Air Pop Popcorn!

Apparently,  most of you REALLY LIKE FOOD. So, for those that REALLY LIKE FOOD this one is for you! :D
Last night I went to the movies and saw The Hobbit with my family. I think it was fabulous movie, but my sibling says that there was a few parts added here and there that really weren't there in the first place. My sibling also said "Quit poking me every five seconds asking me if this was in the book or not!" Touchy!
Anyways, I got home and had a craving for popcorn. Not the day old stuff from the theatre (I only know this because I worked there for a summer) but really good scrumptious popcorn!
So, here is the following recipe for the best popcorn for the microwave without all the added junk in it.

Directions:
1. Get a brown paper bag.
2. Pour 1/4 cup off unpopped popcorn kernels into it.
3. Roll the bag over twice
4. Place in microwave for 2 minutes
* If the popping is finished before the 2 minutes TAKE OUT before it burns!
5. Pour into a large bowl and enjoy!

If you would like to add butter, or salt, the best time to do so is when the popcorn is warm!

Enjoy!

Middle School by James Patterson

So, have you ever heard of James Patterson? How about books written for children by James Patterson? Well, one of my students thought that I would enjoy this book by him, and I certainly did!

Our main character Rafe has decided to take middle school into his own hands and save himself from either being a bully or being bullied.  Well, in order to do that he’s got to come up with a plan.  A really good plan.  A really good fantastic plan! 

A really, unexpected plan that no one will ever expect out of good old Rafe.  And who better to start him off in this amazing plan than his best friend Silent Leo?  Leo has decided that it’s time for Rafe to step it up and pull off the most amazing adventures in school… wait, is that even possible?

Characters: Rafe, Leo, Rafe’s mother and sister and the school teachers

Setting: Rafe’s middle school

Plot: Rafe has decided to start of middle school the right way, the unexpected way, by being someone completely different.  He had decided to do something that has never been done before… break all of the rules to his middle school. And how is he going to do that?  Armed with the school book of rules and the comics of his best friend Leo, what could possibly go wrong?

Recipts Warning

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR RECEIPTS - THIS IS IMPORTANT

 

 

W ITH THE CHRISTMAS SEASON COMING UP THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT. PLEASE PASS THIS ALONG!!!!!

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING   ANY   CASHIER'S STATION!!!!!

THIS COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE.

It happened at Wal-Mart (Supercenter Store #1279),

10411 N Freeway 45, Houston, TX 77037 a month ago.

I bought a bunch of stuff, over $150, & I glanced at my receipt as the cashier was handing me the bags. I saw a cash-back of $40. I told her I didn't   request a cash back & to delete it.

She said I'd have to take the $40   because she couldn't delete it. I told her to call a supervisor.

Supervisor came & said I'd have to take it! I said NO! Taking the $40 would be a cash advance against my Discover & I wasn't paying interest on a cash advance!!!!! If they couldn't delete it then they would have to delete the whole order.

So the supervisor had the cashier delete the whole order & re-scan everything!

The second time I looked at the electronic pad before I signed & a cash-back of $20 popped up. At that point I told the cashier & she deleted it.  

The total came out right. The cashier agreed that the electronic pad must be defective. (yeah, right!)

Obviously the cashier knew the electronic pad wasn't defective because she NEVER offered me the $40 at the beginning.  

Can you imagine how many people went through before me & at the end of her shift how much money she pocketed?

Just to alert everyone. My coworker went to Milford , DE Wal-Mart last week.  

She had her items rung up by the cashier. The cashier hurried her along and didn't give her a receipt.  

She asked the cashier for a receipt and the cashier was annoyed and gave it to her.

My coworker didn't look at her receipt until later that night. The receipt showed that she asked for $20 cash back. SHE DID NOT ASK FOR CASH BACK!

My coworker called Wal-Mart who investigated but could not see the cashier pocket the money. She then called her niece who works for the bank and her niece   told her This is a new scam.   The cashier will key in that you asked for cash back and then hand it to her friend who is the next person in line.

Please, please, please check your receipts right away when using credit or debit cards!  

This is NOT limited to Wal-Mart, although they are the largest retailer so they have the most incidents.

I am adding to this....My husband and I were in Wal-Mart North Salisbury and paying with a credit card. When my husband went to sign the credit card signer, he just happened to notice there was a $20 cash back added. He told the cashier that he did not ask nor want cash back and she said this machine has been messing up and she canceled it.

We didn't think anything of it until we read this message that has been going around.

I wonder how many "seniors" have been, or will be, "stung" by this one????

THIS SCAM CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE, AT ANY RETAIL OR WHOLESALE LOCATION!!!

BEFORE LEAVING THE CASHIER'S STATION!!!!!

CHECK YOUR RECEIPT

BEFORE LEAVING THE STAND. I'VE SEEN PEOPLE DO JUST THAT. NOW I'LL START!

PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FRIENDS, KIDS, LOVED ONES

Whoops

I've slowly been giving away all my treasures
Small knick knacks and half hearted attempts
And things that needed a prayer
Pictures are Saved
Momentos are too
Pretty soon I realize
I'm right back where I started!

The Singing Nun (In English!)

American Horror Fans?

  You will love this! Enjoy! ☺

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods
And sings a little song
Never asking for reward
He just talks about the Lord
He just talks about the Lord
At a time when Johnny Lackland
Over England was the King
Dominique was in the backland
Fighting sin like anything
Now a heretic, one day
Among the thorns forced him to crawl
Dominique with just one prayer
Made him hear the good Lord's call
Without horse or fancy wagon
He crossed Europe up and down
Poverty was his companion
As he walked from town to town
To bring back the straying liars
And the lost sheep to the fold
He brought forth the Preaching Friars
Heaven's soldier's, brave and bold
One day, in the budding Order
There was nothing left to eat
Suddenly two angels walked in
With a loaf of bread and meat
Dominique once, in his slumber
Saw the Virgin's coat unfurled
Over Frairs without number
Preaching all around the world
Grant us now, oh Dominique
The grace of love and simple mirth
That we all may help to quicken
Godly life and truth on earth


Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods
And sings a little song
Never asking for reward
He just talks about the Lord
He just talks about the Lord
At a time when Johnny Lackland
Over England was the King
Dominique was in the backland
Fighting sin like anything
Now a heretic, one day
Among the thorns forced him to crawl
Dominique with just one prayer
Made him hear the good Lord's call
Without horse or fancy wagon
He crossed Europe up and down
Poverty was his companion
As he walked from town to town
To bring back the straying liars
And the lost sheep to the fold
He brought forth the Preaching Friars
Heaven's soldier's, brave and bold
One day, in the budding Order
There was nothing left to eat
Suddenly two angels walked in
With a loaf of bread and meat
Dominique once, in his slumber Saw the Virgin's coat unfurled
Over Frairs without number
Preaching all around the world
Grant us now, oh Dominique
The grace of love and simple mirth
That we all may help to quicken
Godly life and truth on e
arth

Italian Meatballs

Who doesn't love a meat ball sub? I can't think of anyone! Well, I know that I have posted how to make a mean meatball sandwich, but how about Italian meatballs? *Nom*

If you would like to make just plain meatballs, check out this link .... and enjoy!
http://helpimalmostanadult.blogspot.com/2012/04/meatball-grinders.html .

I would post a picture of the Italian Meatballs, but my internet connection is being a bit suckish, so you'll just have to make do by making them yourself! ☺

Ingrediants:
14 oz of Chili Sauce
12 oz of Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 bag of Italian Meatballs
1 bag of Rolls
Shredded Cheese (Your choice!)

Directions:

- Combine the Chili Sauce and the Jellied Cranberry Sauce in a large pot on low heat. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the mixture is pretty much lump-less.
- Add in the meatballs. If you meatballs are frozen, it might be a good idea to put them in the microwave for about a minute or so just to melt off the ice. If you didn't no problem, they'll cook the same in the pot.
- Let everything simmer for another 10 minutes, Do Not Boil.
- Remove from the pot and serve! Not bad right?

Best served with vegetables. Enjoy! ☺

Hmm... I'm actually thinking of making this for my date next week... Think he'll like it?

The End

The END is coming my dear Zachary
Of this I knew
And you did too
That you are history

Our occassional little hidey - holes
And endless wars
And locked doors
Makes me wonder if you had moles

What if she really was your spy
Hiding as a friend
An ear to you she'd lend
And then to my face you would lie

You are a despicable fellow
With perfect  hair
And not a single care
Even when it was dyed yellow

Our relationship today must die
You need to leave now
Before I actually have a cow
Have you ever heard me, to you, lie?

This relationship really was the pits
You never respected me
That was plain to see
Last minute gifts? Really are the s****!

I've tossed the stuffed toys and the jewelry too
Actually, those I gave to my neighbor,
Someday she'll owe me a favor
That fake rose? Oh that, I lost in the loo

I'm not really this mean as you already know
But you cheated on me
You disgusting flea
But now it is time for you to just GO!

Oh and Zachary? That's not really your name
But before I tell your mom and dad
How you're really not that smart of a lad
Let me just tell you better be doing the walk of shame!

Footprints in the Sand

One day I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to me, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of my life flashed before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of footprints. I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in my life. This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, You said that once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My son, My precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I Carried You."

Mamma Mia

 

Oh Momma Mia... My My!

 

When I listen to any song from this movies soundtrack I can't help but sing along! It is just too catchy! If you have ever heard any of these songs, you will totally understand! Thank you, ABBA!

 

Ah yes, the basis of this story, well, it is a wild one.

 

The beginning of this movie starts off with our lead character Sophie mailing three invitations to three different men in three different cities around the world. These men, whom we have no idea how they're related to her, decide on the spot to leave thier homes, or ports, and make thier way to a little island in Greece where they realize that they do have something in common. Years ago they all dated the same woman within days of eachother. And now that woman's daughter is about to get married. Well, who wouldn't want to miss the chance of a lifetime to see your old girlfriend again? Especially when she lives on a private island, runs a top of the line hotel and can sing like a nightengale? Well, everyone else except for these three men.

 

Within three days a whole hullabaloo breaks out because Sophie has inadvertanly explained to all three men that one of them is her father but who is to say which one it is? And at the end of the week she is going to get married and someone is going to walk her down the aisle but who?

 

All this drama, good clean fun, catchy show tunes and more!

 

Oh, and enjoy the shirtless photos of her fiancee too. I know I did ;-)

Headphone Scarf

Isn't this pretty neat? I found this pattern on another site and decided to try it myself. Of course, I had to try it on my own pair before I gave it to a friend so this is the improved version!

The first time I tried crocheting headphones I used a single color and it didn't come out as pretty as it should have. Then, my lovely friend offered me her multicolored yarn and would you look at that it is much prettier! When I was finished I twisted the yarn to give the appearnce of the pattern to make it snake around the headphones and was a very pretty look.

If you would like how I did it, I'll be happy to share...

Alright I will share! I used the headphones as a base and crocheted around the headphone. Easy as Pie!

Speaking of Pie... I would like to have some that is being served down stairs right now... *nom*

First Comes Love

Elizabeth and Zachary
Sitting in the Tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G

"First Comes Love..."

We've all heard the young sing-song tale about the two who fell in love
And how most weddings in the movies, for some reason, involve doves
But something happened tonight I cannot seem to quite understand
And so I ask: why does this happiness that I feel seem to be canned

Canned because I'm not sure how he is really looking at me
Is what I am truly in my heart, what he can absolutely see?
Or is he just another ignorant, self sabotaging, lonely man
Someone who is not going anywhere, of which I am not a fan

His kisses are most abundant, lingering on my lip and his cologne most wonderful
He is sweet in demeanor and in physical appeal, and his comments are never dull
He is beyond me in mental age, but not in character nor in looking down the road
And he always asks if I'm happy, and seems to have cracked the girl code

"Then comes Marriage..."

We have various conversations that range from marriage to how we were taught
And we tend to get out of hand with the snogging, and often we'll be caught
Red handed under the mistletoe... oh what a funny little pair we make!
Oh the joy that he fills me with reminds me of the rush of jumping in a lake!

Marriage came up once, maybe even twice, and how someday we'll find the right one
Perhaps we will marry someone that is our soul mate, someone who likes to have fun
I don't mean to be rude, but where I am in life, that is not a current path for me to take
But he is there in his life, and I respect what he would like to do in the future... big mistake

Because now we've started to discuss how many children we'd both eventually like to bear
I would like to adopt, and I think he's stuck on having ten altogether... how to compare!
There are some things to do, people to see, places to go before I even think about that
Before I even think about marriage I'd like to prove that the world is perhaps... flat!

"Then comes [       ]"...

So, my future is set, I'm set to marry the man that I fall in love with... some day
It may not be him, but wouldn't it be interesting to walk down this lane and watch him stay
In my life, forever it may feel, forever may be always, but forever never quite does last
So I'll still be afraid of that day when he grows tired and decides to put up the mast

I may be lousy at committing, but from what the records show in my sorry dating life
There are more jokers and idiots in the dating pool, lucky only one knows I carry a knife
Some left me behind without even knowing the pain of the broken heart that I felt
Others were heading no where, only wanted another girl under their belt

But like any good story, there has to be at least one truly good happy ending
And I think I found it this time, through a friend, one who does care about my ring
I'm not one to be rude, but I always do seem to manage to slip away
Home for bed, for cannot seem to go home to your place for the night and wake up this way

"With the baby carriage!"

Perhaps if our little trysts does become something a bit more permanent
Then you'll be there to say "You CAN!" every time I say "I can't!"
For I know that I can open up my heart to love once again
And put a little bit more faith in that race called men

I know I seem a little bit strange, and a little bit put off when we are together
And I know that I tend to burst in girlish laughter when I am touched by a feather
But please be patient as I am still getting over my last critically wounding hurt
Over another bitter man, one who broke my heart and wore an army issued shirt

Let me learn more about you, like you are learning about me
And maybe someday you will then begin to see
How when I'm with you I tend to forget the world around
And when you kiss me I no longer feel lost... I feel found