. Mix sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cornstarch and milk in a two quart saucepan stirring frequently, over medium heat.
2. Continue to stir and cook until a candy thermometer registers 234 degrees..or just past boiling and the sugar isn't quite grainy anymore.
3. Mix in vanilla.
4. Place the saucepan in a container of ice water until the thermometer falls to 110 degrees...let sit in ice water until only warm to the touch.
5. Mix until the fudge loses its glossy appearance.
6. Pour the mixture into a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking sheet and allow to cool.
7. When the fudge is completely cooled, score and cut into 20 pieces.
Its like combining fudge and pumpkin pie
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