Old Time Something Come Back Again

I’m a mini gamer. I’m not the best final fantasier, god of warer or even mario vs. sonic-er (with the exception of rowing, which I rock). I do enjoy playing video games, online games, multiplayer games that are fun(funny) and full of character and fullfill my inner girly charm (except for grand theft auto and guitar hero).

Although I favour console games over pc games, I do take it to the net every now and again for some favourites I can’t seem to get enough of.  There were some old games that I’ve resorted to again for sheer “what the hell”-ness. They’re great even if you haven’t been on them for years. My current favourite obsession is Sorority Life on facebook; an addictive game of dress up, leveling up, and feeling young again. The downside? Housewives behaving like they’re 16 again.

I’ve also reverted to Nation States, a game designed for quick country making decisions that can mean a profitable, black market in book publishing or tossing political activists in jail. In fact, you get to create a nice country name and become eveything from a doctatorship to college state to father knows best state. You face intestesting (-ly hilarious) daily issues that you approve or dismiss once a day, making it an easy game to play between your email, facebook, and that annoying other thing you had to do.

My ultimate, all time past favourite game has to be Kingdom of Loathing. Indeed, it has been approx. 5 long years since I’ve played this game and to this day i remember the exact webpage and hilarious antics they put you up to. It’s stick figures gone totally crazy with power, booze, and whatever else you can think of. There are most likely new features, more adventures and more jokes. I highly recommend this game for the shear uniqueness and laugh factor.

Til next time, adieu

Think Positive + Be Inspirational

Think Positive, originally uploaded by JoakimK☆.

I don’t make resolutions, I don’t usually adhere to time lines.

I do like to make changes and I’ve been trying to make positive life changes for sometime now. My depression has moved me in many ways. I still get mood swings, most often I feel sad and anxious. I still have therapy. I’m still on medication.

I think about the friends I’ve lost, friends I have and my semi-repaired relationship with my family. I keep revising my thoughts to keep a positive outlook on life. It is challenging but I take each day slowly.

I take inspiration from life on my journey…

-My gf who has been consistently supporting me, especially when I feel overwhelmed and confused.

-My family who has been through a lot with me over the last two years and even though our relationship is not sturdy, they continue to care and love for me.

-My friends who have had just as much to deal with as my family and stuck with me along the way. Their love and dedication has never wavered even those who have passed on and those coming back again for the journey.

-My dog who many will attest to as being as close to another human being that the only thing he doesn’t do is talk (other than dog).

-Art, photography and crafts. The creativity of human nature will forever continue to astound and inspire me.

-The blogs I read. Reading someone’s words is like a temporary window into their lives. It is touchingly personal even if it is short and brief. A lot of you inspire me to keep living and experiencing and loving and hoping.

When things are a bit dismal, I remember these things and keep in mind that positivity needs the balance of negativity. Ying and Yang.

So I ask you, what inspires you to be positive?

Saw this on Claire’s blog and liked the idea.

http://www.formspring.me/KatiGlo

Help Haiti

Please. Donate, coordinate, help.

I don’t have time to post links to websites but a simple web search can provide a wealth of information.

Please help.

A weekend of Food

It’s been a bit of a cooking weekend for me. I tried some new stuff, simple easy stuff. No hard labour this weekend, I was all about the cruise.

From left to right, clockwise: 1) My cupcakes (from the box)..they spilled over creating a halloween-esque appeal (now I have ideas for halloween..volcano cupcakes)..unfortunately I took the ends off before I took this pic. 2) My curry beef, curry channa and paratha (the paratha was store bought, I can’t make them myself yet). 3) Caesar salad 4) Cupcakes again taken with iso setting.

Good Eats

I’ve been cooking. Yeah…Chicken Alfredo, broccoli cheese soup, dumplings, lentils…all from scratch. And it’s been tasting good. Can we say success? It’s been a long time since I could call my adventures in the kitchen anything but disaster. From burnt, too sweet stew chicken to a massacre of pelau and the like.

I’ve taken it day by day, slowly practicing tried and true recipes, dishes I’ve seen my mother make and taking inspiration from the awesome dishes my girlfriend whips up. The end results have now been so fantastic that i can’t imagine spending money eating out. Ok ok, that was a bit of a lie. Goodness knows I’m a socialite diner. I love to eat new and interesting foods and lounge in restaurants and palance (a trini word for enjoying oneself *tends to include lots of dancing) after a good meal.

This weekend I’m going to make some German bread dumplings (my version of course), cupcakes (not from scratch this time cause I’m lazy) and kick back with my popcorn and watch The Hangover.

Love me some food adventures.

Here we go again

Calendar Cover 2010, originally uploaded by Laura Ferreira.

Happy New Year Everyone

Hair Me

Le coil is an afro hair celebration in blog format. Enjoy.

Renewable Power of Destruction, originally uploaded by Stéfan.

Remember: renew, reuse, and keep it clean.

Naturally Talented

The lead singer of the soul group, The Noisettes is gorgeous. It’s not often I see a black woman with natural hair in the music industry. Rock on you gorgeous lady, rock on.