Mickey is just too cool..

 

 

Change in style

Sometimes change is good.  Sometimes change is not.  Well, I have to admit that I did not like how my light hairstyle turned out.  I had to re-dye it.  I am sure that it was a good idea.  I only dyed part of my hair.  The rest I left alone.  So in that regard, change is definitely good.

Love and music

I love love.  I love the concept of love.  I love everything about it from the music...oh well.  This song by Debarge reminds me why there is and needs to be love in this world.

Style change: going lighter

I wondered what it would be like to have a style change.  Well, I did it.  I bleached my hair.  Finally, something different for a change.  It is different from the usually boring Saturday afternoon.  Going blonde or at least partially blonde is something that I wanted to do for years, but last time, it didn't work out.  I realize that I have to be careful whenever I bleach or color my hair as hair weakens due to the chemicals.  What I did was even more risky as my hair is relaxed.  I should have waited.  I am satisfied with the results yet it is quite brassy at the moment.  On the other hand, it matches the reddish-burgundy hair color that I have.  I have spent a lot of time making style changes over the past year.  I am surprised that I have not had any issues with hair damage, breakage, or falling out.  I guess because I managed to keep my hair in good enough condition where I am smart enough at least to never do that again.  I will wait to reveal my hair once it becomes a little bit blonder and a little less red.  It is someone of a orange-honey blonde color which I mentioned ironically goes well with my darker burgundy hair color.  I wish I had used toner and such.  I don't have the blonde highlights shampoo and I don't plan to use it for a while, but it is a style change that I believe in.

No need for introspection here. My recipe for coconut cake.

Recipe for coconut cake

 

2 cups white sugar

 

3 cups self rising flour

 

4 eggs

 

1/4 tsp butter extract

 

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

 

1 package instant coconut creme pudding

 

1 5-oz. can of evaporated milk

 

1/3 cup half and half cream

 

2 sticks butter or margarine

 

Directions: Set temperature to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, mix softened butter, sugar, eggs, and extracts.  Make sure to slowly add eggs, one at a time until thoroughly mixed.  The mixture should be “fluffy” and “creamy” in texture.  Then mix in the flour, pudding, milk, and half and half cream until the batter is well mixed.     Then in two 8” or 9” greased and floured pans, pour in the batter.  Bake for 30-40 minutes.  Insert a knife or toothpick; if the knife or toothpick come out of the cake clean, then it is ready.  Let the cake cool for about half an hour at room temperature.  After the cake is cool, then frost each cake layer and cover them with the sweetened (unsweetened) coconut.

 

To frost the cake, use use two cans of vanilla frosting, one can of cream cheese frosting, and white chocolate chips.

 

Melt the chocolate chips for several seconds, then mix in a small to medium bowl with the cream cheese frosting.  All of this will be used to spread the top of the bottom layer.  Then with the two cans of vanilla frosting, spread the rest of the cake.  Finally, cover the cake with the sweetened (or unsweetened) coconut, making sure all of the cake is covered.  Then serve.

Admitted unhealthy obsession with a celebrity

I am a believer who has an unhealthy obsession with a celebrity and I wish to overcome it. It is unhealthy because thoughts and images in my mind have woken me up late at night once. I am bipolar and this is during a manic phase. I am no longer manic but I hope that I won't become depressed over it. I am embarassed to even mention the man's name. I have obsessed over a man in the past and it wasn't something that I am proud to admit. I don't wish to obsess over this man. I even have impure thoughts about this guy and I as a believer know that it is just no longer a crush. An obsession may start out as a crush but I know it can get worse over time and I don't want that. I don't know how to have a crush on someone.

The effect humor has on OCD

Humor is a great medicine for OCD.  I just love to laugh.  I love funny things, but sometimes what someone finds funny, others may find offensive.  I like random things that can be funny, I guess I do.  I just want to laugh.  It is great to have a sense of humor about oneself.  That is the amazing thing about humanity.

I don't mind the occasional joke every once in a while.  Sometimes humor can cross the line but a good clean joke is all in fun and not to be taken seriously.  I am writing about humor because it is something that has been on my mind lately.

Having OCD is not fun and is no joke.  It is no laughing matter having to deal with guilt, anxiety, and fear rolled up into one.  Sometimes a little humor is great for having OCD.  Life is serious, yes, but it is a great distraction from the usual daily grind.