Last night I made tortillas. Now that I see how easy they are to make, I doubt I'll ever buy them in a store again. I got the hang of them closer to the end, but i am sure next time, I'll do a lot better. Very few people nail it on the first try. So, I also made hummus to go with it. I've not been able to find Tahini, no matter where I go, so I've just made do. I think my hummus is damn good. One batch of hummus lasts me about four days, and I usually wait a week to make it again.
I have discovered a dish that John (the carnivore) loves, it is easy to make, cheap and fills him up.
1 can Aldi's chili
1 box mac and cheese
mix the two, he chows.
it's about 99 cents in costs.
We have to especially watch costs now. I went to the mechanic to have my poor car fixed and had to lay down 607.00 smackaroos. Now, I find myself disappointed. But I didn't freak out. News like that would normally send me into a fit of tears. I knew when I bought the car that I would end up having to do some repairs on it. That's what you get when you buy an older car. At least I don't have to pay full insurance, car payment, and 607.00. Then, I do believe I would cry.
It's difficult not to step on the break and think 'Gee, I'm stepping on a very nice digital camera, or a ticket to Scotland.' And it does set us back a bit. But, that thinking is not productive, so I try to think, "I am stepping on a break that will work and keep me safe." Odd, the things that I have to do to comfort myself sometimes.
I come home and there is a black cat napping on my door mat. Proverbially speaking, that would be a bad omen, but since I know the origins of that old wives tale has to do with the superstition of 'evil' witches and their familiars, then I can't believe it. And I actually believe it's good luck.
Its fuh-reeeezing here. brrr. The static electricity is out of control, and I've had to set my humidifier and a pan in the kitchen to boil. The poor cats can barely walk without getting shocked.
It's 9:09 a.m. here I'll be on line at 10:30 a.m. to muse, if anyone's around :)
I can really relate.
I am trying to keep working on my portfoilo for art school, but i keep getting hung up on thoughts of how will I ever come up with the money to go to school in New Zealand with a family in tow. We have been able to save no money because there is always a car repair, or medical bill that needs to be paid.
I have given up on doing any painting for now. I can not afford the materials so I am focusing on drawing, I even found a good book to help me master more techniques. I am trying to stay focused on just getting the portfolio done. Money will not matter if I do not have an acceptence letter from Massey.
Hang in there. I find inspiration and encouragement in your own determination.
I have been making my own tortillas for a few years now, and I don't think I could ever buy them at the store again. They are wonderful home made.
Kelly
Posted by MysteriousWays at January 26, 2004 12:56 PM