Channeling Judy

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Spice Grinder for Xmas? Probably not necessary.

This week's meal ideas

molasses glazed pork tenderloin
couscous
tomato arugula salad
potato dish
fish with leftover red pepper sauce

what to make for friday???
red velvet cupcakes or chocolate souffles
nice cheese
scallops?
lemon rice pilaf
salad
"adult" mac and cheese?
hmmmmm

corporate gifts

trying to figure out what to get clients this year. can i make something that is polished and pro?

this might help

http://www.happytape.bigcartel.com/

http://www.papermart.com/Home.aspx

https://www.nohmsoycandles.com/Candles/Breathe/prod_2.html

http://www.treepeople.org/

Re-doing the Fireplace

I think this needs more whimsical and brighter colors to get away from the heavy feel.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

My Dream

So, my mom shows up in lots of my dreams. Often she seems unhappy - which is always unsettling to me. Last night - she appeared and she clowned around. When she was still alive, this was a rare and wonderful site. Not that she was super somber. She was always a joy to be around. But once in a great while, she got downright silly and it was always shocking and fun.

So, in my dream I was at a table with my brother and my mom. I was eating tamales made by my buddy Alex's mom. (I had some, for real, last night--- they were ridiculously good.) I asked if she wanted a bite and she shmooshed it all over my plate with that devilish grin.

Also in the dream, she asked what I wanted for Christmas. I mentioned three things. Today, I had trouble remembering, but then they all came to me throughout the morning. Here they are:

Camera: In my dream, we discussed a really nice one costing $200. Ha, right? I think this comes from me really actually wanting a nice camera. We've got some digital, pocket cams - but friends of ours have the real deal ... and our handy little cameras don't hold a candle. So, I guess I really do want a nice camera. And I really need to take better photos.

Fancy Dress: In my dream, I was thinking of it costing $500. Not fancy for fancy people, but fancy for me. In reality, it's a nice idea... but what do I need a dressy dress for? Then again, today, I realized I don't have the staple that all fashion sites/books/mags say a woman should have: the LBD. So ... hmmmmmmmm.

Cooking Classes: I took a really great class from a school in Culver City. It was all about knife skills. It was so fun.... I want to take more. So this dream idea is a great idea.

So glad my mom was being silly.