tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80604505454207576702024-03-05T15:56:35.386-08:00See Cyndi think. Think, Cyndi, think.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-41895654286945413352015-02-23T11:20:00.000-08:002015-02-23T11:20:57.579-08:00Dear DiaryToday I woke up to a crying baby and a toddler breathing like Darth Vader in my face, standing next to my bed. I'm not sure how long he had been watching me.<br />
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Love,<br />
CyndiCyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-73461919461564908662012-03-01T20:42:00.001-08:002012-03-01T20:43:22.106-08:00DIY HeadboardsI love a good headboard idea. I also love Better Homes and Garden magazine. I <i>also</i> love DIY projects.<a href="http://www.bhg.com/rooms/bedroom/headboard/cheap-chic-headboard-projects/#page=1"> SCORE!</a>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-74075256422026429052011-12-14T08:07:00.000-08:002011-12-14T08:09:42.496-08:00My name is Cyndi and I'm an addict.Yup, it's true. I'm an addict. I'm addicted to Trader Joe's. Now that I live quite a few states away from a Trader Joe's establishment I tend to find myself crying in the middle of my local grocery store wondering where all the good food I became addicted to has gone. Whhhhhhy me? <br />
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So when Christmas season rolled around I found myself aching for some Candy Cane Joe Joe's. Lucky for me I have a pretty stellar friend who shipped me a few boxes! Now, here I sit watching the snow fall outside and dipping some Joe Joe's in milk while my cat keeps warm on my lap. Ahhhhh, the good life. But wait, I'm getting to the end of the box! What will I do? Lucky for me I have another stellar friend who turned me on to <a href="http://cake0rdeath.blogspot.com/2010/12/make-your-own-candy-cane-joe-joes.html">this</a> blog! <br />
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Now I can spend the rest of the winter baking then failing then baking again then failing worse and finally begging friends to send more Joe Joe's. Yay!Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-57021891926386711492011-12-08T18:02:00.000-08:002011-12-08T18:02:16.018-08:00I have to admit, I'm pro fur in fashion so this ongoing trend excites me! I need this hat. NEED.<br />
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Some such thoughts are the following:<br />
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1. Why is there a thimble in monopoly? What does a thimble have to do with financial domination?<br />
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2. Why can't my cat be a real live man?<br />
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3. Why does Ashton Kutcher never seem to look different?... Isn't he like 50 now? AGE ALREADY!<br />
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4. Why can't holiday shake flavors be at fast food restaurants all year round?Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-40762680441983445712011-10-14T18:18:00.000-07:002011-10-14T18:24:36.179-07:00Remaking fun or...?I can't decide if I'm happy that this remake is catching on or if I'm sad that people seem to love the remake more than the original song from Architecture In Helsinki. And what's more, some people seem to not even know it's a remake! As Dr. Dog himself would say, "Shame, Shame". But when all is said and done, I have a fondness for both.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/sZjpWs1h7pU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0QvJ3dXqmvw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-201794680616647782011-10-06T14:07:00.000-07:002011-10-06T14:20:50.051-07:00It's snowing!! And I'm baking cinnamon rolls stuffed with apples! And listening to the new Feist album! Jealous? Don't worry, this can be you too. <br /><br />Feist album download/listen link: <a href="http://www.listentofeist.com/metals/">here</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">RECIPE<br /><br />Filling:<br />2 Cups shredded green apples<br />3 Tablespoons brown sugar<br />1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1 Tablespoon flour<br /><br />Topping:<br />1 Tablespoon melted butter<br />1 Tablespoon sugar<br />1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon<br /><br />Glaze:<br />6 Tablespoons powdered sugar<br />1 Tablespoon melted butter<br />1/4 Vanilla or almond extract<br />1-2 Teaspoons milk<br /><br />Pre-heat oven to temperature specified on your bread dough<br /><br />Spray a pie plate (or similar dish( with nonstick cooking spray and set aside<br /><br />On a lightly floured surfce, roll dough into a rectangle (about 12x18), cut dough into 3-in squares<br /><br />In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the filling and mix well. <br /><br />Spoon filling onto each square of dough. Use your fingers to close each square of dough, wrapping dough around filling and pinching to seal shut forming a ball. Place balls seam side down in pie plate.<br /><br />Combine the toping ingredients and sprinkle on top of the dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golen brown on top. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes<br /><br />While the rolls are cooling, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle on top of rolls and serve.</span>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-894947322660874352011-08-16T11:05:00.000-07:002011-08-16T11:06:47.976-07:00Dear Diary,Sometimes my husband stays up late watching Grey's Anatomy...by himself. Should I be worried?
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<br />Love,
<br />CyndiCyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-66614971979893220202011-04-06T12:26:00.000-07:002011-04-06T12:28:50.152-07:00“Opposition turns up almost anyplace something good has happened. It can happen when you are trying to get an education. It can hit you after your first month in your new mission field. It certainly happens in matters of love and marriage. … There are cautions and considerations to make, but once there has been genuine illumination, beware the temptation to retreat from a good thing. If it was right when you prayed about it and trusted it and lived for it, it is right now. Don’t give up when the pressure mounts. … Face your doubts. Master your fears. ‘Cast not away therefore your confidence.’ Stay the course and see the beauty of life unfold for you.”<br /><br />Elder Jeffrey R. Holland .Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-34784039557521872492010-12-27T12:29:00.001-08:002010-12-27T16:13:36.900-08:00Something profound for your pleasure:I really like the smell of green Palmolive dish soap.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-26467143309371669382010-12-21T09:39:00.001-08:002010-12-21T12:50:03.093-08:00Today...I spilled cake on myself. <br /><br />But at least it didn't get in my hair. <br /><br />Point for Cyndi.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-19639324516695333112010-12-16T18:44:00.001-08:002010-12-16T18:44:20.121-08:00Hearts.<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/L7_jYl8A73g?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/L7_jYl8A73g?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-64210380067463020752010-09-10T11:21:00.000-07:002010-09-10T11:46:31.372-07:00This morning I dug through the trash for my ATM card. I also took some very questionable cold medicine.<br /><br />Now please enjoy the music:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I'm a hopeless romantic<br />You're a terrible flirt<br />Cool and unfazed,<br />you're always amazed<br />when someone gets hurt<br />I live on the blue planet<br />that I saw in your eyes<br />but now I can't stay<br />knowing it's made<br />of beautiful lies<br /><br />but my sentimental melody<br />like a long-lost lullabye<br />will ring in your ears<br />down through the years<br />bringing a tear to your eye<br />Goodbye </span>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-29944583539328026472010-09-01T09:12:00.000-07:002010-09-01T09:14:52.418-07:00I am:Eating amazing cookies. <br />Drinking orange juice.<br />Bumping "This Is Radio Clash". <br /><br />It's shaping up to be a good day indeed.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-22633050972411832202010-08-28T02:11:00.000-07:002010-08-28T02:29:48.701-07:00Ninja Cat!!<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NbwpgyRUv5g?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NbwpgyRUv5g?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />And people wonder why I want a cat.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-89578148371106533382010-08-26T15:08:00.000-07:002010-08-26T15:14:37.331-07:00Clogs? RUN!I'm not sure I've ever actually purchased a pair of shoes at DSW. Nor do I really believe that they are trend setters. Today, however, I received this email ad from them:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5KIGfIKXVkSsH6ZVT8LzbzZtR6TaZFQmyTlKwYjA17XAVG7MBgh6AlE6SWnCK3e0ugRXSNjlflNhPeS6JMADZ4xHnOSXSG-gRWx1hA-N4Rgj8lYfb7albFe-HYJX8tk4-7njaAMSIH8/s1600/untitled1.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 346px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf5KIGfIKXVkSsH6ZVT8LzbzZtR6TaZFQmyTlKwYjA17XAVG7MBgh6AlE6SWnCK3e0ugRXSNjlflNhPeS6JMADZ4xHnOSXSG-gRWx1hA-N4Rgj8lYfb7albFe-HYJX8tk4-7njaAMSIH8/s400/untitled1.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509844135136435586" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If the shoes pictured are back in, then I'm out! I have seen "clogs" that I find lovely, but the ones here are not them. Stay away!Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-84817931724037746412010-08-18T11:32:00.000-07:002010-08-18T11:33:49.997-07:00Dear Hot Guy at work who said he doesn't like The Cars:<br /><br />Today you said your one goal in life was to own your own gourmet sandwich shop. You're hot again...and I think I love you.<br /><br />Love,<br />CyndiCyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-39065477979531520502010-08-11T09:15:00.000-07:002010-08-11T09:16:07.043-07:00Mental note to self:Stop saying, "I like your beard" to men I don't know.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-19475958043478548582010-08-03T08:14:00.000-07:002010-08-03T08:23:36.827-07:00Candy!Sometimes when I go to Yogurt Land I mix my candy toppings. People say I'm weird...but I say they are weird for mixing their yogurt flavors. I go for the simple yogurt and go extreme on my toppings. So, with no further ado, here are the Dos and Don'ts of candy fun:<br /><br />Cinnamon bears with skittles - DO<br />Cinnamon Bears with Sour Sugar candy of any kind - DO<br />Reeses Pieces with milk chocolate covered raisins - DO<br />Reeses Pieces with white chocolate covered raisins - DON'T<br />Skittle with Reeses Pieces - DO<br />Dark chocolate covered raisins and Skittles - DON'T (seriously, don't)<br />Cookie dough mixed with anything - DON'TCyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-62223125491152493442010-06-28T21:19:00.000-07:002010-06-28T21:26:24.910-07:00Cyndi is transferring ownership...I am moving to my own place soon! Stay tuned for posts about decorating. It's going to be interesting, as I am interior design challenged. <br /><br />First post:<br /><br />Trunk as coffee table? I think I love and I will do. Speak now or forever hold your peace. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvB7fxSf6Brz1_IimrD7BFsV-ZfGJ5DRO9B9peiDEY3cs-C5geuFIZEFIkP79zbMs9Id6k2NYoIuPX5b7Yu0t4lRjHJaVRyAHhXhPpOiDS2whDOCta7MGJ0Jk_ujFSQcpMw_ulrdduLg/s1600/trunk.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvB7fxSf6Brz1_IimrD7BFsV-ZfGJ5DRO9B9peiDEY3cs-C5geuFIZEFIkP79zbMs9Id6k2NYoIuPX5b7Yu0t4lRjHJaVRyAHhXhPpOiDS2whDOCta7MGJ0Jk_ujFSQcpMw_ulrdduLg/s400/trunk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488046762530315794" /></a><br /><br />...but not that exact trunk and not that beachy. You get the idea.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-27193072691722419412010-06-16T21:31:00.000-07:002010-06-16T21:47:53.717-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzg4R8PCCGugib8b2o5w4O-8UHTZ8ssUvjCC2VEV8K3K5m9SeObtyRUGX9rVG6oScvkG7pWnA9CbOBwWwKh-6Nf2WAsppsdqrodEshFlL3cuAPNhkO2fZqnN8-QnlvrHOYmj7yPDhOYs/s1600/n616960809_790985_5751.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGzg4R8PCCGugib8b2o5w4O-8UHTZ8ssUvjCC2VEV8K3K5m9SeObtyRUGX9rVG6oScvkG7pWnA9CbOBwWwKh-6Nf2WAsppsdqrodEshFlL3cuAPNhkO2fZqnN8-QnlvrHOYmj7yPDhOYs/s400/n616960809_790985_5751.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483598458474743186" /></a>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-60562010424345070682010-06-12T10:18:00.000-07:002010-06-12T10:21:18.827-07:00Dear Hot Guy at work who said he doesn't like The Cars:<br /><br />You're not so hot anymore. <br /><br />Love, <br />CyndiCyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-45810565771086297682010-05-08T16:02:00.000-07:002010-05-08T16:05:41.454-07:00Killer Hampster!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASdT6bj2xqCiaZpKE78OQFRIkAy9FjnTzepDr4-nmQi-SOQK-p09cJc4pXKky-p2e8RDI93oxPat7NMtQQYYVCKnh5t4G97hsBpQ_fxdpRdBU1zeyVY6__1TG-XzjIvQ55Rgg_tEqBzA/s1600/hampster.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASdT6bj2xqCiaZpKE78OQFRIkAy9FjnTzepDr4-nmQi-SOQK-p09cJc4pXKky-p2e8RDI93oxPat7NMtQQYYVCKnh5t4G97hsBpQ_fxdpRdBU1zeyVY6__1TG-XzjIvQ55Rgg_tEqBzA/s400/hampster.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469039123874452066" /></a><br />Can't stop laughing!!Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-36343190937566810272010-05-08T15:58:00.000-07:002010-05-08T16:01:59.525-07:00I have been......staring at this dress for about five minutes straight. I can't decide if I hate it or love it. I feel like I might love it and could possibly pull it off...or be mocked relentlessly. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gl9yaWyB2sfN0Nrc_08_RNYpHbfBMoIVFrn8e9R0UBAWbQIZ5TST6gT4jmcjRdf_tfek6-OFT9uxUzG6eGTAkGOa30mkFhj6Nlngtc8bK7wsOVYLUhl5Op53F-EuZQNz7Ffv7_mGK2Q/s1600/lf.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9gl9yaWyB2sfN0Nrc_08_RNYpHbfBMoIVFrn8e9R0UBAWbQIZ5TST6gT4jmcjRdf_tfek6-OFT9uxUzG6eGTAkGOa30mkFhj6Nlngtc8bK7wsOVYLUhl5Op53F-EuZQNz7Ffv7_mGK2Q/s320/lf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469037476423976706" /></a>Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060450545420757670.post-65090419845756086032010-05-04T13:36:00.000-07:002010-05-04T13:41:36.490-07:00The TurtlesIn front of my office there is a pond. In this pond there are turtles. How did the turtles get there, one might wonder, as the pond is man made? And what's more curious: why are the turtles different species of turtle? They hang out on different sides of the pond and have turtle turf wars. Today I tried to take a picture for your viewing pleasure, but the camera was shot out of my hand by tiny turtle guns.Cyndi The Greathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04698148761885185569noreply@blogger.com0