Seizing the Moment

Seize the moment...remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart..

Erma Bombeck

Woo hoo - two posts in one day! And, then, you won't see me for another five weeks...just kidding.
I had started this post yesterday, but, got waylaid by the National Championship game - we still love you, Ducks! - rolling blackouts, funky internet and dinner. So, here we are, a day late..
I am a planner dork...not as intense as some people, but,a dork, nonetheless.

There they are...the top one is a Pocket Malden and thats my wallet - it works really well since I can jot down my appointments and what nots right then and there. The next is a Pocket Sketch and thats actually my shopping folder - all of my reward cards and rain checks and stuff go in there. I am still trying to set up the Raspberry Saffiano as its the only one with a current calendar in it and the grey book is something I got from TJ Maxx for journaling and stuff. I found a tutorial on YouTube on how to make your own Faux Dori and that would my version of it under the grey journal and the last one is actually a planner that I got from Walmart during the back to school sales and that's my home planner. Like I said, I'm a dork.

As for seizing the moment...well, I wanted a bigger one, more like an A5 size planner that I could use for home stuff because the Wal Mart one ends in June. So, I found this little beauty and I couldn't resist

Yes, a Kikki K! There are two that are similar in size going for the same price (on sale now for $39.98) but I was on the fence about which one to get. So, I referred to the wonderful world of YouTube to take a look-see on the difference and I found the best review ever at ThePaperAddiction.

They actually purchased both - the Time Planner and the Personal Planner. They did a run through on the pros and cons, similarities and so forth. After watching that, I made my choice and got the Personal Planner. The one thing I didn't like was that it didn't have the week on two pages, but, I can find one - I hope. And, the monthly calendar is a Perpetual Calender - not dated - so, I can start it whenever and date it myself. I may just make copies of the calendar and keep those on hand for refills.

There is another one that I am seriously lusting after

Yes...the Websters Pages Crash Planner in Light Teal!

They are completely sold out until March - bummers. That's okay, it'll give me time to convince my two men (Hubby and oldest Stooge who has a job) that I cannot do without one. One of them will cave...

The reviews on YouTube are pretty good so far since the release of them and it is loaded with a lot of ideal inserts for the crafter/mom/cook/shopper. The fact that the strap closure is actually a little longer than most planners so that it accommodates for whatever dorks like me put in it is a nicely added touch. I am looking at this one for my personal use: daily journaling, school stuff, craft stuff, etc.

I am curious about Erin Condren Planners, but, $50.00 is a little bit of a stretch for me, considering that its not refillable. I am the type of person that needs to be able to make her dollar stretch as long as possible, so, refillable is a priority for me.

I found some great printables and downloads on Pinterest (of course!) for planners and will be working on that today...the Over Organized Compulsive person that I am is sweating buckets because I am seriously behind in my organization. 

Well, I'm off to start my day...have a great Tuesday, everyone and don't forget to seize the moment!

Make me something to eat, woman...

My heart says chocolate and wine, but, my jeans say for the love of God, woman, eat a salad
Unknown (found on Pinterest)

Happy Tuesday! My two younger Stooges have returned to school (can I get an AMEN?) and I am enjoying the quiet time. Don't get me wrong...I love my boys with all my heart and will slay all things living and imaginary should anything happen to them. Its the constant bickering that makes me completely nuts and all sense of patience flies out the windows and front door. So, having my daily routine back is quite the Godsend, let me tell you.
While my boys were home during the winter break - that would be my three sons and hubby - my cooking duties had now extended to all three meals, not just dinner. I know, what am I complaining about? I mean, there are women who do it everyday on a regular basis whereas I only do it on vacations and school breaks. So, suck it up, right?
The difference here is...my men are picky. REALLY picky...they'll say they aren't, but, they're lying.
Breakfast is alway rice, at least two types of meat, and two eggs - or, rice and an omelette. In Hawai'i, we eat rice with everything - even spaghetti. Well, I don't, but, there are some who do. Don't tell my youngest to eat a bowl of cereal for breakfast - he'll pitch a fit...a HUGE one.
Sandwiches for lunch are okay...as long as there are chips to go with it. And, dinner...Lord Almighty, if I should ever get dinner wrong, there will be hell to pay. This is where my culinary expertise (ha!) comes into play...
I found this incredibly easy recipe for Spicy Pork (Korean style) online at beyondkimchee.com and I decided to give it a shot

Thank you, Daddy, for the wok - I've had this wok for 15 years - no home should be without one, I think.

I used some pork country style ribs that I bought at Costco and cut it thin - made the sauce according to the recipe, but, doubled it because, hey, I'm feeding 4 hungry guys - this pic is actually a third of the amount that I cooked. Besides onions, I had some left over Won Bok (Chinese Cabbage), cut that and threw it in there. I wished I had gotten a pic of it plated, but, it didn't last long...I served it with rice and macaroni salad (another local staple for some meals) and made 4 guys extremely happy campers. Personally, I don't eat like my guys - breakfast is whenever I remember to eat, I never do lunch and dinner is always half of what my men eat without a lot of the side dishes. It works for me...

While taking the boys in to school, my youngest asked me "What's for dinner, Mom?" 

it's 6 freakin 30 in the morning...how the hell am I supposed to know? Oh well, at least it'll give me something to think about today...I wonder what they would say if I told him "SALAD!"?