Ponderings

Random thought:  Why is it that we are always told to smile for photographs?  I personally do not like my teeth and don't like my smile so I would choose not to.  But most people would say I look sad or emotional. Who was the person who determined that one should "smile for the camera"?  Who ever they were did not understand human emotion.  You should always portray how you are feeling in a photograph no matter how ugly, sad, emotional, depressed, or uncomfortable you are.  True feelings make the best and most beautiful photographs.  This realization has is all part of my quest to be comfortable in my own skin.  No more hiding who I truly am and how I am truly feeling.  Expressing my thoughts on this blog and not really caring what anybody thinks is also helping me a lot.

I test drove that prius I posted yesterday.  It was sooooooooo amazing! I absolutely cannot wait to make tons of money this summer and afford a car loan so I can get that baby.  If it was meant to be, it will be there in a month and a half's time.  This car was so smooth on the road, the suspension was very firm and the coolest part was pressing the power button to turn the car on.  I really don't mind that it takes a little time to gain speed, that is the best part of it I think because it is conserving gas that way.  For my height at 6'2" there was tons of room in the front and the back.  I also like the hatchback because there is ample space to put whatever I need in the trunk.  The best part of the prius is that it gets 48-51 mpg.  With all the driving I do an investment in this car will save me so much money on gas.  I also plan on building my credit by getting a credit card.  Anyone have any suggestions on what is a good one?  Discover or American Express?  CAN'T WAIT!

I tried making chocolate chip cookies with cornstarch.  Cornstarch is supposed to make them nice and chewy.

First batch done! I couldn't help but try one...It was a small one so don't worry. It was chewy, not too sweet with the right amount of crunch.  Self-control kick in please!

Second batch in the oven!

They key to keep them nice and chewy is to not bake them over 10 minutes.  For the first batch I think I baked them for too long even though they were chewy.  The second batch I took them out sooner.  Hopefully they are chewier! 

Well I am off to relax a little more before I have to go run around and serve people wienersnitzel.  Have a great night everyone!