The Bunny Box

Well, I can't pretend there's no one to blame for this one because someone mentioned Alkaline Trio in a facebook status and before I knew it, I was listening to them. Nothing drags me back to being 15 like Alkaline Trio can. I spent a vacation with my family playing their songs over and over because, well, it reflected my pain and frustration with the world. You know, that unique, one-of-a-kind pain and frustration that everyone feels when they're 15. The one your parents just don't understand. The really funny thing about being a teenager (and older, if you're that kind of person) is that you can listen to music about shooting heroin, smoking, drinking and soliciting hookers, even though you've never experienced anything even close to those things, and still feel like it completely relates to your life. Somehow, that doesn't seem illogical to you at that point in your cognitive development. Now I listen to this stuff and only enjoy it because I still ...

So, I'm working on this paper, but I've just been reminded that it's been a bit since I've updated the blog, so here I am. Part of me wants to say something like, "It's been a crazy couple of weeks." but the only things I could offer in support of that statement pertain to my personal life and therefore have no place being broadcast in the blogosphere. What I will say is this: I haven't cooked anything too interesting recently, but the soup was a success. And I've started a new exercise regimen. And actually, I do have a recipe I can share! It's one I've been making for a while now, but it's been very well received by my husband. It can be quite time consuming because there are a lot of veggies to cut up, but it's very tasty. Sweet & Sour Tofu stir-fry Ingredients: 1 package of extra-firm tofu 3 or more peppers in a variety of colors 1 8 ounce package of mushrooms 1 sweet potato 1 or 1/2 of an onion (depending on it's ...