I Tried......better luck next time....open to suggestions!

My Sushi Creation......First Time

I started with the proper ingredients.....whole grain rice is cooled, avacado, 

cucumber & crab stick strips, and the seaweed sheet is dull side down on my bamboo mat with plastic wrap on top...........then..............

I flattened the rice on the seaweed..............

I then flipped it over, rice down on the plastic wrap, 

then............................

I laid out a thin line of cucumber, avacado, and crabstick meat..........

then I rolled it up and tucked it tightly...............

but.............................

I couldn't cut it because I had accidentally put two pieces of seaweed and it was very tough to eat

so..............................

Thank goodness for beef & mushroom stew!

I know I put two sheets of seaweed but the rice still didn't seem right. Is it easier to use white rice? I was attempting a healthier sushi but if it doesn't work what can you do:).............

Crossing my fingers for next time!

                                                                            

And I thought I had rid myself of most addictions......{hah}

                                                                              

               Not that organization is a bad thing but lately it has my mind rushing over every room in our home, thinking of what would look great here or there. I have been caffeine free for a month....it had become overwhelming and I was totally dependent on it to determine how my day went. A caffeine free Mocha Latte isn't a bad thing though...yum.... but caffeine has been replaced with another addiction. Wanting to buy storage and organizational items...weird I know. My sister-in-law created an amazing organized space in my nieces closet. The linen hanging shelves, baskets and all. So after seeing and being inspired by it I thought to myself......" I shall take some birthday money and buy items to help me be better organized".  And just a quick note to anyone who doesn't know me well......any money I ever get usually goes to spritzing up  our home......i love it though! Moving forward......my hubby thought it would be a helpful thing....as long as I wanted to of course.......because it is no secret that he is a  t-shirt hoarder and could use and extra dresser drawer.....although he begs to differ.......that's a whole other blog though. Love his heart.....he has complied to my request of getting rid of some pretty raggedy t-shirts that I almost stuck in my rag drawer.... heehee...so i can't complain.  The above pics are shots of the items and pattern of my now "organized" closet. Awwww...breathe of fresh air to me. But unfortunately it hasn't stopped there. Needless to say.......i am forcing myself to organize with what I already have. I shouldn't waste perfectly good storage.....even if the rubbermaid sock drawers don't open that easily or.....well.......enough Emily.... I am thankful for what I have. I really am. I avoid watching the show hoarders upon my husbands request due to the fact that every time the show is over.....I go in panic mode searching the house wondering if I am becoming or will become a hoarder....chuckle.....I am working on it I just hope I am not the only one to have this type of addiction.
P.S............Hoping this craving for crabstick Sushi doesn't become a part of my addiction blog:)

Is She Preparing Me?

This is our precious angel Sully. We have had her since before we were married but Joe was the one that could enjoy her little meows overnight while I went to my parents and enjoyed my quiet bedroom...until after our wedding but by then he had her trained Aw.  She is not a people person and will hisss and growl at most everyone who is not familiar. I put the blame for her anti-social behavior on an incident that happened when she was a kitten. Joe was in the shower and when he got out she had wrapped a yoyo string around her neck and was not breathing. The string was attached to a spring hooked to the top of her scratch pole. Well thankfully my tenderheart carebear husband went into panic mode.....picked her up.....untangled the string......and somehow brought her back.....then she let him know she was ok with a long drawn out MEOWWWW. Anyways.....she is my SPECIAL kitty and still we need to take care of her. Fortunately her toy of choice now is a feather duster!

                                                                                
   Back to my point........ Lately....the last three nights.....we go upstairs....lie down........say our goodnights and just as i am in between dreamland and consciousness i hear a faint cry. It gets louder and louder and longer and longer as if she were a child stuck in the crib ready for her bahbah. So what do I do....i sit up...whisper her name.....and she comes running. Now finally last night...Joe was the one to say "Sully.....we are up here....come on".....with the most mommy like voice ever:).....Finally she jumps on the bed.....runs up my leg.....and stares at me right in the face. Her little whiskers touching my cheeks....Maybe she needs glasses too. In the end....i am not getting mad or upset cause this could be good for me, and our future child. Practice makes perfect.  Now if I have to start changing her diaper......and feeding her 3-4 times a night....i will have practice down to a T.