cute, crafty AND homemakey

that is a string of words that my friend HiccupMel just used to describe me as we were discussing the greatness of making your own marshmallows.  I have decided that I must make these sometime in the near future. Maybe for St. Patrick's Day! Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, I'm in need of cute crafts for this fun day. (I love St. Patty's day!) So, if you know of any fun things, please send them my way!

Anywho, back to my homemakey-ness. I know that I bought a cookbook not too long ago (okay, maybe it was 3 years ago. Give or take some months here and there.) and I don't believe I've ever really used it.

So, to go hand-in-hand with my New Year's Resolution which is to have a meal-plan for a month and stick with it. January was going well until I got super sick, and I haven't had a chance to make February's plan yet, but I can say that I have been eating well and not eating out as often (which is the whole point to the resolution). SO back to the hand-in-handness - I've decided to try one NEW recipe a week. Something I find online, in my cookbook, or wherever, I'm DETERMINED to try something new each week. This recipe has to be something that I've never personally tried to make before, because THEN I'll have more variety to my menu planning AND I'll be learning new things.  Since I'm no longer in school I'm trying to find new things to learn about and do with myself so I can continue to grow and all that great stuff. Right now my areas of study are cooking and crafting because I LOVE those things and I haven't had time to really pursue them in the past several years DUE to my schooling.

What are YOU currently learning how to do? (and do you have any fun recipes that I should try?!?!)

Monday Marvels

Well, internets, it's been a long time since I've done a Monday Marvels post. And as I sit at my desk I can't think of anything super marvelous going on right now.

Besides the beautiful sunshine that is shining in through the windows.

And the yummy treats I made for BU2 for V-day.

Speaking of V-day, what are all y'all doing to celebrate? SwingKid and I aren't really doing anything big. Just hanging out and probably making dinner or cookies or something.

what's marvelous in your life right now?

woo hoo!!!

not only is today FRIDAY....but it is post #800!!! can you believe it? i can't! it's just a little bit crazy.

and today's friday fill ins are now here for your pleasure.

1. I know lots of things. but i don't always share them all..
2. January was most definitely the longest month.
3. You can't help but love the month February. what's not to love about chocolate?.
4. Alright Spring; bring it on!
5. Where have you looked for cute clothes?
6. _There are so many movies now available...i often don't know which one to pick!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to something fun with SwingKid, tomorrow my plans include NO REHEARSAL!!!!  and Sunday, I want to the yummy rolls i plan on making.

i'm baaaaaaaack!

not that i was really gone, but I  feel like I was gone for an extradorinary amount of time. huh.

anyways, while I was sitting in the theater last night being BLOWN away by the AMAZING performance my girls gave last night I realized there are a few things I haven't been able to blog about because I've been in a studio/theater for HOURS on end for the past several days.

1. yesterday was groundhog day. seriously, how did I miss this? It looks like Mr. Phil saw his shadow, which I'm very upset about. I want some spring right now.

2. I guess the superbowl is coming up? yeah, had no idea. I thought it was already over. shows how well I follow the NFL....

3. I ran 2 miles on Friday. in 30 minutes. seriously, I am that awesome. It felt really good. I'm excited to be active again.

4. I went to Tucanos with SwingKid last week. (wait, did I blog about this already? nope. guess not...) I am in LOVE with their garlic sirloin and need to find a way to make it for myself at home so I don't spend mega-amounts of money in order to get my fix. sigh.

5. I want fresh fruit. I need to go grocery shopping

I'm sure that's not everything. But it's a start. Also, I just have to say, my junior ballet company did an amazing job last night. They performed their hearts out and danced perfectly. They honestly put tears in my eyes during their contemporary piece. It was just absolutely perfect. It was a great way to end the show. Absolutely perfect.

busy bee

i'm the busiest little bee lately.

this is why i haven't really posted in a few days

my girls have their final performance tonight at the Covey Center for the Arts

if you come, you'll see a whole bunch of awesomeness, including a new piece choreographed by me and my co-director!

so yeah, once the craziness of the past few days wears off, i'll post some good stuff.

in the meantime, know that i look freaking amazing in my new outfit i bought for the show tonight. :o)