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I Love This Mug

Someone, I have no idea who, gave me this mug for my birthday when I was in elementary school. Although I wasn't exactly thrilled to receive it (after all, you can't play with a mug), today it is one of my favorite possessions. I'd love to buy a set of mugs like this, but so far I haven't been able to find any others. Even eBay hasn't been able to help! The teabag, by the way, is there because I have been coffeeless for a little over a week. I'm giving it up in hope of sleeping better. No caffeine = how to sleep better, right? Instead, I have been having two cups of decaf green tea for breakfast and a cup of "Nighty Night" tea after dinner. I've tried this coffee fast before and it never actually improves my sleep. However, I'd like to think that all the green tea is at least boosting my immune system. Maybe it will even improve my memory. I'll memorize the locations of all 50 states once and for all! Update: Shortly after writing this

Embarrassing Moments Are Kinda My Thing

I'm writing this post from home during my lunch break. Why would I willingly drive 20 minutes home, then 20 minutes back to work during my 1 hour lunch break, especially considering that there is leftover pizza waiting for me in the break room fridge? Why am I home now? Because, silly, silly me, did not notice when getting ready this morning that my POLKA DOT UNDERWEAR was clearly visible beneath my sheer dress . Classy!

Demolished! This Is What Happens When Sexy Nerd Gets Bored

*Update* Our DIY bathroom remodel is nearly done! Click here to see all the ridiculous changes. Here is our bedroom 2 weeks ago. This was our bathroom 2 weeks ago. I'll admit, neither the bedroom or the bathroom were very well decorated or exciting, but were they terrible?  Sexy Nerd thought so... He has every other Friday off. I went to work and came home to discover a wall in our bathroom had disappeared! I caught Sexy Nerd and Pica, his partner in crime, gutting the bathroom! Where is Pica's mask?? I can understand removing the garden tub, but surely there is somewhere in our 2700 sq ft. house where it can be stored without blocking access to THREE rooms at once. The loft has nothing to do with the remodel. Why, oh why, must it suffer too? I was all for raising the sitting area with one step. However, as I pointed out to Sexy Nerd after he had already done this, we have no intention of re-carpeting any time soon. (I'd love

Mix and Match Pizza Casserole (A Clean Out the Fridge Recipe)

Sexy Nerd loves this and wants me to make it every day. I think it's okay, though I do love that it's quick and easy, as well as a great way to use up leftovers. Using a large, shallow dish cuts the baking time significantly. You can use something thicker, like a loaf pan, but it will take extra time to heat through. There are no measurements for the ingredients - just throw in what you have on hand, in the amount you think will taste best. When I make this, it's all vegetables. When you-know-who cooks it, the recipe is meat, meat, and more meat!                                        Mix and Match Pizza Casserole A Clean Out the Fridge Recipe Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. All of the ingredients, like the pasta and the ground meat, should be cooked and ready to eat before they go into the pan. Layer the following, in order, starting at the bottom of the greased pan: Ingredients: 1. Pasta or a mixture of different pastas (I like to use whole wheat macaroni +

Potstickers and Homemade Fortune Cookies

For my friend Paris, who says posting photos of food you've cooked is stupid... Mmm, soybeans! Alton Brown's ham looks pretty tasty so far, but I think something is missing. Hmmm, what could it be? Oh yes! A thick coating of smashed cookies and liquor! Good Eats indeed ;) The secret to easy fortune cookie folding. Secret or no secret, these still took FOREVER to make! What will this become? Potstickers...in a variety of shapes and sizes for extra fun! What do you mean the crazy assortment wasn't intentional? Pfft! I wouldn't have my potstickers any other way.