Raise the Steaks

Decided that I should make dinner this weekend so I don't have to cook this week.  Pretty clever if I do say so myself, and I do.

Made a simple marinade for the steaks of olive oil, vinegar, white wine, Italian seasonings, Cayenne pepper, and garlic.  I let this one sit overnight.  I'd like the favors to penetrate the rib eyes.  Even though I call this one simple, the pre-made marinades tend to be sugar based, and when fried they tend to caramelize/burn in the frying pan which is both a mess to cook with and clean.  The olive oil is less of an issue for me.  Going to saute some  onions and mushrooms with this.  Will serve some cheddar broccoli on the side. 

The second meal is spaghetti.  This one's not too complex. It's a meat-based sauce so I use ground chuck, Italian sausage (hot).  I seasoned the ground chuck with salt and pepper.  I also sweated some onions and mushrooms along with some garlic. Added the meat, then the marinara sauce.  Added a little sugar to cut the acidic taste, and a splash of white whine.  SIDE NOTE: NEVER overuse wine in your sauces, trust me.  Seasoned with Italian seasonings, oregano,  pepper, salt, garlic and Bay leaves (2).  This is gong to be tonight's dinner so I can make the pasta tonight.  

With the spaghetti I have some mixed salad greens that I'm sure to enjoy.   

Today

I wanted to sleep late today.  It just so happens that I needed the rest.  My vehicle however had other plans for me.  My brake lights went out.  At first I thought I could replace the bulbs, however I found out that it may be a wiring issue.  That is never too good.  I dunno how much this will cost me. 

I do know that I can’t drive without the brake lights, so now I feel a bit trapped.  My poor ride.  I love this car and I want it to last, however it’s slowly falling apart.  I need for it to grow with me not against me.  It’s like a really bad teen right now. 

Very early and most tired but biz needs to be taken care of.

This Is Today

My days have been spent trying to get other things done.  By other I simply mean that my time has been dominated by unwanted things to do.  My mood has changed of late.  Been feeling a bit down, and I stopped writing, however I've got my spirits lifted.  It's a mix of prayer and hope for better days.

Been taking five minute walks.  This got me up and about. Definitely it gave me a moments not to relax my mind.  I feel that's a real positive gift I could give myself.

Summer is an odd time with a mix of heat and quiet.  Staying indoors is definitely worth every bit of this ridiculous bill I got to pay.  Gonna have to tighten my budget down to the minimum.  I think my spending has spun out of control and that's a SHAME.

Woke up late. Didn't set alarm. No place to be. Bed feels so good.

A Simple Pleasure

It's not too hot outside, and after seeing on CNN how too many people are couch potatoes, I decided I was gonna do a simple five minute walk.  I needed to go to check my mailbox just the same, so it was fun to walk around.  It made me feel good.  It s a simple thing in life, but it was so worth it for a moment to clear my head.

Now if you will excuse me I need to turn my TV off this damned soap opera cause I'm not feeling it.    

The Funk is Upon Me

Been in a writing funk for some time now, and this has lead me to spiral down in terms of quality and quantity.  In effort to combat this infrequency (stress) I feel I should at least write a few things now.  After all, I give Twitter and FB some love.  Why not here?  

The week has been odd as I don't feel sleepy, yet I don't feel like I want to be up.   Like I need more rest.  I know that's not the case since I did get a good bit of sleep last night.  I feel like I just need to clear my head, watch a movie or two, and enjoy my free time.  

Eventually I'll have a desire to write once more.  I feel like a fool.  I have got to empower myself.   Do what i need to do to get things done that I desire.  

8-6-11

From Yesterday:

It's been a lull point this month as my writing output fizzled. I want to blame it on my crappy year, but it implies my entire years was terrible, and it never was that way.  Spent some time enjoying peace and quiet to settle my mind.  I hoped I would be inspired creatively by the still time.  It meant picking up my pen and paper and writing out my thoughts.  That's how I got the ball rolling.

Today started out hot (or "hawt").  opened my door and felt a wave of hear rush me. There was no need to go anywhere after that experience. Soon, in the distances I heard the crackle of thunder and lightning.  Soon it got closer, with rain and wind following.  It was quite the storm.  The power flickered off and on several times until it ultimately went off.  I heard several sirens, no doubt on the main road.

Had to eat something.  Leftover greens filled my tummy the moment the lights came back on.  Looked around the house when the power was off.  All I had was banana chips and cookies.  I should have made a meal sooner for myself.  Also next store trip will be about me getting more snacks in the house.

Comcast services are out again. Time for a movie via DVD: Sleepy Hollow.

Comcast services are out again. Time for a movie via DVD: Sleepy Hollow.

Thunderstorm with high winds. Power off/on. Lotsa lightning. Sitting in LR writing.

Stacy's Diet

At times a brother needs to access his eating habits.  I say this because for months I consumed Venti lattes and frappichinos (with whip).  So am I comfort drinking?  This has been too much.  So I decided I can do something real simple: For this week (started on Monday) I gave up lattes and frapps to see what happens.

Does this mean I can't have coffee?  Nope.  This is made at home.  So the effects, I haven't been cranky no withdrawal headaches and today I turned into a writing fool.  I may allow myself a latte on friday.  Tall.  maybe.  I make no promises.

Its late and it feels good to lay on my bed and chill.