My extended family is finally celebrating Christmas today. Its the only day we're all in town. Tomorrow I drive back to school. I had a grade conflict with a professor, and I felt terrible arguing. But he was really nice and changed my grade a bit. Enough to make the difference with my GPA.

I also decided today that I am going to do my internship with Seacoast Grace Church. So I sent an email off to Andrew Poe, one of the pastors. So wish me luck with that. Updates to come.

After being frustrated with my grades, and the fact I still don't have a job, I decided to take it out on food. I made two different cookie bars, and oreo truffles. The good thing about oreo truffles is that you have to pound them into dust. So I got out the mallet and beat the crap out of them. It made me feel so much better! When I finish the icing I'll put up pictures and recipes.

Labels: College/Classes

~Amy

I went with my Mom out to the Gilbert Riparian Reserve. Its this big park with gravel paths winding between at least six big ponds. Well, they really are mud flats. I should just show you the pictures. :)













Any here is my pic of the day:

Labels: Fun/Adventures

~Amy

Here are my resolutions, and my plan to accomplish them.

1. Take at least one photo every day. This will be my photo diary, and will often be posted here. I have already been keeping my camera in my purse for over a month now, so I just have to remember to start snapping.
2. Blog. At least three posts a week. I have categories figured out that will eventually all be on the left: Spiritual Journey, Ministry & Career, College & Classes, Fun & Adventures, Art & Photography, Beauty/Health/Food, Movie Reviews, General/Misc.
3. Loose 15 pounds. This means a little over a pound a month - which is basically maintaining my weight but loosing a little. With the non-dairy diet going on, I'm actually worried about loosing too much weight. I have a max of twenty pounds I could loose. Anything more and I'm straying into being underweight. 
4. Run a Mile. This might take a while. I am a big weak right now while my body is still adjusting to the change in diet. And I've gotten super out of shape over the last year while I was sick. I'll have to start slow, but I'll get there.
5. Get a Job. Hopefully this will be the first one completed. :) How about this - keep a job the while year!

Labels: Fun/Adventures

~Amy

I've decided to go with my natural brown hair color and I'm getting it done tonight at a local school salon. Wish me luck. Thanks so everyone who gave their opinions - it was overwhelmingly in favor of brown. :)

If you haven't heard (I'm sure you all have), I got tested for allergies and found that it is milk that has been making me so sick all year. I've been dairy free for a week now, and I feel great. So a big part of my blog will be my attempts to make yummy food without dairy. To top that off, I live in a dorm and own minimal supplies. It should be an adventure. :)

So far Silk Chocolate Soy-milk has been my favorite. I can't quite drink the Vanilla Soy-milk yet, but the Chocolate and Soy-nog were both delicious. I have also been eating Coconut-milk frozen dessert, and its been comparable.

I've been eating a lot of eggs, and bread that has very little milk in it. Rice-a-roni has been great. And I wouldn't be surviving without dark chocolate and grand-crackers. Tonight I'm having chili and rice, and I'm going to try to make Chocolate Bran Muffins. More to come on that. :)

Labels: Beauty/Health/Food

~Amy

I've decided to cut my hair. I have had bangs for a few months now, and I love them. But I want to be a bit more stylish. I have selected a new hairstyle, but I can't decide on a hair color. I could go with my natural light brown. I could go blonde. Or black. Right now my hair is red and faded, but I don't want to go red again. Any opinions?

Labels: Beauty/Health/Food

~Amy

I got my Dad Settlers of Catan for Christmas, and we've already noticed that the cardboard pieces that make up the game board aren't going to last forever. My mother and I started researching backings for the game pieces, and instead found all of these home-made 3D board pieces. They seemed easy enough to make.

The image one the right is from an article on mold casting. Another article, and the technique I would use, is clay and paint. Aren't they cool?

However, I have decided not to make my own 3D Board. At least not in the next week while I'm home. I just don't have time, and we aren't that crazy about the game. 

But if you do a google search for "Catan 3D Custom" you can find plenty of people that were crazy enough. My favorites were the pizza and cupcakes board. lol

Labels: General/Misc.

~Amy

My extended family is finally celebrating Christmas today. Its the only day we're all in town. Tomorrow I drive back to school. I had a grade conflict with a professor, and I felt terrible arguing. But he was really nice and changed my grade a bit. Enough to make the difference with my GPA.

I also decided today that I am going to do my internship with Seacoast Grace Church. So I sent an email off to Andrew Poe, one of the pastors. So wish me luck with that. Updates to come.

After being frustrated with my grades, and the fact I still don't have a job, I decided to take it out on food. I made two different cookie bars, and oreo truffles. The good thing about oreo truffles is that you have to pound them into dust. So I got out the mallet and beat the crap out of them. It made me feel so much better! When I finish the icing I'll put up pictures and recipes.

Labels: College/Classes

~Amy

I went with my Mom out to the Gilbert Riparian Reserve. Its this big park with gravel paths winding between at least six big ponds. Well, they really are mud flats. I should just show you the pictures. :)













Any here is my pic of the day:

Labels: Fun/Adventures

~Amy

Here are my resolutions, and my plan to accomplish them.

1. Take at least one photo every day. This will be my photo diary, and will often be posted here. I have already been keeping my camera in my purse for over a month now, so I just have to remember to start snapping.
2. Blog. At least three posts a week. I have categories figured out that will eventually all be on the left: Spiritual Journey, Ministry & Career, College & Classes, Fun & Adventures, Art & Photography, Beauty/Health/Food, Movie Reviews, General/Misc.
3. Loose 15 pounds. This means a little over a pound a month - which is basically maintaining my weight but loosing a little. With the non-dairy diet going on, I'm actually worried about loosing too much weight. I have a max of twenty pounds I could loose. Anything more and I'm straying into being underweight. 
4. Run a Mile. This might take a while. I am a big weak right now while my body is still adjusting to the change in diet. And I've gotten super out of shape over the last year while I was sick. I'll have to start slow, but I'll get there.
5. Get a Job. Hopefully this will be the first one completed. :) How about this - keep a job the while year!

Labels: Fun/Adventures

~Amy

I've decided to go with my natural brown hair color and I'm getting it done tonight at a local school salon. Wish me luck. Thanks so everyone who gave their opinions - it was overwhelmingly in favor of brown. :)

If you haven't heard (I'm sure you all have), I got tested for allergies and found that it is milk that has been making me so sick all year. I've been dairy free for a week now, and I feel great. So a big part of my blog will be my attempts to make yummy food without dairy. To top that off, I live in a dorm and own minimal supplies. It should be an adventure. :)

So far Silk Chocolate Soy-milk has been my favorite. I can't quite drink the Vanilla Soy-milk yet, but the Chocolate and Soy-nog were both delicious. I have also been eating Coconut-milk frozen dessert, and its been comparable.

I've been eating a lot of eggs, and bread that has very little milk in it. Rice-a-roni has been great. And I wouldn't be surviving without dark chocolate and grand-crackers. Tonight I'm having chili and rice, and I'm going to try to make Chocolate Bran Muffins. More to come on that. :)

Labels: Beauty/Health/Food

~Amy

I've decided to cut my hair. I have had bangs for a few months now, and I love them. But I want to be a bit more stylish. I have selected a new hairstyle, but I can't decide on a hair color. I could go with my natural light brown. I could go blonde. Or black. Right now my hair is red and faded, but I don't want to go red again. Any opinions?

Labels: Beauty/Health/Food

~Amy

I got my Dad Settlers of Catan for Christmas, and we've already noticed that the cardboard pieces that make up the game board aren't going to last forever. My mother and I started researching backings for the game pieces, and instead found all of these home-made 3D board pieces. They seemed easy enough to make.

The image one the right is from an article on mold casting. Another article, and the technique I would use, is clay and paint. Aren't they cool?

However, I have decided not to make my own 3D Board. At least not in the next week while I'm home. I just don't have time, and we aren't that crazy about the game. 

But if you do a google search for "Catan 3D Custom" you can find plenty of people that were crazy enough. My favorites were the pizza and cupcakes board. lol

Labels: General/Misc.

~Amy

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2008-12-21 2008-12-28 2009-01-04 2009-01-11

I am just your average college student. I spent my time on homework, random projects, hopefully soon a job, and hanging out with my friends. I live with a fun roommate who is really creative with lyrics. I have a great boyfriend who likes concerts and movies.

I am involved with my major, and I help plan events. I am working towards graduating in three years. In my free time, I am teaching myself guitar, relearning piano, and I paint with acrylics.