I'm literally posting this to scream into the ether. I imagine -and certainly hope- no one with whom I used to communicate on here, uses this platform anymore ( Read more... )

 So, my birthday was pretty incredible: When midnight hit on Monday, Sal gave me a beautiful card. It was beautiful for a few reasons; First, the envelope had a cute picture of me, Sal and Huff on it that Sal had drawn. Then the card itself was one of those musical cards with Steamboat Willie's theme playing when I opened it. Sal knows that song ( Read more... )

Well... while things have been going incredibly well here in Las Vegas... I find myself missing Los Angeles every so often. The good times, the bad times... basically my history there. I miss home. I miss knowing every street and city. I miss my family (given and chosen). To everyone in LA, I hope you're doing well.

Today is Sal's birthday, so yesterday I made him a cheesecake, which we ate promptly at midnight. If you're interested in reading my baking blog or just seeing the pictures of the cheesecake, you can visit patisserietobe.blogspot.com Let me know what you think!

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So, It's been a while (again), but I wanted to link anyone that still has me on their list on here to a new blog I've started, which will chronicle my attempt at teaching myself to become a great pastry chef. So far, I only have two entries: one that's just an introduction and one that I posted today about a flourless chocolate torte I made last ( Read more... )

So, I've been talkin' to this dude for a few months now. Seemed like a cool guy. Then he tells me he made plans with some dude to hang out even though he's not interested. I asked him what happened, he says he canceled on the guy, sent him a text on his way there that said "found something better to do". So I say "Well isn't that a little mean? I ( Read more... )

You have THIS guy do it.

Giving serious consideration into joining the Navy. Hoping there's someone that could give me some info. For instance, about the GI bill. Also, wondering if I'm too old to join. Not really thinking long-term (but who knows). Just thinking 4 years, so I can get the GI bill benefits and plus it seems like something that could beneficial for many ( Read more... )

Just found out I'm getting $1700 back in my tax return! YAY!!! Getting a car soon! :-)