Wow! I am so good at putting things off. I might even say I am a professional. For days and weeks and months. I haven't put things off for years, except for the dentist only because it will be pricey.
Apparently not anymore though. I have gotten so much done in the last week and my list for next week will be accomplished as well. I am a huge list maker, so the order and cleanliness of lists makes me thrilled even if the items themselves do not.
So far these have been checked off or erased from said lists...
-get Tony's car fixed and pass emissions and new plates
-fix car window (kind of)
-make dr. appointments/go to appts
-deep clean/organize spare room
-return things of no use to target
-get passport with new name
-realize some cameras aren't fixable; sold on ebay
-finish last few thank you cards (finally)
-get backyard ready to till
-new social security card
-refinance house!!!
-plan tony's bday fun!
Of course I will have more to do on my next list. Crud! But I am proud of myself for now!
29 March, 2009
14 March, 2009
movie review...
In honor of the Oscars a couple weeks ago, I am reviewing movies which were nominated for an Academy Award. I really didn't see too many that were up for awards, but I am catching up now.
I do have to say that I just loved the awards show. Hugh Jackman is fantastic in anything and was a swell entertainer. And yes, he is Wolverine!
First off...
WALL-E. It is such a great movie with heart and very little dialogue. I couldn't believe that little robot could make me cry with out saying a word. When we were thinking about buying a blu-ray player we instantly thought of Wall-e. It is a really incredible movie to watch and hard to imagine that it is all drawn and computerized. So much of the movie looks so real. I would recommend this movie to anyone wanting a light hearted family friendly film.
Frost/Nixon. I didn't want to see Frost/Nixon at first b/c I didn't want to see a movie about Nixon. But it turned out to be a very good movie. I still want to hate Nixon afterwards, but oddly enough, I actually felt sympathetic for him. Frost really stuck it to him in the interviews and its hard to believe the things that came out of Nixon's mouth.
Milk. I was truely moved by this movie. It gave me hope that change can be made and its never too late to try. It opened the eyes of the people of san fran to the lives of real human beings with their personal prefrences. Harvey Milk was just a normal man who wanted a change and made a huge difference in everyones lives today (equal rights in the workplace.) The movie is wonderful for anyone with an open or closed mind. You will be moved.
Changling. It is one of my favorites from this oscar season nominees (again, so far). I have to admit that Angelina Jolie is annoying to me, but I really loved her as a loving hard working mother fighting to find her son. There are so many twists and turns that I never saw coming. It kept getting better and better every minute. I kept thinking "there is no way this is a true story." Clint Eastwood, again, made a wonderfully honest movie.
And these weren't nominated but they are worth mentioning...
In Bruges. I really loved this movie and it really makes me want to visit Belgium. I just love Colin Ferrell and Brendan Gleeson so the two of them bickering about "fuckin Bruges" is just entertaining. It is a very dark comedy with pain and suffering mixed in. And if you like Harry Potter, Fleur and Voldemort are in it as well!
Zach and Miri make a Porno. FUNNY! That basically sums it up. It is rude (porn with katy morgan), hilarous (elizabeth banks and seth rogan), and sweet (kevin smith feel good movie). Zach and Miri are broke and decide to rally friends to make a porno to pay off bills. Hilarity insues and trouble happens. Just see it and laugh your ass off. Watch through the credits and take a peek at the deleted scenes, they are well worth it!
The Business of Being Born. I truely love documentaries for the way they make me feel. I am either angered or saddened or just left feeling something in between. This one made me feel very different. It about midwifery and how it is so natural to give birth to a child without machines and drugs. I feel better about the birthing process and would really consider a midwife. It just reminds me of the book the red tent and how magical child birth is. I feel less aprehensive about having a baby. I also feel that every pregnant woman should see this to view all options.
W. Well, it was good and obviously political and of course made me hate G.W.Bush even more, but I wasn't all that impressed. Josh Brolin was really good as the prez and the only other person believable in their role was the man playing Colin Powell. Everyone else was just actors playing a role instead of me believing they were the real deal. Meh...
I am still dieing to see Revolutionary Road since I read the book and was completely awestruck. I also would rather read the book version of Slumdog Millionaire first since I heard they are so totally different and the movie isn't the same at all. I am sure I will see the movie, but I am so annoyed with the hype right now. In the past I also boycotted The English Patient b/c of the press and awards. I finally saw it and didn't really care for it. So, maybe in 10 years I will see slumdog and feel nothing about it as well.
I do have to say that I just loved the awards show. Hugh Jackman is fantastic in anything and was a swell entertainer. And yes, he is Wolverine!
First off...
WALL-E. It is such a great movie with heart and very little dialogue. I couldn't believe that little robot could make me cry with out saying a word. When we were thinking about buying a blu-ray player we instantly thought of Wall-e. It is a really incredible movie to watch and hard to imagine that it is all drawn and computerized. So much of the movie looks so real. I would recommend this movie to anyone wanting a light hearted family friendly film.
Frost/Nixon. I didn't want to see Frost/Nixon at first b/c I didn't want to see a movie about Nixon. But it turned out to be a very good movie. I still want to hate Nixon afterwards, but oddly enough, I actually felt sympathetic for him. Frost really stuck it to him in the interviews and its hard to believe the things that came out of Nixon's mouth.
Milk. I was truely moved by this movie. It gave me hope that change can be made and its never too late to try. It opened the eyes of the people of san fran to the lives of real human beings with their personal prefrences. Harvey Milk was just a normal man who wanted a change and made a huge difference in everyones lives today (equal rights in the workplace.) The movie is wonderful for anyone with an open or closed mind. You will be moved.
Changling. It is one of my favorites from this oscar season nominees (again, so far). I have to admit that Angelina Jolie is annoying to me, but I really loved her as a loving hard working mother fighting to find her son. There are so many twists and turns that I never saw coming. It kept getting better and better every minute. I kept thinking "there is no way this is a true story." Clint Eastwood, again, made a wonderfully honest movie.
And these weren't nominated but they are worth mentioning...
In Bruges. I really loved this movie and it really makes me want to visit Belgium. I just love Colin Ferrell and Brendan Gleeson so the two of them bickering about "fuckin Bruges" is just entertaining. It is a very dark comedy with pain and suffering mixed in. And if you like Harry Potter, Fleur and Voldemort are in it as well!
Zach and Miri make a Porno. FUNNY! That basically sums it up. It is rude (porn with katy morgan), hilarous (elizabeth banks and seth rogan), and sweet (kevin smith feel good movie). Zach and Miri are broke and decide to rally friends to make a porno to pay off bills. Hilarity insues and trouble happens. Just see it and laugh your ass off. Watch through the credits and take a peek at the deleted scenes, they are well worth it!
The Business of Being Born. I truely love documentaries for the way they make me feel. I am either angered or saddened or just left feeling something in between. This one made me feel very different. It about midwifery and how it is so natural to give birth to a child without machines and drugs. I feel better about the birthing process and would really consider a midwife. It just reminds me of the book the red tent and how magical child birth is. I feel less aprehensive about having a baby. I also feel that every pregnant woman should see this to view all options.
W. Well, it was good and obviously political and of course made me hate G.W.Bush even more, but I wasn't all that impressed. Josh Brolin was really good as the prez and the only other person believable in their role was the man playing Colin Powell. Everyone else was just actors playing a role instead of me believing they were the real deal. Meh...
I am still dieing to see Revolutionary Road since I read the book and was completely awestruck. I also would rather read the book version of Slumdog Millionaire first since I heard they are so totally different and the movie isn't the same at all. I am sure I will see the movie, but I am so annoyed with the hype right now. In the past I also boycotted The English Patient b/c of the press and awards. I finally saw it and didn't really care for it. So, maybe in 10 years I will see slumdog and feel nothing about it as well.
07 March, 2009
my name is funny...
1.YOUR REAL NAME: emily rodriguez
2.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother and fathers middle names) elizabeth jay
3.NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad) james jerry
4.STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 ltrs of your last name, first 2 ltrs of your 1st name) rodem
5.DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) gray panda
6.SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, town where you were born) lauren tulsa
7.SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning) the green juice
8.FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name) emez
9. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy) lovely jelly bean
10.STREET NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie) chocolate butterscotch
11. ROCK STAR NAME: (pet's name and street where you live) tokyo umatilla
12. PORN NAME: (1st pet, street you grew up on) bernie reno
13.YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, first two letters of your middle name, last two letters of your first name then last three letters of your last name) mdlalyuez
14.YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets) black tokyo
15.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 4 letters of real name plus izzle) emilizzle
(Obviously I am extremely bored and I don't have anything better to do. Better posts to come soon...)
2.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother and fathers middle names) elizabeth jay
3.NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother's dad, father's dad) james jerry
4.STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 ltrs of your last name, first 2 ltrs of your 1st name) rodem
5.DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) gray panda
6.SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, town where you were born) lauren tulsa
7.SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning) the green juice
8.FLY NAME: (first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name) emez
9. STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume/cologne, fav candy) lovely jelly bean
10.STREET NAME: (fav ice cream flavor, fav cookie) chocolate butterscotch
11. ROCK STAR NAME: (pet's name and street where you live) tokyo umatilla
12. PORN NAME: (1st pet, street you grew up on) bernie reno
13.YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, first two letters of your middle name, last two letters of your first name then last three letters of your last name) mdlalyuez
14.YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets) black tokyo
15.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 4 letters of real name plus izzle) emilizzle
(Obviously I am extremely bored and I don't have anything better to do. Better posts to come soon...)
24 February, 2009
damn! i love my...
Tax return! Yes, I said it.
We have decided to make good use of the money we received from the government. The plan is to re-vamp the bathroom, buy a shed for the backyard and some new light fixtures.
Tony also decided to get a little something extra yesterday... A blu-ray player! Including the movies WALL-e and the Dark Knight. Oh sweet lordy, how wonderful! I refused to buy the dark knight until we could see it in hi-def on the big tv!
As for the bathroom, first off, the carpet has to go! So black or gray tile will be on the floors, the walls will be a nice seafoam green, and a new cabinet and sink to finish it off. I bought the paint 7 months ago, so its ready to get to work.
The shed for the backyard is needed desperatly. Our sad little one car garage is just too small with all my shit piled everywhere and the lawnmower and bikes and christmas boxes and a car! It will be wonderful.
Our light fixtures aren't quite our style, so they are going as well. They are fine and they work for lighting up rooms, but basically we are just snobs. We are in real need of a ceiling fan in the bedroom so we don't sweat our faces off in the summer. So that one makes sense to change.
Yeah for boring things to buy to make our house ours!!!
We have decided to make good use of the money we received from the government. The plan is to re-vamp the bathroom, buy a shed for the backyard and some new light fixtures.
Tony also decided to get a little something extra yesterday... A blu-ray player! Including the movies WALL-e and the Dark Knight. Oh sweet lordy, how wonderful! I refused to buy the dark knight until we could see it in hi-def on the big tv!
As for the bathroom, first off, the carpet has to go! So black or gray tile will be on the floors, the walls will be a nice seafoam green, and a new cabinet and sink to finish it off. I bought the paint 7 months ago, so its ready to get to work.
The shed for the backyard is needed desperatly. Our sad little one car garage is just too small with all my shit piled everywhere and the lawnmower and bikes and christmas boxes and a car! It will be wonderful.
Our light fixtures aren't quite our style, so they are going as well. They are fine and they work for lighting up rooms, but basically we are just snobs. We are in real need of a ceiling fan in the bedroom so we don't sweat our faces off in the summer. So that one makes sense to change.
Yeah for boring things to buy to make our house ours!!!
13 February, 2009
Friday the 13th dinner...
Well, since Tony and I are both working on Valentine's Day, we decided to have a super romantic Friday the 13th. We both love grilled steaks, roasted asparagus, and ceviche (a citrusy shrimp appetizer), so we bought all the ingredients. I also made Red Velvet cupcakes for my honey, since they are his fav. Would you like to make our dinner for yourselves?
Shrimp Ceviche "Cocktail"
1 qt. salted water
1/2 C. plus 2 Tbls freshly squeezed lime juice
1 generous lb unpeeled small shrimp
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1/3 chopped fresh cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup ketchup
1-2 Tbls vinegary Mexican bottled hot sauce
2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
1 small ripe avacado, peeled, pitted and cubed
salt
several lime slices for garnish
tortilla chips for serving
Shrimp...
Bring 1 qt salted water to a boil and add 2 Tbls of lime juice. Add shrimp, cover and return to boil. Immediately remove from heat, set pot lid askew and pour off all liquid. Replace lid and set aside, letting shrimp steam in closed pot for 10 minutes. spread out shrimp in large glass or stainless steel bowl to cool completely. Peel shrimp. Toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 C. lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Flavorings...
In small strainer, rinse chopped onion under cold water, then shake off excess liquid. Add to shrimp bowl along with chopped cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, olive oil, and avacado. Mix gently, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 tsp. Cover and refrigerate up to a few hours or serve immediatly.
Serving...
Spoon ceviche into sundae glasses, martini glasses or small bowls. Garnish with cilantro and limes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Steaks
We will probably just put a rub or some spices on the steaks and cook them in our new cast iron pan.
Roasted Asparagus
1 or 2 bunches medium Asparagus
2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
S+P
Preaheat oven to 350 degrees.
Trim ends of asparagus. Spread shears in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with S+P and roll to coat throughly. Roast asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Give the pan a good shake about halfway though to turn the asparagus. Enjoy!!
Now, we are off to the library for some music, gardening books, and a movie for the night. We are also off to get some champagne!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Shrimp Ceviche "Cocktail"
1 qt. salted water
1/2 C. plus 2 Tbls freshly squeezed lime juice
1 generous lb unpeeled small shrimp
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
1/3 chopped fresh cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup ketchup
1-2 Tbls vinegary Mexican bottled hot sauce
2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
1 small ripe avacado, peeled, pitted and cubed
salt
several lime slices for garnish
tortilla chips for serving
Shrimp...
Bring 1 qt salted water to a boil and add 2 Tbls of lime juice. Add shrimp, cover and return to boil. Immediately remove from heat, set pot lid askew and pour off all liquid. Replace lid and set aside, letting shrimp steam in closed pot for 10 minutes. spread out shrimp in large glass or stainless steel bowl to cool completely. Peel shrimp. Toss shrimp with remaining 1/2 C. lime juice, cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
Flavorings...
In small strainer, rinse chopped onion under cold water, then shake off excess liquid. Add to shrimp bowl along with chopped cilantro, ketchup, hot sauce, olive oil, and avacado. Mix gently, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 tsp. Cover and refrigerate up to a few hours or serve immediatly.
Serving...
Spoon ceviche into sundae glasses, martini glasses or small bowls. Garnish with cilantro and limes. Serve with tortilla chips.
Steaks
We will probably just put a rub or some spices on the steaks and cook them in our new cast iron pan.
Roasted Asparagus
1 or 2 bunches medium Asparagus
2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
S+P
Preaheat oven to 350 degrees.
Trim ends of asparagus. Spread shears in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with foil, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with S+P and roll to coat throughly. Roast asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 8-10 minutes. Give the pan a good shake about halfway though to turn the asparagus. Enjoy!!
Now, we are off to the library for some music, gardening books, and a movie for the night. We are also off to get some champagne!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
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