Archive for December, 2006

Not one to be beaten by a bone (see #9), I decided it was time to take back the chicken! So I made some chicken quesadillas of my own, and let me just say they were heavenly … heavenly and bone-free. If you’ve never made your own quesadillas (and I’m sure you have because you’re resourceful), it’s really one of the easiest, most delicious things you can do for yourself. My methods vary (as they usually do with everything), but this one has: shredded roast chicken, cheddar cheese, onions, chives, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, chili powder and some dashes of hot sauce. Now go make one for yourself and let me know how it goes. Don’t make me have another contest, now.

And since one is the loneliest number (that you’ll ever do), I thought I’d just circumvent the whole problem by doing a quick drive-by update in numbered list form, a la my hero Jamelah. Because that girl really knows how to work a numbered list.

1. Speaking of Jamelah, which I just was up there in case you missed it, she is the winner of the First Annual lit-fuse Holiday Ornament Contestapalooza! And it’s totally not just because she was the only one who bothered to enter. Ahem. Check out her winning creation here.

2. Furthermore speaking of Jamelah, she also had a fabulous contest which involved a story challenge, prizes and bacon. And I tied for the grand prize! woo! Yay me! You can read more about the challenge and read the stories here.

3. Speaking of other wacky things on the internet, I’ll be “appearing” in Citizen of the Month‘s First Annual Blogger Christmahanukwanzaakah Holiday Concert tomorrow. You’ll have to check it out for youreslf to find out what song I’ll be performing and to enjoy all of the festivities.

4. Speaking of festivities, I treated myself to an early Christmas present and got a new camera. Then I took a picture of some leeks.

5. Speaking of cameras, I bought my new fiance a Flickr pro account for Hanukkah. Now there’s nothing to stop him from taking over the world with his cameraphone.

6. Speaking of Hanukkah, I also made some latkes. Yes, I am awesome.

7. Speaking of potatoes, I also wrote a dramatic poem the other day. Full of drama-y goodness. Check it out if you’d like on my poetry notebook.

8. Speaking of drama-y goodness, I finally got my car back yesterday. I’m not exactly sure how I feel about this, but I am relieved to finally close the book on the insanity that is dealing with the insurance company. They also detailed and cleaned the car, and while it’s a bit startling, well, God Bless Armor All.

9. Speaking of startling, I found a bone in my chicken quesadilla roll today. Instead of freaking out too much though, I just started laughing, because I immediately knew I had to tell Jamelah, since she would totally understand.

10. Speaking of Fridays, which I really sort of was, on Friday I’ll be back home again, in Indiana for the annual Christmas blowout with my family. Should be a good time and I am looking forward to seeing everyone again. I’m sure I’ll be updating here and there between now and then and maybe even while I’m there, but just in case, have a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. I have a lot of things in store for this little pop stand on the Internets, so stay tuned. Like, grab a drink and stuff. Until then …

You Are a Bright Christmas Tree

For you, the holidays are all about fun and seasonal favorites. You are into all things Christmas, even if they’re a little tacky.

Well I do love tacky …