Teeny Tiny Tidbits

Nutcups. I think they're great for baking. The only thing is that it's hard to get off.

I've tried some different baking recipes. There's a flourless recipe...it turned out alright. I was uncomfortable with the recipe...nervous about the texture. But the texture turned out "right". Just a bit more dense, it was moist. In fact, Justinn preferred it.

I also tried an eggless recipe. Cherry Choke Chocolate Cupcakes. I really don't think I'd try it again. At least not without some changes. The idea of cherry choke chocolate cake still excites me and I think it can be very delicious. But it was okay...I don't work a lot with cocoa powder..I just like mixing in melted chocolate chips for my chocolate recipes. So the sweetness was off. Meh.

So..a few experiments with recipes. They don't always turn out the best, and I've mentioned before that I've had lucky first shots in baking many times. I guess these times were just different, or the recipes themselves sucked. I got them out of the 100 Cupcakes book. I'd hyperlink it, but I'm really tired and lazy and just don't feel like it.

Some more things...Pregnancy.

SORRY DIDN'T MEAN TO SCARE YOU. I'm not pregnant. But four girls I was friends with back in highschool are/were pregnant in the last 2 years. And you know what? I really admire that. Whether or not they were surprises or planned babies, I absolutely admire these girls' bravery. Of course, as far as I know it seems like they have very grounded support systems...so that's a huge blessing. I can only hope that if I find myself in the same boat I'll see the same support from my family, my friends, my baby-daddy. It's scary, that thought. At least I won't have to worry about the 'teenage mother' label ever. I'm 20 years old!

Not that I'm planning ANYTHING..But I want to at least hold off from getting knocked up until I'm back from Prague next fall. Short term goals, you know.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html

I think that's a really great video. Been watching a lot of stuff on http://www.ted.com. Really great stuff, folks.

Also I'm taking 16 hours of class. It's not alot alot...but it kind of exhausts me.

I'm authorized rep for Ballroom. Lots of obligations there.

Jordan and I really need to practice.

Like, really.

I just..