Be prepared for waffle from all angles!!
I can see this blog being a blur of random information you probably aren't interested in hearing but I'm going to tell you anyway!
Firstly I'm going to start with tv shows, I'm a bit of a telly addict. I have many shows on the go, which my beloved Sky Plus records for me each week. I've just watched the last Flash Forward which was a terrific series in my opinion, however apparently there shall be no more! I was pretty happy with the way it ended I suppose, not a closed conclusion, left at a place where you can draw your own futures for the characters. I'm writing this whilst 24's most current episode is showing, perhaps I should be giving it my full attention however its just not that captivating. This series started well but I seem to have lost interest, until now ooooohhh something's happening!! The last two episodes air tonight so we'll see where that leaves our Jack.
The other shows I have on the go are: Glee which has some great episodes and songs. The Prisoner - I have one outstanding episode to watch, I've enjoyed it, not as much as the original but its still intriguing. Stargate Universe which for some reason I am still watching even though I'm not sure I like it. Lie to Me restarts this week which I am very much looking forward to, though I will miss Bones.
I'm slowly reading more books, there is no way I can contend with Little Miss Bookseller who is upto about 45 books so far this year :s I may have read 5. Just finished Stephanie Meyer's Breaking Dawn which was very disappointing and enraging. I've been debating my next book; I ought to finish two books I have already started, Assassin's Creed and The Lies of Locke Lamora. However I am rather fancying The Apple, or perhaps Black Powder War.
My reading is mostly delayed by my tv watching, sport playing, the occasional warcraft session and general laziness. Haven't done too much baking recently. Made a few simple cakes for birthdays, and some very yummy brownies. All the baking equipment will have to get packed up soon as me and my friend are supposed to me moving house if we ever find somewhere!
Keep waffling x
Sunday 6 June 2010
Thursday 1 April 2010
Our ancient heroes, they are turning to dust
Today's title is from Muse's fabulous song United States of Eurasia which I would like you to listen to if you have not, plus it also seems to fit well with the main subject of this blog... my trip to Egypt.
I'm sure most of the people who are reading this have heard me go on about my holiday quite a lot, I thought I would make you all suffer some more waffle from me about all the temples I visited :P
I would like to begin by saying I did not see the pyramids or visit Cairo; I've been asked about this a lot in the past week, but believe it or not there was plenty else to see, and it was quite a journey from upper Egypt where I was to Cairo in the North. I was on a Nile River Cruise (a rather different holiday to those who think a trip to Egypt is lazing at Sharm El Sheikh). I went with my parents and brother and I had a fantastic time; cruising was lovely I can't wait to do it again, the historical sites were phenomenal and the country beautiful.
Perhaps I should talk about the food on board ship, it was mostly tasty, varied and there was always plenty. Usually chicken or beef with rice, towards the end of the week there were potatoes and pasta dishes. Everything was very sweet, the bread rolls especially and all the cakes looked pretty enough though I didn't really sample them.
I drew a lot of attention as a young blonde woman in Egypt, leading to much embarrassment when I was pulled up 4 separate times to dance in front of the entire ship, from once in the restaurant to a belly dancing competition. Moustafa the tour leader was my most devoted admirer, though I gave him only disappointment. However I survived my trip intact and am keen to return in order to visit all that I missed in Cairo and the Red Sea. It wasn't what you would call a relaxing holiday, though fortunately not exhausting either. I never slept in past 7.30am, with the earliest start leaving at 3.30am on two mornings; once for Abu Simbel as part at of a coach convoy which took 3 hours each way and the other time for a hot air balloon trip. Both early mornings were utterly worth it, spectacular scenes in both places from the grand Rameses statues hewn into the rock at Abu Simbel (and moved in the 1960s to preserve them) and a beautiful finish to the holiday floating above Luxor in the hot air balloon.
I visited 8 temples over the 7 days along with the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Aswan High Dam, the Colossi of Memnon, a Perfume shop and a Papyrus shop. I have always been interested in Ancient Egypt since I learnt about in primary school and it rekindled a lot, although I doubt I will become the Egyotologist I always dreamed.
I would utterly recommend cruising down the Nile and can offer travel tips if anyone plans to go :)
Now i'm back and its a lot less sunny even though we're into April, hopefully the springtime will arrive soon. I've not been feeling very inspired to bake, I did make a very nice pineapple upside down cake last week and am debating making some cakes for Easter and all the upcoming birthdays.
I'm sure most of the people who are reading this have heard me go on about my holiday quite a lot, I thought I would make you all suffer some more waffle from me about all the temples I visited :P
I would like to begin by saying I did not see the pyramids or visit Cairo; I've been asked about this a lot in the past week, but believe it or not there was plenty else to see, and it was quite a journey from upper Egypt where I was to Cairo in the North. I was on a Nile River Cruise (a rather different holiday to those who think a trip to Egypt is lazing at Sharm El Sheikh). I went with my parents and brother and I had a fantastic time; cruising was lovely I can't wait to do it again, the historical sites were phenomenal and the country beautiful.
Perhaps I should talk about the food on board ship, it was mostly tasty, varied and there was always plenty. Usually chicken or beef with rice, towards the end of the week there were potatoes and pasta dishes. Everything was very sweet, the bread rolls especially and all the cakes looked pretty enough though I didn't really sample them.
I drew a lot of attention as a young blonde woman in Egypt, leading to much embarrassment when I was pulled up 4 separate times to dance in front of the entire ship, from once in the restaurant to a belly dancing competition. Moustafa the tour leader was my most devoted admirer, though I gave him only disappointment. However I survived my trip intact and am keen to return in order to visit all that I missed in Cairo and the Red Sea. It wasn't what you would call a relaxing holiday, though fortunately not exhausting either. I never slept in past 7.30am, with the earliest start leaving at 3.30am on two mornings; once for Abu Simbel as part at of a coach convoy which took 3 hours each way and the other time for a hot air balloon trip. Both early mornings were utterly worth it, spectacular scenes in both places from the grand Rameses statues hewn into the rock at Abu Simbel (and moved in the 1960s to preserve them) and a beautiful finish to the holiday floating above Luxor in the hot air balloon.
I visited 8 temples over the 7 days along with the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Aswan High Dam, the Colossi of Memnon, a Perfume shop and a Papyrus shop. I have always been interested in Ancient Egypt since I learnt about in primary school and it rekindled a lot, although I doubt I will become the Egyotologist I always dreamed.
I would utterly recommend cruising down the Nile and can offer travel tips if anyone plans to go :)
Now i'm back and its a lot less sunny even though we're into April, hopefully the springtime will arrive soon. I've not been feeling very inspired to bake, I did make a very nice pineapple upside down cake last week and am debating making some cakes for Easter and all the upcoming birthdays.
Tuesday 2 March 2010
Defying Gravity
I don't imagine many of my blog readers are Glee followers and I'm sure you hear enough about the show in the media without me harping on about it, however in the current episode they're having a bake sale and it got me thinking I haven't made cakes in a while. Plus I got a very thoughtful silicone bakeware set today from a friend :)
I always bake less during lent as I give up chocolate which is a huge factor in most of my cakes, but next week I have a few occasions which will get me making a mess of the kitchen again. For my friend Aaron's birthday I may attempt a shuttlecock themed cake (we play badminton together) and for work friends off to an engagement party just some simple pretty cupcakes.
Then I'm taking a break whilst I jet off to Egypt for an exciting family holiday, giving me a rest before gearing up for the Easter extravaganza.
I still need to employ someone to do all the washing up, any volunteers?
I always bake less during lent as I give up chocolate which is a huge factor in most of my cakes, but next week I have a few occasions which will get me making a mess of the kitchen again. For my friend Aaron's birthday I may attempt a shuttlecock themed cake (we play badminton together) and for work friends off to an engagement party just some simple pretty cupcakes.
Then I'm taking a break whilst I jet off to Egypt for an exciting family holiday, giving me a rest before gearing up for the Easter extravaganza.
I still need to employ someone to do all the washing up, any volunteers?
Saturday 6 February 2010
Thanks for the Memories
Its been a busy month! Lots of birthdays, which equalled lots of baking. I think I overworked myself that particular week but I think it was worth it as all concerned enjoyed their cakes.
The first project was some cupcakes for my friend Cayleigh, she is a big Nintendo fan with some awesome tattoos and therefore I thought I'd attempt some colourful toadstool cupcakes. (I may have burnt the first batch getting carried away watching 17 Again but I hid this with red buttercream)
I was pretty happy with how they came out, and looked good on my lovely stand. I took them to a bowling outing and everybody was very complimentary.
The second baking session of the week was in honour of Dan at work, he loves his fondant fancies and thus I endeavoured to replicate the sponge with buttercream blob. The roll out icing was very tricky but it came out okay. I wasn't keen on the sponge either, everyone at work was very nice about it though.
Project 3 was a simpler affair; as requested by the birthday boy's girlfriend; I made cupcakes which spelled out Happy Birthday. I opted for choca mocha ones which I have to say were mucho delicious. I've eased up on the baking since I made these, I haven't even done much cooking either as my wonderful housemate has taken over the kitchen.
My kitchen in fact probably won't experience too much more baking as we're having to move out, so we'll be making new culinary memories in a different location in a few months! The hunt is on. I've gone from being in shock, to excited, and now scared as I am afraid of not being able to afford all the fees and furniture. I love our flat, I've been quite spoilt by it really. Its beautifully furnished, cosy, cheap, in a good location.... I won't miss the mouldy bedroom and dodgy plumbing.
The moving out will be a story for another day I guess, we're only three days into looking.
Catch you later cupcakes xxx
The first project was some cupcakes for my friend Cayleigh, she is a big Nintendo fan with some awesome tattoos and therefore I thought I'd attempt some colourful toadstool cupcakes. (I may have burnt the first batch getting carried away watching 17 Again but I hid this with red buttercream)
I was pretty happy with how they came out, and looked good on my lovely stand. I took them to a bowling outing and everybody was very complimentary.
The second baking session of the week was in honour of Dan at work, he loves his fondant fancies and thus I endeavoured to replicate the sponge with buttercream blob. The roll out icing was very tricky but it came out okay. I wasn't keen on the sponge either, everyone at work was very nice about it though.
Project 3 was a simpler affair; as requested by the birthday boy's girlfriend; I made cupcakes which spelled out Happy Birthday. I opted for choca mocha ones which I have to say were mucho delicious. I've eased up on the baking since I made these, I haven't even done much cooking either as my wonderful housemate has taken over the kitchen.
My kitchen in fact probably won't experience too much more baking as we're having to move out, so we'll be making new culinary memories in a different location in a few months! The hunt is on. I've gone from being in shock, to excited, and now scared as I am afraid of not being able to afford all the fees and furniture. I love our flat, I've been quite spoilt by it really. Its beautifully furnished, cosy, cheap, in a good location.... I won't miss the mouldy bedroom and dodgy plumbing.
The moving out will be a story for another day I guess, we're only three days into looking.
Catch you later cupcakes xxx
Monday 11 January 2010
Start a Brand New Story
So its the tricky second blog post; I had planned on sitting and thinking it through some more and having some pictures to post, however knowing me I'll just put it off forever.
I have spent the last year swinging in between becoming a baking fiend and giving up altogether. I love baking to make other people smile, for special occasions and to feel like i'm actually good at something. And yet my icing and the actual presentation are usually disastrous, the recipes not my own, and the cakes not outstanding in flavour or originality. Just when I'm verge of giving up all baking hope, I get the kitchen side clean again and feel the need to make it a mess, realising I owe someone else a cake.
Spring gets me all excited and rejuvenates my crafty energy with thoughts of cute little valentines cakes and easter goodies! And here I go again with flour and icing sugar all over the kitchen. First on the agenda for the year are two friend's birthdays at the end of the month; one with the grand ambition of a giant fondant fancy as he loves them so much. Should be a fun and simple project which I look forward to sharing with you all.
2010 looks to be a fun and promising year :)
I have spent the last year swinging in between becoming a baking fiend and giving up altogether. I love baking to make other people smile, for special occasions and to feel like i'm actually good at something. And yet my icing and the actual presentation are usually disastrous, the recipes not my own, and the cakes not outstanding in flavour or originality. Just when I'm verge of giving up all baking hope, I get the kitchen side clean again and feel the need to make it a mess, realising I owe someone else a cake.
Spring gets me all excited and rejuvenates my crafty energy with thoughts of cute little valentines cakes and easter goodies! And here I go again with flour and icing sugar all over the kitchen. First on the agenda for the year are two friend's birthdays at the end of the month; one with the grand ambition of a giant fondant fancy as he loves them so much. Should be a fun and simple project which I look forward to sharing with you all.
2010 looks to be a fun and promising year :)
Saturday 2 January 2010
New Perspective
Well, you may arrive to read this thinking I have never blogged before but you would be wrong. This is my first flirtation with Blogger in this shiny new year of 2010; my blogging life began in 2005 during my student days on a Halo machinima website called Red vs Blue. Here I wrote journals on my life, music, movies and made a great group of online friends who I still keep in contact with on Facebook. I went through the internet stages of My Space and briefly MSN Spaces before finding a happy home in Facebook and dabbling in Twitter. Writing online journals really seems to be taking off again, so I thought I'd throw my self-centred waffle out into the world wide web and see if anyone cares to read it.
I always tended to use song lyrics for journal titles, this always gave me the most agony trying to decide on what to call it. My first thought was 'Same old brand new you' but referencing a song by A1 doesn't sound like the best example of my musical taste even though it strikes the subject I wanted. Thus I have got this far through my writing without a title, I'm hoping something will come to me by the time I reach the end (its ok there isn't long left to bear).
Most of my friends whose blogs I follow have a particular theme to what they write, from gamers to crafting geniuses, I suppose as my unhealthy habit is baking a lot of focus can be put on that topic, photos and all. My 'waffle house' eludes to both my baking and my nonsensical rambling that you will come across here. I'm certainly not an eloquent writer and I have nothing important to say, my html skills are non existant but its all good fun and I thank you for your time and patience.
I always tended to use song lyrics for journal titles, this always gave me the most agony trying to decide on what to call it. My first thought was 'Same old brand new you' but referencing a song by A1 doesn't sound like the best example of my musical taste even though it strikes the subject I wanted. Thus I have got this far through my writing without a title, I'm hoping something will come to me by the time I reach the end (its ok there isn't long left to bear).
Most of my friends whose blogs I follow have a particular theme to what they write, from gamers to crafting geniuses, I suppose as my unhealthy habit is baking a lot of focus can be put on that topic, photos and all. My 'waffle house' eludes to both my baking and my nonsensical rambling that you will come across here. I'm certainly not an eloquent writer and I have nothing important to say, my html skills are non existant but its all good fun and I thank you for your time and patience.
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