Nobody belongs to me

I love my mom. We were talking about boys (men?) when this happened:

(it is helpful if you know that marathons are all 26.2 miles. there's no "little" or "big" marathons)
Mom: Is he athletic? Have him help you train for the marathon!
Jodi: Mom, it's a 5K.
Mom: Well, just tell him it's a little marathon.


And I also love Corinne who asked me this:

Corinne: Do you have a spata? Sparat? A tool thing for your car that's like a wrench but not really?
Both: (much laughter)
Jodi: I have no idea what you're talking about.

I don't belong to anybody

How was your Christmas vacation? I spent a lot of mine being very domestic or receiving domestic gifts. I made a double batch of cupcakes and used extra batter to test out my "tasty-fill" mini caked pans. White cake with homemade lemon curd filling and blackberry butter cream frosting. They didn't last long; the cupcakes were eaten and the mini cakes fell into a pile of crumbs. (Note to "tasty-fill" pan users: take the cake out of the pans asap or they'll be too moist to stand up.) I also made marshmallows and creeped my family out at the same time. They were shocked that marshmallows could be made at home. I was shocked they came out tender with all the whipping and the cooking to high temperatures. I used almond extract instead of vanilla and I thought they turned out better than any store bought marshmallows I've had.

I also spent a lot of time working on my applique. And turning 80. When we were in Hawaii my mom bought me an applique pattern of my favorite fish from our snorkeling adventure. I then coerced her into directing me while I made it. I ended up liking it so much that I used the extra fabric to make two more. One for my mom and one for my aunt.

(This is just to prove that I really made this piece by piece)

Mine. WARNING: If you come to my apartment I will make you look at it. Please be nice to my fledgling applique-ist feelings.

Version two.

Anyone want to come make marshmallows with me? I want to try different flavors and try using the marshmallows to make s'mores and other sundry treats.

You get what you need

People are you watching Glee? If you're not, you really should be. I often hesitate to send out a full endorsement of any show or movie because everyone's tastes vary. Does that add some validity to me telling you that you should really be watching Glee?

Where can you watch Glee?

On Hulu right here.
On Fox Wednesday night.
On my television. Meaning I bought Season 1 Volume 1 on sale at Target and I'm not sure I'm willing to let it leave my sight for the moment but I would be happy to watch with you.

Why should you watch Glee?

Witty dialogue.
Quotable dialogue.
Beautiful music.
These men:
I rest my case.

Big wheel keep on turning

Proof that my step-dad is somewhat unaware of reality:

"It seems like this Twilight stuff is starting to become popular."

Also there is this that I would like to share with you:(You might need to click on it to make it bigger.)

Glad Tidings of Great Joy

Behold the Lamb of God by Walter Rane (stolen from Reyna)

"At the Christmas season we contemplate anew who He is and what generosity He extended to us by coming into the world to be our Savior. As the Son of God, born to Mary, He had the power to resist all temptation to sin. He lived a perfect life so that He could be the infinite sacrifice... that we might be forgiven and go home clean. He gave us that gift at a price we cannot fathom. ... I testify that because of Him, you may have an assurance that you can go home not only at Christmastime but also to live forever with a family whom you love and who love each other."

-Henry B. Eyering (found here)

Oh, whatcha say?

Quote of the night:

Jodi: If you kick me again with that boot I'm going to confiscate it.
Girl: You can confiscate my shoe but you can never confiscate my soul!

Love was changing the mind of pretenders

So, tonight it's either Arby's or Taco Bell depending on budgetary consideration. :)

Also, ten points if you know where the title comes from without cheating.