Sunday, June 21, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
This and that, but mostly that
I suppose if I'm updating, I have to at least mention camp. It's going really, really well. My ten kiddos are fairly high functioning and have endless energy, but they're a lot of fun. They keep us volunteers laughing, that's for sure! I have an amazing group of volunteers and I am looking forward to next week! I am MUCH more at ease this weekend than last. I'll share more stories later. I will share one quote of the day, though:
On a hike behind St. Scholastica, which took us through the cemetery and by a statue of Jesus (we are a Catholic school!):
Camper, who had run ahead, SCREAMED for all to hear: "I SEE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
What I was more interested in telling you all about is my new summer obsession: frozen bananas.
Last week I ended up with an abundance of perfectly-ripe bananas, so I skewered and froze four of them. Inspired by a Food Network excerpt on a cafe that sells all kinds of chocolate covered bananas, I rolled/spooned/spread melted dark chocolate on two of them and left two of them plain (Unfortunately, I didn't have a foot-deep bucket of melted chocolate to dip my bananas in).
They are delicious! I am proud to say that the Choc Bananas have been a satisfying replacement for ice cream the last couple of nights (the frozen banana tastes remarkably like ice cream, actually!). And this morning I enjoyed a plain frozen banana as a snack, which was perfect since I was short on fruit. I think I'm going to start doing this more - it's a great way to have fruit on hand and quite tastey! I want to try mashing a banana and freezing it and see if you could eat with a spoon.
One tip from the show is cutting off the stem of the banana and then skewering it before you peel it/freeze it, which prevents the banana from splitting.
Yum, yum!
On a hike behind St. Scholastica, which took us through the cemetery and by a statue of Jesus (we are a Catholic school!):
Camper, who had run ahead, SCREAMED for all to hear: "I SEE JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
What I was more interested in telling you all about is my new summer obsession: frozen bananas.
Last week I ended up with an abundance of perfectly-ripe bananas, so I skewered and froze four of them. Inspired by a Food Network excerpt on a cafe that sells all kinds of chocolate covered bananas, I rolled/spooned/spread melted dark chocolate on two of them and left two of them plain (Unfortunately, I didn't have a foot-deep bucket of melted chocolate to dip my bananas in).
They are delicious! I am proud to say that the Choc Bananas have been a satisfying replacement for ice cream the last couple of nights (the frozen banana tastes remarkably like ice cream, actually!). And this morning I enjoyed a plain frozen banana as a snack, which was perfect since I was short on fruit. I think I'm going to start doing this more - it's a great way to have fruit on hand and quite tastey! I want to try mashing a banana and freezing it and see if you could eat with a spoon.
One tip from the show is cutting off the stem of the banana and then skewering it before you peel it/freeze it, which prevents the banana from splitting.
Yum, yum!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Two Domestic Tales
1) The other day I got:
*An all natural, Kashi frozen entree (Lemongrass Coconut Chicken -- yum!)
*TWO pints of fresh blueberries
*TWO individual serving cups of ice cream - (with ice cream, portion control is a must for me)
...all for $5! Clip, clip, clip those coupons, I tell ya!
2) I love my new apartment, but the downside is that I have to pay for laundry again. I'd been saving up dirty clothes for two weeks, just to make sure I got my money's worth. The washing machine is $0.75, so I went down with $2.25 and two (large) loads. I go to put my first load in the dryer when I realize that -- duh! The dryer is $0.75, too. So I only have enough quarters to dry one load.
I consider that this might be a good time to introduce myself to my neighbors, which I've been meaning to do. So I muster up some courage and knock on two doors (rehearsing how I'm going to ask a complete stranger for a quarter), but no one answers.
I check the bottoms of all my purses and bags, but of course, today, no loose coins are to be found. Finally, I pick up a 10-pence coin from London that looks remarkably like a quarter in size and shape. Feeling only slightly fraudulent, I head down to the laundry room. Alas, those little coin-operated machines are smarter than we think and rejects my 10-pence (guess I'll keep it for my scrapbook, afterall!).
Finally, I decied that I will just leave my wet clothes in the dryer and wait to add my second (large) load of laundry and dry them together. That's the college student, spirit!
I go and get my clothes out of the dryer awhile later and find that all of my clothes are about 80% dry... which means 20% damp.
Sigh.
So I "floor-dried" (no clothes lines here!) my clothing. Classy!
P.S. London was AMAZING!
P.P.S. Camp starts on Monday. I'm prepared (material wise), but terrified. Wish me luck!
*An all natural, Kashi frozen entree (Lemongrass Coconut Chicken -- yum!)
*TWO pints of fresh blueberries
*TWO individual serving cups of ice cream - (with ice cream, portion control is a must for me)
...all for $5! Clip, clip, clip those coupons, I tell ya!
2) I love my new apartment, but the downside is that I have to pay for laundry again. I'd been saving up dirty clothes for two weeks, just to make sure I got my money's worth. The washing machine is $0.75, so I went down with $2.25 and two (large) loads. I go to put my first load in the dryer when I realize that -- duh! The dryer is $0.75, too. So I only have enough quarters to dry one load.
I consider that this might be a good time to introduce myself to my neighbors, which I've been meaning to do. So I muster up some courage and knock on two doors (rehearsing how I'm going to ask a complete stranger for a quarter), but no one answers.
I check the bottoms of all my purses and bags, but of course, today, no loose coins are to be found. Finally, I pick up a 10-pence coin from London that looks remarkably like a quarter in size and shape. Feeling only slightly fraudulent, I head down to the laundry room. Alas, those little coin-operated machines are smarter than we think and rejects my 10-pence (guess I'll keep it for my scrapbook, afterall!).
Finally, I decied that I will just leave my wet clothes in the dryer and wait to add my second (large) load of laundry and dry them together. That's the college student, spirit!
I go and get my clothes out of the dryer awhile later and find that all of my clothes are about 80% dry... which means 20% damp.
Sigh.
So I "floor-dried" (no clothes lines here!) my clothing. Classy!
P.S. London was AMAZING!
P.P.S. Camp starts on Monday. I'm prepared (material wise), but terrified. Wish me luck!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Relatively Random Ramblings
1) Yesterday, as I arrived at school, I was digging through my purse to get my cell phone. I had a flood of panic when I couldn't find it, realizing that I must have forgotten to put it in my purse after using it for my alarm clock the night before (cell phone use #1). My heart raced, my stomach churned, and my palms got sweaty (okay, that last part was an exaggeration). I considered going back home to get my phone, BUT, lest you think I am COMPLETELY cell phone dependent, I decided against this.
I quickly scanned through my "to do list" for the day, thinking of phone calls I needed to make (use #2- taking care of business. Legit!). What if Katie couldn't find me in the sea of people at the Reif Run and tried to call (Use #3- Preventing you from having to wander through a crowd aimlessly, looking for someone you're supposed to meet. Pretty legit)? What if my car broke down (use #4- S.O.S- very legit!)-- on the way home from school and --- oh, wait. I only live one mile from campus-- I'd probably be okay. I wouldn't be able to compulsively check my phone for missed calls, voice messages, or texts while I was in class (use #5 - lame!). And ... I might actually have to rely on a wall clock to tell time (Use #6- purposeful, but unneccesary).
After a little more digging, I found my phone, but only after I'd aroused enough panic to be ashamed of myself. I am truly a child of the 21st century.
2) Last night I put face wash in my hair while I was in the shower. I need a vacation.
3) One of the more satisfying parts of my day was following the facial nerve branches all the way to their origin in the styloid-mastoid foramen in the cadaver lab. I need a vacation (and some new hobbies).
4) I have been having ridiculous cravings for sweets and junk food (and, ashamedly, giving in far too often). Today the culprits were homemade sticky buns (I just ate a small piece, thank-you-very-much) and a Mint Oreo Blizzard (I ordered a small, even though my coupon was for a free medium, thank-you-very-much). I need a vacation. Or bigger pants.
I quickly scanned through my "to do list" for the day, thinking of phone calls I needed to make (use #2- taking care of business. Legit!). What if Katie couldn't find me in the sea of people at the Reif Run and tried to call (Use #3- Preventing you from having to wander through a crowd aimlessly, looking for someone you're supposed to meet. Pretty legit)? What if my car broke down (use #4- S.O.S- very legit!)-- on the way home from school and --- oh, wait. I only live one mile from campus-- I'd probably be okay. I wouldn't be able to compulsively check my phone for missed calls, voice messages, or texts while I was in class (use #5 - lame!). And
After a little more digging, I found my phone, but only after I'd aroused enough panic to be ashamed of myself. I am truly a child of the 21st century.
2) Last night I put face wash in my hair while I was in the shower. I need a vacation.
3) One of the more satisfying parts of my day was following the facial nerve branches all the way to their origin in the styloid-mastoid foramen in the cadaver lab. I need a vacation (and some new hobbies).
4) I have been having ridiculous cravings for sweets and junk food (and, ashamedly, giving in far too often). Today the culprits were homemade sticky buns (I just ate a small piece, thank-you-very-much) and a Mint Oreo Blizzard (I ordered a small, even though my coupon was for a free medium, thank-you-very-much). I need a vacation. Or bigger pants.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
So I Don't Get Shut Down
My aunt Afton recently posted a threat on her blog to disown (in the blogging world, at least) two of her SISTERS if they didn't update their blog. As just her niece, I felt I could get the axe without any warning at all. So even though I don't feel I have anything too noteworthy to report, I thought I better say SOMETHING!
Easter Break is lovely. We had Thursday-Monday off from school and it has been so nice to relax. I came down to Minneapolis and am hanging out with good friends here. It is close to sixty today, if you can believe it, which feels absolutely amazing! We have been driving with the windows down, going for long walks, and showing some skin... forearms and elbows, that is. Thursday night we went bowling and I broke 100. It was pretty amazing -- definitely a game for the books. :-p (And, after complaining to everyone what a terrible bowler I was - which is usually true - I got a strike on my first turn. I of course followed it up with numerous gutter balls, just so I didn't make a liar out of myself). Tonight we have an Easter dinner and church. Lovely!
School is busy, but down to three weeks plus finals! London is quickly approaching -- one month from Tuesday. My parents will be here one month from now. So a lot of good things to look forward to!
Happy Easter, everyone! :-)
Easter Break is lovely. We had Thursday-Monday off from school and it has been so nice to relax. I came down to Minneapolis and am hanging out with good friends here. It is close to sixty today, if you can believe it, which feels absolutely amazing! We have been driving with the windows down, going for long walks, and showing some skin... forearms and elbows, that is. Thursday night we went bowling and I broke 100. It was pretty amazing -- definitely a game for the books. :-p (And, after complaining to everyone what a terrible bowler I was - which is usually true - I got a strike on my first turn. I of course followed it up with numerous gutter balls, just so I didn't make a liar out of myself). Tonight we have an Easter dinner and church. Lovely!
School is busy, but down to three weeks plus finals! London is quickly approaching -- one month from Tuesday. My parents will be here one month from now. So a lot of good things to look forward to!
Happy Easter, everyone! :-)
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Can a girl get some balance in her life?
This is the OT (school) cycle:
*Stress yourself out to the limit. Contemplate dropping out of school. Study until you go to bed. Consider joining Cirque du Solei (the circus for classy people).
*Take gigantic test(s). Complete assignments. Do some more assigments. Mail in scholarship applications.
*Turn in assignments. ... Contemplate starting new assignments, but realize you don't have enough information to do them yet. ... Twiddle thumbs ... WAIT FOR VACATION!
Unfortunately, these "lulls" always seem to happen right before vacations, so instead of days whizzing by with stuff left to do at the end of the day... I sit. And wait.
I know I shouldn't complain; and I'm not really... Someone has to keep Freetetris.org in business. Last night I even painted my nails red. I haven't done that in a LONG time.
I just wish they could space everything out a little better! It would significantly help my sanity!
Until I'm drowning in school work again,
Senia Jutila, OT/S
*Stress yourself out to the limit. Contemplate dropping out of school. Study until you go to bed. Consider joining Cirque du Solei (the circus for classy people).
*Take gigantic test(s). Complete assignments. Do some more assigments. Mail in scholarship applications.
*Turn in assignments. ... Contemplate starting new assignments, but realize you don't have enough information to do them yet. ... Twiddle thumbs ... WAIT FOR VACATION!
Unfortunately, these "lulls" always seem to happen right before vacations, so instead of days whizzing by with stuff left to do at the end of the day... I sit. And wait.
I know I shouldn't complain; and I'm not really... Someone has to keep Freetetris.org in business. Last night I even painted my nails red. I haven't done that in a LONG time.
I just wish they could space everything out a little better! It would significantly help my sanity!
Until I'm drowning in school work again,
Senia Jutila, OT/S
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Sigh (of relief)
Anatomy tests are over! And I'm quite happy with the results!
There's a good chance I'll be doing things besides homework this weekend! Coffeehouse and ice cream tomorrow, hanging out with an out-of-town friend on Saturday, "Steel Magnolias" on Sunday, and perhaps I'll have my own private little Oscar party ... with myself... on Sunday evening!
I have my first camper registered for my summer program!
Tomorrow is pay day... money into the bank is always a good thing.
Don't tell my mom, but I think I might have a (very part time) PCA job!
Spring Break is two weeks away.... this, alone is HUGE motivation. I simply cannot wait!!!!!
Despite sky-high heating bills (ugh!) and a COLD couple of days (Back to wind chills and below zero), I think... maybe... possibly.... PERHAPS... Spring will someday come.
There's a good chance I'll be doing things besides homework this weekend! Coffeehouse and ice cream tomorrow, hanging out with an out-of-town friend on Saturday, "Steel Magnolias" on Sunday, and perhaps I'll have my own private little Oscar party ... with myself... on Sunday evening!
I have my first camper registered for my summer program!
Tomorrow is pay day... money into the bank is always a good thing.
Don't tell my mom, but I think I might have a (very part time) PCA job!
Spring Break is two weeks away.... this, alone is HUGE motivation. I simply cannot wait!!!!!
Despite sky-high heating bills (ugh!) and a COLD couple of days (Back to wind chills and below zero), I think... maybe... possibly.... PERHAPS... Spring will someday come.
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