This has been a crazy summer for me - for a lot of reasons... and because I feel like I've done nothing FUN! The winter and spring semesters were really tough, so for the summer I decided to only take three classes so I could enjoy the summer. The three weeks off between semesters was awesome - I needed it. I was chosen from our student body as one of the new Student Ambassadors! That was such an honor! We got to talk the incoming class about student life at school. I really can't believe I'm only - or already - halfway through school!
Because of a turn of events, I decided to take all online classes this semester. They are very intense because 11 weeks are crammed into 5 1/2 weeks, but that's OK - I can do it. I'm still taking 12 credits.
I've been doing the online dating thing - not very happy - until recently. I've met this really nice guy, he's about my age, was married for 21 years, and we have a lot in common. I'm really hoping this turns into a relationship - at least for the companionship and not being alone all the time, which sucks!
We'll see...
Monday, July 29, 2013
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Happy 4th of July!
I can't believe it's the 4th already - where did the summer go? I ended up with another 4.0 for the semester and could not be happier! I was chosen to be a Student Ambassador for our school - that program is just getting off the ground and I'm so proud to be chosen. We have a lot of plans for it! I'm the only "girl" - the other members are guys.
I start the new semester on Monday. I've also done an initial interview at a local restaurant for a prep cook. I'm so hoping I get it!
The Internet dating - putting that AWAY for now! Disaster! It's like the whole dating process is on speed. No one wants to take the time to know you, they don't want to waste any time so they can move on to the next one. Anyway, long story short, school and work and training need to be my priorities for now.
Just figured out I'm 90 credits into my degree - only 90 more to go. LOL!
That's it for now. Looking forward to the next semester.
I start the new semester on Monday. I've also done an initial interview at a local restaurant for a prep cook. I'm so hoping I get it!
The Internet dating - putting that AWAY for now! Disaster! It's like the whole dating process is on speed. No one wants to take the time to know you, they don't want to waste any time so they can move on to the next one. Anyway, long story short, school and work and training need to be my priorities for now.
Just figured out I'm 90 credits into my degree - only 90 more to go. LOL!
That's it for now. Looking forward to the next semester.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Almost Over!
Today I have my last two finals for the semester, then three weeks off! Can't wait! Yesterday was our Art Culinaire final and it was awesome! I am so going to miss that class. Here's the dishes. I don't remember what's in the one's our group didn't do, so I can't put much of an explanation. Our group was responsible for the Amuse Bouche and the Dessert course.
We did a rustic dish that showcases what spring has to offer in Michigan - Mushrooms (we were supposed to use Morels - but too expensive!) and asparagus. The recipe recommends that you serve it over a chewy noodle, such as a STROZZAPRETI, but we chose instead to serve it in a phyllo cup, as it is a one bit dish. It was so much fun to make! It also had crème fraishe, goat cheese, shallots, garlic, and button mushrooms. We served it on a simple bed of arugula dressed with a lemon vinaigrette.
Our dessert - YUMMY! We played around with a lot of ideas, but finally came up with three tiny brownies - cherry, pecan, and plain, topped with Cream Cheese ice cream (that recipe was the BOMB!), and then the plain brownie was topped with a chocolate sauce and then banana brulee. The cherry brownie was topped with the ice cream and a cherry coulis. The pecan brownie was topped with ice cream and a wonderful pecan caramel sauce. I made chocolate covered cherries at home that sat for about 5 days that were pretty good, although not exactly as I would have liked them to be. Too hard on myself. But, got an A in the class!
Today I present my portfolio in Creative Writing. I'm very proud of how my portfolio turned out. It's a culmination of our best works from the semester, set up as if it were a published book. I poured a lot of my heart and soul into those pieces of writing - a lot of closure, which is good. I've got 500/500 points in that class so far, so I'm sure I'm gonna get an A in that class!
Then, after that class lets out at 5:00, I'm driving into downtown Detroit to a Cuban restaurant - taking four other students with me - for our Spanish final. We're going to taste 8 or 9 tapas dishes and we have to describe them in Spanish. The second part of the final is going to be hard - I hate Spanish, to be honest. Our teacher went way too fast in the class. Less than half of the class has had Spanish. The rest of us are just hanging on. I'd say he's tutoring at least a third of the class - including me. I ended up purchasing Rosetta Stone and I'm going to work with that until I have to take Spanish II, which I've decided to put off for a while. Anyway, we'll probably not leave Detroit until about 10 or so, which makes for a long day - but - then it's all over!
I started Internet dating. What an experience - mostly bad - except I have met a very nice guy - Bill. We have a lot in common, he lives about 5 minutes away from me, and it just feels right. We're going to Toronto while I'm on break for a weekend and I'm so excited because I've never been there. We've talked about quite a few things to do, so I think this summer is going to be one of the best I've had in quite awhile.
Still training for the triathlon.
Here are the photos of the dishes from class:
We did a rustic dish that showcases what spring has to offer in Michigan - Mushrooms (we were supposed to use Morels - but too expensive!) and asparagus. The recipe recommends that you serve it over a chewy noodle, such as a STROZZAPRETI, but we chose instead to serve it in a phyllo cup, as it is a one bit dish. It was so much fun to make! It also had crème fraishe, goat cheese, shallots, garlic, and button mushrooms. We served it on a simple bed of arugula dressed with a lemon vinaigrette.
Our dessert - YUMMY! We played around with a lot of ideas, but finally came up with three tiny brownies - cherry, pecan, and plain, topped with Cream Cheese ice cream (that recipe was the BOMB!), and then the plain brownie was topped with a chocolate sauce and then banana brulee. The cherry brownie was topped with the ice cream and a cherry coulis. The pecan brownie was topped with ice cream and a wonderful pecan caramel sauce. I made chocolate covered cherries at home that sat for about 5 days that were pretty good, although not exactly as I would have liked them to be. Too hard on myself. But, got an A in the class!
Today I present my portfolio in Creative Writing. I'm very proud of how my portfolio turned out. It's a culmination of our best works from the semester, set up as if it were a published book. I poured a lot of my heart and soul into those pieces of writing - a lot of closure, which is good. I've got 500/500 points in that class so far, so I'm sure I'm gonna get an A in that class!
Then, after that class lets out at 5:00, I'm driving into downtown Detroit to a Cuban restaurant - taking four other students with me - for our Spanish final. We're going to taste 8 or 9 tapas dishes and we have to describe them in Spanish. The second part of the final is going to be hard - I hate Spanish, to be honest. Our teacher went way too fast in the class. Less than half of the class has had Spanish. The rest of us are just hanging on. I'd say he's tutoring at least a third of the class - including me. I ended up purchasing Rosetta Stone and I'm going to work with that until I have to take Spanish II, which I've decided to put off for a while. Anyway, we'll probably not leave Detroit until about 10 or so, which makes for a long day - but - then it's all over!
I started Internet dating. What an experience - mostly bad - except I have met a very nice guy - Bill. We have a lot in common, he lives about 5 minutes away from me, and it just feels right. We're going to Toronto while I'm on break for a weekend and I'm so excited because I've never been there. We've talked about quite a few things to do, so I think this summer is going to be one of the best I've had in quite awhile.
Still training for the triathlon.
Here are the photos of the dishes from class:
Seared Scallops in a Strawberry Balsamic
Grilled Flank Steak Salad
I don't remember the protein, but the sauce was awesome!
Braised Venison, Fried Potato Pancakes, and Asparagus
An Asian Curry Dish
Brownies Three Ways
Our tweaked Morel Mushroom, Asparagus and Garlic Rustic Pasta Dish in Phyllo Cup
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