Seriously?? Thank God for the small things that keep me sane!

     Boy have I had a rough two weeks... which of course puts me behind on this thing AGAIN!! I'm like the worst blogger ever!! The kind of blogger that forgets to blog for long periods of time. However, when I'm upset, blogging is the last thing on my mind. These past two weeks just keeping my tears in check took up all of my concentration. I really think my car is out to get me. First I have a flat tire that I didn't notice until it was time for me to go to work. Then on FLR day my car wouldn't start and I was almost late. Next I find out I got a ticket for my front tires being over the white line at a red light even though I was in the turn only lane and you CAN turn on red!! After that my windshield wipers stopped working on the way to work in the middle of a downpour! And my inspection is due this month. I know it will pass but um after having the fuel filter changed and anything else that may go wrong before then... well I'm gonna be seriously lacking in the bank account!! Not that my bank account isn't ever not lacking but I'm worried she will spiral into a deep depression after this month!! lol! On top of the car problems I'm having other problems. Of course I won't talk about that here because I am just not one to post my drama and besides it would hurt feelings and I'm just not into that. Even if mine are never taken into account. But we all have that problem with our friends and family I'm sure. Hmmm... I just realized I have went all day without eating and it's dinner time. This totally confuses my brother because as a garbage disposal he just can't fathom how someone can forget to eat. I just do. Probably the same reason I could never meditate or do yoga, my brain is just complete and constant activity even in relaxation! I'm told it's a sign of genius :)! I'll go along with that! Those who know me would of course roll their eyes and say," yeah ok Mandy" I happen to be a well known goober.

FLR

We have had an FLR lunch since my last post!! I sooooooo love them and can't wait for the next one. This is a picture of me and Candie at this month's Girl's Lunch. Risky's BBQ in the stockyards. It was so much fun. I really love these girls. I only have this pic and not a group pic because we were having so much fun laughing and catching up that we forgot to do a group photo. But we won't let that happen again. Next time I will have a group photo to post. I blame Jessica Law. That girl is just hilarious and keeps us all rolling. I swear if it weren't for these times with my girls, I would seriously go insane. I feel so much better afterwards. I'm thinking the saying that laughter is the best medicine may have a ton of merit because it definitely goes a long way towards curing my chronic grumpiness for awhile. The next one is my responsibility... boo to that. Razoos in Arlington better be ready because we are invading there next month!! :) This is one of the small things that keep me sane!

Hyenas:

     Even though my hair smells like smoke for days... this is one of my favorite places. More of that medical laughter I guess. If you go to the early show the smoking isn't too bad though. Me and my cousin and some friends went this past Friday. Not only did I see the hottest guy I've seen in awhile... well we listened to the best comedian we've heard there so far. And we go often. Rob Little. Luckily I'm not a laugh and pee your pants kind of person because I was definitely laughing hard enough. And the guy before him was really good too. Usually the opener is better than the talent and this time even though the opener was good, the talent was way better. I get free tickets every couple of months so if anyone would be interested in going next time let me know and then I'll let you know lol! This is one of the small things that keep me sane!!

Book Review:

          My favorite of the Lucky Harbor books so far. Of course there are more books but they haven't been released yet so I've only gotten to read the couple of samples Jill has been sweet enough to share. I will say that I am really excited for May when book 4 comes out. Book 3: Head Over Heels. Chloe and Sawyer. Chloe is the wild child and the younger sister of the three. If you are confused as to what three I'm talking about then you need to not only read my last couple of blogs but you need to read the first two books. Chloe thinks isn't ready to give up her wild hippyish lifestyle even though she finds herself spending more and more time at the inn she owns with her two sisters. Even though they are both newly engaged and annoying. Even more annoying is Lucky Harbors sherriff who she has no idea used to be the town bad boy who keeps arresting her. Sawyer is the best friend of the two men engaged to her sisters. Meaning he is always around. I love books where the hero and heroine hate each other... I really like this one because it's the third book and they have been hating on each other since the beginning of book one! Sooooooo go buy it. But get the other two first if you haven't read them. This is one of the small things that keep me sane!! :)



       

Monthly Dessert: Cashew Butterscotch Bars

     I used peanuts instead of cashews but it was still really really good and different. I of course used more peanuts than what it called for.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 - cups flour

3/4 - cup of brown sugar

1/2 cup plus 2tbs - butter

1 - cup butterscotch chips



3/4 - cup corn syrup

1 - tsp water

1/4 - tsp salt

1 1/2 - cups cashew pieces

1 - cup white chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350.

2.Spray 9x13 pan

3. Combine flour and brown sugar in a mixing bowl.

4. Cut in butter until coarse & crumbly.

5. Press onto bottom of baking dish.

6.Bake 10 minutes. Remove and leave oven on.

7. Combine butterscotch chips, corn syrup, water and salt in a small saucepan and melt on low, stirring constantly until mixture is completely smooth.

8. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with nuts.

9. Bake 12-15 minutes until filling is hot and bubbly.

10. Remove from oven, place on wire rack to cool and sprinkle with white chocolate chips. cool and cut into bars

This is one of the small things that keep me sane!!