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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Running in circles
Well, my goal was to lose 4 to 6 pounds by today. I've lost 2.
I need to workout but I am so tired I can't stand it.
I just wish Sorcha would sleep so I can sleep. She's sick and hasn't been sleeping much lately. Its driving me up the wall.
And since the holidays are coming up, I'm doing more "heavy" baking. Like right now I'm doing a "Test This" sale for my business where you can test out a newer version of my Sweet Potato Cheesecake, my Pumpkin Cheesecake and some Apple Honey Butter.
And guess who will also be "testing" them...
I am my own worst enemy when it comes to losing weight.
I need to workout but I am so tired I can't stand it.
I just wish Sorcha would sleep so I can sleep. She's sick and hasn't been sleeping much lately. Its driving me up the wall.
And since the holidays are coming up, I'm doing more "heavy" baking. Like right now I'm doing a "Test This" sale for my business where you can test out a newer version of my Sweet Potato Cheesecake, my Pumpkin Cheesecake and some Apple Honey Butter.
And guess who will also be "testing" them...
I am my own worst enemy when it comes to losing weight.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Food Presentation
If you plan on eating at a restaurant anytime in the future, or working at one, I have tips on how your plate should look.
First off, stop putting stuff on the rim of the bowl or plate. The rim should be 100% clean. No fingerprints. No oils. No herbs. No sauces. I don't care what the dish is, the entire rim should be clean. It is no longer the 90's, stop sprinkling parsley all over the rim of my plate. Its tacky and messy looking.
Unless you ordered cold food, such as a cold soup or salad, all of your food should be piping hot. This means it was just made, not sitting around waiting for someone to order it.
Every single bite of food should be fresh. I know chain restaurants have to have their stuff shipped in frozen to maintain a "standard", but it doesn't mean it should taste like it was heated up in a microwave. The perfect example is Olive Garden. Have you had their bread sticks? They taste the EXACT same as the Great Value frozen garlic bread sticks at Walmart. Only saltier. Someone needs to take away their garlic salt. Seriously. No one likes that nasty crap. Garlic is cheap, people. Chop some up, put it and REAL butter in a pot and let them meld together on a low heat. Then brush the butter on the bread. The flavor is so much better!
Meat should be juicy. Marbling on a steak is fantastic! Hunks of fat are disgusting. All fat should be trimmed from chicken. Chicken fat is some of the nastiest shit you could get. No one wants that. Hell, no one wants fat surrounding their meat. No matter what meat I order, if I have to cut fat off the outside of it just to get to the actual meat, you can bet I won't eat it.
Vegetables should not be mushy. Green vegetables should not be that weird Army green. This means they were over cooked. This means they have little to no dietary benefit. This means they should be sent back.
I know a lot of people that won't send back food for fear of what the server or cook will do to it. When you walk into any dining establishment, there should be a Health Code grade displayed. If its hidden somewhere to the point that you can't immediately see it, walk out. If the score is below an 85, walk out. If you don't see a "ServSafe Certification" sign anywhere, walk out. I am ServeSafe certified. This means I know at what temperature foods should be held before, during and after being cooked. I know what diseases are contracted from what foods. I know to what temperature every food should be cooked to to properly kill bacteria (I completely ignore it when I order my rare steak!). I also know proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures, not only for me but also for foods, food preparation surfaces, floors, dishes, cookware, ranges, grills, friers, ovens, hoods, ect. That means I know how to keep a standard to prevent food poisoning.
Is your waitress/waiter smacking gum, taking a long time to get to you, or have an attitude or keeps chatting with coworkers/patrons with complete disreguard for their customers? Then they may do something to your food because they don't care about their job.
Do you see other tables sending back food? Then you probably won't be happy with yours either. Its usually a sign of cooks that also don't care about the quality of the food they're putting out.
There is a huge difference between a cook and a chef. Don't let titles fool you. A chef is passionate about the products they produce and will do everything in their power to make you happy. A cook, even if they have culinary training, doesn't give a damn. And it won't take long to see the difference.
One last thing. Stop going to all of those chain places. Look for a hole in the wall spot. They are usually producing some of the best foods you've ever had. If you see a place you'd like to try, look them up online. If they have fewer than 3 restaurants, check out their reviews. Then try them for yourself. Sometimes they're amazing and you wonder why you never tried them before. Sometimes you wonder how the hell they're still open! I've had both experiences. And one of those places is one of my absolute favorites! The one where I had THE WORST SERVICE AND FOOD OF ALL TIME, they are now out of business. They were also left the tip "Your "chef" should learn to cook"
First off, stop putting stuff on the rim of the bowl or plate. The rim should be 100% clean. No fingerprints. No oils. No herbs. No sauces. I don't care what the dish is, the entire rim should be clean. It is no longer the 90's, stop sprinkling parsley all over the rim of my plate. Its tacky and messy looking.
Unless you ordered cold food, such as a cold soup or salad, all of your food should be piping hot. This means it was just made, not sitting around waiting for someone to order it.
Every single bite of food should be fresh. I know chain restaurants have to have their stuff shipped in frozen to maintain a "standard", but it doesn't mean it should taste like it was heated up in a microwave. The perfect example is Olive Garden. Have you had their bread sticks? They taste the EXACT same as the Great Value frozen garlic bread sticks at Walmart. Only saltier. Someone needs to take away their garlic salt. Seriously. No one likes that nasty crap. Garlic is cheap, people. Chop some up, put it and REAL butter in a pot and let them meld together on a low heat. Then brush the butter on the bread. The flavor is so much better!
Meat should be juicy. Marbling on a steak is fantastic! Hunks of fat are disgusting. All fat should be trimmed from chicken. Chicken fat is some of the nastiest shit you could get. No one wants that. Hell, no one wants fat surrounding their meat. No matter what meat I order, if I have to cut fat off the outside of it just to get to the actual meat, you can bet I won't eat it.
Vegetables should not be mushy. Green vegetables should not be that weird Army green. This means they were over cooked. This means they have little to no dietary benefit. This means they should be sent back.
I know a lot of people that won't send back food for fear of what the server or cook will do to it. When you walk into any dining establishment, there should be a Health Code grade displayed. If its hidden somewhere to the point that you can't immediately see it, walk out. If the score is below an 85, walk out. If you don't see a "ServSafe Certification" sign anywhere, walk out. I am ServeSafe certified. This means I know at what temperature foods should be held before, during and after being cooked. I know what diseases are contracted from what foods. I know to what temperature every food should be cooked to to properly kill bacteria (I completely ignore it when I order my rare steak!). I also know proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures, not only for me but also for foods, food preparation surfaces, floors, dishes, cookware, ranges, grills, friers, ovens, hoods, ect. That means I know how to keep a standard to prevent food poisoning.
Is your waitress/waiter smacking gum, taking a long time to get to you, or have an attitude or keeps chatting with coworkers/patrons with complete disreguard for their customers? Then they may do something to your food because they don't care about their job.
Do you see other tables sending back food? Then you probably won't be happy with yours either. Its usually a sign of cooks that also don't care about the quality of the food they're putting out.
There is a huge difference between a cook and a chef. Don't let titles fool you. A chef is passionate about the products they produce and will do everything in their power to make you happy. A cook, even if they have culinary training, doesn't give a damn. And it won't take long to see the difference.
One last thing. Stop going to all of those chain places. Look for a hole in the wall spot. They are usually producing some of the best foods you've ever had. If you see a place you'd like to try, look them up online. If they have fewer than 3 restaurants, check out their reviews. Then try them for yourself. Sometimes they're amazing and you wonder why you never tried them before. Sometimes you wonder how the hell they're still open! I've had both experiences. And one of those places is one of my absolute favorites! The one where I had THE WORST SERVICE AND FOOD OF ALL TIME, they are now out of business. They were also left the tip "Your "chef" should learn to cook"
What grinds my gears
I've had a hankering for a salad lately. Not just any salad, but a Caesar salad. Its my favorite.
And while I was making it, I started thinking about all the Caesars I've had at different restaurants. And most of them just piss me off.
A Caesar salad is made with the light green/white part of the Romaine lettuce. Its a very crisp salad and therefore uses only the crisp part of the leaves.
The dressing should be on all the leaves, but should not be so thick as to make the leaf droop or overpower the freshness of the leaves.
Croutons no bigger than your thumbnail should be scattered throughout the salad.
There should be curls, or at the very least, shavings, of fresh Parmesan cheese topping the salad.
That is a Caesar salad. The dressing should be made from scratch, because the ingredients aren't very expensive and it taste a million times better than any bottled mess.
Isn't that simple?
Then why do so many people get it wrong?! Stop sending me a dark green salad weighed down with brown goop! Or a dark green salad with croutons the size of my ear, no dressing and extremely stale fake cheese on top!
Is that asking too much? I've made the salad myself a billion times, so I know how easy it is! Stop fucking it up!
And while we're on the subject, stop making any salad at all with HUGE pieces of lettuce, spinach, mescaline, frisse, or any other greens! Everything in a salad, including toppings, meats and other veggies, should all be fork friendly. That means you shouldn't have to cut it up in order to put it in your mouth. (exclusions can be at a fine dining restaurant where they bring, say, a Caesar salad where its rolled whole leaves of Romaine and its dressed properly for the sake of presentation-but this is rare)
Oh, and quit bringing me salads the size of my head unless it's my entree! If I'm having several courses, I don't want to fill up on salad and feel like I've wasted money on my main course. Stop bringing my salad before my appetizer. And if you see that we're still eating our appetizer, do not bring me my salad. Or if you've mixed up the order, wait until I've finished eating my salad before bringing my appetizer. And the table should be cleared off before setting my entree on the table.
Just because you are working at a family/casual dining restaurant, doesn't mean you can forget proper serving etiquette. You depend on tips, and to get a great tip from me, you better be on your game. I shouldn't go thirsty. I should go hungry. And I shouldn't have to wait until my meal is over before you finally decide to ask if I want the bill. Before I'm through eating you should ask if I want dessert or coffee. If I say no, then bring me the bill! It should be my choice of when I leave, not whenever you feel like doing your job!
I've waited tables. I know what its like to be slammed, and I know what its like to have a super sluggish night. And I know how to keep every customer feeling like they are my top priority. I won't hesitate to give you a 1 cent tip to show you how horrible you are at your job.
I also won't hesitate to give you a 20% tip if you're on your game!
And while I was making it, I started thinking about all the Caesars I've had at different restaurants. And most of them just piss me off.
A Caesar salad is made with the light green/white part of the Romaine lettuce. Its a very crisp salad and therefore uses only the crisp part of the leaves.
The dressing should be on all the leaves, but should not be so thick as to make the leaf droop or overpower the freshness of the leaves.
Croutons no bigger than your thumbnail should be scattered throughout the salad.
There should be curls, or at the very least, shavings, of fresh Parmesan cheese topping the salad.
That is a Caesar salad. The dressing should be made from scratch, because the ingredients aren't very expensive and it taste a million times better than any bottled mess.
Isn't that simple?
Then why do so many people get it wrong?! Stop sending me a dark green salad weighed down with brown goop! Or a dark green salad with croutons the size of my ear, no dressing and extremely stale fake cheese on top!
Is that asking too much? I've made the salad myself a billion times, so I know how easy it is! Stop fucking it up!
And while we're on the subject, stop making any salad at all with HUGE pieces of lettuce, spinach, mescaline, frisse, or any other greens! Everything in a salad, including toppings, meats and other veggies, should all be fork friendly. That means you shouldn't have to cut it up in order to put it in your mouth. (exclusions can be at a fine dining restaurant where they bring, say, a Caesar salad where its rolled whole leaves of Romaine and its dressed properly for the sake of presentation-but this is rare)
Oh, and quit bringing me salads the size of my head unless it's my entree! If I'm having several courses, I don't want to fill up on salad and feel like I've wasted money on my main course. Stop bringing my salad before my appetizer. And if you see that we're still eating our appetizer, do not bring me my salad. Or if you've mixed up the order, wait until I've finished eating my salad before bringing my appetizer. And the table should be cleared off before setting my entree on the table.
Just because you are working at a family/casual dining restaurant, doesn't mean you can forget proper serving etiquette. You depend on tips, and to get a great tip from me, you better be on your game. I shouldn't go thirsty. I should go hungry. And I shouldn't have to wait until my meal is over before you finally decide to ask if I want the bill. Before I'm through eating you should ask if I want dessert or coffee. If I say no, then bring me the bill! It should be my choice of when I leave, not whenever you feel like doing your job!
I've waited tables. I know what its like to be slammed, and I know what its like to have a super sluggish night. And I know how to keep every customer feeling like they are my top priority. I won't hesitate to give you a 1 cent tip to show you how horrible you are at your job.
I also won't hesitate to give you a 20% tip if you're on your game!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Weightloss
Well, last week I didn't post and it was stressful as hell. This week isn't shaping up any better. I did lose 2 pounds, but I think I've gained it back. So my goal is to lose 4 to 6 pounds by next Tuesday to get me back on track.
What a day
So yesterday was my son's very first field trip. He begged me to go. His reason?
"Cause I love you"
Who can say no to that?
I wanted to say no. I kept going back anf forth with it. Eventually I decided to go, and I took my mom and daughter with me.
It was fun. We went to a farm, the kids pet the animals and learned about how pumpkins grow and all that.
Then I left there, and was trying to get on home so that I could get my daughter fed and down for a nap before I had to pick Ian up from school. I admit I sped. And I got pulled over.
No biggie.
But it was a county cop, then all of a sudden a state patrolman came up to my truck too. He very kindly reinstalled Sorcha's car seat. I thought that was nice of him.
Then I got called to their car...
I was fucking ARRESTED!
They told me my licenses were suspended! I had no clue!
So I was cuffed and carted off to jail. They told me that it was a ticket that I didn't pay from 2007. I told them I knew exactly what they were talking about, and I HAD paid it. TWICE!
At the jail I was explaining it to the clerk and the booking officer (they were all very nice) and they didn't understand how I was still being charged.
It was a super scary ordeal, and I was so thankful to walk out of that place.
So I got home and we looked it up. The Department of Driver Services showed one citation on my driving record. I have the recipt from where I paid it. So I called them first thing this morning and they said that it was the ticket I got back in 2007. So I looked in my receipts, and TA-FUCKING-DA I have the "Notice of Withdrawal of Suspension" dated 2 days before they "suspended" my license.
So I had to go down there and show them the paper. They apologized and corrected THEIR mistake.
But I'm still out $250, and have a record on file, and have to go to court, AND am still being charged $1930.
So now I have to go to the court and straighten them out so that all I have to pay is my speeding ticket.
Why am I having to run all over creation and bust my ass when it was their fuck up?
Needless to say, it was a shitty start to the week.
"Cause I love you"
Who can say no to that?
I wanted to say no. I kept going back anf forth with it. Eventually I decided to go, and I took my mom and daughter with me.
It was fun. We went to a farm, the kids pet the animals and learned about how pumpkins grow and all that.
Then I left there, and was trying to get on home so that I could get my daughter fed and down for a nap before I had to pick Ian up from school. I admit I sped. And I got pulled over.
No biggie.
But it was a county cop, then all of a sudden a state patrolman came up to my truck too. He very kindly reinstalled Sorcha's car seat. I thought that was nice of him.
Then I got called to their car...
I was fucking ARRESTED!
They told me my licenses were suspended! I had no clue!
So I was cuffed and carted off to jail. They told me that it was a ticket that I didn't pay from 2007. I told them I knew exactly what they were talking about, and I HAD paid it. TWICE!
At the jail I was explaining it to the clerk and the booking officer (they were all very nice) and they didn't understand how I was still being charged.
It was a super scary ordeal, and I was so thankful to walk out of that place.
So I got home and we looked it up. The Department of Driver Services showed one citation on my driving record. I have the recipt from where I paid it. So I called them first thing this morning and they said that it was the ticket I got back in 2007. So I looked in my receipts, and TA-FUCKING-DA I have the "Notice of Withdrawal of Suspension" dated 2 days before they "suspended" my license.
So I had to go down there and show them the paper. They apologized and corrected THEIR mistake.
But I'm still out $250, and have a record on file, and have to go to court, AND am still being charged $1930.
So now I have to go to the court and straighten them out so that all I have to pay is my speeding ticket.
Why am I having to run all over creation and bust my ass when it was their fuck up?
Needless to say, it was a shitty start to the week.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Fall Festival
Yesterday I was part of my son's school's Fall Festival. It was my first big event!
I worked my ass off every single day last week making crafts and food for it. I had such high hopes of making a killing!
It was a flop.
The best thing about it was I was able to really get my name out there and people seemed really excited about how delicious my food is. And I even had repeat customers!
But I didn't sell even half of what I thought I would, I got very sunburned, even though I was sitting in the shade, and my son decided to run off and then my daughter did.
My husband and I took the kids down to tell the announcer that we were marking everything to half off (so we could get more business) and we let the kids get in a bouncey house. Well we stood beside it and Jason let me look at a video of Ian climbing the rock wall (my 5 year old is a dare devil and went all the way to the top!) and then we told the kids to come out so we could go back to the booth (my mom was watching it for me). But only Sorcha was in there.
We went around to all the bouncy houses, the rock wall, pony rides, train, all of it looking for him. Then Jason was yelling for him. Know where he was? UP AT MY BOOTH! It was a terrifying experience. Apparently he didn't see us standing in the front of the bouncy house, so he took it upon himself to go looking for us. Leaving his not even 22 month old sister to fend for herself.
He got a whipping. And yelled at. And a hug.
And I had to force myself not to cry.
Then Sorcha ran away from my mom and was trying to get to the play area. Thankfully Mom caught her before she went too far.
I swear, my kids are gonna make me old before I hit 30! (Which, btw, I just turned 27 last week. And I feel 40)
I worked my ass off every single day last week making crafts and food for it. I had such high hopes of making a killing!
It was a flop.
The best thing about it was I was able to really get my name out there and people seemed really excited about how delicious my food is. And I even had repeat customers!
But I didn't sell even half of what I thought I would, I got very sunburned, even though I was sitting in the shade, and my son decided to run off and then my daughter did.
My husband and I took the kids down to tell the announcer that we were marking everything to half off (so we could get more business) and we let the kids get in a bouncey house. Well we stood beside it and Jason let me look at a video of Ian climbing the rock wall (my 5 year old is a dare devil and went all the way to the top!) and then we told the kids to come out so we could go back to the booth (my mom was watching it for me). But only Sorcha was in there.
We went around to all the bouncy houses, the rock wall, pony rides, train, all of it looking for him. Then Jason was yelling for him. Know where he was? UP AT MY BOOTH! It was a terrifying experience. Apparently he didn't see us standing in the front of the bouncy house, so he took it upon himself to go looking for us. Leaving his not even 22 month old sister to fend for herself.
He got a whipping. And yelled at. And a hug.
And I had to force myself not to cry.
Then Sorcha ran away from my mom and was trying to get to the play area. Thankfully Mom caught her before she went too far.
I swear, my kids are gonna make me old before I hit 30! (Which, btw, I just turned 27 last week. And I feel 40)
Funny tidbit
Thursday I was at my son's school and the kids had to listen to some bus safety stuff so his teacher and I got to talk.
We were putting some of the kid's craft projects up on the wall outside the classroom and she was using hot glue to do it. She told me-
"This is illegal. We're only supposed to use that brown tape, but its useless. Or as my daughter would say "Its as useless as a white crayon on a white piece of paper"."
I found the remark slightly amusing. But then she told me her daughter (an 8th grader) was sent to the office for saying it because her teacher said it was a "RACIAL SLUR"!!!!!
The principal, a black man, said "I have no idea why your daughter is in my office. She did nothing wrong."
What in fuck's name is wrong with people? How have people become so afraid of hurting someone's feelings that they take the most innocent of things and turn it into something wrong or mean to try and brainwash others into thinking they are bad or have done something bad? Cause that's exactly what school are trying to do. Brainwash our kids into being too afraid to mention color, no matter the context.
Get a grip people, and open your eyes! This country is turning into a scared little kid.
We were putting some of the kid's craft projects up on the wall outside the classroom and she was using hot glue to do it. She told me-
"This is illegal. We're only supposed to use that brown tape, but its useless. Or as my daughter would say "Its as useless as a white crayon on a white piece of paper"."
I found the remark slightly amusing. But then she told me her daughter (an 8th grader) was sent to the office for saying it because her teacher said it was a "RACIAL SLUR"!!!!!
The principal, a black man, said "I have no idea why your daughter is in my office. She did nothing wrong."
What in fuck's name is wrong with people? How have people become so afraid of hurting someone's feelings that they take the most innocent of things and turn it into something wrong or mean to try and brainwash others into thinking they are bad or have done something bad? Cause that's exactly what school are trying to do. Brainwash our kids into being too afraid to mention color, no matter the context.
Get a grip people, and open your eyes! This country is turning into a scared little kid.
Ok, so I missed my last "weigh-in"
Sorry I've been MIA. Its been a crazy week.
I'm not going to post my progress (or lack there of) today, still going to wait until Tuesday. Just letting y'all know I haven't forgotten, I've just been swamped.
I'm not going to post my progress (or lack there of) today, still going to wait until Tuesday. Just letting y'all know I haven't forgotten, I've just been swamped.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
My students
Every Thursday I have the honor of helping my son's class with their Language Arts groups. I get 2 groups of 4 students that rotate.
My first group is Surj, Warren, Poala, and Yustin.
This group started out pretty much at the bottom. They didn't know their letters or sounds. They could barely write their names. But as the weeks have passed, I have been able to see their progress.
I am so proud of them!
Today, Surj was the first done, while Warren and Poala were racing each other to see who could get through first. They were working so hard and barely needed my help to sort pictures into the boxes of their beginning letters. And Surj took it upon himself to assist Yustin with his work. They were finished and cleaning up before it was time to switch groups, which was the first time they have ever done that! It made me want to hug them, I was so happy!
My second group consists of Ian (my son), Zanji, Serena (the tiniest little girl!), and Messiah. When Ian started kindergarten, it was the first time in his life he had ever had to be in a routine. His first 2 weeks were really hard on him because he wasn't allowed to do what he wanted, when he wanted. But now he is doing so wonderful! He doesn't need assistance on his work, and he's working faster than ever (he has issues with wanting to watch others and chit chat instead of doing his work, but he's finally learning that he can get his work done quickly, then move on to the fun stuff) Zanji and Serena have always been my smart kids. They love talking, and working together. And they're both just so sweet.
Messiah...well, Messiah is one of those cases that is the perfect example of how disruption at home makes for a disruptive child. (he's told me "Daddy sleeps on the couch all the time) All the kids tell me "Messiah is a bad kid!" Messiah is always getting in trouble!" and it makes me feel so bad for him. I know it hurts his feelings. He's the "new" kid and I think he feels like an outsider. So I am trying to work with him on focusing on his work and changing the way the kids see him. I tell them its not nice to call someone a "bad kid". I tell him that he show show people what a good boy he can be. I have to constantly steer his attention to his work. It can be very frustrating, but I try to use as much positive reinforcement as possible. And I think I may be getting through to him in the smallest way. He was the last one finished with his work, but the teacher told me that it was the first thing he's finished today.
I didn't think they would, but these kids are growing on me. I get excited about helping them. I want to give them the encouragement that will help them strive for scholastic success. And I'm so honored to have this opportunity.
My first group is Surj, Warren, Poala, and Yustin.
This group started out pretty much at the bottom. They didn't know their letters or sounds. They could barely write their names. But as the weeks have passed, I have been able to see their progress.
I am so proud of them!
Today, Surj was the first done, while Warren and Poala were racing each other to see who could get through first. They were working so hard and barely needed my help to sort pictures into the boxes of their beginning letters. And Surj took it upon himself to assist Yustin with his work. They were finished and cleaning up before it was time to switch groups, which was the first time they have ever done that! It made me want to hug them, I was so happy!
My second group consists of Ian (my son), Zanji, Serena (the tiniest little girl!), and Messiah. When Ian started kindergarten, it was the first time in his life he had ever had to be in a routine. His first 2 weeks were really hard on him because he wasn't allowed to do what he wanted, when he wanted. But now he is doing so wonderful! He doesn't need assistance on his work, and he's working faster than ever (he has issues with wanting to watch others and chit chat instead of doing his work, but he's finally learning that he can get his work done quickly, then move on to the fun stuff) Zanji and Serena have always been my smart kids. They love talking, and working together. And they're both just so sweet.
Messiah...well, Messiah is one of those cases that is the perfect example of how disruption at home makes for a disruptive child. (he's told me "Daddy sleeps on the couch all the time) All the kids tell me "Messiah is a bad kid!" Messiah is always getting in trouble!" and it makes me feel so bad for him. I know it hurts his feelings. He's the "new" kid and I think he feels like an outsider. So I am trying to work with him on focusing on his work and changing the way the kids see him. I tell them its not nice to call someone a "bad kid". I tell him that he show show people what a good boy he can be. I have to constantly steer his attention to his work. It can be very frustrating, but I try to use as much positive reinforcement as possible. And I think I may be getting through to him in the smallest way. He was the last one finished with his work, but the teacher told me that it was the first thing he's finished today.
I didn't think they would, but these kids are growing on me. I get excited about helping them. I want to give them the encouragement that will help them strive for scholastic success. And I'm so honored to have this opportunity.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
More ignorance
Someone on my fb friend's list posted this picture and called it RACIST.
Racist.
Am I the only person that thinks this is a classic example of people TRYING to find anything to complain about? Am I the last sane person in this world?
How the fuck is this racist? I see 4 people who are smiling and nicely dressed.
I see 2 boxes of cereal.
I see that they didn't include my favorite flavor. Cinnamon. I fucking love cinnamon.
But people posted on this picture saying its a classic case of people showing insensitivity.
Really?
This is insensitive?
I think it would be insensitive it the black kids were shown sitting on a porch with ragged clothing, no shoes, nappy hair, and their single mother with her hair in curlers.
That could be called racist.
Or if they never used any race other than white.
Pick your battles people. A box of cereal is not racist.
You are.
1 Week Measurements
Weight- 275 lbs
Bust- 49"
Waist- 39"
Hips- 53"
Thighs- 31.5"
Calves- 17"
Ankles- 10"
Biceps- 17"
Wrist- 7"
Ring Size- 9
So without changing my diet (I've been really bad!) just started doing some exercises every day, I've lost 2 pounds, 1 inch off my waist, 1 inch off my hips, and half an inch off my thighs. Its progress. Not much progress, but its something.
My husband and I were talking the other day and have decided to put a bet in place on our weight loss. The first one of us to lose 50 pounds (half of our goal) gets to choose an activity for themselves or the family that the other cannot say no to, and the other has to do whatever the winner wants for 3 days.
I WILL WIN!
Bust- 49"
Waist- 39"
Hips- 53"
Thighs- 31.5"
Calves- 17"
Ankles- 10"
Biceps- 17"
Wrist- 7"
Ring Size- 9
So without changing my diet (I've been really bad!) just started doing some exercises every day, I've lost 2 pounds, 1 inch off my waist, 1 inch off my hips, and half an inch off my thighs. Its progress. Not much progress, but its something.
My husband and I were talking the other day and have decided to put a bet in place on our weight loss. The first one of us to lose 50 pounds (half of our goal) gets to choose an activity for themselves or the family that the other cannot say no to, and the other has to do whatever the winner wants for 3 days.
I WILL WIN!
Is it racist?
A friend of mine recently came under attack on Facebook for a comment she made.
She said that was was out somewhere and was being gawked at and told the man "What the hell are you looking at? Damn Mexican"
Two people on her friends list went on and on how she was being racist and offensive. One said that she will soon have a Mexican nephew and that my friend needs to watch what she says. Then she went on to post my friend's previous posts about comments her 5 year old son says and using that to make her point on how racist she is.
But the fact was, none of it was racist. Mentioning a person's race to describe them or to ask a question about them doesn't make you racist. And its hardly appropriate to call an innocent 5 year old racist. My son calls our friend from Africa "black guy" cause he can't pronounce his name, and our friend finds it funny. He doesn't saying it in a mean way, its just what he sees.
I have never been offended by being called white, American, Christian, Southern, or any other true descriptive term. Even plus sized. Guess what, I AM WHITE, AMERICAN, CHRISTIAN, SOUTHERN, and PLUS SIZED!! I'm proud of it. So why should a Mexican be offended by being called a Mexican? Or a black person being referred to as "the black man/woman? Or any other race or religion.
And I don't understand how someone of one race could be offended by hearing another race being called out. That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard. And if you were born here in the States, you ARE NOT considered a Mexican, an African-American or whatever else. You are an AMERICAN. I'm pretty sure blacks in Germany don't refer to themselves as African Germans.
Accept who you really are and stop trying to make yourself seem like something you aren't. And stop trying to be a victim!
I'm not sitting over here bitching and moaning about how the English raped and murdered and tortured and pillaged the Scots for hundreds of years. I'm not claiming they owe my family restitution because we had to flee Scotland and come to America for a better life. So why are whites still being blamed for all the hardships of every other race? If white Europeans could overcome all the hell they had to go through to build this country, and actually win its freedom, and did it by pulling together, don't you think your race should be able to do the same?
Hey blacks, if you're sick of being labeled "thugs", "violent", "niggers", or being classified as people who are lazy, will never do anything but spit out illegitimate kids for more welfare money, or have so many of your men in prisons, THEN WORK ON CHANGING IT! It isn't a stereotype anymore. Its statistics!
If Hispanics are sick of being labeled "illegal immigrants" then get your fucking citizenship! Stop expecting the same freedoms and assistance and healthcare as actual Americans just because you jumped our border. Those that actually worked for their citizenship hate you as much as those born on American soil.
Jews, don't want to be labeld as cheap whiners Then stop being cheap whiners.
The list goes on and on and on. If you don't like the stereotypes, then change them! And stop calling people racist just because you don't like hearing the truth.
She said that was was out somewhere and was being gawked at and told the man "What the hell are you looking at? Damn Mexican"
Two people on her friends list went on and on how she was being racist and offensive. One said that she will soon have a Mexican nephew and that my friend needs to watch what she says. Then she went on to post my friend's previous posts about comments her 5 year old son says and using that to make her point on how racist she is.
But the fact was, none of it was racist. Mentioning a person's race to describe them or to ask a question about them doesn't make you racist. And its hardly appropriate to call an innocent 5 year old racist. My son calls our friend from Africa "black guy" cause he can't pronounce his name, and our friend finds it funny. He doesn't saying it in a mean way, its just what he sees.
I have never been offended by being called white, American, Christian, Southern, or any other true descriptive term. Even plus sized. Guess what, I AM WHITE, AMERICAN, CHRISTIAN, SOUTHERN, and PLUS SIZED!! I'm proud of it. So why should a Mexican be offended by being called a Mexican? Or a black person being referred to as "the black man/woman? Or any other race or religion.
And I don't understand how someone of one race could be offended by hearing another race being called out. That is the most absurd thing I have ever heard. And if you were born here in the States, you ARE NOT considered a Mexican, an African-American or whatever else. You are an AMERICAN. I'm pretty sure blacks in Germany don't refer to themselves as African Germans.
Accept who you really are and stop trying to make yourself seem like something you aren't. And stop trying to be a victim!
I'm not sitting over here bitching and moaning about how the English raped and murdered and tortured and pillaged the Scots for hundreds of years. I'm not claiming they owe my family restitution because we had to flee Scotland and come to America for a better life. So why are whites still being blamed for all the hardships of every other race? If white Europeans could overcome all the hell they had to go through to build this country, and actually win its freedom, and did it by pulling together, don't you think your race should be able to do the same?
Hey blacks, if you're sick of being labeled "thugs", "violent", "niggers", or being classified as people who are lazy, will never do anything but spit out illegitimate kids for more welfare money, or have so many of your men in prisons, THEN WORK ON CHANGING IT! It isn't a stereotype anymore. Its statistics!
If Hispanics are sick of being labeled "illegal immigrants" then get your fucking citizenship! Stop expecting the same freedoms and assistance and healthcare as actual Americans just because you jumped our border. Those that actually worked for their citizenship hate you as much as those born on American soil.
Jews, don't want to be labeld as cheap whiners Then stop being cheap whiners.
The list goes on and on and on. If you don't like the stereotypes, then change them! And stop calling people racist just because you don't like hearing the truth.
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