the happy 5

Inspired by this post...I'm going to try and be better at remembering the good.

1. Seeing my husband before he left for work
2. PAY DAY!!
3. wild berry skittles
4. the cool security envelop from charles schwab
5. miss abby normal

it's probably because i'm asian

...but we're really loving rice dishes lately.
This is our newest favorite recipe. It's quick, easy, and budget conscious!

STIR-FRIED PORK WITH CHILI AND SCRAMBLED EGG

Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp finally chopped garlic
4 oz. pork, cut into small cubes
2 eggs, beaten
4 scallions, finely sliced, to garnish
2 fresh red chilies, sliced, to garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges, to garnish
2 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 tbsp veg. oil
2 tbsp Thai fish sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tsp {superfine} sugar

Directions:
1. Cook the rice according to the instructions on the packet. Spread out and leave to cool.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
3. Add the pork to the softened onion and garlic. Stir-fry until the pork changes color and is cooked.
4. Add the eggs and cook until scrambled into small lumps. Add the rice and continue to stir and toss, to coat it with the oil and prevent it from sticking.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar; mix well. Continue to fry until the rice is thoroughly heated.
6. Spoon into warmed individual bowls and serve; garnish with scallions, chilies, and lime wedges.

Enjoy!!
Happy cooking!

mark your calendars!!

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Get excited!! Imogen Heap is finally releasing her long awaited album Ellipse on August 25!!

You might remember her from:
-Let Go {Garden State Soundtrack}
-Hide and Seek {The Last Kiss Soundtrack}

Go check out her newest single First Train Home.

I can't wait for her to go on tour!

midnight show

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Last night we went to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince...and boy was it amazing!

...now to patiently wait for the other two movies...

Did you go see a midnight showing of HP6? and what did you think?

sweet lovin'

felt placemats!

Lots of great DIY projects popping up all over my reader! Check out these fun place mats! They seem so easy, and look so great. and oh...the color possibilities!

[[via the purl bee]]

Go here for full DIY instructions. Happy weaving!

fun napkin rings!

Look at these fun and festive napkin rings! Perfect for the 4th of July...or really any occasion because stars are just that awesome. and there are endless possibilities...change that star to a heart and ta-da! another fun napkin ring for any occasion...

[[via merriment design]]

For full DIY instructions click here!

picture love

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View more film here. Punam's work always amazes me!

fun facts

So today, after watching my tennis lover Roger Federer win his 15th grand slam, I saw that we both married in April 2009! and ironically, our original date was the same date as his, April 11.

And! his opponent, the serving speed-demon Andy Roddick, was also wed in April 2009!

And...for the heck of it, I wiki'd April 4th. It gives you a list of all the events and births that occurred on that day. It's REALLY interesting.

Just a few fun events that share our wedding date:
-In 1818, the United States Congress adopts the flag of the United States with 13 red and white stripes and one star for each state (then 20).
-In 1850, Los Angeles, California is incorporated as a city.

What are some cool things that share your wedding date?

another small project

With the leftover wrapping paper I used for my envelope liners, I lined some dresser draws! I'm loving the polka dots.

peachy popsicles

I made these for some summertime sweetness. They were quite yum!

Peachy Popsicles: I threw together some simple syrup (1 part water:1 part sugar) and fresh peaches peeled and cut into a blender. Then poured it into the molds. They turned out being a little soft...not your typical hard icy popsicle. I think next time I'm going to try and make them a little harder.

my hands at weaving

This weekend I tried my hands at making these magazine coasters. They turned out pretty good! so much better than the bar coasters I had...

happy 4th of july weekend!!

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Enjoy good eats, great company, and fireworks this weekend!!

Happy 4th of July!

This weekend:
-puppy puppy puppy
-sand and paint chairs
-watch fireworks
-go to jeweler
-oil change
-clean clean clean

picture love

[[via design crush]]

I love words written with sparklers. They're just so fun!

meet abby normal

She's a Terrier/Doxie Mix (we think). She is almost 9 weeks old and weighs ~5 lbs. and she's stolen my heart.