This was my first attempt at making bread. I used the recipe that came with my willow loaf tin.
It turned out like a brick. I’m not sure what went wrong, but I think I used water that was too hot and burnt the yeast and killed it. I also didn’t knead the dough enough and it made a big crack in the middle and was still a bit raw in the middle while the top was burnt.
I made this recipe yesterday. I tried to follow the ingredients but had to change them a bit.
The author used 550g of ricotta, but I only used 500g. I used tasty cheese I already had in the fridge instead of parmesan. I didn’t add dill or put feta on top and I squeezed lemon juice into the mixture because I couldn’t find the small grater to make zest.
I went to a free public event on Saturday and people were sitting and standing around on the grass. I was standing near the back but couldn’t see so moved up the front. It was noisy from the crowds clapping and cheering. I had earbuds in my ears to help block the noise.
I heard a vague noise from somewhere. I ignored it.
I heard knocking on my door this morning. I looked through the peep hole to see 2 women standing there. I should have known from the past that 2 women mean trouble.
I opened the door and she almost jumped into my lap. “I want to speak to you about the Bible”. She blabbered on for about a minute before I remembered my signs that say “no knocking” and “no sales people”.
I haven’t read all of these this year; some were last year or 2011, 2010. The point of this is to get people reading great stories and to get them away from crap like twilight. I’ve heard it said that as long as people are reading, does it matter if what they read is good. I say yes. Why waste your time reading crap?
Women’s fiction:
Breakfast at Tiffany’s 2013
Bridget Jones diary
Bridget Jones edge of reason
Harlequin mills and boon books.
A compromised lady, Elizabeth rolls.
How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton world; Jordan Kristy.
Just Saturday nights, Olivia Ashe.
Fiction:
James Frey a million little pieces
James Frey my friend Leonard
James Frey the final testament 2012
From Russia with love 2013
Children’s books:
Snugglepot and cuddle pie; May Gibbs.
what do you do with a kangaroo? Mercer Mayer
Noni the pony; Alison Lester.
Pooh’s workout book; Ethan Mordden.
Teens:
I’m planning to red a lot more so I’ll update this list.
Step 1: cook bacon in fry pan without oil. The natural fat will start to sizzle when it heats up.
Step 2: shake the bacon over the pan then put on a plate on paper towels.
Step 3: cut the fat off the bacon and return to the pan.
Step 4: heat the bacon oil and fat on low, then add the sliced bread.
Today I was good and went to Pilates class. It was not as hard as I thought it would be, but it was only the introduction, the next classes will be harder.
I walked home past the Asian bakery and thought I would treat myself to a brownie. I know it’s full of fructose that will go straight to my “kangaroo pouches”, but I don’t care. I’m tired of trying to lose weight and depriving myself of food I want and wanting to cry when I hear the icecream truck bell jingling down the road.
It had the same soft chocolaty centre as a normal brownie, but this had a crunchy coating of some type of chocolate icing and nut pieces.
The white sugar stung my lips and the honey flavour left an after taste on my tongue, but it was worth it.
He is beautiful,
the long shapely legs
the firm strength of arms
the cute curving lips in smile
the eyes closing with pleasure
He is beautiful,
the huskiness of his voice
the masculine way he walks
the shy bending of his neck
the pleased nodding his head
He is beautiful,
never seeking too much attention
talented and passionate in his gift…
I know many people will disagree with me, as they water their imaginary crops, but it has to be said that crapbook is a waste of time. I used to have an account years ago, so I know.
I became tired of people poking me and sending me sheep. I really don’t see the point. Why do I care what idiots I went to high school with are doing now?
Low prices:
The idea for charity shops is so the poor can afford to buy things they need and not miss out for lack of money. Most I visit are really good and the prices are reasonable, I mean, $4 for a good pair of jeans that fit properly around my lady hips with the elastic in the right places? Priceless.
Previous fashions:
Fashion changes every year; I hate that. It takes me ages to find stuff that fits, then as soon as I want to buy more, it’s gone. Op shops are also good for finding things you didn’t know existed, like almost new Dianna Ferrari shoes for $14 when normally, they be about $100 brand new. I was excited when I saw them on the shelf looking sad next to old ugg boots and slippers so I knew I had to rescue them. Now they’re favourite shoes and I wear them more than my beloved Colorado shoes. My shoes size is 5 to 6 so I rarely find shoes that fit properly; they are always too long but wide enough, so when I see good shoes, I don’t care if they are size 7, I’ll grab them.
Green:
If everyone bought from op shops, there would be a lot less waste and I think less pollution. Fewer raw materials would be used and less wastage on silly fashion that normal women can’t wear, like a silly brown wedding dress that looks like a paper bag. Really designers?
No more sweat shops:
I feel sorry for people especially children forced to work in factories. Hopefully they will all be gone someday soon. I feel bad sometimes buying shirts for $6 from China because I think how much was that person paid to make this? If I buy second hand I don’t feel so bad. I also want to support my beautiful country I live in so try to buy locally whenever I can.
Celeb stuff:
Sometimes companies donate brand new stuff that hasn’t been worn or clothes worn once by an actor for a show. You could find something your favourite actor wore.
People helping people:
The money raised goes to the charity and they help people with it. So you’re helping people help others and I think that’s the best thing people can do. It lifts you up as well as them and that’s good for everyone and the planet.
No matter what you call them: opportunity shops, Op shops, charity shops, second hand shops, thrift shops, they’re a treasure trove of vintage history and fashion mistakes and I love them 
