Tonight I made dinner for my boyfriend and my mom. It was from a recipe I got from some girls I go to school with. I had it once and really liked it. I made it again tonight and I loved it this time as well. From the 3 people that ate it, myself included, it received a big 3 THUMBS UP! I thought I might pass along the recipe to anyone looking to make something cheap, fast, and delicious!
1lb Chorizo (pork or beef)
1tbsp chopped garlic
2c cooked pinto beans
1/2tsp chili powder
1/4tsp salt
Tortilla chips
3 cups cheese (cheddar or pepper-jack)(grated)
1/2 of one small, white onion (cut into thin rings)
Sour cream
1tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
Chopped cilantro
In a large skillet, cook chorizo and garlic. Stir over med. heat until brown ~ 5 min
Remove meat from skillet and drain meat on a paper towel
In the same skillet with leftover fat, add beans, chili powder, salt and 1/2c water
Cook over medium heat until warmed thoroughly, then mash until smooth and remove.
Preheat the oven to 450degrees
On a large oven platter, spread a layer of chips.
Cover that layer with 1/2 of your beans
Then cover that layer with 1/2 of your chorizo.
Cover the chorizo layer with 1/2 of your grated cheese and top with 1/2 onion rings.
Repeat with another layer of chips, beans, chorizo, cheese, and onions.
Bake for 5-8 minutes and then remove from heat.
Whisk sour cream and lime/lemon juice with a pinch of salt.
Drizzle or nachos and garnish with cilantro.
(My mom added some fresh, diced tomatoes which she enjoyed and you can try if you like)
Serves ~ 4 people
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Lucifer
I am with Evan a lot and I find that whenever we are around Lucifer I have a much harder time enjoying myself.
She is just so unpleasant and bitchy. She can not say anything and still be a bitch. She just never says hello, or cares to ask about how evan is or say good morning to him. She just walks around at noon in her pjs like a slob, goes on the computer, and eats. I don't think she is capable of much more. She is a pretty worthless human being.
She just spends money, mooches, and lazes around. She doesn't have a job but yet she is always going out to lunch or buying little things. I don't know how she has the money for that. I think she still asks Evan's parents for money or allowance or something and she is over 20. That is kinda sad. She needs to grow up and get her own something. I don't think she could survive without them giving her money though. She is a moocher and I would detest having to live with her.
I just hate her the more I have to be in her presence. She is a pebble in the shoe of the world, a pest to be done away with, nothing more.
She is just so unpleasant and bitchy. She can not say anything and still be a bitch. She just never says hello, or cares to ask about how evan is or say good morning to him. She just walks around at noon in her pjs like a slob, goes on the computer, and eats. I don't think she is capable of much more. She is a pretty worthless human being.
She just spends money, mooches, and lazes around. She doesn't have a job but yet she is always going out to lunch or buying little things. I don't know how she has the money for that. I think she still asks Evan's parents for money or allowance or something and she is over 20. That is kinda sad. She needs to grow up and get her own something. I don't think she could survive without them giving her money though. She is a moocher and I would detest having to live with her.
I just hate her the more I have to be in her presence. She is a pebble in the shoe of the world, a pest to be done away with, nothing more.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Blog Life
Sorry I have not written in so long. I had not written in 10 days before today, but I am finally writing and I have so much to say. It is crazy how the words just start to flow once you stop to take the time and acknowledge that you have them to say.
Lately I have been so busy with volleyball finishing up and
*****RANDOM TANGENT***** A pop-up just popped up, which actually shouldn't have happened, but anyways, and it was for NetFlix and it had Gregory Peck on it, who used to be one fine, sexy, beast! Just sayin'...*****RANDOM TANGENT*****
my mom's birthday yesterday. I have not had more than a few minutes to come on here each day, and mostly I've just been checking in with my favorite, Twisty Faster. I will try to be more adamant about writing. If not everyday, then at least once or twice a week.
Sorry for the lapse but I will try not to let it happen again. Friends and family, you are in my prayers, readers who I do not know... I pray for you when I pray for the betterment of the world each day. Thank you for reading.
Lately I have been so busy with volleyball finishing up and
*****RANDOM TANGENT***** A pop-up just popped up, which actually shouldn't have happened, but anyways, and it was for NetFlix and it had Gregory Peck on it, who used to be one fine, sexy, beast! Just sayin'...*****RANDOM TANGENT*****
my mom's birthday yesterday. I have not had more than a few minutes to come on here each day, and mostly I've just been checking in with my favorite, Twisty Faster. I will try to be more adamant about writing. If not everyday, then at least once or twice a week.
Sorry for the lapse but I will try not to let it happen again. Friends and family, you are in my prayers, readers who I do not know... I pray for you when I pray for the betterment of the world each day. Thank you for reading.
The Truth About Forever
I just finished reading The Truth about Forever yesterday. It's by Sarah Dessen who writes really fabulous books.
I have to admit, they all are a little similar but I never get sick of them. This one is about a girl, named Macy, who is striving with everything she has be perfect after her father's death. She is seeking perfection in herself and realizes a lot on the way.
In this book, like in many other Dessen books, there is a possible love that you just can't wait for the main character to be with. You will read this book and read frantically, trying to get to the part where things start heating up between Macy and the beautiful and amazing, Wes.
Dessen dreams up the most amazing fictional love interests. They are all quirky and beautiful, kind and sweet, funny and charming... They have it all. Wes is no exception in The Truth about Forver.
I really really loved this book. I will definitely be getting a few more Dessen books soon that I have yet to read. I can't wait.
I will leave you with a quote from this book, a book that has become new favorite of mine: "Everyone has a forever, but given a choice, this would be mine. The one that began in this moment...in a kiss that took my breath away, then gave it back -leaving me astounded, amazed, and most of all, alive.
Oh, and thank you thank you thank you to my good friend Meagan Chow who suggested this fine work to me. Thank you Meagan!
The Dark Knight
So, I saw The Dark Knight last Tuesday and I am just finding time now to write about it. I have to say, I really, really liked it. It was definitely a thriller and had me hyperventilating almost the entire way through. It was suspenseful as well entertaining.
The story line has a lot of twists in it, especially for someone like me, who knows nothing about Batman and the Batman comics. The story has all the basic elements, bag guys, love interests, explosions, etc., but it is still really interesting and fun to watch.
The acting by Heath Ledger is greaaatt. He did an absolutely amazing job with the Joker character. He definitely gave it a different feel from the classic Jack Nicholson Joker that most people were used to. Ledger took the funny, comic-relief Joker and traded him in for a newer, younger, and much more twisted one, that I think a lot of people appreciate.
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone in the mood for a lot of action. I would not suggest bringing any small children, because like me, they may become scared. It is worth your $11 because not only is it a really good film but they don't skimp and give you an hour and 45 minute movie like most now days. The Dark Knight has a running time of two hours and 30 minutes. While the movie is running, your heart will be racing, I guarantee it! Go see it while it is still in theatres!
I give it: 4.6 STARS!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A Better Future has to start Now.
I've been trying a new crystal deodorant that I bought at www.thecrystal.com and I am LOVING it! It is good for you body because it contains no aluminum, it may reduce your risk or getting cancer, it leaves no white residue and it last a REALLY LONG TIME! It's really great. You should try it.
Also, if you are trying the Diva Cup, please let me know! I am still looking into getting one!
Also, if you are trying the Diva Cup, please let me know! I am still looking into getting one!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Best Thing I've Read in AGES!
'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor
have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is
about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.
It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek
poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy
with the direction the country is headed and 69
percent of the country is unhappy with the performance
of the President.
In essence 2/3 of the citizenry
just ain't happy and want a change.
So being the
knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, 'What are we
so unhappy about?'
Is it that we have electricity and running
water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
Is our unhappiness the result of having
air conditioning in the summer and heating in the
winter?
Could it be that 95.4 percent of these
unhappy folks have a job?
Maybe it is the ability to walk into a
grocery store at any time and see more food in
moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars
and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic
Ocean without having to present identification papers
as we move through each state?
Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe
motels we would find along the way that can provide
temporary shelter?
I guess having thousands of restaurants
with varying cuisine
from around the world is just not good enough either.
Or could it be that when we wreck our car,
emergency workers show up and provide services to help
all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.
Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of
Americans who own a home.
You may be upset with knowing that in the
unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained
firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch
equipment to extinguish the flames, thus saving you,
your family, and your belongings.
Or if, while at home watching one of your
many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes,
an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest
will come to defend you and your family against attack
or loss.
This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood
free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the
residents.
Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own
cell phones and computers.
How about the complete religious, social and
political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the
world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful,
spoiled brats the world has ever seen.
No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most
blessed people in the world who do nothing but
complain about what we don't have, and what we hate
about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we
live here.
I know, I know.
What about the president who took us
into war and has no plan to get us out? The
president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating?
Is this the same president who guided the nation in
the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut
taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could
this be the same guy who has been called every name in
the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled
ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The
commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer army that is
out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or
talk show?
Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy
you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see
all the good things and be glad? Think about
it......are you upset at the President because he
actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the
'Media'told you he was failing to kiss your sorry
ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to
serve, and in many cases may have died for your
freedom. There is currently no draft in this country.
They didn't have to go.
They are able to refuse to go
and end up with either a ' 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable'
discharge or, worst case scenario, a'dishonorable' discharge after a few
days in the brig.
So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds
of 69 percent of Americans?
Say what you want but I blame it on the media.
If it
bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.
Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.
How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the
corner? The media knows this and media outlets are
for-profit corporations.
They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to
defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way
or another.
Just ask why they tried to allow a
murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how
he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have
done it this way......Insane!
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York
Times for the bottom of your bird cage.
Then start
being grateful for all we have as country.
There is
exponentially more good than bad.
We are among the
most blessed people on Earth and should thank God
several times a day, or at least be thankful and
appreciative.
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out
of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms
tearing up the country from one end to another, and
with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks,
'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of
the Pledge of Allegiance?''
- Jay Leno
I had never heard anyone view my same opinion about Bush before. I feel so ecstatic that SOMEONE else thought the same way and said it. Beautiful stuff. This man practically lives in my city and I have never been so proud of what he has had to say. Everything he had to say was true and it makes you remember to be grateful for everything you have because we take the blessings that we have for granted just because they are considered "Necessities of Life" in America. ELECTRONICS AND CELL PHONES ARE NOT NECESSITIES OF LIFE! I hope anyone who reads this will remember to be grateful next time they eat fast food, talk on the phone, or go to see a doctor, because there are soooo many people out there that would kill for those things and would be far more appreciative of them than many Americans.
have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is
about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.
It must be true given the source, right? The Newsweek
poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy
with the direction the country is headed and 69
percent of the country is unhappy with the performance
of the President.
In essence 2/3 of the citizenry
just ain't happy and want a change.
So being the
knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, 'What are we
so unhappy about?'
Is it that we have electricity and running
water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
Is our unhappiness the result of having
air conditioning in the summer and heating in the
winter?
Could it be that 95.4 percent of these
unhappy folks have a job?
Maybe it is the ability to walk into a
grocery store at any time and see more food in
moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars
and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic
Ocean without having to present identification papers
as we move through each state?
Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe
motels we would find along the way that can provide
temporary shelter?
I guess having thousands of restaurants
with varying cuisine
from around the world is just not good enough either.
Or could it be that when we wreck our car,
emergency workers show up and provide services to help
all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.
Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of
Americans who own a home.
You may be upset with knowing that in the
unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained
firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch
equipment to extinguish the flames, thus saving you,
your family, and your belongings.
Or if, while at home watching one of your
many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes,
an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest
will come to defend you and your family against attack
or loss.
This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood
free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the
residents.
Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own
cell phones and computers.
How about the complete religious, social and
political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the
world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful,
spoiled brats the world has ever seen.
No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its
citizens. They see us for what we are. The most
blessed people in the world who do nothing but
complain about what we don't have, and what we hate
about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we
live here.
I know, I know.
What about the president who took us
into war and has no plan to get us out? The
president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating?
Is this the same president who guided the nation in
the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut
taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could
this be the same guy who has been called every name in
the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled
ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The
commander-in- chief of an all-volunteer army that is
out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or
talk show?
Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy
you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see
all the good things and be glad? Think about
it......are you upset at the President because he
actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the
'Media'told you he was failing to kiss your sorry
ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it.
The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to
serve, and in many cases may have died for your
freedom. There is currently no draft in this country.
They didn't have to go.
They are able to refuse to go
and end up with either a ' 'general' discharge, an other-than-honorable'
discharge or, worst case scenario, a'dishonorable' discharge after a few
days in the brig.
So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds
of 69 percent of Americans?
Say what you want but I blame it on the media.
If it
bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.
Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.
How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the
corner? The media knows this and media outlets are
for-profit corporations.
They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to
defend their actions by 'justifying' them in one way
or another.
Just ask why they tried to allow a
murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how
he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have
done it this way......Insane!
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York
Times for the bottom of your bird cage.
Then start
being grateful for all we have as country.
There is
exponentially more good than bad.
We are among the
most blessed people on Earth and should thank God
several times a day, or at least be thankful and
appreciative.
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out
of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms
tearing up the country from one end to another, and
with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks,
'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of
the Pledge of Allegiance?''
- Jay Leno
I had never heard anyone view my same opinion about Bush before. I feel so ecstatic that SOMEONE else thought the same way and said it. Beautiful stuff. This man practically lives in my city and I have never been so proud of what he has had to say. Everything he had to say was true and it makes you remember to be grateful for everything you have because we take the blessings that we have for granted just because they are considered "Necessities of Life" in America. ELECTRONICS AND CELL PHONES ARE NOT NECESSITIES OF LIFE! I hope anyone who reads this will remember to be grateful next time they eat fast food, talk on the phone, or go to see a doctor, because there are soooo many people out there that would kill for those things and would be far more appreciative of them than many Americans.
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