August 13th was the last post I posted. It has been a while.
School is in full swing and working towards my last semester is exciting. I have to write my thesis by the middle of October and then start editing it like a mad woman. The due date? December 9th. At 5:00. My professors are having me write a proposal first which is due this Monday and then FINALLY I can start on my thesis. I'm hoping to use most of my proposal towards my thesis since it has to be 7-10 pages long. My thesis? 35-40 pages long. Not bad compared to other universities.
Sanya's wedding is coming up in two weeks and it'll be the first time that I have ever been a bridemaid. I'm super excited. We have already done the bachelorette party, which was up in Boston and had tons of fun... bridal shower is this weekend which is awesome and then the wedding. In two weeks.
I am happy to report a fellow photo and film undergrad friend is getting married. Meg and I have been friends since 2003 when we both started . She and her boyfriend Kyle are engaged and asked me to be a bridesmaid! Woot! How exciting is that? I am so extremely happy for her it is ridiculous. We are the type of friends who go months without seeing each other and when we do, it's like we were never separated.
Anyways, marriage is on the horizon for two very special people. I wish nothing but happiness for my engaged friends!
Back to my thesis for me.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Tea Time!
Hello! Eating breakfast in the mornings is kind of hard for me. My stomach is just not ready. I used to be a hardcore coffee drinker however, now I have switched to tea. I drink the best tea in the world and I think everyone should try this brand. Adagio teas.
You need to buy one of the teaware to apply their loose tea. I promise you, you will never turn back to any of the tea you are using. I have the IngenuiTEA.
They have teas from all over the world and the tea makers have a story about each tea.
My favorite teas are:
Black Dragon Pearls
Peach Tea
Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Fujian Jasmine Pearl Tea
Spiced Apple Chai Tea
You can see other users choices by seeing how they rated each tea. They have a star system that will determine the teas.
Enjoy!
You need to buy one of the teaware to apply their loose tea. I promise you, you will never turn back to any of the tea you are using. I have the IngenuiTEA.
They have teas from all over the world and the tea makers have a story about each tea.
My favorite teas are:
Black Dragon Pearls
Peach Tea
Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Fujian Jasmine Pearl Tea
Spiced Apple Chai Tea
You can see other users choices by seeing how they rated each tea. They have a star system that will determine the teas.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Eventually Everything Comes To An End.
Today is my last day at my job and I couldn't be any happier. Three months into this job I wanted out. Four years later, it is finally happening.
Couple of things:
I need a beach weekend. Any takers who want to go with me?
~N
Couple of things:
- I need to find a part time job while I do my internship.
- I need to stay focus for my final exam on Wednesday (which is so hard right now since I'm excited today is my last day).
- Sit down and refresh myself for my internship on Thursday.
I need a beach weekend. Any takers who want to go with me?
~N
Friday, July 29, 2011
OMG
One of my favorite hobbies is baking. I know, me? It might seem a bit odd but really, I get the most pleasure making something sweet. I love baking. I came across this recipe that I'M DYING to try. So I'm passing it along. (All images and recipe is by HowSweetEats and her website How Sweet it is!)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, whisk egg and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add milk, cream, butter and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream. Sift dry ingredients together and then add to the wet mixture. Mix until batter is smooth, then swirl in fudge sauce. Line a muffin tin (12 count) with liners and using a 1/4 cup measure, add batter to each cup. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
For the frosting:
Cream butter and peanut butter together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar with mixer on low speed and gradually add milk and vanilla extract. Add a pinch of salt and mix until frosting is smooth. If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more sugar.
Put the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a tip. Poke a hole in the cupcake with the pastry tip and fill the cupcake. Then frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
For the homemade fudge:
Combine sugar, cocoa, salt, and flour in a bowl or pot over a double boiler. Bring water or milk to a boil in another saucepan or in the microwave. Gradually add hot liquid to sugar mixture. Stir constantly until mixture thickens.
Once it has reached the desired thickness, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Drizzle over cupcakes and store the rest of the sauce in the fridge for 1-2 weeks
Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Stuffed Hot Fudge Cupcakes
| Prep Time Cook Time | Servings 12 | Difficulty Easy |
Ingredients
- FOR THE CUPCAKES:
- 1 whole Egg
- ¾ cups Brown Sugar
- ½ cups Milk
- ½ cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Heavy Cream
- ½ cups Butter, Melted
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1-⅛ cup All-purpose Flour
- ¼ cups Dark Cocoa Powder
- 1-¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ cups Homemade Hot Fudge (recipe Below)
- _____
- FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:
- ½ cups Butter, Softened
- ⅔ cups Peanut Butter
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar (you May Need 1 More Cup)
- 1 Tablespoon Of Milk (have 1-2 More On Hand)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- _____
- FOR THE HOT FUDGE SAUCE:
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Dark Cocoa Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 1 cup Boiling Water Or Scalding Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Preparation Instructions
For the cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a bowl, whisk egg and sugar until smooth and no lumps remain. Add milk, cream, butter and vanilla, and mix until combined. Stir in sour cream. Sift dry ingredients together and then add to the wet mixture. Mix until batter is smooth, then swirl in fudge sauce. Line a muffin tin (12 count) with liners and using a 1/4 cup measure, add batter to each cup. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
For the frosting:
Cream butter and peanut butter together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar with mixer on low speed and gradually add milk and vanilla extract. Add a pinch of salt and mix until frosting is smooth. If too thick, add more milk; if too thin, add more sugar.
Put the frosting in a pastry bag fitted with a tip. Poke a hole in the cupcake with the pastry tip and fill the cupcake. Then frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
For the homemade fudge:
Combine sugar, cocoa, salt, and flour in a bowl or pot over a double boiler. Bring water or milk to a boil in another saucepan or in the microwave. Gradually add hot liquid to sugar mixture. Stir constantly until mixture thickens.
Once it has reached the desired thickness, remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Drizzle over cupcakes and store the rest of the sauce in the fridge for 1-2 weeks
Enjoy!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Vintage Clothes
I know for sure when I am out of my summer school class and have more time on the weekends to do whatever I want, I want to make sure I start sewing again. One of the blogs I follow is an independent business woman (Red Velvet) who creates and sells vintage inspired clothes. I would like to dress more in vintage attire, however, the combinations of lack in funds and thinking I could never pull it off is what's stopping me. Check out A Beautiful Mess she has an e-course right now showing you how to get inspired to wear vintage clothing and has quite a few patterns to start learning how.
Anyone interested in funding me some mula? Yeah, I didn't think so :)
Here is the e-course: DIY Dress up
Love Love,
N
Anyone interested in funding me some mula? Yeah, I didn't think so :)
Here is the e-course: DIY Dress up
Love Love,
N
I'm interested in this...
As I'm eating lunch at my desk at work, I like to check out recipes and I came across this one.
(All images and recipe is from Pioneer Woman )
(All images and recipe is from Pioneer Woman )
Recipe: White Gazpacho with Crab Salad
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Ingredients
- GAZPACHO
- 1-1/2 cup 3/4-inch Cubes Of Day-old Rustic Bread, Crust Removed
- 2/3 cups Unsalted Blacnched Whole Almonds
- 1 whole Small Fennel Bulb (about 6 Ounces) Stalks And Core Removed, Bulb Chopped, Reserve A Few Of The Frilly Fronds For Garnish
- 1/2 cup Chopped Sweet Or Yellow Onion
- 1/2 whole Seedless Cucumber, Peeled And Chopped
- Leaves From 4 Fresh Oregano Sprigs
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons (additional) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- CRAB SALAD
- 1-1/2 cup Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Picked Over And Drained Well
- 1/2 whole Small Carrot, Peeled And Minced Finely
- 1/2 stalk Celery, Minced Finely
- 1 Tablespoon Brandy
- 1 teaspoon Store-bought Hot Sauce, Or To Taste
- 1/3 cup Mayonnaise
- Kosher Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups Baby Salad Greens
Preparation Instructions
1. Soak the bread cubes in cold water until softened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze dry with your hands.
2. Toss the almonds in a blender and pulse into a fine powder. Drop in the fennel, onion, cucumber, oregano, and 1 1/2 cups water and buzz on high until liquefied. Add the bread, oil, and vinegar and whir again until the mixture is as smooth as possible. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and place the blender canister, covered, in the fridge for 3 hours.
3. In a small bowl, toss together the crab, carrot, celery, brandy, and piri-piri (hot) sauce. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.
4. When ready to serve, fold the mayonnaise into the crab mixture and season with salt and pepper. If you want it a bit creamier, plop in another tablespoon or so of the mayonnaise. Whir the gazpacho in the blender for a few seconds to froth it again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed, and pour it into a pitcher. Make a small bed of greens in the center of chilled bowls, top with the crab, and poke a bit of fennel frond. Place the bowls in front of your guests and pour the gazpacho around the crab.
2. Toss the almonds in a blender and pulse into a fine powder. Drop in the fennel, onion, cucumber, oregano, and 1 1/2 cups water and buzz on high until liquefied. Add the bread, oil, and vinegar and whir again until the mixture is as smooth as possible. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and place the blender canister, covered, in the fridge for 3 hours.
3. In a small bowl, toss together the crab, carrot, celery, brandy, and piri-piri (hot) sauce. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.
4. When ready to serve, fold the mayonnaise into the crab mixture and season with salt and pepper. If you want it a bit creamier, plop in another tablespoon or so of the mayonnaise. Whir the gazpacho in the blender for a few seconds to froth it again. Season with salt and pepper, if needed, and pour it into a pitcher. Make a small bed of greens in the center of chilled bowls, top with the crab, and poke a bit of fennel frond. Place the bowls in front of your guests and pour the gazpacho around the crab.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Misery Index
One of my all time favorite bands is Misery Index. They were in town last night which I could not attend. I'm super bummed. However, you guys should listen to some of their songs. They are based out of Baltimore. Most likely the only good thing that came out of that state.
Misery Index
Late!
Misery Index
Late!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Dooms Day
Dooms Day is upon us. Well, me to be more exact. Sherman as we speak is getting neutered. I just called the vet and he is next in line! The price tag for getting Sherman neutered, chipped, and up to date shots made me verbally say holy shit to the vet assistant. Money is going to be extremely tight until my internship is over. Looks like, no eating out, no buying new clothes, no driving (to save on gas), no anything anymore. I am going to get a part time job while I'm interning and hoping that will pull me through till the end. If not, I have savings ( not a lot) but enough to help me about two months.
That being said, I opened my Etsy shop. There are only photographs up there right now, but I have enough vintage material to make a couple of quilts. They are not up there yet, but if you would be so kind to check it out once in a while... It would be much appreciative. If you have any questions, concerns, what-not, let me know!
My Shop!
Much love,
N
Here is another picture of Sherman. Poor go-nads will be gone when I see him later today!
Then
Now
That being said, I opened my Etsy shop. There are only photographs up there right now, but I have enough vintage material to make a couple of quilts. They are not up there yet, but if you would be so kind to check it out once in a while... It would be much appreciative. If you have any questions, concerns, what-not, let me know!
My Shop!
Much love,
N
Here is another picture of Sherman. Poor go-nads will be gone when I see him later today!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
My wishlist of items.
Fujifilm INSTAX 210 Instant Photo Camera Kit with 5 Twin Pack of INSTAX Film (Amazon.com)
Bathing Beauty One Piece in Royal Plaid (Modcloth.com)
The Stieg Larsson Trilogy (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire, The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest) (2010)-- Books were amazing! (Amazon.com)
Cameras on a Hot Tin Sign (modcloth.com)
And maybe one day when I am rich and famous and making all the movies I want, I can afford to design my bedroom like this:
Random, I know. I could put more. I'll do another random wishlist next week.
Love Love,
N
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sore
This weekend was basically hell and Satan can have it back. I no longer want to move any more. So much sweat, sore muscles, people complaining, etc. Then again, when was moving ever fun?
We had to buy a new bed because our old one was destroyed. We ended up getting a tempur-pedic bed which was a huge score! We ended up getting a floor model and paying less than 60% of the original price. And it's bad ass. No more sore backs! That was defiantly a huge plus. The apartment is still in shambles with clothes that need to be cleaned. We still need a couch. Which we are going to go to Target and get a futon.
Anyways, I have to start work. Here is a picture of Sherman and his sister. My friend Matt has Addy.
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Have a wonderful Monday! :)
We had to buy a new bed because our old one was destroyed. We ended up getting a tempur-pedic bed which was a huge score! We ended up getting a floor model and paying less than 60% of the original price. And it's bad ass. No more sore backs! That was defiantly a huge plus. The apartment is still in shambles with clothes that need to be cleaned. We still need a couch. Which we are going to go to Target and get a futon.
Anyways, I have to start work. Here is a picture of Sherman and his sister. My friend Matt has Addy.
Have a wonderful Monday! :)
Friday, July 15, 2011
Yummy in my Tummy
Eventually when I'm not busy with school and I have more time to cook at home, I would love to make this:
(All photos and reciped from PioneerWoman http://thepioneerwoman.com/)
(All photos and reciped from PioneerWoman http://thepioneerwoman.com/)
Recipe: Avocado Egg Salad
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Ingredients
- 8 whole Hard Boiled Eggs, Peeled
- 2 whole Avocados, Pitted
- 4 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Sald
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 1 teaspoon Chives Chopped
Preparation Instructions
Combine all ingredients (scrape avocado from skin) except for chopped chives in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, scraping the bowl once or twice if necessary. Continue pulsing until salad reaches the consistency you want: chunky or more smooth!
Remove blade from bowl and stir in chives. Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Serve on a sandwich (spread bread with a mix of Dijon and mayonnaise) or serve on a thick slice of tomato as a cool salad. Sprinkle on extra chives to make it purty.
Remove blade from bowl and stir in chives. Check seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Serve on a sandwich (spread bread with a mix of Dijon and mayonnaise) or serve on a thick slice of tomato as a cool salad. Sprinkle on extra chives to make it purty.
EEEE.... Midterm time.
I have a midterm today in my summer class. Woo! Who's excited? Not this person! :) I have studied the five chapters that were given to me through out the first week of school. I think I'll be fine.
Here is my co-pilot! Sherman, I can't wait to see you after class and go on a walk!
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Tomorrow we are moving into our one bedroom apartment. The boy, pup, meowers, and I are going to make this one cozy place. I'll make sure to photograph the apartment when we are done.
I can't wait until my last day here at Sperm Central. For those of you who do not know, I received an internship! I can't tell you where on here but know that I'm super excited!
Love Love
N
Here is my co-pilot! Sherman, I can't wait to see you after class and go on a walk!
I can't wait until my last day here at Sperm Central. For those of you who do not know, I received an internship! I can't tell you where on here but know that I'm super excited!
Love Love
N
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Good Day!
Look at that! It's my first post of 'Noodle! It's what's for dinner!' Welcome!
I'll be writing about my daily life, photography, clothes, DIY's, my awesome boyfriend, my super duper awesome french bull dog name Sir Walter Sherman (Sherman for short) and whatever I can come up with.
First, a little bit about myself.
The name? Nichole. I received my undergrad in photography and film and now I'm going for my master's in forensic science. Hopefully becoming a forensic photographer in the future. I'm a twin. My sister is my best friend. She is a mother of two beautiful girls. She'll make it known that she's two minutes older in any situation when people ask about us. We are totally fraternal. Thank god! I like having my own face. I have an older brother who is expecting his first child in the upcoming months. I'm an auntie to another baby girl! Who's super excited? That's right, this person right here! I love tattoos and anything that has owl prints. Eventually I would like to make an etsy shop selling my photographs, quilts, vintage finds etc. Still planning things out for that one.
Have questions? Please ask! Nice to meet you!
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I'll be writing about my daily life, photography, clothes, DIY's, my awesome boyfriend, my super duper awesome french bull dog name Sir Walter Sherman (Sherman for short) and whatever I can come up with.
First, a little bit about myself.
The name? Nichole. I received my undergrad in photography and film and now I'm going for my master's in forensic science. Hopefully becoming a forensic photographer in the future. I'm a twin. My sister is my best friend. She is a mother of two beautiful girls. She'll make it known that she's two minutes older in any situation when people ask about us. We are totally fraternal. Thank god! I like having my own face. I have an older brother who is expecting his first child in the upcoming months. I'm an auntie to another baby girl! Who's super excited? That's right, this person right here! I love tattoos and anything that has owl prints. Eventually I would like to make an etsy shop selling my photographs, quilts, vintage finds etc. Still planning things out for that one.
Have questions? Please ask! Nice to meet you!
P.S. Sherman says hello!
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