Random Life Moments

I've (loosely) made it a goal of mine to try to post at least one blog a week. Like I mentioned a few weeks back life has been hectic for Nelli + I, but don't worry we still love you guys lol. :D

In the past few weeks I've made a couple of new dishes that I'll eventually be sharing on here, Doritos Crusted Chicken Strips + Chicken, Bacon, Ranch Casserole. They were both even tastier than they sound. Look out for one of the recipes next week. 

I haven't done any art for the past month or so due to health crap. But at least I'm FINALLY on the right track + have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. It's not a diagnosis anyone wants to hear, but I'm just glad to finally have a name for all of the crap I've gone through all of these years. I've been educating myself about the disease + have come to a lot of "ah-ha" moments! I haven't spoken much about my health issues on BSOM, mostly because I'm actually a very private person. But this blog kind of serves as a journal of my life, + so I thought I'd just mention it today. Perhaps I will write more about it in the future + use this blog as a forum for others who are struggling with this shitty disease, but for now this is just an idea.

In other news things are finally starting to calm down for me in my personal life. It's been turbulent (to say the least) for the past year or so, so I'm very happy the dust is finally starting to settle + things are looking up for this lady! Hallelujah! lol 

Well that's about it in my world, will try to get some more blogs written up so that I can post more often. Hope all is going well for you in your life!  

Cheers! 

<3 Noonie 

Be Bold.

Be Bold
Be Brave
Be Different!

That is the message today.
I know I have been slacking on posts lately as I've been getting my new life in San Francisco in order, but I saw this video today and couldn't help but share it with you all.
I hope as we age and begin to raise the next generation of humans, we as women take a more prominent role and that we stop taking a back seat and as Uldus says "Create some Magic."

Cheer-Up Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you spend much time with me you will learn that I make the best chocolate chip cookies you've ever had. Now I am usually a modest gal, but when it comes to my cookies it's no holds bar!
I have been perfecting this recipe from the ripe age of 12, so in all honesty I've had some time to work out the kinks. In high-school I would bake a batch and hand them out at school. As an adult I occasionally make a batch and bring them to work, or (as is the case today) wrap them up and mail them off to friends. Today I got news that one of my buddies has been going through a rough time, in my infinite wisdom I decided I would bake him some cookies to cheer him up since I couldn't be there in person. These little guys will be mailed off tomorrow, its just too bad I couldn't send some milk to go along with them.

I've realized over the years I use baking to help people when they are down, but in doing so I make myself happier as well. There is a joy that comes with the process of creating a homemade gift, and imaging the recipients joy upon arrival. Acts of kindness do not happen often enough (myself included), can you imagine the world if we all did just a little more to help out one another? Hold the door for the person behind you, give the homeless woman your change, say 'hi' to a stranger on the street, send a random gift to your friend?
I guess my message today is simply: Spread the Love.

And so I hope that these little packages cheer up those to whom they were sent.

Here is a random TedX talk I recently watched: How to Buy Happiness

Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350'
2. Mix together everything except the flour + chocolate chips in a large bowl
3. Mix in the flour 1/2 cup at a time (3x 1/2 cup)
4. Stir in the chocolate
5. Bake for 12-14 minutes
6. Remove from cookie sheet + let cool
-- if you leave them on the cookie sheet to cool they will continue to cook. Only do this if you prefer a crunchier cookie

Yield:
20 medium sized cookies

Tips:
Check the batter before you put the chocolate chips in: if the batter is too wet throw in a tad more flour, if it is too dry add more milk or butter.

I challenge you to do something for another person, even something as small as a compliment might improve that persons day.

Until we meet again, keep watch on your mailbox!

-Nelli

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