The most disgusting thing

Last night I came in after saying goodbye to Austin. The lights were all off because my mom was trying to sleep on the couch (my dad works nights and sleeps from about 2-10 pm so we try not to disturb him, hence my mom was on the couch). I go in the kitchen where we have a water cooler. Since there is a counter top right next to the cooler, we all keep our cups there. My cup was dark blue (I can't see anything in my cup without light). I knew I had left water in it so I pick it up and start to drink. I had taken a couple gulps when something hit my lip. "That's strange, I wonder if I accidentally knocked chicken fat in my cup," I think to myself (I had been skinning chicken for dinner). I turn on the light and there in the bottom of my glass, is a dead cockroach. Yes, cockroach. I drank water that had a dead cockroach in it. When I realized this I freaked out; I washed my mouth out with Listerine, spit multiple times, almost hurled. Even now I am gagging. Needless to say I got a new cup, one that is clear so I can look in it before I drink.

Last night I...

...was asked to dance by a senior in high school. Yep. It's true.

There was a dance at the institute and I felt like dancing. Austin didn't go, but that wasn't going to stop me from having a good time. When I got there, I found out that it was senior's night (no there weren't a bunch of old people, the high school seniors were invited), I might not have gone had I known that from the get go, but I was already there, so I stayed. The most lame thing about the dance was they left the lights on, because obviously, us young single adults cannot keep our hands to ourselves.

Well, back to the high school senior. A slow song had started to play and slowly, all the girls around me were asked to dance. I was left standing by myself. Then here comes this young looking kid, and he asks me to dance. He was really nice and actually did a good job of keeping the conversation going (I could tell he was really nervous, it was his first YSA dance after all). I was humored that he was so young.

Cooking today

Today I feel like blogging. I really just want to let the whole world, okay the few the proud that actually read my blog, know that I was in the mood to cook and let everyone drool over my success.

For dinner, I made French Onion Soup. I changed the recipe a bit. I used apple juice instead of white whine, more apple juice instead of apple cider (I thought it said apple cider vinegar, don't ask, I don't know), and Fontina instead of Gruyere. I used a baguette because I knew that it was a crusty bread and could stand up to the soup. It was very good. I would like to say that I took pictures, but it all got eaten before I had the chance.

For dessert, I made peanut butter popcorn (thanks for the blog Katie). I like it. I would like a little more peanut butter to popcorn ratio, so the next time I make it I will probably add more. Again, it isn't my picture, it was gone before I could get the camera.

Power

Today the power was out for three hours. I really have no problem with this, except I was trying to cook dinner and I needed my stove, which is electric. Truly, necessity is the mother of all invention. Here is what I learned while I had no juice.

1. Using the grill is always a good idea
2. Battery operated drills can power food processors
3. Even though salad tastes better cold, warm ain't half bad

Thank goodness I have a brother around that thinks up solutions to my problems in the kitchen at the drop of a hat.

Serious?

Austin and I have been going out for over two months now, and he finally let me meet his parents. I was pretty surprised that he did. His mom is cute and his dad reminds me of a cross between my Grandma Redmer and John (yes I know it says grandma). I am interested to see what they have to say about me. I will have to see what Austin has to say about that tomorrow.

Why?!?!?!?!

Why, WHY, WHY!? That is all I have to say.

Yea for lunch

Today, even though I was sleeping when he called, I got to go to lunch with Austin. I can get ready in a hurry when I want to, despite what my family may tell you. Spending an hour with him in the middle of the day was great.

I didn't get the job at the Marriott that I interviewed for on Friday. To be honest, I didn't think I would, nor was I too excited about it. I want a job, but that probably wouldn't have bee the best fit for me. I have an interview with a doctor's office tonight at 5:15. I am interviewing with the two doctors and the office manager. I really want this job. I know both the doctors and I am good at being a clerk (so I have been told), I just need someone to give me a chance.