this was supposed to be a short update oops
i just cant seem to write short posts
havent written much lately
Haven’t been up to anything exciting but a little update here
@shaggin (71664)
United States
March 28, 2018 5:54pm CST
It’s been longer then I realized since I last posted so I figured I’ve give a little update... which turned into a long post sorry.
I’ve been on a cooking kick and have tried 11 new recipes. Of those I only liked 4. My favorite was Mini Pepper Pizzas.
I saw all this information on the heath benefits of beets and decided to try making some smoothies with them. Terrible idea they are gross and no matter what I add to the smoothies it doesn’t mask that beet taste 
All this cooking has led to extra dishes to wash which that alone take up quite a bit of my free time to mylot.
My daughters top eye lashes have been curling into her eye so I took her to the eye doctor. They couldn’t get her in to be seen for a week and her lashes were fine that day. She had an eye exam and was able to pick out new glasses but there was barely any in stock so we have to stop by again in a few weeks to look.
My daughter has made it onto the National Junior Honor Society at school. If you knew how poorly I did in school this would truly amaze you to see this is my kid who takes her grades so seriously and is so smart.
The puppy was supposed to get fixed tomorrow but the vet had to postpone as her assistant is ill.
Lastly I finally finished reading another book. This is only my 4th for the year. It was called Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen. It’s a Rizzoli & Isles novel which I guess is some tv series? Anyway I loved the book and am 1/4 of the way through another book by her.
Photo is of my puppy trying to tell me how bored she is while my son and I do the cyber school.
All this cooking has led to extra dishes to wash which that alone take up quite a bit of my free time to mylot.
My daughters top eye lashes have been curling into her eye so I took her to the eye doctor. They couldn’t get her in to be seen for a week and her lashes were fine that day. She had an eye exam and was able to pick out new glasses but there was barely any in stock so we have to stop by again in a few weeks to look.
My daughter has made it onto the National Junior Honor Society at school. If you knew how poorly I did in school this would truly amaze you to see this is my kid who takes her grades so seriously and is so smart.
The puppy was supposed to get fixed tomorrow but the vet had to postpone as her assistant is ill.
Lastly I finally finished reading another book. This is only my 4th for the year. It was called Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen. It’s a Rizzoli & Isles novel which I guess is some tv series? Anyway I loved the book and am 1/4 of the way through another book by her.
Photo is of my puppy trying to tell me how bored she is while my son and I do the cyber school.22 people like this
21 responses
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@LadyDuck hmm well I am pretty sure I did have stones once but I didn't go to the doctor. I do have light kidney damage though so good thing you mentioned this. Kale is not good for those who get kidney stones either which is okay because I hate kale anyway.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
29 Mar 18
It's so nice hearing from you!!!! You had valid reasons for not being here, but the most thrilling to hear is that your daughter made it to the National Junior Honor Society!!! What an honor!!!!!!!!! Many congratulations to her for all her hard work.
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Thank you!
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Mar 18
Again, I want that puppy!. LOL.
Yay for good grades! Sorry about her eyelashes though! Hope that stops bothering her soon.
Yes, that's a tv show - or was. No idea if they still make episodes for it.
Glad you liked some of the new food you made, least that's a plus.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@Courtlynn yep at least not all of the recipes were bad lol The doctor said for her to wear mascara to help train her eyelashes to go the correct direction. She doesn't want to though so for now she is just trying to brush them up with her finger when they are wet out of the shower. She tried using an eye lashes curler but with the nystagmus she was born with it is very hard for her to see well enough to use them or eyeliner etc which would be tricky to do mascara as well.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@shaggin Yeah, I'm not a fan of mascara myself. I only wear eyeliner, and that's barely these days itself.
Hope that continues to work for her.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@Courtlynn I wear a lot of makeup I have since I was about 12. My daughter not feeling like she has to wear makeup makes me happy! I am very self conscious and the makeup helps me feel slightly more confident. My mother said I was plain and needed to wear it. I can't imagine telling my own child that.
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@fearjp (452)
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29 Mar 18
I haven't posted here for a while either since I was on vacation and was sick the past few days so I am here now. I am also reading a book called "The Secret." I barely started it though but I bought it a while back. I do like to try new recipes but I prefer desserts and sweets. I haven't tried doing anything yet but I do have in mind what I'd like to make.
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@fearjp I've been here but just hadn't been here as much or written any posts myself. I was just commenting on others posts the past few weeks. I made a new smoothe recipe today and remade a recipe from the other day to make it better. My son and I loved it but my daughter didn't like the change. I love making sweets to but have been trying to eat healthier lately.
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
28 Mar 18
@dodo19 I've been here on and off commenting but just didn't feel I had anything really worth writing about in a post and then didn't realize how much time had passed since I last wrote one. I am so proud of my daughter she absolutely amazes me!
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@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
29 Mar 18
Sorry the recipes sucked. Glad things are going well. I am on book 21 a book by Joanne Fluke called the chocolate chip cookie murder I like it there are 22 books in this series and the best part most if not all I can get through my library.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@Tina30219 I have four of her books but have not read any of them yet. Glad to hear you like them that is encouraging to me.
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@Tina30219 (81540)
• Onaway, Michigan
29 Mar 18
@shaggin Yeah I was looking for something new to try and remembered hearing of these books and thought I would give them a try
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
2 Apr 18
I like her books too, congratulations to your daughter and to you too, it’s takes a good mom to get good kids,..
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
3 Apr 18
@Painsonslate thank you but I do think a lot of this is just her personality. She's always pushed herself to try to get the best grades etc. As long as she tries to do well that makes me happy. I was very bad in school I d a really hard time learning and remember things so I don't push my kids like some parents will ground their kids if they don't get a certain grade. No amount if grounding or punishment would have helped me. Testing me for a learning disability in math might have!
@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Mar 18
Precious puppy, for sure! Your book sounds good, I've never heard of this author. Congratulations to your daughter, what a wonderful honor:) It's no wonder you are so proud of her! Cooking is one of my least favorite pastimes, but I do it quite often. I love beets!
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
28 Mar 18
@kobesbuddy I haven't ever read anything by this author before but I am glad I did as I am really liking her books.
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
28 Mar 18
@shaggin I am due for a good mystery book, real soon:)
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@Hannihar (129434)
• Israel
29 Mar 18
@shaggin
I used to watch Rizzoli and Isles and loved them. I used to watch them on Project Free TV but then I computer technician not to watch Project Free TV because could get a virus. That is great news about your daughter. How is your daughter's eyelash doing?
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@Hannihar I wonder if the Rizzoli and Isles series is on Netflix I will have to check and see! My daughter hasn't had trouble with her eyelashes this week thankfully. The eye doctor said for her to use mascara to train her lashes to go in the right direction but she doesn't want to do that so for now when she gets out of the shower and her lashes are wet she curls them up with her finger.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
29 Mar 18
It's always nice to try new recipes in my opinion. Sorry you only had 4 turn out though.
Congratulations to your daughter!
Oh yeah Rizzoli and Isles is a TV series too. My folks like it
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@FayeHazel The sheet pan pancake recipe I am going to try again today and add things to try it a different way to make it yummier. I'm also trying a new recipe today for a cranberry smoothie. Also trying 3 new recipes for Easter dinner.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@shaggin In theory it sounds like sheet pan pancake should work..... wow! Holidays are a great time to try new stuff
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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28 Mar 18
Hard to mess up pizza isn't it? Having pizza as your favorite experimental dish I would consider a success. Congrats to your daughter.
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
28 Mar 18
@dgobucks226 the crust was a green pepper. I thought I would like it when I saw the recipe but was shocked just how good it was. The recipe was good but I made it again tonight and made it even better adding garlic salt and cheddar cheese. I could probably eat it everyday if I had more peppers 
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@snowy22315 (169940)
• United States
29 Mar 18
The puppy is adorable, what breed? Yeah, Rizzoli and Isles was a detective show..on the CW or one of those off channels. It ran for a few years. I read a book by Tess Gerritsen once. My mean neighbor from my last residence leant it to me. I wonder if it counts if you eat pickled eggs and beets? Not really a beet fan, the pickled variety is OK though
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@snowy22315 the mother of my puppy is Jack Russell, Chihuahua and Pekingese. They don't know what the father was but they think maybe a beagle. I doubt the pickled eggs would really have the health benefits of beets. I am making pickled beets for the first time and turning them into deviled eggs for Easter dinner. I'm addicted to trying new recipes lately.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
29 Mar 18
So much of cooking all in one day. I can understand the heap of vessels that would be stacked up there for you to wash. Do you have a dish washer?
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@allknowing lol well not 11 new recipes in one day just since my last post that's what I've been doing. I have to wash all the dishes by hand. Usually one or two loads a day but with the extra recipes I've been making it's been two or three loads a day.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
29 Mar 18
Now this is a long post! Now which part should I discuss with you?
Now which part should I discuss with you?1 person likes this
@Letranknight2015 (51513)
• Philippines
29 Mar 18
I hope your puppy gets help so she could recover quickly. Good for your daughter because education is really important now a days. .
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@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@Letranknight2005 I am sure the puppy will be fine. It was the assistant is ill. Once the assistant is better they will call me to reschedule the surgery.
@shaggin (71664)
• United States
29 Mar 18
@andriaperry she is cute but it's not the best picture of her. I just thought it was funny she brought so many toys to me trying to tell me how bad she wanted to play.
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