I ::Heart:: New Releases!

I can't wait for these upcoming releases:
- John Mayer : Battle Studies
- Blakroc : S/T (?) [Black Keys w/Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Pharoah Monch...etc...]
- Norah Jones : The Fall [co-written by Ryan Adams!]

I also long to have in my collection...
- The Swell Season : Strict Joy
- Dirty Projectors : Bitte Orca
- Sondre Lerche : Heartbeat Radio

Yes, finally - new releases for me to be excited about!

<3

Love of my life...

The Visitor

My heart versus my head are tied right now, but I sense that the heart is attempting to take the lead...

Hira-Daiko

Look at what we will be proud owners of within the next year!

breathe.

This tugging at my chest will subside... I know it...

And the whirlwind of chaos in my head, will vanish.

I only need to push through.

and remember to breathe.

::::::breathe::::::

Hope: 'Twit-i-fined'

johncmayer: Hope isn't something you create, it's something you let inside.about 1 hour ago from TwitterBerry

I kind of am enjoying this whole twitter thing... despite the fact that a month ago I considered it a ridiculous waste of energy. I enjoy reading people's quips and tangents in abbreviated format.

The Hallway

This is quite wonderful.

Not for the faint of heart...

Chocolove's Raspberries in Dark Chocolate...

Try it if you dare...
...it made me weak in the knees and now I'm a self-proclaimed addict.
Chocolate really is better than men.
At least for the moment.

A Rainy Day Meal on a Sunny Day

A delicate meal that for some reason reminded me of rainy day driving with foggy windows on a narrow road lined with lush, green, handsomely tall trees somewhere along the coast of the Pacific Northwest.

Could've been the film we were watching...

Asia came over to eat something before we stopped in at Mead Street Station and she sat in with Laura Newman's group. This was a dinner that made my stomach & brain smile. I don't want to forget it, so I am documenting it... here!
Sorry in advance for my non-professional kitchen measurements and terminology.

Bay Scallop Skillet
1 handful of bay scallops
2 turnips cut in half and then slice into thin wedges
6 brussel sprouts (chopped in quarters)
1/4 sweet onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 yellow baby carrots, chopped
1/2 handful of sage leaves

First I set the stovetop to medium-hot and sauteed the turnips, brussel sprouts, and bay scallops in a sliver of butter and olive oil... I added a small portion of vegetable broth for flavor and moisture. I also lightly salted and peppered the medly. Once the veggetables and scallops were slightly browned I added in the rest of my vegetables, as well as a little bit more olive oil and vegetable broth so they would not burn. I continued to stir the contents of the pan while sprinkling truffle oil, salt, pepper, herbs de provence, chili-flakes (for bite)over the top and finally folded the sage leaves into the mixture until they were just a little bit crispy.

Cranberry Almond Quinoa
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1 handful dried cranberries
1/2 handful sliced almonds
loads of cinnamonnnnnnn

Very simply made - boiled water, tossed in quinoa and put lid on until all moisture was absorbed and quinoa was light and fluffy. Folded in cranberries and almonds... added a tiny bit of olive oil... shook a ton of saigon cinnamon into the finished product and mixed. Tasty!

Picture will be posted shortly.

Courtney is...

According to Google:

Courtney is Headed to Africa!
Courtney is moving on.
Courtney is examining our financial models.
Courtney.is.silly.
Courtney is an @$$*%(#.
Courtney is famous.
Courtney is a princess.
Courtney is a budokon fan.
Courtney is an inspiration to us all.

Something to smile at this snow-laden Saturday morning.

Amazing.

Introspection.

This sounds about right...

Accomodation 90%
Artistic 90%
Humanitarian 90$
Romantic 90%
Work Ethic 83%

Stability 10%
Avoidant 10%
Hedonism 30%
Materialism 36%
Change Averse 36%

Parallel

A Day in the Life...

03.20.09
Pints Pub Scotch Tour + MEISA Mafia



03.21.09
CREATE DENVER Business Expo



Night Owls



03.22.09
Sunday Morning

This girl I know needs some shelter

She don't believe anyone can help her

She's doing so much harm, doing so much damage

But you don't want to get involved

You tell her she can manage
And you can't change the way she feels

But you could put your arms around her

I know you want to live yourself

But could you forgive yourself

If you left her just the way you found her

I stand in front of you

I'll take the force of the blow

Protection
...
You're a boy and i'm a girl

But you know you can lean on me

And I don't have no fear

I'll take on any man here

Who says that's not the way it should be

I stand in front of you

I'll take the force of the blow

Protection

...

She's a girl and you're a boy

Sometimes you look so small, look so small

You've got a baby of your own

When your baby's grown, she'll be the one

To catch you when you fall

...

Sometimes you look so small, need some shelter

Just runnin' round and round, helter skelter

And I've leaned on you for years

Now you can lean on me

And that's more than love, that's the way it should be

Now I can't change the way you think

But I can put my arms around you

That's just part of the deal

That's the way I feel

I put my arms around you

I stand in front of you

I'll take the force of the blow

...
You're a boy and I'm a girl

Mmmmmm Mmmmmm

http://www.justhungry.com/



I can't wait to try out some of these recipes and such!

There is more to life...

... than this frustration.

I have nothing further to say at this time. I am simply royally frustrated.

Grr.

Tasty Rabbit Food + More

Courtney's Winter Endive Salad:

- 1 Endive (chopped)
- A Small Portion of Sweet White Onion (for taste)
- 1 Hard Boiled Egg (white only/chopped)
- 1 Handful Shaved Parmesan
- 1 Small Roma Tomato (chopped)
- 5 Green Olives (chopped)

Mix all dry ingredients- sprinkle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of black pepper and kosher salt- mix again, and enjoy!!! Delicious, refreshing, and healthy mmm

A ring on that finger...

Half of my high school class is married.

Awkward.