Month: May 2014

Dance is Done… Very Sad!

Faith

Sniff sniff, tear tear, dance is over now… So sad! Yesterday’s dance show was a huge success, not to brag, but it usually is.
Our piece, totally epic! The audience absolutely loved our piece. It was quite rewarding to see how much people enjoyed it!
Quoting from a song I absolutely love, you can’t run when you’re holding suitcases… Except, in this case, we absolutely did!
I can’t wait until the DVD for the show to come out! I actually want to see myself perform. We do have pictures, however, but its not the same.

Alright, done blogging for now

Today is Finally Show Day!!!!

Faith

Well, the title says it all, but today is show day for the dance group I am in!!!! Yay!!!! 😀 I gotta do a few errands first though before I head to the theatre for practice, and show time!!! I am super excited!!!!

Anyone who has not purchased tickets for the show can do so right here:

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/propeller-dance-presents-egress-my-love-tickets-11367501503?aff=FacebookEvent

This year, it is only all the recreational classes performing!! To give you an idea, here are some photos of me getting ready for the dress rehearsal yesterday!!! Enjoy!!! 😀

Me Ready to Perform

 

This other picture is of me and a fellow dancer!!!

Me and Gen

 

Well, there you have it!!!!

I hope to see more people in the Ottawa area come out to the one, and only performance of Egress: My Love!!!

Super stoked!!!!!

All right, done blogging for now!!!

Hope to see everyone there tonight!!! 😀 😀 😀

Monday’s Thoughts and Rambles

Faith

So, as I am sitting here reading, The Fault and our Stars, and decided to blog. Waiting for it to be around 9am, or so. Going to the mall today, and hanging out with a friend of mine! I’m helping my friend find something. Plus, waiting for an email from one of the dancers in the dance group I am in.

I also have dance rehearsal at the theatre that I’m performing in this Friday. So, I’m just patiently waiting, so I can get out of the house. Just ate breakfast, and I’m wondering what else to do until 9am. No idea!

Anyway, I think I am done writing for now!! 😀

Cimorelli’s New Cover – Fancy!!

Faith

So, I thought I would blog, and it just so happens that Cimorelli has a new cover out. It is called, Fancy! I like their version. Very well done!!!

Here it is for all your listening pleasure!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCgVrOZUHs

I will post again soon!!! 🙂

Enjoy!!! 😀 😀 😀

The Fault in our Stars – Comes Out in 16 Days!!!

Faith

Yes, I thought I’d write about the movie that is coming out June 6th to theaters. The Fault in Our Stars is a novel, written by, John Green. It’s a, tear your heart out, have someone stomp on it, then put it back where it belongs kinda novel.  If you aren’t into sappy love stories, or tear jerkers, then this book, and I guarantee you move, won’t be right for you.

I, however, have read this novel about four times thus far. So, I was thrilled  to find out that a movie was being made from this book. Below I will link you to the awesome, tear jerker, stay at the edge of your seat, official movie trailer. I seriously can’t wait!!!

Here is the official extended trailer!

Ok, that is all for now!!

Enjoy!!!! 😀 😀 😀

Homemade Pureed Blueberry Recipe

Faith

INGREDIENTS

1/2 pint of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 c. water

DIRECTIONS

Bring water to a boil. Add blueberries and simmer for 15 minutes until soft. 
Reserve liquid and use a slotted spoon to transfer blueberries to blender/processor/mixer and puree. 
If needed, add some of the liquid to blueberries. 
Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up – *You can save the liquid to serve as juice or to blend in with cereals etc.

Homemade Pureed Apricot Recipe

Faith

INGREDIENTS

1 pound dried apricots
2 c. white grape juice or apple juice
(plain water is ok but the puree may be a bit bitter-consider using ½ water or ½ juice is you disagree with the juices or if baby cannot have juice)

DIRECTIONS

Bring juice (or water or the combo) and fruit to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
Reserve any left over liquid to use for the puree
Place into your choice of appliance for pureeing and begin pureeing.
Add the reserved liquid as necessary to achieve a smooth, thin puree or
Add cereal (if desired) to thicken up

Sunny Day… Yet, I Feel Like Baking!

Faith

Hello all!

I think the title speaks for itself… it’s sunny where I live presently, and quite a beautiful day outside. I, however, apparently want to be stuck inside, baking. I guess I will blame the fact I posted an abundance of recipes earlier. It, suddenly struck the baker chord in me. Something like that, anyway.

There’s one problem… at least momentarily… I don’t have eggs.

I called my neighbour to see if they had any I could use. I only needed two eggs, so I called them and asked. I am waiting for them to get back to me… hopefully soonishly, as I want to bake before my energy deflates.

Currently I have three bananas taken out of the freezer, and thawing out… now to wait on the only ingredient I don’t have… eggs!

Well, that’s all for now!

I will blog again soon!!! 😀

Brownie Recipe

Faith

INGREDIENTS 

Nonstick cooking spray
3 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
0.5 C carrot puree
0.5 C spinach puree
0.5 C firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
0.25 C unsweetened cocoa powder
2 T trans-fat-free soft tub margarine spread
2 t pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
0.75 C all-purpose flour
0.5 t baking powder
0.5 t salt
DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over a very low flame.

3. In a large bowl, combine the melted chocolate, vegetable purees, sugar, cocoa powder, margarine, and vanilla, and whisk until smooth an creamy, 1-2 minutes.

4. Whisk in egg whites. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt with a wooden spoon.

5. Pour the batter into the pan and bake 35-40 minutes. Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 bars.

Spaghetti Pie Recipe

Faith

INGREDIENTS

1 package all natural ground turkey breast
1 box whole wheat spaghetti
1/2 zucchini
1/2 squash
1 -2 large roma tomatoes
1 bottle of organic tomato sauce (check ingredients to make sure they are all real and doesn’t contain added sugar)

DIRECTIONS

in a medium saute pan brown turkey meat over medium high heat until cooked all the way through. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add zucchini, squash, tomatoes and jar of sauce to a food processor, vitamix or blender. Puree until it is all smooth. Add pasta to boiling water and cook according to directions. Add sauce to turkey meat and mix thoroughly. Drain pasta once it is done. In a dish mix sauce and spaghetti. Top with mozzarella cheese. Either bake for additional 10 minutes at 350 degrees or cover with tin foil to allow cheese to melt.