The Friday Five and the Weekly News
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supernutjapan1. If you could spend 24 hours locked in a room with anyone, from any time in history (including present) or a fictional character, who would you choose?
Jesus. Yup.
First I thought my favorite fictional character, Dean, from Supernatural. I would have a lot to say to him. The fact that he changed my life, that he gives many people courage to keep on fighting, and have some hot steamy sex if he is agreeable.
But what if I could talk with The Man? AND have the chance to hear his answers? I thought God at first, but Jesus seems more sympathetic. I'd ask him about all the stuff in the Bible and otherwise, and see what is actually true and what is made up bullshit. Are there angels? Are you really an alien? Did you really rise from the dead? What is heaven and do people actually go there after death? Is my dad there? Is he watching over me or just at peace? I would ask about my personal problems and how I should deal with them, people around the world and their hidden agendas, ... so many things.
2. Is there any one question you consistently ask everyone important to you?
I guess, "how are you?"
3. If you had to choose one personally important question to never have the answer to, what would it be?
Does that mean I never want to have the answer to it? I guess... When I'm going to die or how. Unless knowing it will give me the opportunity and choice to change it.
4. If you could change one life-changing event in your life, would you?
Probably not. I love my kids and changing any life choice would have robbed me of them. Well... maybe I should have gotten an education degree in uni. If I had known I'd end up as a teacher, I would have. My son also opted out of getting his teaching certificate, and I am a bit worried he will regret it later.
5. Which household chore do you hate the most, and why?
Vacuuming and general room cleaning :P I put it off for ever. I don't know why. I like the clean house and it doesn't take THAT long to do. Maybe I am just scared it will lead to further cleaning and it actually will tire me out in the end.
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In other news, the cherry blossoms are coming along nicely in the parks. Hopefully they will be perfect for the picnic next Sunday.
We are getting new students, which is a BIG relief. We have had a very hard time keeping afloat the last few years. Hubby has used up all of his mom's savings to do so. Every year, at this time of year, kids quit and new kids apply because April is the start of the new year, but the numbers had just been going down. This year looks a bit more promising *crossing fingers* Hope to make up all the losses. I did have to write a difficult mail yesterday. I have a one student class and the space needs to be opened for some new students so I asked the parent if she could move to another class - or else pay for a private class. Her older sister is a one student class too, but it is at a later time and I don't mind doing it for a group price, but 4:30 is prime time and we can't afford it. If she quits because of it though... :( It was hard to write. I hope the mom doesn't take offense.
I have been binge watching the Agents of SHIELD, AGAIN. I love this show. I am a bit frustrated with Sky/Daisy who is supposed to be the compassionate one but who is so cruel to Raina after they are both turned. Raina is so misunderstood. Ward is the most interesting character of the show - most complex and mysterious. I love how the show shows later on how different he would have been in a different life. Also Fitz.
I tried to watch Wolverine because I had always wanted to, but I am disappointed. Maybe it is too old? It feels really fake and dumb. I really liked X MEN, but I wonder if I will feel the same about that if I rewatched it. It makes me hesitant to watch other Marvel movies I have missed.
What else? I have mostly had a quiet week, it being Spring Break. Audrey is finished with her second year of JH, Alex has got his graduation certificate and came home that day pleasantly drunk after going out with his friend from uni. Julian seems to be worried about his health in some way, and went to the doctor yesterday. He wouldn't tell me why though :P
I am planning to make lasagna tonight for our usual Saturday dinner.
Some pictures!
First of all, I am finding it very inconvenient to post pictures. The tab on this screen only asks for url, and doesn't have any way of getting to my images uploaded to the site to choose from there. I had to open another window - go to manage images - view all images - select thumbnail. A terrible bother. Anyone know what my problem is?
Some cherry blossoms 1/3 of the tree is blooming here. All the trees behind are cherry trees too, but will be blooming a bit later.
I made a very Japanese dinner - stewed meat with tofu, fried chili burdock root and carrot with some added ground beef, radish pickles and fish for hubby.
Banana coffee cake muffin with a big chocolate chip on top - these have no flour in them and are sooooo yummy. They are from my program. I posted to the facebook group and everyone was clamoring for the recipe.
Banana coffee cake in the original square pan form. I made a double batch.
Jesus. Yup.
First I thought my favorite fictional character, Dean, from Supernatural. I would have a lot to say to him. The fact that he changed my life, that he gives many people courage to keep on fighting, and have some hot steamy sex if he is agreeable.
But what if I could talk with The Man? AND have the chance to hear his answers? I thought God at first, but Jesus seems more sympathetic. I'd ask him about all the stuff in the Bible and otherwise, and see what is actually true and what is made up bullshit. Are there angels? Are you really an alien? Did you really rise from the dead? What is heaven and do people actually go there after death? Is my dad there? Is he watching over me or just at peace? I would ask about my personal problems and how I should deal with them, people around the world and their hidden agendas, ... so many things.
2. Is there any one question you consistently ask everyone important to you?
I guess, "how are you?"
3. If you had to choose one personally important question to never have the answer to, what would it be?
Does that mean I never want to have the answer to it? I guess... When I'm going to die or how. Unless knowing it will give me the opportunity and choice to change it.
4. If you could change one life-changing event in your life, would you?
Probably not. I love my kids and changing any life choice would have robbed me of them. Well... maybe I should have gotten an education degree in uni. If I had known I'd end up as a teacher, I would have. My son also opted out of getting his teaching certificate, and I am a bit worried he will regret it later.
5. Which household chore do you hate the most, and why?
Vacuuming and general room cleaning :P I put it off for ever. I don't know why. I like the clean house and it doesn't take THAT long to do. Maybe I am just scared it will lead to further cleaning and it actually will tire me out in the end.
***************
In other news, the cherry blossoms are coming along nicely in the parks. Hopefully they will be perfect for the picnic next Sunday.
We are getting new students, which is a BIG relief. We have had a very hard time keeping afloat the last few years. Hubby has used up all of his mom's savings to do so. Every year, at this time of year, kids quit and new kids apply because April is the start of the new year, but the numbers had just been going down. This year looks a bit more promising *crossing fingers* Hope to make up all the losses. I did have to write a difficult mail yesterday. I have a one student class and the space needs to be opened for some new students so I asked the parent if she could move to another class - or else pay for a private class. Her older sister is a one student class too, but it is at a later time and I don't mind doing it for a group price, but 4:30 is prime time and we can't afford it. If she quits because of it though... :( It was hard to write. I hope the mom doesn't take offense.
I have been binge watching the Agents of SHIELD, AGAIN. I love this show. I am a bit frustrated with Sky/Daisy who is supposed to be the compassionate one but who is so cruel to Raina after they are both turned. Raina is so misunderstood. Ward is the most interesting character of the show - most complex and mysterious. I love how the show shows later on how different he would have been in a different life. Also Fitz.
I tried to watch Wolverine because I had always wanted to, but I am disappointed. Maybe it is too old? It feels really fake and dumb. I really liked X MEN, but I wonder if I will feel the same about that if I rewatched it. It makes me hesitant to watch other Marvel movies I have missed.
What else? I have mostly had a quiet week, it being Spring Break. Audrey is finished with her second year of JH, Alex has got his graduation certificate and came home that day pleasantly drunk after going out with his friend from uni. Julian seems to be worried about his health in some way, and went to the doctor yesterday. He wouldn't tell me why though :P
I am planning to make lasagna tonight for our usual Saturday dinner.
Some pictures!
First of all, I am finding it very inconvenient to post pictures. The tab on this screen only asks for url, and doesn't have any way of getting to my images uploaded to the site to choose from there. I had to open another window - go to manage images - view all images - select thumbnail. A terrible bother. Anyone know what my problem is?
Some cherry blossoms 1/3 of the tree is blooming here. All the trees behind are cherry trees too, but will be blooming a bit later.
I made a very Japanese dinner - stewed meat with tofu, fried chili burdock root and carrot with some added ground beef, radish pickles and fish for hubby.
Banana coffee cake muffin with a big chocolate chip on top - these have no flour in them and are sooooo yummy. They are from my program. I posted to the facebook group and everyone was clamoring for the recipe.
Banana coffee cake in the original square pan form. I made a double batch.
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Date: 2022-03-26 08:22 am (UTC)Your Japanese dinner looks delicious!
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Date: 2022-03-27 08:50 am (UTC)Thanks!
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Date: 2022-03-26 02:09 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2022-03-27 10:04 am (UTC)Yes, a maid would be a dream come true. *sighs dreamily*
We offer just language classes to various age groups. Offering other classes would involve needing specialized teachers, and that is a bit too much.
I upload my photos from my phone too - using my browser. I prefer not to add too many apps to my phone.
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Date: 2022-03-26 06:09 pm (UTC)Yes! I've heard this too. When I first did, it really threw me for a loop.
My husband enjoys a lot of those shows too.
You're right, DW is clunky when it comes to posting pictures. LJ was much more streamlined. It's a PITA but that's also how I do it: keep 2 tabs open, one to copy the code, the other to paste.
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Date: 2022-03-27 10:09 am (UTC)Does he ?<3 Awesome. What is he watching at present?
That's what I am doing too... so that's how it is eh? Bummer. Hope they change it in the future. I have unlimited storage down at LJ and I could post from there, but I don't want to lose these personal pics (if suddenly we lose access) since I post from my phone.
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Date: 2022-03-28 11:24 am (UTC)I don't know if there's a better way to post pics as that's the only way I've figured out. Of course, I'm not too tech-savvy, so... lol I've been at DW a few years & it's never changed, so I doubt it will but there's always that chance.
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Date: 2022-03-29 08:37 am (UTC)Bummer. Maybe with more people coming from LJ and if we all suggest it... LJ seems much more interested in improvements and making their bloggers happy.
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Date: 2022-03-29 08:10 am (UTC)no subject
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