and seeds for green beans, squash, zuchinni, and cantaloupe.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
...how does your garden grow?...
and seeds for green beans, squash, zuchinni, and cantaloupe.
Friday, April 25, 2008
More new things to share...
And last, but not least, here's the new scrub top I bought at Wal-Mart of all places. I got a pair of matching green pants too. I love the pink & green color combination and they're soooo soft.
That's all for the moment.
Things to share...
The lamp on my desk in the office...
My newest tote bag...
More to share coming later!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Earth Day
Since we moved to Durham nearly 3 years ago, we have been involved in the county's recycling program. It's been so easy since we moved into our house as we have our own recycling bins and just put them on the street for pick-up each week. We can recycle nearly all of our plastics, cardboards, glass and tin cans. It makes us feel like that one small piece at the time we are helping our environment.
About 3 months ago, we took another step towards "going green" and bought recycled cloth bags to take grocery shopping. I leave them in my trunk and every time I go to the grocery store or run in Target or Wal-Mart they go with me. I was appaled to learn that more that 500 billion plastic bags are used each year!!! Anything I can do to decrease that # is important to me!
What can you do to help our environment???
Monday, April 21, 2008
1 down...
Seven credits and one semester down...
A break from classes until May 17th!
Molten chocolate cakes
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
6 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Stir in sugar until well blended. Blend in eggs and egg yolks with wire whisk. Stir in flour. Divide batter among prepared custard cups.
BAKE 13 to 14 min. or until sides are firm but centers are soft. Let stand 1 min. Carefully run small knife around cakes to loosen. Invert cakes onto dessert dishes. Serve immediately, topped with whipped topping.
lazy Sunday...
We had been out tossing a frisbee in the backyard this afternoon & it started to rain. By the time we made it inside it was pouring. Chris let up the windows in the living room and we just listened to it rain...sometimes I love a rainy afternoon.
We really enjoyed our visit with mom & dad this weekend. It was very laid back but we got out a bit and saw quite a few things. I cooked Friday night & the rest of our meals we ate on the go, with the exception of breakfast & we had these delicious berry cheesecake muffins I made!
We picked up some great things at the Farmer's Market Saturday morning. Chris & I got fresh green beans, okra, & strawberries and we bought bell pepper and tomato plants to plant in our garden hopefully next week. I'll have to take some pictures of them later! We also hit up a few antique stores since my parents enjoy "antiquing". I have been on a quest for antique hardcover books and ended up finding one so that was fun.
Last night we actually ended up at Carolina Brewery for dinner & it was so delicious! Oddly enough my dad said he wanted to see Horton Hears a Whoo so we went to the movies after dinner & what a cute movie it was! They came to church with us at U.B.C. and then headed home. We were sad for them to go, as always, but so enjoyed their visit with us!
My parents brought us the set of wingback chairs we bought from my uncle's friend. They're in our den at the moment, but aren't in position so when they are I'll take some pictures of our newest furniture.
Off to find some dinner for us...
Friday, April 18, 2008
Company's coming...
While they're here I think we're going to visit the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and hit up the Farmer's Market in Raleigh. Strawberries and sweet potatoes are in season now...2 of my favorites! We'll probably cruise around Brightleaf Square too.
I made some mixed berry cheesecake muffins to share while my parents are here. They turned out looking pretty good, so I'll have to take a shot of them to post later.
Chris & I wanted to cook dinner for them one night and go out to dinner with them another night that they're here. I think we'll head out to dinner tomorrow night. With the help of some of my fine-food-loving friends I've selected a few places Chris & I have never been to but are supposedly great. We'll let them decide between Squid's, 411 West, or maybe Pop's. Who knows!
I better get going for now...I have an appointment for a hair cut at Aveda at 0930.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sadie...the edited version
Sadie
Here are some pictures of Sadie doing her favorite things: smiling at us, sleeping while keeping guard at the front door, and shaking hands!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Fresh cut grass & flowers to share...
Here are some pictures I shot this afternoon of flowers blooming in our yard. Our tulips are on their way out, but I did get a lovely shot of my favorite yellow one. We have 4 different varieties of azaleas in our yard so there are shots of some of those too!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
FINALLY...
We bought our camera today...hooray! It was quite a decision for me & I actually ended up getting a model one step down from the one I had originally planned on, but that's all for the best.
We ordered it online & will pick it up when we're out this evening...I can't wait! Here's a picture of my new toy!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
A new find...
I have totally fallen in love with everything I've tried. I think so far my favorite is the iced vanilla latte. The vanilla cappuchinos are great too. An iced mocha is next on my list to try.
They make a nice treat...try one out!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
things to share...
the flowers blooming in our yard
the lamp on my desk in the office-it's so adorable
my new black & red toile tote bag
new photos of Sadie-she's such a photogenic pup!
the arbor we built a few weeks ago for our flower garden
updated photos of our house-it's been a while since I took new shots
the metal 'T' hanging by ivory ribbon on our front door
the adorable yellow taggie blanket I'm working on
the herbs I potted 2 weeks ago-basil & oregano...yummy!
It won't be long either & I'll have photos to share of my parents visit (less than 2 weeks!), our vegetable garden, our 2 new upholstered chairs for the den (my parents are delivering them to us), & so much more!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
what a day
What a day it was! I worked again today after having just Monday off from the conference Thursday & Friday & working Saturday & Sunday...not enough of a break I must say.
I had a patient that went "bad" quickly today. It makes for a bummer of a day. It is days like this that make me appreciate my co-workers even more though. We all work so well as a team & while I spent the hour & 1/2 in my patient's room before I transferred him to the MICU they managed to keep an eye on my other patients and help our transition to the MICU be as smooth as possible. Go team!
I feel that nursing is my "calling", however there are some days that make me feel more like my calling is a blessing. Today was less like one of those days. My calling is by no means easy, but more often than not is rewarding, even when the patient's outcome is not for the best. Days like today force me to remind myself that there are patient success stories and that no matter what happens there is a reason I have been placed where I am.
I have a calling to fulfill...