That quote is from English writer George Orwell, and I think it sums up why I will be voting for McCain this election. Based on the debates last night, McCain is the one candidate that I feel is truthful, with his past decisions and ones that he regrets, with his future decisions including unpopular ones, and with current decisions. He acknowledges when he has made a mistake. He acknowledges the current situation in Iraq, Afghanistan, the economy, etc. And, he has a plan to fix them.
I get the feeling that Obama is playing the role of presidential candidate, and doesn't really understand that once he is elected, he will have to solve the American crisises (is that a word? if not, I just made it up). He seems more preoccupied with winning than with what he is going to have to do if he does win. There are things about Obama that I like- I'm not saying he'd be a terrible president. I just think McCain would be better.
9/24/08
OUCH
I was talking to my mom on the phone today, just laying on the couch chatting, when LB came crawling up to me with a big grin on his face. I watched as he swung one leg up and tried to pull himself up onto the couch.
How cute, I thought. He wants to chill out with me.
So I helped him up, gently pushing on his butt while he grabbed and clawed his way with his little arms. Once he was on the couch, he smiled another big grin. I continued talking with my mom about LB and Hubby and Puppy.
All of a sudden, I feel this pinch on my arm. Shit, I thought, I hope that wasn't a centipede. I yell, "Ouch!", and look over to find LB's face firmly attached to my bicep... okay, who are we kidding? To my fat-arm-where-a-bicep-should-be.
He bit me! I can't believe it! My darling baby boy, who cries for me when I leave the room, who uses me as his own personal jungle gym, who hugs me so fiercely, BIT ME!
I was in such shock that it didn't register that I should be scolding him. He smiled another big (and mischievous) grin, then giggled. What a little monkey! He didn't do it again after that, but it has started, the I'm-a-different-person-than-you stage.
I suppose it could be worse. I can remember times when my brother used to bite my mom's behind. All I've gotten is a little pinch on mine. But now that LB has discovered his teeth and that they can be used for cool things, I'm afraid my ass is next.... literally.
How cute, I thought. He wants to chill out with me.
So I helped him up, gently pushing on his butt while he grabbed and clawed his way with his little arms. Once he was on the couch, he smiled another big grin. I continued talking with my mom about LB and Hubby and Puppy.
All of a sudden, I feel this pinch on my arm. Shit, I thought, I hope that wasn't a centipede. I yell, "Ouch!", and look over to find LB's face firmly attached to my bicep... okay, who are we kidding? To my fat-arm-where-a-bicep-should-be.
He bit me! I can't believe it! My darling baby boy, who cries for me when I leave the room, who uses me as his own personal jungle gym, who hugs me so fiercely, BIT ME!
I was in such shock that it didn't register that I should be scolding him. He smiled another big (and mischievous) grin, then giggled. What a little monkey! He didn't do it again after that, but it has started, the I'm-a-different-person-than-you stage.
I suppose it could be worse. I can remember times when my brother used to bite my mom's behind. All I've gotten is a little pinch on mine. But now that LB has discovered his teeth and that they can be used for cool things, I'm afraid my ass is next.... literally.
9/23/08
Good times
Hubby has duty tonight, so I have the house all to myself. LB was playing around with the bookcases, and started picking at our wedding album. Naturally I started flipping through it, and felt the need to watch a montage of our wedding pics that Hubby's uncle made. Then, I was still in the wedding mood, so I watched Wedding Crashers. Now, I'm still feeling a little nostalgic, so I'm watching There's Something About Mary, the movie Hubby and I saw on our blind date. Hopefully I'll be tired after that! :)
It's so funny how fast that day went. I know we had all afternoon with the ceremony and reception, but it seems like such a blur! Thank god for technology- I actually wish I had a copy of any video of it. I know my MIL has one, but I'd like to see it!
Wow, I can't believe this movie is 10 years old.... that means we've been together for 10 years... holy crap. :)
I had lunch with the CO's wife today- we'll call her L. She's so sweet and so genuine- it makes me so happy to know that she'll be around for the big deployment. L's the kind of person that cares about the other wives, very unlike the previous CO's fiance (which I got some scoop on that whole thing... not surprised at all). This is exactly how my ideal wardroom would be! It's relieving to know that there is much less drama than before- if you're reading this, then you know me, and you know that I'm not the kind of person that likes drama. Life's too complicated to begin with. :)
It's so funny how fast that day went. I know we had all afternoon with the ceremony and reception, but it seems like such a blur! Thank god for technology- I actually wish I had a copy of any video of it. I know my MIL has one, but I'd like to see it!
Wow, I can't believe this movie is 10 years old.... that means we've been together for 10 years... holy crap. :)
I had lunch with the CO's wife today- we'll call her L. She's so sweet and so genuine- it makes me so happy to know that she'll be around for the big deployment. L's the kind of person that cares about the other wives, very unlike the previous CO's fiance (which I got some scoop on that whole thing... not surprised at all). This is exactly how my ideal wardroom would be! It's relieving to know that there is much less drama than before- if you're reading this, then you know me, and you know that I'm not the kind of person that likes drama. Life's too complicated to begin with. :)
9/19/08
Coconut Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp (Hubby looooooved this one)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Dash of red (cayenne) pepper
1 large egg
1 tbsp lime juice
1 cup shredded coconut
1 lb peeled deveined shrimp (thawed if frozen) (about 40)
2 tbsp butter, melted
How To:
Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix flour, brown sugar, salt, and red pepper in shallow bowl. Beat egg and lime juice in another bowl. Spread coconut in a third bowl. Coat each shrimp with flour mixture, then dip each side into egg mixture (it helps to do that part fast, so you don't lose all the flour mixture). Press into coconut to coat well. Place shrimp on rack in broiler pan. When all shrimp are ready, drizzle with melted butter and bake 7 to 8 minutes.
*For a little sweetness to it, I served them with apricot preserves, yummy. Also, you can use raw or cooked shrimp- I used the cooked, frozen ones because they were the easiest for me!
9/16/08
I farted.
This very funny thing happened this morning. LB was sprawled out on the floor under his rainforest gym, drinking a bottle, and I was on the couch checking my email. I suddenly felt a rumble in my stomach and thought, crap, I have to fart. BUT since no one else was around, and I'm sure LB didn't know what a fart even was, I figured I'd just let loose.
It had to have been a fart heard around the world. It was so loud, LB got scared- he dropped his bottle and stared at me, as if to say, what the heck was that?? Even the dog on the other end of the house came running into the living room.
Wow... embarassing. And now that I've shared it with the entire world, even more embarassing. But, amusing, too!
It had to have been a fart heard around the world. It was so loud, LB got scared- he dropped his bottle and stared at me, as if to say, what the heck was that?? Even the dog on the other end of the house came running into the living room.
Wow... embarassing. And now that I've shared it with the entire world, even more embarassing. But, amusing, too!
9/12/08
Oopsies
To be honest, I completely forgot about my weekly Friday recipe. I've had a headache all day, and LB has been the most active baby I've ever seen. So let me think a minute about what I've had to eat this week...... ummm...... despite the pile of leftovers in the fridge, I really can't think of anything to share. I guess that means I'll have to resort to a recipe I've done before and not one I've done recently.
Uhhh.... WHY am I having a hard time finding one to share?? Probably because food is the last thing I want to think about right now! I don't think I've shared this one, so here goes... and sorry if it's a repeat!
Larissa's Waldorf Salad (not tested by Hubby, since he dislikes salad dressing)
Ingredients:
1 head of Romaine lettuce
2 apples (any brand, but I find Braeburn works well)
2 celery stalks
1 generous handful of craisins (or grapes, if you don't like craisins)
2 handfuls of walnuts or pecans
Bleu cheese dressing
How To:
Well, it's pretty self-explanatory. Chop the lettuce, apples, and celery and toss. Sprinkle on the craisins and nuts. Drizzle the dressing on top, then toss the whole salad to coat.
*I used those roasted pecans that I posted a few weeks back, and they were delicious. It seemed contradictory to mix bleu cheese with cinnamon and nutmeg, but those nuts tasted amazing! It would also be a great main dish with some slices of roasted chicken, kind of like the one at California Pizza Kitchen.
Uhhh.... WHY am I having a hard time finding one to share?? Probably because food is the last thing I want to think about right now! I don't think I've shared this one, so here goes... and sorry if it's a repeat!
Larissa's Waldorf Salad (not tested by Hubby, since he dislikes salad dressing)
Ingredients:
1 head of Romaine lettuce
2 apples (any brand, but I find Braeburn works well)
2 celery stalks
1 generous handful of craisins (or grapes, if you don't like craisins)
2 handfuls of walnuts or pecans
Bleu cheese dressing
How To:
Well, it's pretty self-explanatory. Chop the lettuce, apples, and celery and toss. Sprinkle on the craisins and nuts. Drizzle the dressing on top, then toss the whole salad to coat.
*I used those roasted pecans that I posted a few weeks back, and they were delicious. It seemed contradictory to mix bleu cheese with cinnamon and nutmeg, but those nuts tasted amazing! It would also be a great main dish with some slices of roasted chicken, kind of like the one at California Pizza Kitchen.
9/11/08
Good News / Bad News
Hubby came home from work yesterday, and he had a discussion with the captain regarding shore duty. We'll still be going to CA, but it will be a little later than we thought. We'll be staying here in HI until November... of 2009. So, it's even later than our original schedule.
It's good news for a few reasons: We will be here with Hubby for Christmas and LB's first birthday- and we can celebrate them on time instead of early to squeeze it all in together. If I'm going to spend months apart from him, at least I'll be here with the other wives instead of living in a brand new place. And, if he's going to get extended on any boat, it's good that it's this one, with this captain and this crew. Also, I won't have to resign from the board of directors for the band early.
It's bad news for other reasons: Hubby will do the entire deployment, instead of rotating early which is what we thought would happen. He'll be starting the winter semester instead of the summer semester. We'll also be here in a faraway place longer, so it's even more unlikely (and more expensive) to fly back to NH.
But, there are more positives to staying here, at least for LB and I. The biggest thing is that since Hubby will be out to sea no matter what, at least I'll be able to stay in a place where I know people. It's also nice to finally get an idea of where we'll be living next year! :)
It's good news for a few reasons: We will be here with Hubby for Christmas and LB's first birthday- and we can celebrate them on time instead of early to squeeze it all in together. If I'm going to spend months apart from him, at least I'll be here with the other wives instead of living in a brand new place. And, if he's going to get extended on any boat, it's good that it's this one, with this captain and this crew. Also, I won't have to resign from the board of directors for the band early.
It's bad news for other reasons: Hubby will do the entire deployment, instead of rotating early which is what we thought would happen. He'll be starting the winter semester instead of the summer semester. We'll also be here in a faraway place longer, so it's even more unlikely (and more expensive) to fly back to NH.
But, there are more positives to staying here, at least for LB and I. The biggest thing is that since Hubby will be out to sea no matter what, at least I'll be able to stay in a place where I know people. It's also nice to finally get an idea of where we'll be living next year! :)
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