Author Archives: Kara

Video Game Nazi

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As I write this late-in-the-day blog post, I have come to realize that I am a video game nazi.

The Roommate is playing my XBox with his hard drive and while I really want to play my game, I know I have to be patient and let him have his turn. (Long story short – his XBox died and so he’s been using his hard drive on my system. XBox is fabulous that way.)

I could spazz out and demand that I be able to play, but I won’t. I’m not a “Sit and Watch” kind of person. Nor do I like people telling me how to play my game. Kyle bought me UFC Undisputed 2010 as a late birthday present (Manly, I know, but I love the UFC) and it’s taking me a while to learn everything. Kyle and Roommate have been suggesting how to train, etc., but I’d rather just figure it out myself. Nazi? Maybe. Control freak? Definitely.

Taking a break is probably good for me actually. When I lose I get frustrated, and I really don’t think I could afford to buy a new controller. (Yeah, I throw them when I’m mad. Bad idea.)

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On a completely different note, there is a magpie nest just outside my bathroom/bedroom window and the Momma bird is doing a very good job waking me up every morning. Oh the joys of spring.

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On another different note, I keep thinking today is Wednesday. Boo.

For Once

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For once, I would like to have a weekend off without having to book the time off.

For once, I would like to work a regular 40-hour, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 work week.

For once, I would like to enjoy an evening at home and relax.

For once, I realized that sometimes, you have to make sacrifices to get what you really in life, even though it feels like it’s going to kill you at the time.

What have you realized, for once?

Friday Food: Greek Salad

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Oh hey look! I made a button!

It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Food blog post, so with summer just around the corner, I thought, how else would I kick off barbecue season other than feature my favourite summer salad!

Greek salad is pretty straight forward, but the secret, I think, is in the dressing!

Kyle makes the most amazing homemade Greek dressing, and it’s so freaking easy! Just three parts red wine vinegar to one part olive oil. Sprinkle of salt, a sprinkle of dried oregano, mix it all around and you’re done!

Here’s how we put together our salad the other night:

  • 1 Long English cucumber, chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • One red pepper, chopped
  • Two hot-house, on the vine tomatoes
  • LOTS of Feta cheese :)
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • Sprinkle of dried oregano

Chop your veggies up into a bowl, make your dressing, pour and toss! You can adjust the oregano and salt to taste. I meant to take a photo of the dressing before it went onto the veggies, but I forgot. The ingredients above serves about 4.

I like olives, but Kyle doesn’t, so we omit them.

Delicious, right? Mmm, summer couldn’t get here any sooner! Happy Friday everyone, and Happy Memorial Day long weekend to the folks south of the border! :)