Chorizo & White Bean Soup Will Make You Happy

Good Golly, Miss Molly! I haven't written anything in almost a year. I used to write quirky little stories about my daily thoughts as well as my single life, but for the last 9 months I have been consumed with getting fat and happy with my soon to be hubby. I am working on the not being fat part (I actually did exercises with my fire extinguisher to strengthen my core today since it is not nice enough to go outside and run). I visited my mom a few weeks ago and she said that he next time she saw me, she wanted to see less of me. On it, mom! I don't plan on changing the happy part, because I am pretty damn happy being happy. Speaking of happy, I am sharing a soup recipe which makes me very happy and it should make you very happy as well. It somewhat resembles chili. I usually find chorizo to be to rich when it is just accompanied by scrambled eggs which I feel obligated to eat when we visit the Mexican family of my other half, but all of the other ingredients really balance out the richness.

Smoked Chorizo & White Bean Soup

 Makes 4 servings:
 * 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
 * 3 garlic cloves, minced
 * 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
 * 1 (14.5 oz) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
 * 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire-roasted tomatoes
 * 1(10 oz) tube spanish chorizo
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * pinch of saffron
 * 1 Tbs. smoked paprika
 * 2 cups baby spinach or 1 small bunch of kale, tough stems removed, washed well, and coarsely chopped  
 * coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

In a large sauce pan, heat a smidge of oil over medium-high. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 6 minutes. Add the onion and saute until softened, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and bloom for 30 seconds. paprika and season with salt and pepper. Toss around to incorporate the flavor. Add the tomatoes, the beans and the broth. Throw in that pinch of saffron. Let simmer about 15 minutes. Toss in the spinach and simmer 6 more minutes. Taste and see what you’re missing. Season accordingly.

Courtesy of  bevcooks.com

I Love Being Single...P.S. I Am A Liar

I will keep it short and sweet. I don't have a problem attracting men, however, there is not a like-minded one in sight. I admire people that try online dating. Anytime, I think about it my skin crawls and I go into some sort of diabetic shock. I told a close friend that I was going to be the guinea pig of the group and try a dating site. I was drinking when I said that, because as soon as I completed my profile I panicked and deleted it. I still have the tremors. Clearly, I would rather be dipped in duck fat and shoved in a French oven. I give up...Dinner is served.

The Creative Co-Op

If you haven't checked out this site you definitely need to visit http://psimadethis.com/ and don't forget to buy the book!  I included the book in one of my best friend's birthday bags last year and she loved it.  However, she really doesn't need much inspiration, because she is the most crafty, creative person I know. 

If crafts aren't your cup of tea and you are more into writing, check out http://www.planetsark.com/.  SARK has so many inspirational books.  My favorite is "SARK's Journal and Play!Book: A Place to Dream While Awake."  My copy has seen so much action that it looks like a set of bald tires!

Clueless The Movie Starring The Guy Down The Street & Not Alicia Silverstone

List of things I'd NOT do if I were a guy for a day:
I would not pursue a girl who has ignored me for months on end.  End of story.

Bob Knows Best

A few of my favorite Bob Marley quotes...

"You may not be her first, her last, or her only. She loved before she may love again. But if she loves you now, what else matters? She's not perfect - you aren't either, and the two of you may never be perfect together but if she can make you laugh, cause you to think twice, and admit to being human and making mistakes, hold onto her and give her the most you can. She may not be thinking about you every second of the day, but she will give you a part of her that she knows you can break - her heart. So don't hurt her, don't change her, don't analyze and don't expect more than she can give. Smile when she makes you happy, let her know when she makes you mad, and miss her when she's not there."
— Bob Marley

"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life."
— Bob Marley

"He’s not perfect. You aren’t either, and the two of you will never be perfect. But if he can make you laugh at least once, causes you to think twice, and if he admits to being human and making mistakes, hold onto him and give him the most you can. He isn’t going to quote poetry, he’s not thinking about you every moment, but he will give you a part of him that he knows you could break. Don’t hurt him, don’t change him, and don’t expect for more than he can give. Don’t analyze. Smile when he makes you happy, yell when he makes you mad, and miss him when he’s not there. Love hard when there is love to be had. Because perfect guys don’t exist, but there’s always one guy that is perfect for you."
— Bob Marley

The Friday Poll

The Friday Poll

"I know you don't smoke weed, I know this; but I'm gonna get you high today, 'cause it's Friday; you ain't got no job...and you ain't got shit to do." ~Smokey, FRIDAY

Mood:
Ready!

First words out of my mouth this morning:
Last night was fun followed by thank God it's effing Friday!

Best quote of the day so far:
My friend:  Can you sing?
Me:  I can't sing, but I will.  I will do anything necessary.

What I am listening to:
"Star Power" by Sonic Youth

What I’m looking forward to this weekend:
Going to visit my best friend from childhood in Ft. Worth/Dallas and laughing until the calories come off.

One thing I’d like to improve about myself:
I would like to jump on the Justin Beiber bandwagon at full speed aka making the best of the life that I currently have.

On my makeup lust list:
Tom Ford Lipstick

Last dream I can remember:
I dreamed that I was Star Jones (before weight loss) and that I was floating through the sky on an orange Boston Whaler and Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix was playing in the background. I believe this is a classic case of "inception" due to the fact that one of my best friends had the same dream last week except he was Al Roker (before weight loss) and he was skydiving on a huge red tricycle with "Sweet Child Of Mine by Guns N' Roses playing in the background.

Face Apples and Kissers:
Cheeks: NARS "Orgasm" Blush
Lips: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Lipstick Tea Rose No. 148
Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss Golden Peony No. 10

Outfit:
7 For All Mankind Highwaist Gwenevere Skinny Jeans
CHASER LA Journey Batwing Tee
Sam Edelman "Kinley" Wedges

Fragrance:
CHANEL Allure Eau De Parfum Spray and CHANEL Coco Mademoiselle Fresh Body Satin Spray
My Perfume Tips: HARMONIZE!

Fingers:
OPI Texas Collection I Vant To Be A-Lone Star Nail Lacquer

Weekend goals:
1. Sit next to a hot guy at the airport.
2. Shoot J.R. Ewing...Again.
3. To meet the man of my jokes, not my dreams.
4. As always, have BIG fun!!!

About Last Night...

“What’s really going on here is sex. Good, old-fashioned, eager-to-please, do-what-I-tell-you-to sex.” – Miranda, Sex And The City


We all know at least one person who loves being rejected by us. They are certifiable masochists.  One would think that if you rejected a person once that the pursuer would leave the pursued alone. Not always. Sometimes, they take a break for a few months, thinking that you will change your mind. Why would you change your mind when they look worse, and act more juvenile than they did before? Answer: You wouldn't. To make matters worse, they have taken up pungent breath as a hobby.

This may be somebody that you tolerate in mixed company, but the thought of being in a relationship with them makes your throat start to constrict and the walls start closing in and speaking to you. It is like an emotional pet dander allergy.

So let's say that you can't stand a non-potential suitor, but you have a lapse in judgement and decide to enter into what I like to call an agreement/arrangement with them. You would be in charge of establishing the ground rules.  Below is a sample letter of intent...

Dear Somebody Who I Might Hug Lying Down As A Sport, But I Would Rather Shove Bamboo Underneath My Fingernails Than Date You,

Below are the rules for our string less commitment:

Rule #1: Think of each encounter as a separate experience and erase it from your memory. Just because it happened, once, twice or 26 times does not mean that it will happen again. This also means don't call me, text me, email me, send me a message in a bottle or advertise the necessity of seeing me with a skywriter or a Goodyear blimp. I will contact you.

Rule #2: There will be no hanging out. We can hang out together with our mutual friends, however, the two of us will not be hanging out alone. This means no dog walking, TV watching, newspaper reading, etc.

Rule #3: Do not ask me to be your date to a wedding, funeral, work function or your class reunion and by all means DO NOT list me as your emergency contact. I do not care if you have the flu or broke your leg after tripping over a pool stick.

Rule #4:  Do not ask where I live.

Rule #5: There can be no jealousy. Enough said.

Rule #6: Even if somebody asks, DON'T TELL. If you don't know how to keep your mouth shut then purchase a KFC style bucket of discretion and funnel it like a beer at a college frat party. Either that or pull a Motley Crue circa 1983 move and mainline it like heroin. This rule is more like a warning. If you tell anyone, I will deny it and then jack you up.

P.S.  I think you are a wonderful person, just not the person for me.

P.P.S.  I am a liar.

P.S.P.S.  That means I am lying about you being a wonderful person.

*I need to give credit where credit is due.  I would like to thank the latest loser who inspired me.