So last week me and the kids were busy helping set up the Renn Faire in record 90+ degree temps. Lots of water was consumed and extreme measures for keeping cool were enacted.
This year I am helping out a merchant all 3 weekends and my 12 year old son is helping out by emptying the trash cans. He has been just awesome helping out. Usually as parents we wonder what kind of job we are doing, but every once in awhile our kids surprise and delight us. There are not many people who would walk around in 90+ degree weather hauling trash with a smile and a joke.
In between loads of dishes and laundry I did manage to acomplish level 26 on WOW. Even though there were issues with the patch and my add-ons. I trained and due to the patch I now have my travel form, I't so rocks.
Aug 6, 2009
Jul 23, 2009
Been way too destracted to post
Today I took a day away from the computer and caught up around the house. I did about half the weekly quota of laundry, vacuumed the living area, got caught up on the dishes and did real cooking. The weather was cool enough here to permit using an oven, so I did bread crumb coated chicken breasts with tater tots and peas.
On the WOW front, yesterday I hit level 20 and got my kitty form. I have to admit I like Prowl, being able to sneak my way out past the mobs after everything behind me respawns totally rocks.
On the WOW front, yesterday I hit level 20 and got my kitty form. I have to admit I like Prowl, being able to sneak my way out past the mobs after everything behind me respawns totally rocks.
Jul 19, 2009
Alien abduction? or uncharacterisitc overachievment day
Whoot! I have made level 18. I spent several hours last night playing and over 4 hours today. I am now apparently on my quest to get my aquatic form, however I seem to already have it. I went to a trainer in Silvermoon city for jewel crafting & on the way there I hit level 16. So I visited the druid trainer and it appears I snagged it when I trained for everything available.
It has been so hot here that I got woefully behind in my kitchen duties, so I spent 4+ hours catching up. I washed dishes, made a mega batch of granola, boiled up some eggs and made a scratch batch of of potato salad, including homemade mayo. I was also feeling guilty for neglecting my family so I pulled out all the stops for dinner tonight. I grilled marinated steaks, mashed garlic parmesan spuds & nuked frozen peas.
This in direct contrast to the "it's way to hot to cook" canned chili on friday and the boxed mac & cheese with peas on saturday.
It has been so hot here that I got woefully behind in my kitchen duties, so I spent 4+ hours catching up. I washed dishes, made a mega batch of granola, boiled up some eggs and made a scratch batch of of potato salad, including homemade mayo. I was also feeling guilty for neglecting my family so I pulled out all the stops for dinner tonight. I grilled marinated steaks, mashed garlic parmesan spuds & nuked frozen peas.
This in direct contrast to the "it's way to hot to cook" canned chili on friday and the boxed mac & cheese with peas on saturday.
Jul 14, 2009
New and Improved Carrot
The past couple of days I have bribed myself with an hour of WOW for doing a load of dishes and cleaning off my food prep areas. I also awarded myself a bonus half hour for a dinner plan and basic prep. The basic prep today was large quantities of veggies sliced and marinating in teriyaki. So far this is working great.
Dinner tonight was fish Stir Fry with homemade teriyaki sauce over a bed of ramen noodles. I pretty much have my teriyaki recipe down. I do one part tamari soy sauce to one part sake with a couple tablespoon of sugar, a pinch of 5 spice and a dash of sesame oil. I made it a bit more fancy by serving with a pot of oolong tea.
Well, I made it to level 14 and my movements have become far less noobtastic. I was feeling fairly confidet of my playing till I had a bit of a conference with my hubby about the direction I need to take and he mentioned talent points. >sigh< it's always something. One thing has become clear about this game, it is challenging. There are so many levels and options to explore and hold my interest.
Dinner tonight was fish Stir Fry with homemade teriyaki sauce over a bed of ramen noodles. I pretty much have my teriyaki recipe down. I do one part tamari soy sauce to one part sake with a couple tablespoon of sugar, a pinch of 5 spice and a dash of sesame oil. I made it a bit more fancy by serving with a pot of oolong tea.
Well, I made it to level 14 and my movements have become far less noobtastic. I was feeling fairly confidet of my playing till I had a bit of a conference with my hubby about the direction I need to take and he mentioned talent points. >sigh< it's always something. One thing has become clear about this game, it is challenging. There are so many levels and options to explore and hold my interest.
Jul 13, 2009
Dinner is Served
The cheapskate menu tonight was hamburgers, boiled red potatoes and a side salad. I made the buns myself with my bread maker and used a couple of pounds of the ground beef in my freezer. The salad was left over from dinner a couple of nights ago when it was too hot to cook so I did a chef salad.
The homemade buns were surprisingly easy. I was mostly concerned that what yeast I do have expired 2+ years ago, but I have been keeping it sealed in the fridge all this time. So I donned my Necromancer's hat, heated the milk the recipe called for & added a teaspoon of sugar, also from the recipe. Ten minutes later I was cackling and announcing "It's alive, It's alive!!" Sadly my proclamation was greeted by eye rolling, not thunder. I am vastly under appreciated.
The homemade buns were surprisingly easy. I was mostly concerned that what yeast I do have expired 2+ years ago, but I have been keeping it sealed in the fridge all this time. So I donned my Necromancer's hat, heated the milk the recipe called for & added a teaspoon of sugar, also from the recipe. Ten minutes later I was cackling and announcing "It's alive, It's alive!!" Sadly my proclamation was greeted by eye rolling, not thunder. I am vastly under appreciated.
Late Nights and Sleepovers
Last night my daughter had a Sleepover with her friend. It was giggle central with two 9 year old girls. As they were inevitably up late so was I.
I utilized this involuntary insomnia to complete my Bear form quest and made it to level 12. I am pretty sure I did ok. I only had to attempt it twice, I killed Lunaclaw the first time, but unfortunately died in the process.
I actually don't remember the exact point when I reached 12. When I made it back to Thunder Bluff and turned in my quest, I noticed that there were more spells available and I had made it to level 12.
I utilized this involuntary insomnia to complete my Bear form quest and made it to level 12. I am pretty sure I did ok. I only had to attempt it twice, I killed Lunaclaw the first time, but unfortunately died in the process.
I actually don't remember the exact point when I reached 12. When I made it back to Thunder Bluff and turned in my quest, I noticed that there were more spells available and I had made it to level 12.
Jul 12, 2009
On the Homefront
I've been uninspired to cook dinner for the masses lately. So, to help get me out of my funk I've decided to enter the All You Magazine grocery challenge. The challenge is to spend $25 a week or less per person for a month. Since this is normally about what I spend, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
I'm planning on utilizing my pantry, what is left over from the quarter of a beef I got from my folks in my freezer, making some of my own bread and cooking multi-night meals. Cooking roast the first night and then stew the next and shepherd's pie on the last.
I'm planning on utilizing my pantry, what is left over from the quarter of a beef I got from my folks in my freezer, making some of my own bread and cooking multi-night meals. Cooking roast the first night and then stew the next and shepherd's pie on the last.
Jul 6, 2009
And Time Passes
So, on the 3rd of July there was much Laundry. 10 loads this week, to be precise. Nothing much unusual. I did manage to squeeze in a couple of hours of WOW and made it up to level 10 and am starting on my quest to get my Bear form.
The 4th of July was a blast literally. We headed to my folks place out in the country and lit off some firework, had some ribs and spent some time with the whole extended family. I have to admit I am very lucky. I get along with my in-laws and they get along with my family.
The 4th of July was a blast literally. We headed to my folks place out in the country and lit off some firework, had some ribs and spent some time with the whole extended family. I have to admit I am very lucky. I get along with my in-laws and they get along with my family.
Jul 1, 2009
It's official I have been drafted to the Horde
I am now a newly minted Tauren Druid. After about 45 minutes of play I'm just shy of level 4. So far it is pretty easy. The hardest part is moving the character, ie what is right click and what is left and why is it scrolling now? The play seems to be pretty noob friendly.
I know it won't take much to get the hang of all the new keys and buttons, just time and practice. No worse than transitioning from Mac to a Doze machine.
I know it won't take much to get the hang of all the new keys and buttons, just time and practice. No worse than transitioning from Mac to a Doze machine.
What will she choose?
For most the question would be Alliance or Horde. To be the dashing hero or the misunderstood underdog. It's not really much of a choice when my hubby, all his friends and my kids are playing horde characters. I think the only person I know who plays for alliance is my brother-in-law.
Horde it is. Now the question is what type of character? So I asked my hubby what does your guild need & he told me either a healer or a tank. By nature I tend to be support crew. When I played role-playing games I was almost always the priest, druid or medic.
Healer it is. So it looks like for healing it is either be a priest, paladin, shaman, or druid. It looks like as a newbie a priest is a bad idea. A paladin looks like it won't be too hard, but the healing if for a single person, not ideal for helping out a decent size party. Which leaves Shaman or Druid. I seriously debated both, the most serious drawback of the horde druid for me is... it's a cow. >sigh<>sigh< did I mention I don't like cows. Oh well it's just pixels. Oops best not say that too loud.
Horde it is. Now the question is what type of character? So I asked my hubby what does your guild need & he told me either a healer or a tank. By nature I tend to be support crew. When I played role-playing games I was almost always the priest, druid or medic.
Healer it is. So it looks like for healing it is either be a priest, paladin, shaman, or druid. It looks like as a newbie a priest is a bad idea. A paladin looks like it won't be too hard, but the healing if for a single person, not ideal for helping out a decent size party. Which leaves Shaman or Druid. I seriously debated both, the most serious drawback of the horde druid for me is... it's a cow. >sigh<>sigh< did I mention I don't like cows. Oh well it's just pixels. Oops best not say that too loud.
Jun 30, 2009
New Beginnings
I will tender no apologies; I am a geek. I grew up reading science fiction, fantasy, comics and playing on a computer. I played role-playing games in high school and later dabbled a bit at larping. I attend Science-Fiction conventions and volunteer at the Renaissance Faire. I even listen to Filk music.
Having established my dorky pedigree, I am also a mother and wife. (yes there are girl geeks shhh) My hubby does webpage design. We met while I was playing Major Mud on my local BBS. I have a little girl who is 9 and a not so little boy who is 12. They both proudly identify themselves as geeks.
My hubby has been playing World of Warcraft for several years and 4 or 5 months ago my son started. My daughter soon had to join as well. I have been feeling a bit left out at the dining room table lately as they all chatter away about their character's latest acomplishments.
I have long resisted joining WOW. I remember way too many long nights spent playing online games trying to hit that next level. I am the mom, i'm responsible for dinner, laundry, lunches, vacuuming and there is no pause button on a child. But now I feel it is time for me to delve into the world my geeks have immersed themselves in.
Having established my dorky pedigree, I am also a mother and wife. (yes there are girl geeks shhh) My hubby does webpage design. We met while I was playing Major Mud on my local BBS. I have a little girl who is 9 and a not so little boy who is 12. They both proudly identify themselves as geeks.
My hubby has been playing World of Warcraft for several years and 4 or 5 months ago my son started. My daughter soon had to join as well. I have been feeling a bit left out at the dining room table lately as they all chatter away about their character's latest acomplishments.
I have long resisted joining WOW. I remember way too many long nights spent playing online games trying to hit that next level. I am the mom, i'm responsible for dinner, laundry, lunches, vacuuming and there is no pause button on a child. But now I feel it is time for me to delve into the world my geeks have immersed themselves in.
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