Kony 2012

I don't know how many of you guys have heard about Joseph Kony, or about the movement going on. If you don't know who is Kony, i suggest to watch the video before talking here in Youtube. I seriously did not know who Kony was until this video, and i do admit that i knew what was going on in Africa but i really did not know how to help, until now. I don't know if its because i am older and acknowledge more about what i can do to help these children get back there childhood, but i am angry that i couldn't start earlier. Its been 26 years of suffering and child abuse, and we are just starting to help, it is sad, but at least we are starting now. So please join the movement to help end the abductions and abuse of the children in Africa and to help capture Kony. All you have to do is make him known. Pass the word. We cannot let anymore children down. Kony 2012.

Bad Wax Day..

   Last night was the worst time of my life..i don't ever want to repeat it again!! And i don't quite understand why now if i have done my own wax a billion times before! My mom wasn't very helpful, and it was latte so i could not go any where. So i had to stay up late to try to take it of. thank goodness my friend Liz is off today and can finish of the job.
   To any of the ladies that want a Brazilian/playboy wax, do try to go do it by someone else. I had lost my practice since i didn't do it for a while, or else i wouldn't have been in this situation. Now its time to go suffer a little more. By the way i am a licensed cosmetologist so its not like i have never done this, it was just this time that wasn't the right time.

   Bises,
     Amanda

Julie & Julia Movie..Wow!

  Yes i loved the movie so what! It was amazing in my opinion,  i do wish that Julia and Julie would of met in real life, and that Julia would of had children because she would of been a superb mother.

   The movie just had a mixture of love, passion, comedy, frustration, but most of all support. Love and passion for, of coarse, the food that Julia cooked with all of her heart. And the love that Julia and Julie had for there husbands is just inspiring, its hard to see love like that now a days from my point of view. But it wasn't only the love coming from the wives but both husbands, can you say incredible? Even through there up and downs, the breakdowns, and the craziness, they were still there and still in love. It was cute. Obviously you can tell that I've never been in love.

   All the characters were absolutely amazing. No wonder Meryl Streep keeps winning Oscars. Her roll as Julia was so funny, she was so scandalous but so adorable. The way she leaned over to take a closer look at the food and the way she reacted once in her mouth like it was the best thing ever, almost an over reaction. So me. I love, love, love food. I think that's why i loved this movie, i understood them. Even if i have a passion for hair and psychology, food is always on my mind and i love every second I'm around it. Amy Adams, i liked her here than in any other movie i have seen, she was great! And she reminded me a lot of a friend of mine (Staci), physically. Have you guys noticed that Stanley Tucci and Meryl Streep always seem to be in the same movies?..or is it just me..


    The scenery well, i love Paris. It is one of my favorite cities i have visited. And i would love to move there sometime in my life, hopefully soon, very soon. The city, the people, the food, the desserts all great. Did i mention the food? Yum.

  Oh and how can i forget the blogging..well don't we all wish that kind of happened. Just kind of. I believe that a blog is like an online public diary where you can get advice and help from other bloggers,and to just share your thoughts. To vent everything out in a healthy way.

 I would love to one day try one of Julias recipes, but veganise it. Maybe the stew. So to anyone out there, what do you think?

    Bon Appetite,
     Amanda

Just one of those Mac & Cheese days.

     I was never a real big M&C person when i became vegan..but lately i have been craving it like crazy! So i just decided to be brave and make a vegan version combining ideas i got from Vegweb.com and the Native Foods cookbook. It surprisingly came out pretty delicious, not so cheesy flavored but still good. You guys be the judge..or if you have any suggestions, let me know!
 
  Things you need:

• 1/2 a cup Cashews
• 1 cup of Rice Milk Unsweetened
• 1 Garlic tooth
• A dash of pepper
• 1/3 cup of Nutritional Yeast
• 1 teaspoon of Braggs Amino acid
• 3/4 cup of Brown rice spaghetti (or any other spaghetti that you would like)
• 1 cup Broccoli
• 1 cup Summer squash 
• 1/4 cup of any kind of flour ( i used soy flour, only thing i had around)

1. Soak cashews and rice milk for 5 minutes in blender.
2. Add nutritional yeast, garlic, pepper, Bragg, and flour.
3.  Blend till creamy
4. Mean while steam broccoli and squash and cook the spaghetti.
5. When ready just combine everything together and viola!

You can also use the "cheese" for dressings for salads or potato salads. I used it once with out the nutritional yeast for a Christmas potato salad, which tasted real good with a Seitan stew i made. Enjoy!

     Bises,
       Amanda

College, College, and more College...

    I love college. Yes, its stressing and there are so many essays to write, but all in all you meet people and have an amazing experience. I got the opportunity to meet so many cool people and learned so much. I'm still kind of angry i haven't gotten the classes i need to graduate since its fairly hard to get the classes when they are so full by the time you sign up. I need them to graduate in time for me to move to Scotland in time, which is one of my goals.
  Any who i was glad to see my friend Mitzi, haven't seen her in a while now which makes me sad. I'm fairly grateful to have her in my life, we have had great times full of fun and laughter. Not to say that we are going to Beyond Wonderland rave this March..which will be lots of fun! Can't wait to go shopping for our costumes=) I'll keep you guys on top with the pics and our adventures.

         Bises,
            Amanda