It’s Friday! Easter weekend, so no one is really here at work and those who are aren’t working so it’s all good. My client is off today. YAY! I have to leave early for a doctor’s appointment. Hopefully traffic isn’t too bad since I take I95 to get home and on holiday weekends, it’s a mess!
Before my gf came here, she was working on her Masters in Criminal Justice, moving here kind of put a halt to that. After going round and round on which career to pursue, she finds herself right back at Criminal Justice. I mean she loves this stuff! I have never seen someone so enthralled with the system, law, policing and the criminal mind. She has a degree in Psychology and she’s good at that type of stuff too. She is currently going for law enforcement (yes, a cop) and my thought is why can’t she just find a nice office job and go type up something? Why is she interested in jobs with a huge element of danger? But she really loves it, so I will support her. But God, if she becomes a cop I will never sleep again!
I was watching the Food Network (I LOVE that channel) with the gf and there was some type of pie bake-off competition. I am not one for pie, I just started eating sweet potato pie, but pies and cheesecakes (or anything without chocolate) I could care less. But I do love baking and so the thought entered my mind about going to pastry school. My gf is 100% in support (she just wants to eat) and I wouldn’t mind learning how to do those fancy desserts. My only thing is my stuff can’t just be good to look at, it would actually have to taste good. I took a cake decorating class a few years ago and I liked it. I actually dropped out of the last course with just 2 classes to go. That was the one we were learning fondant. You know how on those pretty wedding cakes the icing is so smooth? Well, that’s fondant. It’s so pretty, but so nasty. I can’t eat that crap. Usually, there is a layer of icing under the fondant, but very thin. Anyway, I enjoyed that class. And even though I am a cake decorating class drop-out, I look forward to getting back in the game.
So since Easter’s coming up, I decided I want to do a dessert or two to try my hand at this baking stuff for real, no Sara Lee or boxed cakes…like the real deal. Also, if I am feeling really fluffy, maybe I will bake some bread. I am leaning towards a strawberry shortcake and something else, something with lemon and/or coconut. The great thing is that I don’t like any of this stuff, as I said, if it doesn’t have chocolate then I am not game. So I won’t be tempted to eat it. Most pastry chef’s I’ve seen are a bit porky, I don’t need any extra pounds! I will let my gf be the taste tester for now. The keys to making good desserts are using good tools, fresh/quality ingredients and patience. Most of the time I lack #3, but I am going work on that.
I looked a pastry schools and did some research about a career in the field and didn’t like the results I found. Not only do most pastry chef’s cap out at about $60K, the entry point is around $9/hr. Umm…yeah…that’s so not happening. So I will keep playing around in the kitchen until I figure out what it is that I really want to do. Maybe I will post pics of what I make to the blog next week. I like making stuff pretty and yummy 
My goal is to stash more cash. Suze Orman was on Oprah talking about this exact thing. So I think I am going to continue to scrimp, find deals and save just so I can create a better cushion under my tooshy in case something goes wrong. It’s always nice to have a stash of cash, especially when you want to do your own thing…like quite your job and go to culinary school!
I remember Alix posted about all her gf’s gaining weight during their relationship. I don’t know maybe it’s due to good love, because I have gained weight since me and my gf have been together…it’s crazy. I love my gf though, she loves me just the same. I have lost about 12llbs of it so far, and I asked my gf if she noticed and she said “i didn’t see anything wrong in the first place”. I wanted to hug and slap her at the same time. I appreciate the sentiment, but damn I have given up chocolate, pasta and Starbucks and she can’t even acknowledge the results of my efforts! Ugh! I think she wants to keep me porky for some reason…hmmm… She is about the size of a toothpick and she can eat anything. I look at a candy bar, I gain 5llbs…she eats 12 candy bars…nothing. She get’s on my nerves…(rolling eyes). But I’m working it out though and eating alot better too and that’s a good thing all by itself.
I found this yummy recipe for Warm Peach Shortcake with a Bourbon-Brown Sugar Cream…I may try that too. (Random thought).
As I was telling, Bella I am in the market for a new nail color. I actually loved the colors I got from e.l.f. for a buck. But I think I am going to bite the bullet and pay over $5 for a nail polish. I’m cheap, this is a big thing for me. I will probably head to ULTA. ULTA, is like Sephora but without all the glitz and glamor. But it satisfies the urge to be surrounded my thousands of beauty products. So yeah, I will check them out today. Of course, I have a coupon. As a matter of fact, I have a coupon for every damn thing! I am ordering some hair products from Curlz today. I got an email with a 55% off discount code for this weekend. You don’t have to tell me twice! I have been using Suave shampoo and conditioner but nothing for care for my natural curls when it comes to styling. I like their products, but when you pay $20 for something, you think twice before buying and use in moderation. Praise the Lord for sales!
Anyway, I got my Pink magazine in the mail. I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about it, but I’m a magazine junkie. But I don’t pay for any of them, I always find a way to get them for free. Pink magazine is so thin and the paper stock is not like it was. I guess everyone is cutting back now. I feel blessed that the economy hasn’t hit me as bad as it has hit so may others. Not that I want anyone to experience hard times, I just counting my blessings that I so often overlook.
I am drinking so much water it’s crazy. I don’t really like water but I have to force myself to drink it. I use crystal light too, I love crystal light…it’s my kool-aid.
Anyone ever use Pampered Chef products? OMG! I am so addicted!!! I love their stuff, it’s the best. It is so good for cooking and baking, plus all of their stuff come with a warranty…some have a lifetime warranty. I found it prudent to invest in some good things for the kitchen, it pays off!
Oh yeah, I a bit upset with AJ for deciding to stop blogging! I mean, she could have at least solicited the opinion and thoughts of her faithful readers. Geesh, those damn New Yorkers (yes, I know I’m a New Yorker too, but I just had to put that out there). Who else is going to blog about strap-ons and such? Yup, AJ I’m talking about YOU! LOL
Okay, I am done with my randomness . I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!
I get all artsy and craftsy and start cooking and being a real domestic diva.
