Posted by Mar'ce on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 11:55 pm.
Have you ever felt like maybe the point to doing a task is no longer in sight? Like, maybe, getting above 90 per cent on every exam is not important, even though it used to be the focus of your life? Or how about hanging out with someone is the last thing you want to do because that person is, (God how clearly you see it now), really a negative influence in your life?
And you know that in-between place when you know the truth and the reality of it all, but you’re not ready to do something about it?
I know I’m being ambiguous about the details. That’s necessary.
What is also necessary is that I tell you that I’ve decided to take action. And what brought me to that? A realization that I can’t endure static. Static is remaining in a house that’s crumbling around me.
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Posted by Mar'ce on Friday, November 27th, 2009 at 8:35 pm.
I’ve been thinking a whole lot about fearlessness lately, becau
I’ve been thinking a whole lot about fearlessness lately, because as you may know, I am not the most fearless person. Using beer in a cupcake recipe is stretching me to my limit and, trust me, many people my age are using the line I set down as a baby-sized hurdle to step over.
What does it mean? Now, it means I’m not getting into much trouble. None, really. They are though, lots of trouble when they get caught and, I suspect, a fair amount of wondering what the H they are doing on Saturday night. Maybe they only consider this on Sunday morning. Later, though, is what I’m worrying about; I don’t think I want to be afraid of the same things I’m afraid of now- groups with loud boys who are drinking, girls who wear incredibly tight clothing and smoke cigarettes, parties, driving, the taste of any sort of alcohol that isn’t drowned by soda.
Honestly, I want to know what normal is for other people. I’m just not ready for it today.
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Posted by Mar'ce on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 6:56 pm.
Before I say anything else, I want to tell you that sometimes I try too hard. That’s what I’ve been told before, and if there was one instance where this might be true, it’s this cake.
Does trying too hard mean that you try and fail? Or that what you attempt to do doesn’t turn out the way you expect? Or does it mean, “I know you want me to like you but because you’re sort of neurotic about it, you annoy me.”
The latter of those choices is what I think it means, but I’ve also been told that I can see the dark side of things when I ought to see the positive.
If you’re confused, we are in this whole life together.
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Posted by Chantal on Monday, October 19th, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
I’ve been thinking about kissing.
It’s not that I’ve kissed so often that I’m an expert; I’m actually one of those girls who watches all the kissing part on TV dramas and movies looking for tips. And, today, bffs, I will share them with you.
Here’s what I have learned:
* Tentative short, lips only kissing, is for the guy who’s been a friend forever and you’re worried that maybe this whole kissing thing will ruin your friendship.
* Slow burning kisses are definitely the kind of kisses for long term boyfriends that haven’t been so long term that you’re a bit bored.
* Pecks on the lips and cheek are the obligation kisses. Your aunt probably gets a bigger thrill.
* Any kisses that also involve hands cradling faces, the stroking of cheeks, a lick along the earlobe suggest more passion is coming to a theatre near you.
* Ferocious kissing is saved for your massive crush guy. It’s pent-up fierceness, cultivated by long stares from across the room, brushes of hands against sleeves, near meetings that fail to come to pass. Ferocious kissing involves tongues first, light tenderness in the coffee breaks and all the hands, lips and stroking of faces you can fit in for dessert.
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Posted by Mar'ce on Friday, July 24th, 2009 at 2:29 pm.
Think of iced cappuccinos and frozen lattes and deliciously hot things served cold on a sunderful summer day. This recipe is delectably bold in expresso flavour and deliciously sweet-creamy- the chocolate pizazz that will last long after the curtain call on the last bite!
Note 1: There are lots of steps here but the recipe is not difficult. And it’s definitely worth the work.
Note 2: This recipe is from Dorie Greenspan’s book Baking. If you love to bake and you don’t own this cookbook, save up your bottle deposits to buy it. It’s wonderfully delightful.
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Posted by Mar'ce on Friday, June 19th, 2009 at 10:12 am.
Argghhh. I need sweetness. Not a lot, though. I require an amount small enough for a little luxury, but not too big that I’m feeling like I need to run 30 sets of stairs. And here’s the answer: From Bite-size desserts by Carole Bloom. I know it’s technically not cake, but it’s chocolate and it’s creamy and delightful. I can guarantee comfort and self-love with the smallest of portions.
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