W.I.R.W. #16

Whew!

I'm catching up, folks!

I read three books this past week.

Two of them were duds and the other was not what I expected it to be from the description.

The two duds were:

{it started out good but tried to wrap up too quickly}

and

{which had a good premise but developed and ended abruptly}

The book different from its description was:

{I found the character whiny, and the book wasn't as funny as I had hoped. But, I did enjoy it!}

Here's where I currently stand in my 2013 book goal:

25/50

Which means, at the end of July, I'm halfway there {and only 3 books behind schedule}!!!

Also, don't forget to stop by The FunEmployed Ladies today.

We're starting a new blog series called Hump Day Hugs!

sources :: rbtlreviews, eleusinianmysteriesofreading {blogger}, npr

July Cara Box: Sail Away with Me

At the end of June, I signed up to be a part of the Cara Box exchange again. I'd skipped May and June for different reasons, but I couldn't pass up the nautical theme in July!!

I had two lovely partners in the Carolinas. I think God was speaking to me through these women, and I hope that He was telling me that I will get to move there one day soon!!

I sent my box to Ashley @ Raising Our Little Devil Pups.

Here's her recap of what I sent her!

I got a wonderful box from Danielle @ Sweet Southern Girl.

I only have one picture of my loot, but I love every single piece!

Danielle picked my goodies well.

I wear scarves all the time so I was happy to add this to my ever growing supply.

The sand & sun air freshener is one of my favorites, and I can't wait to use it.

I'm also so grateful for the necklace, the anchor keychain, and the anchor note cards too.

Thank you, Danielle!!

Hallelujah!

I am temporarily employed!!!

For the time being, I'll be a librarian.

Today is my first day.

I hope I like it.

source :: beingandwriting {blogger}

Sunday Social {food edition}

If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

 Roasted Red Pepper Risotto & Garlicky Chicken Thighs

{recipe}

What's your guilty pleasure/comfort food?

 This is my newest guilty pleasure since my parents returned from their European vacation.

It's eye-rolling-ly good.

What's the weirdest/craziest thing you've ever eaten?

 

 Snails/Escargot

What foods do you avoid at all costs?

 Foods that make my hands dirty. 

I can't stand to have sauce or anything on my hands.

I'm very compulsive about it.

I usually have to wipe my hands after every bite because it bothers me so.

It's really bothersome when I'm cooking & baking too.

What meal reminds you of your childhood?

 My mom made spaghetti at least once a week for dinner because it was quick easy.

She had to feed two high school girls and a 3 year old boy.

With my dad out of town consistently, this is what we ate.

I can't stand to eat it anymore.

I'll eat any other pasta dish, just not this one!

Share one of your favorite recipes and the story behind it.

This is the recipe that introduced me to my husband and how I won him over.

 I was baking with my girl Kelly at college, and the boys happened to stop in the communal kitchen to see what we were up to because they could smell our delicious treats.

Life was never the same after that. 

Shortbread Tarts with Cream Cheese Filling

{recipe}

sources :: tastykitchen, whatsgoodattraderjoes, europeword, eyeofhawaii, mattuccis, joyofbaking

Happies & Crappies

happies

1. I started a new blogging adventure - The FunEmployed Ladies - which I posted about yesterday.

2. I've had three interviews in the past week.

3. I painted fun things!

4. My husband and I are watching The Office from the very beginning.

5. Most of my house is clean.
6. I love making ice cream at home, and I'm pretty awesome at it!

crappies

1. I miss reading the Imdalind series.

2. I'm still not employed.

3. I still have to clean the rest of my house.
4. My husband has been begging for banana ice cream, and I haven't made it yet. {Sorry, honey!}