Chocolate stress relief. . .uummmmm

27 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

I was feeling rather stressed today so much so I cried (only a little) but after a couple of pain killers (for my stress induced headache), as well as making the pretzel stick favors for Dana’s baby shower, I was able to make a full recovery. Thank God for friends like Gabbie. Any who. . .I got a little frustrated after the store brand chocolate chips wouldn’t melt (they just cooked and were very lumpy). I guess that’s what I got for being cheap.

So after I went back to the grocery store to pick up the good chocolate chips (Nestle), everything was good. I don’t trust the microwave. . .lol. . .and I don’t have a double boiler. . .what’s a girl to do in her culinary woes. No worries. I used this cup. Ohhhhh looky it says MOCHA! Perfect.

I just used this cup like you would a double boiler (put the cup inside a pot of hot, not boiling, water). It may have worked even better because I don’t know if a double boiler would have had enough depth to cover so much of the pretzel rods as the cup did. So like I said perfect.

I bought a variety pack of sprinkles and made them all pretty. Then I set them on wax paper to harden.


They came out so good (or is it well and why am I concerned). You get the point; and they taste soooo good. Just ask my daughter. She already had one, took a second one, and then I caught her trying to take a third one! I told her no, no in a loud voice. . .kinda hurt her feelings because she started crying. I consoled her and told her she could have more tomorrow.

Now, let’s hope the remaining pretzel sticks make it to the baby shower.
Love Jordain
the Pretzel Thief.

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My Daughter’s Eyes

23 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

This poem was written about my daughter by her uncle who is a freshman in high school. He had to write a poem that uses personification, metaphor, and simile. I thought it came together rather nicely, and it’s a good example of such a poem so here goes. I’m not sure what he entitled it but perhaps you could suggest a good one.

“Untitled”

She has thinking eyes, deep and dark.
They seem to be lost in thought, hidden by a curtain of long lashes.
Meditating and deliberating, taking the world in stride.
She stares and studies with no objects in sight.
Then suddenly her eyes are like giant orbs of light.
The corners curve upward ever so slightly.
For now she is content.
She sits to relish in her Aha! moment.

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Children Under 3 should eat FREE!

22 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

Went to a buffet the other day that charges for children under the age of three. Who does that!? Anyway I did not appreciate it at all. So in retaliation, I left exact change of $39.17, this note on the back of the receipt, and my little cousin threw up all over the table and floor (did not plan that part). *Eewwww* Ha! Hope they enjoyed their tip.

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iPhone users have more sex. . .Really!?

20 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

Ran across an article the other day that bluntly stated, “ iPhone users have more sex.”

Really!? According to whom? *I read on.*

That’s what the popular dating site OkCupid said in a recent post on its OkTrends blog after going over the number of sexual partners of 9,785 smart phone users.

Ok. . .so my question is, since when is the number of sexual partners a person has an indicator of the amount of sex they are having? Just because two things are correlated does not mean that one causes the other. In the case of this article, an increase in the number of partners you have does not cause you to have more sex.

In my own experience, I’ve found that a decrease in the number of partners you have (let’s say to one you have unlimited access to *live with*) can indicate an increase in the amount of sex you have, but I could just be one of very few *who knows*.

I mean, I could see how one could come to such a conclusion as OkCupid has especially if you’re the type to only have a single or few casual partners. In that case an increase in sexual partners could very well point to an increase in the amount of sex that person is having. What I really wanted to know is what other people think about it? Does an increase in sexual partners signify more sex?

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A Sleepless night

19 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

And what am I doing, besides suffering from the knots of pain coming and going in the core of my abdomen? I’m thinking.

I’m thinging about my father and wondering about his life. What happened to him to make him the way that he is? What horrible thing did he experience in his life to make him so selfish and unforgiving? I stop wondering and simply pray.

His soul is burdened to the point that it sags. . .it’s sad. I often wish I could help him to heal, but it’s not in my power. I move on from that thought. Then I think, what a wonderful husband I have in my life, how blessed my daughter is, and how she may never realize it.

I used to wonder “why me” but with all that I have in my life now, I understand. Being who I am, I would not have appreciated as much had it been any other way. I know why I am here now. I am thankful for my place and looking forward to the future.

I’m not sure what it will bring but I sense a building up of (new) support all around me as though some old walls are about to come tumbling down. I won’t get too comfortable here but I will relish in it for the moment.

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Married means “try harder”

16 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

I’ve always had a flirty personality but don’t take it the wrong way. It’s just me being friendly, boosting your ego/self-confidence is just a side effect. Men these days just don’t seem to get it, at least not the ones trying to get at me. Just because you are persistent does not mean you will prevail. Did you happen to miss that last part? “I’m married.” *As I flash the three karat diamond ring* (well not quite but close enough >_<)

Obviously that just means he has to try harder because he’s still in my face *bitch be gone, bitch be gone*. Does anyone still respect the bonds of marriage or is everyone out there just cheating on their spouses with other people’s spouses?

“No” means “no” for me whether I said it with a smile or any other way. And I would suggest you get on with your life before the no becomes a “hell no”. It can be flattering at times but at others I just get disgusted. Why are they asking these personal questions about how my husband treats me, where I live, and what I’m doing for the day, all after I already said I’m married? “At my house with my husband,” is always my response even if it is a lie. That’s not sufficient rejection for them, oh no, they need to know if your husband minds if you have “friends”. What!? For real!? SMH

Is this a game for those types? Is it like a challenge to some sort of bragging rights? Can they somehow sense you will be a challenge or unconquerable? Or is it just something in the water? Compliments are nice but nice can quickly progress to annoying, especially when a simple thank you and a smile does not suffice.

As a single woman, I had never had an interest in married men but since being married I’ve learned people rarely care about your marital status. In fact it’s like they almost prefer you to be married that way you don’t get their intentions confused. It’s clear what they want and they can anticipate there will be no pressure to take it any farther. Perhaps they have succeeded in the past, but I’m just not that type of woman.

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Victims of an Imperfect Past

15 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

♪ I don’t care who you are where you’re from don’t care what you did as long as you love me.♫
-BackStreet Boys

Not exactly but you get the point right. Through conversation with other people it seems that it is easy for women to live by these lyrics more so than men. They always want to know what you did, who you did it with, when you did it, how many times etcetera, etcetera. Does it really matter?

A new start should be just that, a NEW START, not a pick up where you left off in your last relationship. The part I hate most is when “they” (the people who do it) start judging you and trying to figure you out based on things that you’ve done (before you were ever with them). You know the type that has you all figured out but in reality they don’t have a clue. I mean really if I actually did want to still do those things I did back then why would I even bother telling you that I did them. HELLO!? Am I stupid or something?

The other thing I hate is when “they” try to justify their behavior based on your past. You’re like, WTF Are you talking about!? That happened before I ever knew you existed. It’s crazy right. LOL.

Then they get a random phone call from someone feeding them spoons filled with past. . .nothing current, or even within the course of the relationship. I mean old, dirt old past. When I was fourteen, now I’m 25 past. They start actually entertaining that bullshit. Then you’re like OMGosh! Are you serious? Can’t be? Right?!

They never stop to think “Why is this person calling me?” “What are their motives?”. Nope too busy focusing on the bullshit that’s coming out their mouths. Last time a female called me giving me an “update” on my S.O. I hung up the phone in her face. Yes! I am that secure in my relationship and if I’m not then I just leave. DONE. Besides, we all know that haters and happiness are positively correlated (an increase in happiness equals and increase in haters).

I just can’t understand it. You can’t see a person for who they really are because you’re too focused on who they were. People CAN change. People DO change. One should feel free to talk to their significant other/spouse about anything including their past without fear of being resented for it. People should just learn to accept that people have pasts, those pasts are not always perfect, but they have contributed to the personality, attitude and all of the other traits you’ve come to love in that person.

Point blank, a person’s past should not be an issue when it doesn’t involve a current situation. I love that I am an open minded person and an excellent judge of character. My view of people is often unclouded by their past but just in case something does come up [their past] is always a good reference! ^_^

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Marriage vs. Single life

15 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

Which is better?

I’ve been married all of 3 months but I can tell you that in my opinion marriage is so much better. Your opinion may be different and that depends on the things that you value most in life, the type of person you are, and the person that you are with.

I value trust, security, and dependability; however, I also value my privacy and independence. Maybe some people don’t believe such things can coexist in a marriage, or perhaps they can’t find someone who also shares these same values?

A relationship is like a business, just because you have lots of money (love) to invest into it doesn’t mean it’s going to thrive. It takes so much more than just love. I used to think that I wanted to be single for the rest of my life. I was always dealing with men who wanted to either control you or used their independence to cheat.

Being single, independence and privacy can translate to cheating but in a marriage these concepts mean something very different. My single life was a phone filled with numbers and no one I could depend on. People constantly all around yet I was still alone.

Love is NOT all that matters. You also need trust, loyalty, respect, communication, and most importantly faith. People aren’t automatically born with these traits, if you’re lucky you’ll find someone who’s had enough life experience to learn a couple of them but the rest you will have to work on. Life is just not that easy. Don’t give up, keep the faith, and focus on the progress. No one is perfect and focusing on the negative can’t possibly bring positive outcomes. It is important that couples learn and grow together.

For me, I get to do all the things I did when I was single except wasted my time with dead beats. My husband and I have so much fun together, more fun than I ever had the opportunity (or funds) to have when I was single. Marriage offers such opportunities but those opportunities aren’t without their costs.

My husband and I had been together 3 years before we got married and please believe achieving what I have in my marriage has not been easy by far (still a work in progress). I am proud of where we are and I’m so glad I did not give up all those times when I felt like I wanted. I am looking forward to what we will become.

Do the benefits of marriage outweigh the costs (not the monetary cost. . . Of course)? In my opinion, yes they do!

Marriage is more of a commitment and an investment in the person that you love. Contrary to popular belief a relationship is not give and take. It’s more like give and give, a balance between you and your spouse. Marriage is a challenge but constantly starting over can be quite stressful.

Marriage life vs single life each has its ups but it all depends on what you value most. Choose wisely. Sometimes the thing you think can’t possibly work for you is what often works the best.

Question: What do you feel are the advantages to one over the other (single or married)?

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A conversation with my Professor

14 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

This summer was my final semester as an undergrad. I was taking two classes and in one of those classes I’d gotten off to a rocky start with my professor. He is one of those people who judges by first impressions alone and never bothers with the rest. I guess that is how most people are but I at least try to give people a chance to make up for their blunders (but that’s just me).

The professor is a wonderful teacher in terms of the wealth of knowledge that he has to offer but I must say he is not pleasant at all. . .a real hard ass to put it frankly. That usually doesn’t matter to me as long as I am being treated/graded fairly and in this case, I felt I was not.

Ultimately we were able to resolve our issues and we got a chance to talk one day after class in a conversation that went something like this:

Professor: So did my email help any?

Me: As a matter a fact it did.

Professor: It did?!

Me: Yes, I use what I’ve learned in this class quite often in my other classes.

Professor: Well I’m glad to hear that.

Me: Well I would just like to let you know that your class has been very beneficial for me. I have really learned a lot and it has been quite a challenge. But that’s fine, because I enjoy a challenge.

[the professor looks at me with a questioned expression]

Over the last couple of semesters I was really beginning to question the value of my education. Many of the professors I’ve had simply lecture from the text books. Last time I checked I was sure I could read.

Professor: [Laughs with raised eyebrows] Unfortunately that happens way too often. And students often times expect it to be easy.

Me: Who comes to college to have it easy? The classes which have challenged me the most have not been the ones I’ve done best in but they have been the ones that I’ve gotten the most out of and that is what is most important to me. All of those class that I’ve gotten “A’s” in; I can hardly remember them because they were just too easy. I must admit my “B” classes have been my best classes.

Professor: [With a huge smile] What a mature attitude to have and I’m really glad I had the opportunity to change your mind about your education. It’s been a pleasure.

Me: Thank you [shake hands with a smile of satisfaction and walks away]

The moral of this story is, “Never judge a book by it’s cover but by the content of its characters.”
Because occasionally you will learn that offering second chances for first impressions can sometimes be in your favor. . .sometimes. . .not most. . .so choose your second chancers wisely.

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I’m Baaaaaaaaack!

01 Aug 2010 | By Vikkisses

I was gone for a minute. I had to spend some time getting my life together. I’m not quite where I want to be. I’m not even sure where I’m headed but I have taken a couple of steps in the right direction over the last year or so.

Oh yeah. . .that’s me ————–>

I finally got married after three years of “shacking up” as they call it. Though I had no problem with it because the way I see it, I was planning on being with him for the rest of my life anyway. . .what’s a piece of paper gonna prove but what ever, it is done now. *View Pix @ the end of this Post*

I graduated (FINALLY GLAD THAT’S OVER). So what now!? LOL I would say get a job but the prospects of that option are just not looking so bright (Outlook for Job Market is Grim). Besides I’m not exactly excited about the idea of transitioning into an employee [O_o eeekkk].

Any who, let’s get to the point of this blog post. Somewhere I read that your first blog post should tell “who you are”. . .”why you are blogging”. . .”what you are blogging about” and also you should try to engage your readers (Your first Blog Post: what to write). Hummmmm!?

Who am I?. . .I’m still trying to figure that out. The answer to that question changes each time I attempt to answer it.

Why AM I blogging? Because I want to express myself “openly”. I want people to read what I have to say and find it funny, interesting, or enlightening and hopefully help me increase my income *hint hint*. I love returning the favor ;) !

What am I blogging about? I would like to blog about something that my readers would be interested in. Of course I have no idea what that is just because number one: I’m not yet sure who my readers are and number two: I’m not a mind reader so I have no idea what my readers might be interested in. So how about I just write what I feel and if you like it your can stick around.

So for my first engaging question of the evening. Who are my readers? And tell me, what would you like to read here on purplenerdz? Perhaps I should tell you more about me so you could get a better idea of something useful that I could possibly tell you.

Let me see. I’m a daughter, sister, mother (to a daughter), and wife. I’m a recent college graduate. . .not that it matters much for my future cash flow. Marketing was my major. I know a little about a lot including, webdesign, graphic design, cooking, cosmetology (hair), finances, interior design, drawing, uuuuuuggggghhh. I could go on and on. My concentration in marketing was PR and Advertising. (For more about me just visit the About page. . .b/c this is just general stuff)

As for that I just plan to blog about the ins and outs of my life, my opinions, and my point of view about what ever I want to all the while trying to convince you to stick around :D !

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