Finished! I'm finished! I'm finished with high school! I'm finished with high school forever!!!!!!!
Did you like how I strung it out there? Yes, today I had my two finals for my dual credit classes, English 2 and History 2. I thought both finals went extremely well!!! :D
As I stepped out of the classroom door of my last final, the realization that I was done with high school hit me. I did three things in succession.
1st, I had to quote. I mean, come on! I had to. However, this quote was not from a movie, but instead was from a youtube video. I raised my arms in the air because that's how you have to say the quote (and the only person in the hallway at that point was sitting with his back to me). Then, I said rather quietly, "I AM the Master and Commander!" :D
2nd, another quote, but this one is much more recognizable from the TV show West Wing. "Victory is mine! Victory is mine! Great day in the morning, people! Victory is mine!" -- "Good morning, Josh." -- "I drink from the keg of glory Donna. Bring me the finest muffins and bagels in the land."
3rd, this song popped into my head. I don't know who performs the song but I recently heard it as the background music to my choir's "end of the year video." Anyway, the song sprung into my mind and the chorus which happens to be the only part I know has continued to run non-stop for about an hour. :D "Tonight!!!!! We are young! So, let's set the world on FIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRE!!!"
Yep, so that's pretty much it. I've passed a gigantic milestone in my life, and I couldn't be happier right now. I want to thank my parents for homeschooling me from the beginning and never failing to teach me and encourage me to get a good education. I want to thank all my dual credit teachers, even the one who's name has been swept clean from all areas like Moses, for their hard work in preparing me for my full-time college life. I want to thank Mr. Fleming, my choir conductor, for having a creating a program that so greatly impacted my high school life. Also, I must thank my Savior, Jesus Christ. His enabling, His gifts of mind, and His never-ending love have put me where I am today. Thank you to everyone!!! I love you all!
Bogged Down
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
This past week has been fairly difficult with me. I've been so completely bogged down with school, in writing a paper, writing corrections to another paper, and studying for a big test. I felt pressured, but the end was near. Today was when the last of that ended.
Suddenly, I felt light. I felt really happy. Everything just cleared up, and I had this huge burst of energy! For a minute, I thought, now what? With all this free time, what do I do? PARTY! Hahaha, not really, but you get the picture.
I decided to write this post to share with you guys. You know, I always say that these posts don't have to be long, but I still get into the rut of "nothing out of the ordinary" happened to blog about. But you what? Sometimes the common stuff is the coolest to read about.
So, here are a few common things.
*I decided to wear jeans today because I didn't feel like wearing shorts. Well, I got home from school and IMMEDIATELY changed into shorts. I was soooooooooo hot!
*The musical Aida has such great music, and I've been playing it and singing along like a drama queen all afternoon. :D (I have it playing right now.)
*I'm the worst person at remembering to charge my iPod. Thusly, it's often dead when I go to use it. Currently, it's dead, so I'm charging it.
*Because of all the busyness, my writing has suffered. It's amazing how I can not realize I haven't written in a long time, then realize how long it's actually been, and get this deep-longing-hollow feeling until I sit down to write.
Here's a quote to leave with you to convey my feelings after school today.
"FREEDOM!!!!" - Braveheart
Suddenly, I felt light. I felt really happy. Everything just cleared up, and I had this huge burst of energy! For a minute, I thought, now what? With all this free time, what do I do? PARTY! Hahaha, not really, but you get the picture.
I decided to write this post to share with you guys. You know, I always say that these posts don't have to be long, but I still get into the rut of "nothing out of the ordinary" happened to blog about. But you what? Sometimes the common stuff is the coolest to read about.
So, here are a few common things.
*I decided to wear jeans today because I didn't feel like wearing shorts. Well, I got home from school and IMMEDIATELY changed into shorts. I was soooooooooo hot!
*The musical Aida has such great music, and I've been playing it and singing along like a drama queen all afternoon. :D (I have it playing right now.)
*I'm the worst person at remembering to charge my iPod. Thusly, it's often dead when I go to use it. Currently, it's dead, so I'm charging it.
*Because of all the busyness, my writing has suffered. It's amazing how I can not realize I haven't written in a long time, then realize how long it's actually been, and get this deep-longing-hollow feeling until I sit down to write.
Here's a quote to leave with you to convey my feelings after school today.
"FREEDOM!!!!" - Braveheart
May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Since I wrote a post about the actual Hunger Games books, it's only fair to pay homage to the much anticipated movie that came out, not this Friday, but the Friday before that. Though I have one of those "it's complicated" relationships with the books, I was beyond excited for the movie. Also, I was determined to make it my 1st midnight premier. Kathryn and I set up an event with a group of friends and we waited, enthralled watching each preview (the first one released on Good Morning America) and pouring over every released picture.
Thursday, the 22nd, finally arrived. In the morning, Mom dropped me off at school like usual. Class finished at 2, and I went home to try and catch a nap so I could be ensured of being able to stay awake until 12. Well, the nap didn't happen, but I was able to get at least some rest. I packed a bag of books and games for the waiting and smuggled candy and other snacks into my purse ('cause there's NO point to pay the ridiculous prices at the movie theater).
Mom dropped me off at the theater at 4, and I joined my three other friends who were already in line. However, I discovered something: Kathryn and I had tickets to the 12:01 showing in theater 11 while my friends had tickets to the 12:01 showing in theater 8. Well, that's not good. Still, the guy at the customer service desk said that we could try and switch with another group that had gotten split up. A friend joined the group about a half hour later followed by another, and after an hour and a half passed, Kathryn and yet another friend arrived. So, now our number was 8, and we discovered that one of our friends had landed in the 11 theater with us too, instead of the 8 theater with everyone else. More talking ensued with the buying of drinks at the concession stand. (Silverado has free refills for their drinks! Amazing!)
We pulled out colored pencils and a coloring book to pass the time while others played pac-man (sp?) Time seemed to go by fairly quickly, and it was dinner time.
3 of the guys left the theater to go get sandwiches from Subway which they had carefully taken orders for from everyone. When they got back, they ate outside, then one stayed outside with the food while the other two came back into the theater. A couple of us went out to eat dinner then. So, we ate in stages, and it was actually more fun than you'd think. It was also nice to get a break from the theater and sit outside in the fresh air while munching on turkey subs. :D
Around this time, we found two people who were VERY gracious and agreed to switch their tickets with us. Now, Kathryn and I were in the theater, but we still had one friend stuck in theater 11. Two other friends arrived at this time to join the craziness! Our friend talked to a manager and got switched over to our theater. Whew! Now, all stress was completely relieved! Everybody chipped in one dollar to buy a tub of popcorn and MORE refills were gotten.
I checked my watch: 9 o'clock! "Yes," I thought to myself, "only 3 hours left."
Suddenly from the front of the line appears one of the workers at the Santikos theater. He puts his hands around his mouth and calls, "Okay, everybody up!"
The moment was kind of freaky. With squeals, shouts, and "woo-hoo"s, the entire line of at least 200 people seemed to rise with one accord. Our group freaked a bit 'cause he had stuff scattered everywhere, including pillows and sleeping bags. All of us were looking around saying, "But, it's not time yet. Why are they letting us into the theater so early?"
Still, despite our questions, they were standing at the door allowing us to go in by checking our tickets. Hopping because we were so excited group, we filed through the door, entering the biggest theater I'd ever seen. Since our group was 2nd in line, we walked up to exactly the spot we wanted and chose two rows: one right in front of the other so talking would be easier. (Afterall, we still had 3 hours).
Now, adrenaline had been upped. An hour passed and another friend arrived. The popcorn was making the rounds. Pictures were being snapped. Candy was being bought. Bathrooms were visited because there were still, MORE REFILLS! Hahaha Also, there were periodic squeals in excitement and random outbursts of laughter. It was very hard to contain ourselves.
Now, for a recap of the last hour.
11:00 - The last member of our party arrived.
11:15 - We were trying to rope our excitement, but it just couldn't be retained.
11:30 - Final bathroom trips were being made.
11:45 - "GUYS!!!!, There's only 15 minutes left!!!!!!!!!"
11:55 - Yours truly made one final dash to the bathroom.
12:01 - The lights went down as the screaming, clapping, and general audible pandemonium began.
During the movie, there was quite a bit of "woo-hoo-ing", smiles, breath-holding, goosebumps from great music, and tears (the most came from me). The movie was excellent. Brilliantly cast, superbly acted, and the best adaption of any book to a movie you've ever seen. You could've turned pages to the movie; it was that close!
I would encourage people to go watch it, but with a cautionary statement. You have to understand what happens in the book. The point of the story is that 24 kids are put in an "arena" to kill each other, while everyone else treats it as an exciting game. This has created a lot of controversy, as it should. I mean, there's nothing "fun" or even good about the point of the story. However, it is a story that holds heavy meaning for us today. It gives us an imaginary glimpse of what our future world would turn into if we let our culture get to shut off to pain and suffering. For instance, how far are we willing to let our reality TV shows get? 'Cause that's what the games are. They're reality TV. The story also presents us with a very similar look to some of what soldiers go through, both on the battlefield and when returning home.
Anyway, that was me just kind of clearing my system of what I've been wanting to say to the negative people out there.
So, the night was an amazing blast!!! Everybody had fun not only from the movie but also from simply hanging out during the line time. I'd definitely do it again, and DEFINITELY with those same people. Guys, I can't wait for Catching Fire. To close, I have 2 final things to say.
Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor! :D
Thursday, the 22nd, finally arrived. In the morning, Mom dropped me off at school like usual. Class finished at 2, and I went home to try and catch a nap so I could be ensured of being able to stay awake until 12. Well, the nap didn't happen, but I was able to get at least some rest. I packed a bag of books and games for the waiting and smuggled candy and other snacks into my purse ('cause there's NO point to pay the ridiculous prices at the movie theater).
Mom dropped me off at the theater at 4, and I joined my three other friends who were already in line. However, I discovered something: Kathryn and I had tickets to the 12:01 showing in theater 11 while my friends had tickets to the 12:01 showing in theater 8. Well, that's not good. Still, the guy at the customer service desk said that we could try and switch with another group that had gotten split up. A friend joined the group about a half hour later followed by another, and after an hour and a half passed, Kathryn and yet another friend arrived. So, now our number was 8, and we discovered that one of our friends had landed in the 11 theater with us too, instead of the 8 theater with everyone else. More talking ensued with the buying of drinks at the concession stand. (Silverado has free refills for their drinks! Amazing!)
We pulled out colored pencils and a coloring book to pass the time while others played pac-man (sp?) Time seemed to go by fairly quickly, and it was dinner time.
3 of the guys left the theater to go get sandwiches from Subway which they had carefully taken orders for from everyone. When they got back, they ate outside, then one stayed outside with the food while the other two came back into the theater. A couple of us went out to eat dinner then. So, we ate in stages, and it was actually more fun than you'd think. It was also nice to get a break from the theater and sit outside in the fresh air while munching on turkey subs. :D
Around this time, we found two people who were VERY gracious and agreed to switch their tickets with us. Now, Kathryn and I were in the theater, but we still had one friend stuck in theater 11. Two other friends arrived at this time to join the craziness! Our friend talked to a manager and got switched over to our theater. Whew! Now, all stress was completely relieved! Everybody chipped in one dollar to buy a tub of popcorn and MORE refills were gotten.
I checked my watch: 9 o'clock! "Yes," I thought to myself, "only 3 hours left."
Suddenly from the front of the line appears one of the workers at the Santikos theater. He puts his hands around his mouth and calls, "Okay, everybody up!"
The moment was kind of freaky. With squeals, shouts, and "woo-hoo"s, the entire line of at least 200 people seemed to rise with one accord. Our group freaked a bit 'cause he had stuff scattered everywhere, including pillows and sleeping bags. All of us were looking around saying, "But, it's not time yet. Why are they letting us into the theater so early?"
Still, despite our questions, they were standing at the door allowing us to go in by checking our tickets. Hopping because we were so excited group, we filed through the door, entering the biggest theater I'd ever seen. Since our group was 2nd in line, we walked up to exactly the spot we wanted and chose two rows: one right in front of the other so talking would be easier. (Afterall, we still had 3 hours).
Now, adrenaline had been upped. An hour passed and another friend arrived. The popcorn was making the rounds. Pictures were being snapped. Candy was being bought. Bathrooms were visited because there were still, MORE REFILLS! Hahaha Also, there were periodic squeals in excitement and random outbursts of laughter. It was very hard to contain ourselves.
Now, for a recap of the last hour.
11:00 - The last member of our party arrived.
11:15 - We were trying to rope our excitement, but it just couldn't be retained.
11:30 - Final bathroom trips were being made.
11:45 - "GUYS!!!!, There's only 15 minutes left!!!!!!!!!"
11:55 - Yours truly made one final dash to the bathroom.
12:01 - The lights went down as the screaming, clapping, and general audible pandemonium began.
During the movie, there was quite a bit of "woo-hoo-ing", smiles, breath-holding, goosebumps from great music, and tears (the most came from me). The movie was excellent. Brilliantly cast, superbly acted, and the best adaption of any book to a movie you've ever seen. You could've turned pages to the movie; it was that close!
I would encourage people to go watch it, but with a cautionary statement. You have to understand what happens in the book. The point of the story is that 24 kids are put in an "arena" to kill each other, while everyone else treats it as an exciting game. This has created a lot of controversy, as it should. I mean, there's nothing "fun" or even good about the point of the story. However, it is a story that holds heavy meaning for us today. It gives us an imaginary glimpse of what our future world would turn into if we let our culture get to shut off to pain and suffering. For instance, how far are we willing to let our reality TV shows get? 'Cause that's what the games are. They're reality TV. The story also presents us with a very similar look to some of what soldiers go through, both on the battlefield and when returning home.
Anyway, that was me just kind of clearing my system of what I've been wanting to say to the negative people out there.
So, the night was an amazing blast!!! Everybody had fun not only from the movie but also from simply hanging out during the line time. I'd definitely do it again, and DEFINITELY with those same people. Guys, I can't wait for Catching Fire. To close, I have 2 final things to say.
Happy Hunger Games and may the odds be ever in your favor! :D
The Oscars!!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Ah, yes, it's that time of year again. Time for millionaires to give each other golden statues as host Billy Crystal so perfectly stated. Yes, the 84th Oscars rolled around this Sunday and as always, Kathryn and I sat down to root for our favorites to win and also, to judge the fashion.
Billy Crystal did a fair job as host. I was expecting a bit more because of all the hype, but he was infinitely better than last year's hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco *SNORE*!!! The jokes were the usual level of humorous but the highlight of the night for me was the performance from Cirque Du Soliel (I believe that's the spelling). They were utterly amazing! I can't say flawless 'cause one of the guys fell off the guy he was sitting on top of, but that makes me love their group the more. They are able to mess-up. The routine was a night at the movies and was purely spectacular!
As for the awards? Well, the artist shouldn't have won best actor, best picture, or best director but everybody else deserved what they got. I was super excited for Meryll Streep who rightly got best actress for her performance in Iron Lady.
Now, on to the most interesting part of the Oscars: the fashion!!!!! I shall start with worst dressed: Jennifer Lopez. I would have originally picked Melissa McCarthy, but her dress was actually pretty; it just looked awful on her. Jennifer Lopez's dress would've looked hideous on anyone. Best dressed must be split into guys and girls. Best Dressed Girl goes to Penelope Cruz for her gorgeous, lavendar, off the shoulder, ball gown that was perfect throwback to Grace Kelly! Emma Stone's straight, cherry red, chiffon dress with a massive bow at the side of her neck was a close second.
Now, the guys were tough. They were not very well represented which was rather sad. Yes, they all looked nice, but none of them looked really amazing. I was going to give it to Kenneth Branaugh because he looked excellent, but then, out to present the award for best supporting actress walked Christian Bale. In a black tux, black shirt, and long, black tie, he looked absolutely amazing!!! Woo-hoo! I was very happy to give it to a guy who really earned it. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention that the close second place goes to Tom Cruise.
Anyway, so that's my critique of the Oscars. It may not be very important to others, but I always enjoy watching the fun. So long to the golden statue for another year!
Billy Crystal did a fair job as host. I was expecting a bit more because of all the hype, but he was infinitely better than last year's hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco *SNORE*!!! The jokes were the usual level of humorous but the highlight of the night for me was the performance from Cirque Du Soliel (I believe that's the spelling). They were utterly amazing! I can't say flawless 'cause one of the guys fell off the guy he was sitting on top of, but that makes me love their group the more. They are able to mess-up. The routine was a night at the movies and was purely spectacular!
As for the awards? Well, the artist shouldn't have won best actor, best picture, or best director but everybody else deserved what they got. I was super excited for Meryll Streep who rightly got best actress for her performance in Iron Lady.
Now, on to the most interesting part of the Oscars: the fashion!!!!! I shall start with worst dressed: Jennifer Lopez. I would have originally picked Melissa McCarthy, but her dress was actually pretty; it just looked awful on her. Jennifer Lopez's dress would've looked hideous on anyone. Best dressed must be split into guys and girls. Best Dressed Girl goes to Penelope Cruz for her gorgeous, lavendar, off the shoulder, ball gown that was perfect throwback to Grace Kelly! Emma Stone's straight, cherry red, chiffon dress with a massive bow at the side of her neck was a close second.
Now, the guys were tough. They were not very well represented which was rather sad. Yes, they all looked nice, but none of them looked really amazing. I was going to give it to Kenneth Branaugh because he looked excellent, but then, out to present the award for best supporting actress walked Christian Bale. In a black tux, black shirt, and long, black tie, he looked absolutely amazing!!! Woo-hoo! I was very happy to give it to a guy who really earned it. Oh, and I cannot forget to mention that the close second place goes to Tom Cruise.
Anyway, so that's my critique of the Oscars. It may not be very important to others, but I always enjoy watching the fun. So long to the golden statue for another year!
Bon Appetit!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Watching Julie and Julia always makes me want to do two things; cook and blog. Well, three I suppose since 'eat' has to be in there somewhere. I often feel like I should work harder at becoming a better cook since I value cooking as a high skill for my future as a wife and mother. I want to be a woman who can make seared pork when she feels like it instead of being confined to casseroles. Don't get me wrong, casseroles are really good, but I want to know that I can cook something elaborate and have it taste amazing.
I don't know if any of you remember back in August when I took over the kitchen for a whole week. I enjoyed it immensley and vowed to do so once a month.
You know the saying so say it with me, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." (Side note: I just read that poem for my Lit. class and was very surprised that the now famous quote is quite different from the original text.) Anyway, yes, life happened and cooking took the very back seat of my 12 passenger van life. I know it sounds like I'm complaining and that I have the most hectic life in the world. And, I suppose I am complaing, but I don't mean too. It's just that lately, the idea of cooking anything except perhaps an egg for my breakfast is simply a joke. I know I don't have a very hectic life, but this school year (especially this semester) has been busier than my life's ever been, and it's been a struggle.
Anyway, I have a plan. This is a going to be a terrible run-on sentence so bear with me. After I get through my awful Driver's Ed class (2 weeks left), and I finally balance my schedule, which I hope to do by the end of those two weeks, I will endeavor to cook at least 2 meals, most likely dinners, every month. I know, a bit of a step down from a week, but that's the only way you achieve goals. You must start small if you ever hope to finish.
These meals will be true adventures. One thing I want to become excellent in the kitchen is grilling. Well, I suppose that's not technically in the kitchen, but you know what I mean. So, some of them will be on the grill. There's a turkey burger recipe of Bobby Flay's that I've been dying to try out. Also, I want to make a risotto. While it might be a pain, I want to do it simply to say I've made a risotto. I'd like to make Beef Burgonyone. And yes, I know that's not how you spell it, but I really don't feel like going into Google to find the proper spelling. Another thing I'd like to do? Make eggs benedict. I think eggs benedict would be simply lovely if I made myself eat it. It always looks so delicious, but I was never one for eggs over easy. I like my yolks solid. However, I've begun to branch out with slightly looser yolks and have actually enjoyed them. Why, just the other day, I followed Mom's example and fried two eggs (without breaking the yolks) and put them atop toast. I cut open the yolks and let them ooze onto the bread. It wasn't half bad. ;)
So, this cooking escapade will begin, hopefully, when my class ends. The reason that I'm waiting till after it ends, is because the class is from 6:30 to 8:30 and dinner is always rushed on Mon.- Thurs. Come to think of it though, except for that class, my Wednesdays are fairly empty so perhaps some small adventure on those days? We shall see.
As I said at the beginning, the movie also makes me want to blog. Blogging is so much fun. It's not really quite the same as having an open blog when everyone can read your stuff; and your words are sent into the void, still, it's lots of fun. I'll check in with you all later.
Bon Appetit!
I don't know if any of you remember back in August when I took over the kitchen for a whole week. I enjoyed it immensley and vowed to do so once a month.
You know the saying so say it with me, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." (Side note: I just read that poem for my Lit. class and was very surprised that the now famous quote is quite different from the original text.) Anyway, yes, life happened and cooking took the very back seat of my 12 passenger van life. I know it sounds like I'm complaining and that I have the most hectic life in the world. And, I suppose I am complaing, but I don't mean too. It's just that lately, the idea of cooking anything except perhaps an egg for my breakfast is simply a joke. I know I don't have a very hectic life, but this school year (especially this semester) has been busier than my life's ever been, and it's been a struggle.
Anyway, I have a plan. This is a going to be a terrible run-on sentence so bear with me. After I get through my awful Driver's Ed class (2 weeks left), and I finally balance my schedule, which I hope to do by the end of those two weeks, I will endeavor to cook at least 2 meals, most likely dinners, every month. I know, a bit of a step down from a week, but that's the only way you achieve goals. You must start small if you ever hope to finish.
These meals will be true adventures. One thing I want to become excellent in the kitchen is grilling. Well, I suppose that's not technically in the kitchen, but you know what I mean. So, some of them will be on the grill. There's a turkey burger recipe of Bobby Flay's that I've been dying to try out. Also, I want to make a risotto. While it might be a pain, I want to do it simply to say I've made a risotto. I'd like to make Beef Burgonyone. And yes, I know that's not how you spell it, but I really don't feel like going into Google to find the proper spelling. Another thing I'd like to do? Make eggs benedict. I think eggs benedict would be simply lovely if I made myself eat it. It always looks so delicious, but I was never one for eggs over easy. I like my yolks solid. However, I've begun to branch out with slightly looser yolks and have actually enjoyed them. Why, just the other day, I followed Mom's example and fried two eggs (without breaking the yolks) and put them atop toast. I cut open the yolks and let them ooze onto the bread. It wasn't half bad. ;)
So, this cooking escapade will begin, hopefully, when my class ends. The reason that I'm waiting till after it ends, is because the class is from 6:30 to 8:30 and dinner is always rushed on Mon.- Thurs. Come to think of it though, except for that class, my Wednesdays are fairly empty so perhaps some small adventure on those days? We shall see.
As I said at the beginning, the movie also makes me want to blog. Blogging is so much fun. It's not really quite the same as having an open blog when everyone can read your stuff; and your words are sent into the void, still, it's lots of fun. I'll check in with you all later.
Bon Appetit!
Witnessing Dusk
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Yet another poem. Inspired by walking outside and noticing the sky during dusk.
The purple sky
So oft forgot
Tricked by the break
Of heavens' king.
Plum firmament
Rashly passed o'er,
Unseen for the
Launch of new life.
Few eyes witness
This beauty of
Concision, here
But till stars rule
I count with those
Bless'd for the chance
To see beauty
Of a gone moment.
The purple sky
So oft forgot
Tricked by the break
Of heavens' king.
Plum firmament
Rashly passed o'er,
Unseen for the
Launch of new life.
Few eyes witness
This beauty of
Concision, here
But till stars rule
I count with those
Bless'd for the chance
To see beauty
Of a gone moment.
A Pomegranate Kind of Day
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Have you ever had a pomegranate? Except for once that I remember when I was little, I haven't had one since yesterday. Mom had just brought home groceries, and I'd begun to tuck away the apples into the crisper drawer. As I put the bag of apples in, I espied a lonely pomegranate nestled between some lemons. Hmm, why do we have one of those?--my thouhght.
"Hey Mom, we've go a pomegranate in here. It looks shrively."--my words
"Oh yeah, I bought that at Christmas for Dad to eat. You said it looks shrively?" -- Mom's words.
The pomegranate was henceforth unearthed from the lemons and the newly deposited apples to be scrutinized as to it's state of "shriveled-ness." Mom cut into the fruit to discover that it was perfectly acceptable for eating and since it's was now cut, should be dismantled. She grabbed a spoon and set to work removing the seeds. It looked a bit tedious, so I joined her. Soon after, I decided that there must be a better way than scooping two seeds out at a time. I made a cut into the outer skin of the fruit and then peeled it back. It worked perfectly and was immensely easier.
After finishing, I started snacking on the seeds. Let me tell you, those things are REALLY good. They burst and then you get the crunchy part. (I don't care for the crunchy part much, myself. Still, the juice/fruit part is worth it.)
Anyway, that was all yesterday. This morning when I woke up, I selected waffles as my breakfast. On went the butter. On went the syrup. On went a scattering of pomegranate seeds. Experiment result? A-Mazing! Man, like the best waffles I'd had in a long time.
Now, Tues. and Thurs. I eat lunch at the college, but upon arriving home, I was really hungry. However, I told myself it really wasn't that after lunch so I couldn't justify eating again. After waiting as long as I could, I came downstairs for food and decided upon a bowl of cereal. (It's about 4 at this time.) Out comes the cereal. On went the milk. (Yes, I use just a smidge of milk to moisten the cereal.) On went a scattering of pomegranate seeds. Experiment result? A-Mazing! It was so good. I'm telling you. It was terribly crunchy but delicious! Now, we head over to dinner. We were having salads that night, atopped with eggs, dried cranberries, chicken, feta cheese, and bacon for those silly people out there who like bacon. (You silly people, you!) Well, guess what I added to mine? That's right! Pomegranate seeds. Experiment results? Not A-Mazing, but still good. It was hard to get them under all the lettuce, but the bites which contained them were seriously "pomegranate-fied."
So, I've become a pomegranate eater. They're quite a bit of work to take out from the peel. Still, it's worth it. If you've never eaten one, or haven't had one recently, I urge you to go out to the store and purchase one so you may join me in partaking of the little seeds full of "Joy Juice."
"Passion fruit spray?" --Elf
"Hey Mom, we've go a pomegranate in here. It looks shrively."--my words
"Oh yeah, I bought that at Christmas for Dad to eat. You said it looks shrively?" -- Mom's words.
The pomegranate was henceforth unearthed from the lemons and the newly deposited apples to be scrutinized as to it's state of "shriveled-ness." Mom cut into the fruit to discover that it was perfectly acceptable for eating and since it's was now cut, should be dismantled. She grabbed a spoon and set to work removing the seeds. It looked a bit tedious, so I joined her. Soon after, I decided that there must be a better way than scooping two seeds out at a time. I made a cut into the outer skin of the fruit and then peeled it back. It worked perfectly and was immensely easier.
After finishing, I started snacking on the seeds. Let me tell you, those things are REALLY good. They burst and then you get the crunchy part. (I don't care for the crunchy part much, myself. Still, the juice/fruit part is worth it.)
Anyway, that was all yesterday. This morning when I woke up, I selected waffles as my breakfast. On went the butter. On went the syrup. On went a scattering of pomegranate seeds. Experiment result? A-Mazing! Man, like the best waffles I'd had in a long time.
Now, Tues. and Thurs. I eat lunch at the college, but upon arriving home, I was really hungry. However, I told myself it really wasn't that after lunch so I couldn't justify eating again. After waiting as long as I could, I came downstairs for food and decided upon a bowl of cereal. (It's about 4 at this time.) Out comes the cereal. On went the milk. (Yes, I use just a smidge of milk to moisten the cereal.) On went a scattering of pomegranate seeds. Experiment result? A-Mazing! It was so good. I'm telling you. It was terribly crunchy but delicious! Now, we head over to dinner. We were having salads that night, atopped with eggs, dried cranberries, chicken, feta cheese, and bacon for those silly people out there who like bacon. (You silly people, you!) Well, guess what I added to mine? That's right! Pomegranate seeds. Experiment results? Not A-Mazing, but still good. It was hard to get them under all the lettuce, but the bites which contained them were seriously "pomegranate-fied."
So, I've become a pomegranate eater. They're quite a bit of work to take out from the peel. Still, it's worth it. If you've never eaten one, or haven't had one recently, I urge you to go out to the store and purchase one so you may join me in partaking of the little seeds full of "Joy Juice."
"Passion fruit spray?" --Elf
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