My Adventures With Little Red.

Hey all you fellow readers...

I have realized I have not updated my half of the blog lately...so I wanted to make a quick jump on the Internet before Thanksgiving to post.

Nothing is new with me...unless you count endless school and holiday cleaning new. I did however have a photoshoot for my photography class a couple of days ago...and thought I'd share a couple. Enjoy.

Janae.

Mountain Dew Run….
Last night I had youth group with the kids from my church, and let me tell you a lot of them showed up. Along with the middle school kids which was fun. I like making them feel like they belong in the group just as much as us High school kids do. We played some intense games like Shuffle your buns, I think was the name of it. Wow that game is dangerous. We set up this huge circle and four people are in the middle and we shuffle our butts to the chair to the right of us, and we have to do it fast before, the people in the middle take our chair. If they take it, then you have to go in the middle and try to find another chair to sit in before someone else does. I almost got tackled by Mitch Stencil, that was scary. I was prepared to shove and bite if it meant getting a chair. I did sit in a couple of people’s laps just to make sure I got a chair. It was fun though. Especially since my friend Christina and Emily and of course me were like running of Mountain Dew. Loads of it. So of course when I get home, I am wound up and can’t hold still. My mom has to rip the mountain dew bottle out of my hands, and of course I end up not sleeping the whole night. That is not to much fun. So I am officially giving up my Mountain Dew addiction. It is going to be hard, but I will survive! Hopefully.

Stesha~

It’s Monday. I am sitting in my room doing some Writing and History. So I decided to post up my answers to the quiz Janae did below this entry. This quiz is one of the many I will answer. Only cause it does not ask you what color your socks are! Thank Goodness!

Favorite object in your bedroom? My dad’s Guitar.
Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Not so much anymore.
6) What do you think of hot dogs? Ugh. I think they are weird.
8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Milk
Whats your Favorite Restaurant? Red Robin.
What's one trait that you hate about yourself? Being Shy around certain people ; )
What's your middle name? Marie
Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I am hungry, I need to text my friend Christina, I also need to get my rain boots from Danielle.
Name 3 things you bought yesterday? Subway Sandwich. That is it. I know it’s boring huh?
Name 3 drinks you drink regularly? Tea, Water, and Milk.
Current worry? What am I going to wear for a small group with my friends tonight! We are having a mini photo shoot! Lol.
Current hate right now? Ugh? Idk?
What are you craving right now? French Toast.
How did you bring in the new year? Ugh? I don’t remember?
Where would you like to be right now? L.A. with my brother.
Do you own slippers? Yes.
What shirt are you wearing? My Washington State Cougars one!
Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Yes!
Can you whistle? Yes.
Would you be a pirate? Nope. Not my thing.
What songs do you sing in the shower? Ugh? I don’t sing in the shower. I sing out loud mainly in the car.
Favorite girl's name? I have many! Gemma, Elsie, Tansy, Taylor, Evanna……
Favorite boy's name? Takoda, Kane, and Emmett.
What's in your pocket? Nothing.
Last thing that made you laugh? My nephew Koleson asking my sister if our baby was out yet. That is what he calls my sisters newest arrival.
Worst injury you've ever had? Breaking my wrist, when I was a dancer. Then having my wisdom teeth out, man lot’s of tears with that. Not fun.
Do you love where you live? I love the Bethany Area. So yes. How many TVs do you have in your house? 4
What is your favorite movie? The Notebook.
What is your favorite sports team? The OSU Beavers! Oh and the Washington State Cougars!
Where is your Favorite place to be? The Lake. Timothy Lake to be exact!
Where is the next place you want to travel to? Ireland.
What were you doing 12 AM last night? Sleeping.
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? What I should have for breakfast.

Stesha~

Weekend Quiz.

Happy Weekend! I have been spending this rainy weekend working on little projects around the house. But now I will leave all you fellow readers a quiz I filled out for random fun. Maybe Stesha will do take the same one too!

Favorite object in your bedroom? My books
Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Extremely.
6) What do you think of hot dogs? Ix-nay on the ot-hay ogs-day.
8) What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Water or tea.
Whats your Favorite Restaraunt? I like little independent cafes...
What's one trait that you hate about yourself? I hate many,but I'll just say my lack of confidence.
What's your middle name? Elizabeth
Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment. I need to do start laundry,finish my book by tonight,and remember to take photo's for my art class tomorrow.
Name 3 things you bought yesterday? 2 coffee's and a sandwich.
Name 3 drinks you drink regularly? Water,coffee,and milk.
Current worry? School.
Current hate right now? Being so tired.
What are you craving right now? Sushi or toast.
How did you bring in the new year? Blowing off an airhorn.
Where would you like to be right now? The coastal area. Maybe Washington or Astoria.
Do you own slippers? Yes.
What shirt are you wearing? My David Bowie tee.
Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No,I slip off them too much.
Can you whistle? Yes.
Would you be a pirate? Sure,why not?
What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't sing in the shower. I feel akward.
Favorite girl's name? I don't have a preferance...
Favorite boy's name? Avery,Felix,or Jasper
What's in your pocket? House keys.
Last thing that made you laugh? When one of my best friends decided she would like to be the Easter Bunny when she grew up.
Worst injury you've ever had? Smashing my legs plus breaking two of my toes after falling down the porch stairs.
Do you love where you live? Very much. It is flawless.
How many TVs do you have in your house? 3.
What is your favorite movie? I love alot,but I am going to go with Romeo & Juliet today.
What is your favorite sports team? I don't enjoy sports,but occasionally baseball.
Where is your Favorite place to be? The Pacific Northwest.
Where is the next place you want to travel to? Europe or The East Coast.
What were you doing 12 AM last night? Writing.
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? "There is no way it is 10 AM."

Janae.

Elections & Biscotti

Yesterday and today were quite interesting. Filled with biscotti and elections,naturally.

I will start this entry by tipping my hat to our new President,Barack Obama. Although I was voting for McCain,I am actually excited Obama won. To see someone like him in my lifetime voted in office makes it that way,I guess. To tell you the truth,I am glad the election is over with. I am tired of those disturbing commercials and newspaper ads. Not to mention the phone calls!

Today,to past time,I made delicious gingerbread biscotti. Now,for those who don't know what biscotti is,it is a crisp Italian cookie. I buy them everytime I visit my local coffee shop,and dipping them in your traditional hot cocoa or premium roast coffee is amazing. So go out and try one! Here is the recipe:

Gingerbread Biscotti

1/2 cup butter,softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 firmly packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground ginger

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 eggs

3 tablespoons molasses

2-1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

Heat oven to 350. Combine butter,sugar,brown sugar,ginger,cinnamon,nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed,scraping bowl often,until well mixed. Add eggs;continue beating until well mixed. Add molasses; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add flour and baking powder. Beat until well mixed.

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 14-inch long log with floured hands. Place logs 5 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten each log to 2-inch width. Bake for 25 minutes or until set. Cool on cookie sheet 15 minutes.Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cut logs diagonally into 1/2-inch slices with serrated knife. Place onto cookie sheet, cut-side down. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn slices; continue baking for 12 to 15 minutes or until dry and crisp. Cool completely.

Place candy coating into small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute,and stir until well melted and smooth. Stir in cinnamon.

Place cookies onto wax paper; drizzle candy coating. Let set room temprature until coating is firm.

Happy Baking and Belated Election day to you all!

Janae.

P.S Leave a comment on how your election day was!

Sick and In Bed...

So, I think the title says it all. I’m not sure how I wound up getting sick? Anyway so here I sit on my bed, discussing blog with Janae and listening to some music on YouTube.Speaking of which. Have any of you heard of the singer Lenka?! I just found out about her a while ago and fell in love with her song “The Show” it is amazing. In fact you should go to YouTube and watch the music video it is pretty funny. Anyway if your curious who this Lenka person is, then just click on the link I will provide at the end of this entry and go check her out! I see she is going to be in Portland on the 14th and then in Seattle WA on the 15th.I might just have to take a trip out to see her concert.Also, I totally envy her dress she is wearing on her website.I would wear that in a heart beat! So yeah go check out her music and video on YouTube!

Stesha~

Also post a comment for me to tell me what you thought of her song! : D
http://www.lenkamusic.com/

Happy Belated Halloween!

Happy Belated Halloween! To all who are having trick or treating sugar-overloaded hangovers.
Ah,maybe it wasn't so bad for you. All I know is...after taking my nephew and friend Danielle candy hunting,collecting 2 pounds of candy,and watching scary movies until 3 AM, I am swamped with sleepiness. Here is the percentage of what is in my candy stash:

87 % Assortment of chocolate bars

20 % Fruity candy

3 % Stuff I don't like

Usually,there is more than 3 percent of candy I hate in previous years. But,this year I think I scored. Kudo's to the lady dressed as Lucy giving out King Sized Milky Way's!

How was your Halloween night? I want to hear from you. Leave a comment!

Janae.