yummm...

This is what I did with part of my day off. Its really good!

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
* Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Ingredients

* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
* 3 eggs
* 2 cups canned pumpkin
* 1 cup canola oil
* 2/3 cup sugar
* 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 cup dried cranberries
* 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

* In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and spices. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil, sugars and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans.
* Pour into two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

***I didnt toast the pecans and I used mini loaf pans.

going short...maybe?

So I have been wanting to cut my hair but I'm not sure how short I want to go. The thing is I need 10 inches to donate to locks of love. In order for me to donate I would need to go shorter (like around chin or a bit longer) So I need help deciding. Let me know which pic you like the best for me. This is what my hair look like basically now but dark brown. Also Im not afraid to go short...Ive done it before.





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Is he gay or European?

Last night Bonnie and I went to see Legally Blond the musical. It was fantastic! So much pink! The show was good and I liked most of the actors/singers. Elle's singing voice kind of got on my nerves. She kept singing through her nose. Emmett was super cute. Bonnie and I decided we liked the second act better. There was an song called "Ireland" that was good sung by Paulette. Which by the way did a fabulous job. I think she had the best voice.

That is my first show of the 2009/2010 Broadway season at Gammage. I have 2 season tickets and love going to new shows.

This season includes:
Little House on the Prairie:The musical (is this a joke?)
August:Osage County
Mary Poppins
Avenue Q
The 39 steps
In the Heights

Im also going to see Phantom of the Opera which isnt part of my season but I have seen it in more than a decade so I thought Id go. I like taking different people to my shows. I have a different experience every time I go. I try choosing a person that will really appropriate the musical/play. This is my 4th year getting season tickets. I hope to continue getting them every year.

**Is he gay or European is a song from the show.

I might end up like Telly Savalas

I think I am losing my hair. I really think I am. I usually lose hair but I swear it twice as much right now. It might have something to do with my stress level right now or the fact I havent been exercising or my diet has gone to crap OR that in 3 weeks from today I will be 29 YEARS OLD!! Im just saying ONE of those thing may be contributing.

smells like thanksgiving

Last night I mad a new recipe for pumpkin bread. Its really good. I made it plain with out nuts or chocolate chip which I usually like to put in all my pumpkin/banana bread loaves. Here is where I got the recipe.
Check out the blog its real fun!

new coat of paint?

Last night I was talking/brain storming with my friends about decorating and I told them they could use me as their "decorating dilemma" for their decorating blog. Im excited and nervous all at the same time. What if they think my house is crap or what if this turns into a "money pit"? Shes coming in Monday for a color and is going to look at my bedroom and start thinking of ideas. I will for sure do pictures if and when it gets redone.

Girls just want to have fun!

I am a planner. Yes I am. I have already started thinking about my 30th birthday party which will be NEXT October. I already have this years mostly planned (Evening of October 10th, where TBA) I actually got the inspiration for my 30th from an activity the YSA had last weekend. AN 80's Party! Yes Im going to make all my friend and family dress up in there best 80's outfits and come help me celebrate the end of my life! (jk i know 30 isnt the end its the beginning and Im just a baby...blah, blah, blah)

This year I am actually going to be at Disneyland on my birthday. I have taken advantage of the "get in free on your birthday" going on this year at Disney. It should be a good time. Im also taking off the whole week for my birthday. I am really looking forward to it. My birthday is actually 6 weeks from today. I cant believe its almost here.