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October 2011

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Truthful Tuesday

In my life, I’ve been attacked by two of the most non-threatening animals on the face of the Earth: a chicken and a chihuahua.

The only good thing is the attacks took place on seperate occasions; I doubt I would have survived a chicken-chihuahua tag team.

Oct 25, 2011
#Truthful Tuesday

President Obama made an unscheduled stop at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles on his way to his first fundraiser in LA this evening.

I wonder what he thought of the neon signs…

Oct 24, 2011
Play
Oct 24, 20111 note
#All Blacks #2011 IRB Rugby World Cup
Oct 23, 20114,979 notes
Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 stick melted salted butter
Filling:
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
  • 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

For crust:

In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan using a measuring cup. Set aside.

For filling:

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.

Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and bake for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Oct 22, 20112 notes
#Pumpkin Cheesecake #Dessert

Yesterday, I learned that a witty and loving lady took her life after a long fought battle with depression.

I know what it feels like when the world is eating you alive and you can’t see past your nose but I also know that it’s possible to get through it. I can’t stress how important it is to know that help is out there. No matter how much you believe it, the world will NOT be a better place without you. There is medical help, psychiatric help. There are people who care. You can change your life, or at least the way you see it.

For those in need of help, or those trying to help someone, please contact:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.

Oct 20, 2011
#Suicide #Suicide Prevention
Oct 19, 2011882 notes
#Interior Design #Star Wars
I should write ads for the MTA

“Tired of being stuck in traffic? For $75 a month, you can ride buses and trains that smell like piss while crazy people harass you for money. Go Metro.”

Oct 19, 2011
#Los Angeles #MTA

My self esteem took a hit today when I saw a picture of Lindsay Lohan’s Escalade being chased by a paparazzi driving a Range Rover.

Oct 19, 2011
Oct 10, 201158 notes
#Lemonworld #the national
Play
Oct 9, 20111 note
#The Beatles #In My Life
Oct 9, 2011
Oct 6, 20114 notes
#Steve Jobs
“I want to put a dent in the universe.” —Steve Jobs
Oct 5, 2011
#RIP #Steve Jobs
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