Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 30: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

Stream of Consciousness:

I’ve finally finished this. Finals got in the way of everything. I did really well this semester and am looking forward to this summer, vacation, apartment hunting with Lauren (and possibly Katie, I’d really like for that to happen, I miss her a lot), starting school at UL, etc etc. I’ve been working lately, which is good. I’m going to start putting everything into a savings account so I’ll have a good bit of it saved up for next year. It’s storming reeeeally badly here. It makes me want to take a nap. I’ve been watching a lot of Arrested Development lately. I’m almost finished with the second season. I really want to make a trip to New Orleans soon. Like, maybe this weekend or next.. I want to go to the aquarium or the zoo or something. The last time I went to the Audubon Zoo I was in 4th grade and I don’t think I’ve ever been to the aquarium there. Hmmm, l guess that’s all I can think about to write right now. 

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 29: Hopes, Dreams and plans for the next 365 days

well, I’m moving to Lafayette, going to continue going to school. hopefully Kami will come through like she said and I’ll have a job. if not then I will be job hunting for sure.. uhhh I guess I hope to pull my GPA up, or at least keep it where it is now. that’s about it. I don’t really know what else to say… well that I feel like sharing, anyway.

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 28: This Year (so far) in Great Detail

I completely forgot about this. I got so wrapped up with finals I never finished.. This year so far has been okay I guess. I’ve met lots of new people that I actually like. This semester was alright, I struggled with it for a little while but it’s finally over. I did surprisingly well compared to last semester. I’m transferring schools. I really can’t think of anything else to say. Haha

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 27: This Month in Great Detail

this month has been okay I guess. nothing spectacular, nothing horrible. too many little things I could write about, so I won’t. keeping it all to myself. I do feel semi accomplished for having almost completed this daily activity, though. mhm

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 26: This Week in Great Detail

This week was pretty good I suppose. Monday I received the battery for my computer and studied biology. Tuesday I had work which was awful. Wednesday I went to a study group for French. Thursday I had the first part of my French final, which went really well. I also spent the afternoon with my friend Tajji then I came home and spent the night in Lafayette. Friday I spent the day with Lauren then went home. I spent time with my sisters and studied biology. Saturday I spent time with my parents and studied for finals. Sunday I spent time with my entire family.

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 25: Today in Great Detail

Today I woke up around 8 and started studying for my biology final. Around 10 I went grocery shopping with my mom and dad. We got home around 12 and I ate lunch then studied some more. Nam called me and asked if I was in Baton Rouge because he wanted to take me out to lunch. We talked for a little while then I went back to studying. At 2 I took a nap until 4 then studied again. That’s pretty much all I’ve done all day. If I don’t do well on my final I will be extremely upset. Anyway, back to studying.

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 24: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

I’ve met a lot  of people in the 19 years I’ve been alive. There have been several additions to my already large family, and it’s still growing. I’ve also met a lot of people who have either helped me to change something about myself through encouraging words or people who have done something to me that have made me change the way I am. Both positive and negative experiences have shaped me into the person I am today. I’d like to thank people who’ve put up with me, who’ve stood up for me, and who genuinely care about me. You are appreciated. You all have your own unique qualities and I care for you all a lot. I’m pretty sure all of you know this, but I’m just saying it again because A) I’ve done roughly 4 “whatever tickles your fancy” and I’m running out of ideas and B) it never hurts to restate something, especially to people you care about.

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here’s a website I visit often when I’m bored in class, bored at home, not wanting to study.

Sixtiesremake in 30 Days- Day 21: A Recipe 
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
2 Cups sugar1 Cup butter, softened3 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 Cup sour cream6 Cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons softened butter, (slice 2 Tablespoons 6 times totaling 12 tablespoons)1 1/2 Cups packed light brown sugar, divided into 1/4 Cups1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided
Frosting8 oz softened cream cheese1/2 Cup powdered sugar2-4 Tablespoons milk, to thin icing
1. In an electric or stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well combined. Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.
2. In 2 batches, place in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours for best results.
3. Once chilled, cut each disc into thirds and roll into a 1/8 inch thick oval, about 12 inches X 5 inches.  Spread each rolled pieces of dough with 2 Tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.  Start rolling from the long end closest to you, rolling into a log shape.  Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch pieces of dough then placing onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
4.  To prepare frosting, beat the cream cheese until softened and smooth, slowly add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency.  Frost cookies then place in refrigerator until ready to serve.  These are 100 times better chilled, trust me!!
Makes at least 6 dozen 

Sixtiesremake in 30 Days- Day 21: A Recipe 

Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies

2 Cups sugar
1 Cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Cup sour cream
6 Cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

12 tablespoons softened butter, (slice 2 Tablespoons 6 times totaling 12 tablespoons)
1 1/2 Cups packed light brown sugar, divided into 1/4 Cups
1 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon, divided

Frosting
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 Cup powdered sugar
2-4 Tablespoons milk, to thin icing

1. In an electric or stand mixer, cream the sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and sour cream until well combined. Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined.

2. In 2 batches, place in plastic wrap in a disc shape and chill for at least 2 hours for best results.

3. Once chilled, cut each disc into thirds and roll into a 1/8 inch thick oval, about 12 inches X 5 inches.  Spread each rolled pieces of dough with 2 Tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 Cup packed brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.  Start rolling from the long end closest to you, rolling into a log shape.  Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2 inch pieces of dough then placing onto a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before removing from baking sheet.

4.  To prepare frosting, beat the cream cheese until softened and smooth, slowly add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency.  Frost cookies then place in refrigerator until ready to serve.  These are 100 times better chilled, trust me!!

Makes at least 6 dozen 

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 20: A Hobby

I guess the one hobby I really miss the most since school started is reading. Every summer, or any other extended period of time where I have nothing important to do, I read books by the dozen. I’ll read anything I can get my hands on. I don’t think I’ve ever not finished a book, it bothers me to not know the ending.

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 19: A Talent

This is probably the hardest one I’ve had to come up with. I’m fairly decent in several things and not outstanding in one particular thing. Guess that’s really all I have to say about that..

Sixtiesremake in 30 days - Day 18: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

Things I don’t like:

  • why are there so many whatever tickles your fancy?
  • trying to have important discussions via text messages
  • weird textured foods
  • MENIAL OFFICE WORK
  • loud people in the library
  • the color orange
  • getting bruises and not being able to remember how I got them.
  • people who cross the street at night while wearing black (this happens more often than you think — it happened three times last night, I almost hit a lady)
  • when people don’t pick up after themselves
  • when people ruin the ending of a book or movie 
  • group projects
Sixtiesremake in 30 Days - Day 17: An Art PieceThe Bedroom at Arles by van Gogh. One of my favorites. 

Sixtiesremake in 30 Days - Day 17: An Art Piece


The Bedroom at Arles by van Gogh. One of my favorites.