tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73308834762867411282024-03-13T20:12:20.293-04:00Crystal's Cajun CauldronThe life of a Cajun Mail Order Bride
(At least that is what my husband says about me!)
Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.comBlogger217125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-559323729190224212015-08-07T09:17:00.003-04:002015-08-07T09:20:41.272-04:00Wheel of the Year StudySamhain is almost upon us and it will be that time of year for me to choose new topics to study for the next turn of the wheel.
Next few weeks I will be thinking about what I want to do. Which herb, divination, Gods and paths to venture upon to learn about. Do I stick growing from my roots or shoot off in a new direction and add something new to my repertoire?
If you Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-8436307234319632632015-08-03T11:14:00.000-04:002015-08-03T11:14:14.588-04:00Have you heard???Oh my Goddess how time flies.
With more medical issues and real life dealings, this blog has once again been neglected.
Now that I remember my password, I can once again start writing again. I debated the fact of creating a brand new blog, but I really don't want to lose the information here. So hopefully I can once again get into the swing of things and real life will settle down Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-41054561265139828792014-07-27T11:05:00.000-04:002014-07-27T11:06:58.683-04:00Turn of the Wheel 2014Well I have been away for a long time, yet again. I really hate being sick. Lately I have been spending a lot of time in bed sleeping whenever possible. My whole body hurts and the nausea has come back full force. I really have no clue what is going on. I go back to my Rhumie on Wednesday.
Anyways, I have set up a new page in an effort to start writing again. Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-25817155130161049952013-08-28T08:43:00.001-04:002013-08-28T08:43:47.121-04:00Weightloss UpdateThis past month has been really difficult for me. I had a really bad Lupus flare which resulted in me being in bed for about two weeks with pain that we could not figure out what the cause. Two ultrasounds and one CAT scan later, everything internally looks ok or what is "normal" for me so the docs are putting it to being apart of my Lupus flare. My face still has not recovered Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-34329735468669491212013-08-23T10:53:00.000-04:002013-09-17T07:56:55.401-04:00Shows I have seen to dateSo I keep getting asked what have I seen in the world of Asian Dramas and movies. Here will be the list that I will update as much as I can.
Now there are so many different types of K-Drama as well. You have the Romance, Romantic Comedy, Musical, Melodrama (Kleenex usually needed), etc. Below you will find the growing list of which ones I have seen in what category. How Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-53176339058281023912013-08-23T00:30:00.000-04:002013-08-23T09:23:43.991-04:00K-Drama Top Ten Love TrianglesTop Ten Love Triangles!!
Now I am not going to write a lot about what these storylines are about. My reasoning is because I want to share what they are in my opinion so that you go and watch them yourselves. They are not in any specific order with exception to my ultimate favorite being listed last. Also, those that have been watching K-dramas for some time will Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-6898115528141357752013-08-20T14:27:00.002-04:002013-08-20T14:27:28.729-04:00Time flies when you are having fun and are sick...Yep time flies when you are having fun. Also if you are sick or on a vacation to Alaska!
Photo of one of the pieces broken off from the glacier.
Once again, I have been neglecting this blog. My computer had died and my husband blessed me with a brand new laptop! I love it, but hate Windows 8.
So I am slowly getting back to feeling better. I am also writing a lot Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-86606399752416627762013-07-27T15:21:00.001-04:002013-07-27T15:21:25.343-04:00A Pagan Pregnancy ReviewWow,
Out of curiosity, I decided to see if I could find any independent reviews about my book "A Pagan Pregnancy". I found this one today and thought I would share it with you.
It is in another language, but I was able to use Google to translate it.
I always appreciate reviews such as this. As a first time author, I know I do not possess the knowledge to writing the perfect Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-28820178458501855272013-07-21T16:31:00.002-04:002013-07-21T16:31:34.384-04:00K-Drama: Top 10 KissesHi Everyone!
For a belated birthday, my dear husband took me to Alaska on a cruise. So I have been gone for a bit.
While waiting to board the boat in Seattle, WA, he gave me another great surprise. He purchased me a new Toshiba laptop. I am trying to get used to Windows 8 and all these new boxes. Don't know if I like this version or not yet.
Anyways I received a few Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-56215399885166872192013-06-09T18:18:00.002-04:002013-06-09T18:18:57.048-04:00Weight loss UpdateWell as of this week I made it into the 250's and have stayed here since Monday.
I had oral surgery on a tooth that was causing an infection and swelling in my face from the top of my mouth, to my nose, up to my eye and then all the way to my ear. It was very painful. After a month of antibiotics it was not going away, doctors decided that it needed to be removed. I was not Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-80555352692370322082013-06-02T18:34:00.002-04:002013-08-21T18:22:37.662-04:00K-DramaSo here is a list of the K-Dramas I have seen starting with my top 10. I will periodically update this list for my friends that are looking into shows to watch as well. This list is inspired by a FB conversation between me and a few friends, Debbie specifically.... I hope you enjoy watching some of them this summer.
Here goes:
Now these are the top 10 currently because immediately ICrystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-40648957503054732992013-01-23T09:50:00.000-05:002013-01-23T09:50:09.468-05:00Wordless WednesdayCrystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-22355131955745114552013-01-21T11:55:00.000-05:002013-01-22T12:03:54.482-05:00Monday Menu PlanThis week will be a very cold cold week. I haven't had the opportunity to go out and do my "big" grocery shopping that I normally do on the weekends. So we will be eating what we have on hand from the freezer this week. This week will be a heavy red meat week as our freezer is packed with it.
Monday:
We are taking the children bowling today so it will be fast food most Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-78012542691171240202013-01-15T11:11:00.001-05:002013-01-15T11:11:59.572-05:00House Update - InvasionPlease take note.
If you value your health, currently stay away from our home...we have been invaded by the "super" flu going around.
This is the first day I am able to even attempt to sit at a computer without my trusty bucket...so that should tell you what kind of week we have been having.
It first started off with the oldest boy coming home on Wednesday and saying he was not feeling well.&Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-62636711043188412802013-01-07T14:44:00.001-05:002013-01-07T14:44:01.987-05:00Monday Meal PlanSome may notice that the topics I will be blogging about have changed.
I will start to slowly phase out some of the older labels in attempt of streamlining the label categories.
So today is Monday's Meal Plan. Tomorrow I will be going to the hospital for my monthly infusion of Benlysta. I am so looking forward to it. Because of the holidays I am a week later than normal Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-19036531784388820462013-01-04T10:07:00.001-05:002013-01-07T14:20:02.832-05:00Flashback Fashion Friday - The Vintage Box 1947One of the things that is changing this year will be the addition of the topic Flashback Fashion Fridays.
As I was sitting at my computer chatting with a friend this morning, on my FB page was a shared post from Va-Voom Vintage (one of my fav bloggers) that is hosting a few giveaways this month. The sponsor of the contest is a company called Vintage Box 1947.
Oh my GODDESSCrystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-56437339877184316812013-01-02T08:43:00.001-05:002013-01-02T08:45:42.074-05:00Should a husband have a say on what his wife looks like?Recently on Facebook, my friend Bunny Moreno author of Bunny' s Vintage Victory and proprietor of the Vintage Victory Shop over at Etsy recently posted about a topic on whether or not a husband has a right to comment on his wife's appearance. Those are not her exact words, but it is how I interpreted them.
She was surprised by the number of women who feel that their "man" Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-40101188724488056302012-12-30T19:34:00.000-05:002012-12-30T19:34:35.364-05:00Making Changes for 2013Hi Everyone!
It's been awhile...I was sick again dang flu season, plus a few other minor hiccups with my health. But I am feeling better and able to sit at the computer and type!
I am thinking of simplifying things in my life so that I am more active in my blog. If you want to make sure your favorite topics don't disappear, make sure to comment at the bottom of this post and make Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-76284650122918196502012-12-30T19:08:00.000-05:002012-12-30T19:08:38.864-05:00Goals and New Page AddedI am adding a new page onto my blog dedicated to specific updates on my weight loss.
I am still considering whether or not I should post my "Before" pics. I simply don't know if I would be embarrassed by them or embarass my husband by my posting them. I am very ashamed of my body. There are many beautiful plus size women, but frankly I am not one of them. With shaving my head earlier this fall Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-28038108287053695192012-11-19T15:28:00.002-05:002012-11-19T15:28:12.072-05:00I'm Back!!!I debated whether or not to put a photo of Jack from the Shinning here and decided against it. Maybe later.
I am back but on a dinosaur computer we had in our child's room. To make Moma a happy girl, Lancer decided to share it with me. However it has no room to save anything to the hard drive (hence why no photos right now). At least not until we are able to do Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-58485131982361576332012-11-05T19:54:00.001-05:002012-11-05T19:54:29.384-05:00M.I.A.Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to write a short note that I am MIA for a specific reason.
My laptop died. So it will only be now when I can sneak onto my husband's computer in the basement for a bit of peace and quiet to attempt to write these days. Since the computer died, this has been my first opportunity! (about a month).
So things may be a bit slow for now until I can come upCrystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-48617990985367833592012-10-08T17:17:00.000-04:002012-10-08T19:27:35.167-04:00Shaunessy in ChargeSo today I really needed to go get some produce for me to eat. Otherwise it would be back to the old processed food in my pantry that the rest of the guys can't seem to live without. I am cringing that I promised Lancer I would make him "Hamburger Helper" tonight for dinner.
Here are a few photos of what we bought that I did not realize I purchased until we got home. The Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-21372711654749857342012-10-01T18:16:00.001-04:002012-10-08T19:27:07.866-04:00Meatless Monday - Hot n Sour Soup
How about that? TWO posts on Meatless Monday!
Dinner tonight for me.
This recipe comes from one of my favorite cookbooks. If you don't have it, you should look into adding it into your library. It's on page 58.
Here is the final result.
For the record, I left out the scallions and the peas because I simply did not have them.
Next time I want to try Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-81352848005383519782012-10-01T08:44:00.000-04:002012-10-01T08:44:40.251-04:00Meatless Monday - Pasta & Pesto
I found this photo from an old sd card that I took with my camera. I can't remember if I posted this or not, so sorry if its a duplication.
One night for dinner I decided I wanted pasta. So while I was making traditional spaghetti for the boys I decided to make myself a meatless version of pasta. I was in the mood for a pesto. I had a lot of the normal things that Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330883476286741128.post-82651876528082468022012-09-30T16:44:00.000-04:002012-10-01T18:17:18.842-04:00Menu Plan This week's Menu Plan is as follows:
Monday: Mom = Hot n Sour Soup (Veggie Version from my favorite Vegetarian Slow Cooker book)
Boys = By request, Pancakes
Tuesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs (Sshhh, the guys ate it up last week, no clue they are Veggie Patch!)
Wednesday: Mom = Pasta Crystal T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11614642778951370786noreply@blogger.com0