A day in the life

So, I'll be the first to admit that my life has been nothing but pretty boring lately.  It is completely redundant.  Between Sunday- Friday I am go-go-going over 70 hours and I have no time for error (please, please, please no illnesses....) This is literally what it consists of: 

1. Taking up too much space. No boundaries. 2. Reading while taking the kid I babysit for to karate 3. I become a bed for my cat. 4. I go to reviews for the comprehensive exam I have to take to graduate coughONASATURDAYcough 5. I take pictures...because I can? 6. I'm a rest for Maxwell to bathe against.

I'll leave you with this: The other day the little boy I babysit for goes: "YOU HAVE A FAT BUTT" I replied "Excuse me?" and he said " I NEVER NOTICED BEFORE...BUT YOUR BUTT IS REALLY FAT...YOUR LEGS ARE LIKE THIS (makes small figure with hands) AND YOUR BUTT IS LIKE THIS (makes big/round figure with hands).  I replied "Great. Awesome. Thanks"

Oh kids. 

   Hope that made you chuckle.  Have a good weekend <3 

81 Years

Happy 81st Birthday to my Grandpa <3 

...and happy groundhogs day to the rest of you ;)  

Quiona Almond Salad

I have been reading about people making quiona for quite some time and finally took a stab at it this Quiona Almond Salad this weekend.  

The recipe calls for:
1 cup uncooked quiona
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot

1/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries

2 tbs of balsamic vinaigrette (you can make your own if you like)

Directions: 1. Heat quiona, water and salt to boiling, stirring twice, reduce to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. 2. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.  Fluff quiona with a fork and let cool for another 5 minutes. 3. Mix vinaigrette, quiona and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. **You can serve this either warm or cold depending on preference. I thought it was as delicious as it looked, however Steven was not too fond of it.   Quiona is so good for you, so I think this may have been too healthy for him ;)   I'll definitely make this for myself again :)  Thumbs up to this recipe, ladies! Does anyone have any good quiona recipes to share??