Be Creative!

One thing that I love more than anything else is being creative. Now when I say creative I do not mean create a sculpture or write a symphony I mean being creative in everyday little things. One way I love to do this is by making brand new desserts that i’ve never tried before and inventing my own special ingredients. For example 2 years ago after being inspired by Food Network and my cousin’s constant nagging for me to make him something I created for the very first time, my own recipe for an amazing dessert. It was 3 different kinds or tarts. The first was a blackberry raspberry tart, the second a apple and cinnamon tart, and the last and most famous was the pear and lemon tart. It’s such a rewarding feeling to bake something out of scratch and to see the beautiful treat placed on perfect little plates, but my favorite part is to share what I made with others. I think that is one of the reasons why I do creative things, is to share them with others. I began this year making homemade cards and that’s the perfect was to be creative and share. So in remembrance of that great day and my love of all things warm and edible tonight I will create something new! Keep updated, I will post pics asap!

Fondant Birthday Cake I made for my friend last week

Sit, Stand, Walk, or Sprint?

Sometimes things just end. They may do this for the better or worse, but in the end you have to make a decision about how you are going to deal with it. This past weekend has been very emotional for me and I have been trying different things and keeping busy in an attempt to figure things out for myself, or maybe to avoid having to do so. I have tried listening to music in an attempt to wrap myself in nostalgia, throwing myself into groups of friends, sitting alone with a book that I can’t seem to ever get through a page, running until I almost collapse and driving around for hours. The more I sit and think the more I am forced to think and deal with myself and my emotions. But I know that the world is constantly moving and if I just stand still I will be continually falling behind. So do I sit, stand, walk, or sprint?

The most beautiful place I have ever been to.
The Redwood Forrest

Today

Things never turn out how you expect them. Life is changing all time time. Today I feel like time is moving uncomfortably slow. I find that every song I listen to today has lyrics that match my life. The weather outside is beautiful and it makes me want to say or do something profound to change the current views of the world. I know that there is a spot open for me to fill when things in my life finally begin. This excites me, but the process of finding my grove in the world scares me more than anything, because I don't know if I can make it, and I don't know if I'll be happy when I get what I think will make me happy. I don't even know what makes me happy. I guess it would be to be surrounded by people who I love and love me. I wish I could see my future and then I would not be as scared. But I think I'll survive. We all do if we try.

Molten Lave Cakes and more!

I love to bake and lately it feels like I've been baking more than usual but I love it so much. These past two weeks I have made (all from scratch) Cinnamon rolls, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Apple Cinnamon muffins, Samoas Bars, Molten Lave Cakes and more. I love baking, but I also love to cook. Today for dinner with my family and Warren I made an amazing Pesto Cilantro Lemon with chicken and noodles with aged cheese on top. It was amazing! Now I am sorry to keep bragging but here are some pics I took for my cookbook scrapbook I am making. Enjoy!

Inside look of my Molten Lave Cake

Molten Lava Cake

Homemade Girl Scout Cookies: Samoas Bars

P90X

A few weeks ago Warren saw a infomercial for a home fitness training program called P90X. He decided that he was going to do it and the more and more he talked about it the more intrigued I became. I decided that I would do it with him and so we have been preparing ourselves to start. Last night Warren and I did the fitness test and wrote down our scores and such to keep track of our progress over 30, 60 and 90 days. This morning I took pictures of myself in different poses so I can also see the progress. I am very excited for the P90X and I hope that it goes well! So wish by Warren and I luck!