Friday, August 28, 2009

The School of Cuzco


I finally bought the painting that I wanted. It is influenced, by “The School of Cuzco”….In 1532 the Spanish conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, conquered the Peruvian empire of the Inka. Artist of post-conquest Cuzco, directed by the king of Spain to accept the Christian faith, combined European styles of painting and iconography with ancient Peruvian traditions which began to forge the Andean Colonial Painting of today….

...bake contest against myself


Saturday…i had a bake contest against myself! Last weekend I woke up with the idea, that I would start baking. Well, I thought it was a good idea and this is how it all began.
I went to the grocery store and spent about a 150 big ones. Not on groceries per-say but, on bake goods, came home and started, eating. This continues throughout the weekend, and through the week. Anyhow, I started to make home cookie dough (from scratch). Then there was a knock at my door “my handyman”. His name is Husain Fuckeir (no joke). Keep in mind I live down town, no air conditioning, small place, and a gas stove, no fan above the stove and dressed to attend my nieces b-day party (who the cookies were for). Well, I finished the cookie dough and began placing them in the oven…while talking and listening to my H.M., discussing why he has had two failed marriages, and now on iran-singles.com. I was distracted and while placing the cookies on this weird sheet it leaked through the bottom and started to burn….my whole kitchen, was up in smoke. While my smoke detector was ringing like a jail break…I ran in the kitchen, turned off my oven ran back over to the smoke detector knocked it off the ceiling with a wooden spoon…ran back to the oven, tried taking the burnt cookie piece of shit pan out…burnt my hand (3 places). Sweating like a dog…with a Iranian handy man looking at me like I was crazy. I ended not making cookies, after that batch and ate the raw cookie dough for the next two days. Yummy!

Sunday…Blue Berry Cheese Cake, I made it by scratch! It was delicious! No Oven Required…thank god!

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Tag I'm now it...

What is your current obsession?
“You are an obsessionYou're my obsessionWho do you want me to beTo make you sleep with meYou are an obsessionYou're my obsessionWho do you want me to beTo make you sleep with me”
….I hate to admit this but I would say my biggest insecurity.

What's your horoscope and how do you relate to it?
Taurus is symbolized by the Bull (week of August 3rd 2009)
Your sign element is Earth. Taurus is ruled by the planet “venus”. Positive…You are practical, peace, loving, stubborn, slow and deliberated. Taurus has a natural interest in money, and you line the finer things in life. You will walk away from an argument. Taurus is tenacious, artistic, musical, and has feelings for things. Taurus is emotional, determined, stable, and persistent. Taurus has a love for beauty and harmony. You like to prove you worth….and the negative was selfish, lazy and a love for fine dining.

What are you wearing today?
A black waist high, knee length pencil skirt. Orange/red blouse (elbow length) with small black sparrow print on it, buttons are the same print and material. Of course blouse is tucked into the skirt. Large Belt with god cuff, and simple black closed toe (rounded) 3inch leather heels. Along with my Lamb Black leather (gold jeweled/zipper) hand bag, and a diamond ring/necklace.

What was the last thing you bought?
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich from the deliWhat's for dinner?Something from a restaurant… I don’t cook.

What is your favorite decade?
This is difficult one…I truly like all decades for the experiences and the lessons we have learned in time. If I had to choose one, let’s say 60’s. I love style, the classic cuts of hand bags, shoes, and clothing…sexuality. I feel as though that the 60’s was the last decade on family values, and simplicity. What are your "must haves" for fall?1) Hunter Rain Boots, 2) Nice black Wool Coat, 3) to buy a condo I really don’t need much…I am lucky to have a little of everything. To be selfish I would like some more jewelry and a watch:”)

Are you a cat or dog person?
I love dogs…let’s not go down that road again

What is your favorite piece of clothing?
Wow… I don’t have one but is I could leave home with what I had on. It would be a v-neck t-shirt, hooded sweat shirt, leather jacket, and levis.

What do you do and what is your dream job?
I don’t want to work anymore! I want find a brief case full of money ($1 billion dollars) spend, and travel the world…. A girl can dream

What do you consider a fashion faux pas?
Crocks, Sandals with Socks, Belly Shirts on fat people, legging’s with lace on the bottom…just go to the board walk and look around.

Describe your personal style.
I try to have a simple style…just try to work with my budget, body shape, and it changes all the time. Three styling tips that always work for youSheryl “Wear clothes that are comfortable and fit you well” Confidents and simplicity (cuts/fabrics)

What are you looking forward to?
I am looking forward to making more money
I am looking forward to traveling more
I am looking forward to meeting the person who I am going to spend the rest of my life with.
I am looking forward to hanging out with my wonderful friends, my parents, the grandkids, and just plain enjoying the rest of summer.
I am looking forward to hopefully start a family of my own one day...but for now I'm looking forward to the weekend "coctails"

Now I tag....
tawny
maryann
tereza