Friday, January 8th, 2010 | General

Ever since I saw the advertisement for adult gummy vitamins, I knew I had to try them. Also, Ashley–I’m sorry I made fun of you for buying children’s vitamins that tasted good. Anyway, I realize that regular pill vitamins are much better for me but I’m a horrible pill taker. It’s not that I’m not capable…I just psyche myself out sometimes. Especially on those giant pills that contain iron. I freak out and end up choking/vomiting. Also, allergy pills sometimes do it to me, but in my defense, it’s my dog’s fault! See, Jake used to take the same pills (apparently dogs can take human pills?) and he’d always choke on them. As I would take them, that image of him would pop into my head and then I’d choke. So, see, not crazy.

But back to the gummy vitamins. After looking in many different stores, I finally found them in the Phoenix Costco. I must say I’m pleasantly surprised. They don’t have the odd texture of the chocolate Viactivs but rather are quite similar to gummys (gummies?). Unfortunately, they lack the amount of vitamins found in One-a-day pills, however I figure this is better than nothing.

While researching them, I came across some amusing posts on taking children’s vitamins. These were my favorites:

“I take my dogs’ multivitamins when I’m out of mine, so I’m hardly one to talk.”

“one night i got all *expletive*ed up… i decided to eat an entire bottle of scooby-doo gummy vitamins. i woke up the next day and saw the empty bottle and was like ‘oh *expletive*‘.

i went to the pharmacy, and the pharmacist told me to go to the ER. when i got to the ER, i got some really dumb looks, but they said i would be fine…”

“I can’t buy yummy vitamins or I end up eating the whole bottle in one go, which really cant be good for you. Everytime I’ve bought them, even though i try not to, it always end up the same.. hmmm… one more….i really shouldnt but hmmm… one more…. maybe just one more… maybe two more… maybe 5 more, eat them all!”

Friday, December 11th, 2009 | Law School

I’m studying up on Civil Procedure right now and came to a section on inconsistent allegations in pleading. The book says, “One commentary compares the phiolosophy of alternative pleading to a famous saying by Yogi Berra: ‘When you come to the fork in the road, take it.’”

The first time I read that, I definitely thought it said Yogi Bear, giving me much more respect for law people. Er, lawyers. I think that’s what they’re called. Sadly, a second reading proves it was actually Berra. Personally, I think my bear version makes more sense. I mean, he steals pic-i-nic baskets! He obviously has a food problem and must use forks. I don’t see how a baseball player saying it makes more sense. But that’s the law for you. It doesn’t always make sense.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | Law School

I need more sleep. Now that it gets dark in the afternoon, I’m finding it harder and harder to stay awake during the day. Naps are out of the question. No nap. I don’t really have much to say. I’m just typing in order to stay awake for dinner. I think I’ve written about 500 pages of notes so far in law school. As far as reading, I think I usually read around 150 pages a week. I guess that’s not too bad. Well, sometimes it can be. Each page can take as much as ten minutes to read. They all sound as if they were written by guys wearing white ponytail wigs. That’s not to say the subject matter is dull–just the writing. Also, pictures would be nice. I don’t care if it’s a law text, I want a picture. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Black and white will do just fine. Even a sketch, you know? Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate the gold lettering on the cover and the simulation leather feel. But I just feel it’s missing that little extra *pop!* Does the exclamation point go in between the asterisks? I hope so.

Thursday, November 5th, 2009 | Recipes

When I visited Seattle a year ago, I stopped into a little shop downtown and had the best corn soup ever. Ever since then, I’ve been hunting for the perfect recipe and dun dun dun dunnnnn (do do do sol…triplet followed by a dotted half, if you’re into music), I’ve found it! The following is my adaptation of a recipe I found here:

Yummiest Corn Soup Ever

Ingredients:
2 cups water
2 cups milk (I use skim and it’s incredibly rich and creamy)
4 cups corn kernels (Fresh is best, but amazingly, frozen is almost as good)
3ish cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped onion (I process this down with the garlic so it’s practically pulp, but I don’t think that’s really necessary since it will be blended later. I’m just weird about pieces of onion.)
2 Tbs flour
2 Tbs butter
1/2 cup cream (you almost don’t even need this…or, you can substitute nonfat yogurt mixed with a little milk for a healthier version)
1tbs salt, plus some more for seasoning
1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:
Boil the water in a large saucepan, then add in the milk and corn until the corn gets tender. I let it sit simmer and just ignore the lovely milk skin that develops. It all gets blended anyway. No one has to know. Once the corn is tender, drain it but preserve the water/milk mixture for later.

Next it’s time to make the roux. Throw the butter in the original saucepan and cook the onion/garlic mixture until soft and then add in the flour. You’re going to want to whisk it all quickly for a few minutes, just to remove the floury taste. It should bubble and darken slightly. Now, add in the water/milk mixture and simmer it for fifteen minutes or so. I stir it occasionally…again, just ignore the milk skin.

Now it’s blender time. You likely won’t be able to fit all of the corn and liquid in a blender, so take half the corn and half the liquid and blend together until smooth. Put it back into the sauce pan and blend the remaining stuff together. Once blended, add it to the rest and add the cream, pepper, and salt to taste. Reheat and serve. This is one of those soups where I can’t stop licking the bowl/spoon/counter drippings/blender blade. Be careful with the blade.

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 | Law School

Can I use law school as an excuse? I’m not really sure who reads this, aside from Ashley and the occasional etsy clicker, so please excuse this rather mundane post.

I suppose I’ll first start off with a general conversation starter-the weather. The current weather is very similar to the coldest weather that Tucson experiences. Oddly enough, I’m handling it alright. See, in Tucson, I would typically forgo a jacket and just make a run for the car, knowing that the afternoons would warm up to a point where I wouldn’t need a jacket. Here, however, it remains chilly all day, so I wear a jacket. So, I’m actually warmer in Seattle. It’s crazy. Oh yeah, it’s not raining much here. I’m pretty annoyed. I left Arizona at the start of its rainy season, only to come to Seattle and experience minimal rainfall. At this point, I think that anyone who claims Seattle is rainy is a big liar. Nevertheless, I have bought myself a pair of boots. These boots are my first real pair ever, which is ironic considering I hail from a state full of Cowboys.

Now, onto law school. But first, someone in the building is playing Hey Jude, but all I can hear is the “Na na na naaaa…” It’s really annoying. So yes, law school. I think it’s going well. Unlike my undergrad, I’m taking notes, doing the readings, making outlines, and studying. And I even enjoy it. I’m not even that freaked out about getting called on. Ok, I’ll admit, it is a bit nerve-wracking watching my professor draw a random index card out of the stack and call on the person whose card it is. However, most of the time I’m not spacing out so it goes well.

My favorite classes are still property and contracts, although I still have no idea what I want to do for a living. Someone suggested copyright law, specifically in the entertainment field. That might use my music undergrad degree which would be a plus. I wonder if I’d have to start listening to music. I don’t really like doing that.

Wow, this post is dull.

I have a recipe I’ll be posting soon for the most wonderful corn soup ever. The best part is that it can be made using frozen kernels. I know, blasphemy! Er, should that be blasphemous? Whatever, I’m not going to grad school for English. I’m a gonna be a lawyer! Yar.

I suppose I should be ending this post. I have class shortly in which I will be arguing that an easement should be interpreted as it was originally agreed upon. Woo!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009 | General

I was digging through old blog entries on livejournal and wanted to share this picture I took of my roommate’s cat. He was sitting on my curtains, licking himself you-know-where, and was none too pleased when I snapped this photo:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 | General, Law School

I really think the weather is mocking me. I left Arizona, having not seen rain for many months, only to come to the land of eternal sunshine. Yes, I realize Seattle is likely going to rain soon. And I know you’re probably thinking, “Boy, she’s going to regret wishing for rain!” but I don’t care. Bring on the rain. I want it. No more bright sunny days. No more chilly mornings followed by warm afternoons. Bring on the drizzle and cold. I want to sleep with the heat on. I want to wear my snuggie to the grocery store without fear of ridicule. Also, I want a dog, just so I can make it wear the new Snuggie For Dogs.

In other non-weather news, I love Windows 7. My boyfriend was selected to host one of the many Windows launch parties and I’m thrilled! I got a free copy of Windows (awesome, btw) as well as a pack of cards, balloons, tote bags, an uninspired centerpiece, and more. I just went from XP to 7 and I’m in heaven. Ooh, seven rhymes with heaven! I should do marketing for Microsoft. I’m awesome at that, just like a cat. That rhymes with cat. I’m a marketing genius.

Now, back to putting my genius at work in case briefs for class. Torts, here I come!

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | General

One of the perks of having a boyfriend who works at Microsoft is the free stuff. I absolutely love getting something free, even if it’s useless. Wait, I should qualify that…I love getting anything free unless it’s a soy candy bar. That stuff just is weird. Anyway, the first major thing Zach got me is a Windows 7 Launch Party! We get to host our own party to celebrate Windows. The best part is that our party pack will be arriving shortly. In it I’ll find a free copy of Windows 7 (awesome, btw), a puzzle, windows napkins, tote bags, a centerpiece, playing cards, and more! I’m so excited!
Now, on to the second bit of awesomeness I received. Can you guess?

SNUGGIE! IT’S A SNUGGIE! It’s even embroidered with an Office logo. Now, I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be so…uh…large, but whatever. I also don’t really get that pocket in the front. I haven’t tested its warmth yet, but I have pretended to be a wizard. I’m truly magical in it.

Microsoft: Please give away shamwows at your next function. I really want one. A lot.

Monday, September 14th, 2009 | General, Law School

QFC is a mean grocery store. In order to get to the aisle that has all of the vegetables, you have to walk past bags and bags of candy. Usually candy doesn’t tempt me to buy it, but today was a different story. Really, how can anyone ignore the rainbow “Value Bag” filled to the brim with smarties? I just don’t think it’s possible. So, I bought the bag. After the fact I had to justify it, but I think I’ve figured how I can do that. I will only allow myself to have a smartie (or is the singular smarty?) if I finish reading for a class. I have ten classes a week so I can have ten packs of smarties. Of course, I have to try one first. Just to make sure they’re not poisoned or anything. You know, it’s a risk!

MMMM.

Sugar is the best. So are candy bribes to get through law school.

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | General

At about one this afternoon, after a series of hunger pangs, I decided it was time to get out of bed. In my defense, I was working on my Contracts outline (when promissory estoppals come into play, I just get so distracted!).* Thus began a half hour long battle to get Zach to go out to IHOP with me. Why did I choose IHOP when I’m in this bountiful food city known as Seattle? When I have Caffe Presse a few blocks away or fresh farmer’s market foods in the other direction? Because some days, you just want fast, cheap, and mediocre. And today was one of those days.

At first, Zach said absolutely not. He was in denial–he had no choice in the matter and we were going. Then he tried to convince me how horrible it was, upset at the high coffee prices. Then he bargained, causing me to check out half a dozen other places on yelp. Throughout all of this was saddness that I could even suggest such a thing here in Seattle. Finally, the last stage of grief: Acceptance. And we were off!

On the way we passed dozens of women walking for Breast Cancer. Zach made some passing comment about how it would be nice if we had walked. I ignored him, knowing full well that he just wanted to get out of IHOP. He’s sneaky like that.

We made it to the slightly run down IHOP (Zach: “Is this even a real IHOP?”) and were quickly seated by a waiter in an NFL jersey who explained the sports themed specials. We ordered and coffee quickly arrived for Zach. I tried to convince him that it’s wonderful to have your own giant pot of coffee. He did not see that as a selling feature.

When I see this, it reminds me of Droopy:

So, the coffee didn’t exactly win Zach over. Our food came a short while later and was actually pretty good. Zach was especially pleased that the waiter brought kechup AND hot sauce. I must say that pancakes were really tasty, although we both agreed that it was more of a dessert food than a breakfast one.

It is now 2:45 and I am quite satisfied. Now it’s back to Contracts and Legal Writing. And maybe some Civil Procedure, just for kicks :)

*It took me ten minutes to figure out how to do the punctuation in this sentence. I still don’t know if it’s right. Is there some internet guide to grammar? All I found were forums bickering over exclamation points.