The Passage of Time

Above is a deep, thought-provoking image I found when searching through google for touching quotes about the passage of time.

Speaking of time, I’m nervously counting down the hours until Tech ends my Adobe account. Having my photoshop certification is such a flex. It doesn’t even matter that A, No one cares, and B, I lost my certificate. You need to be your own biggest fan sometimes.

I’m also dreading washing my waterbottle. Time has not been kind to her, she’s been in need of a deep clean for at least a week and a half. It’s hard because it doesn’t fit in the dishwasher, and hand washing it is lots more effort than I’m willing to put in on the daily. Plus, it takes forever to fill it up already, so getting new water on top of washing the water bottle takes up a good five minutes.

Nevertheless, she persisted, and the water bottle has been cleaned. Some people (Mia), have told me that my water bottle is gross. (Because my dad found it on the street). To this, I say the dishwasher exists for a reason. (Not this one, I guess, since I just said I had to hand wash it).

Really, I think these people (Mia) are jealous because it’s a 32oz Frost Valley Original Nalgene, that I got for free, and didn’t even have to go to summer camp for. #TakeThat!! It even reminds me of my values while keeping hydrated. #KillTwoBirds.

With every downfall there is a silver lining, and this one (while unrelated) is that today I noticed that YouTube started letting you continue watching videos even after exiting the app. #W!!!!

Also, I was talking to a concerned fan today, who told me I never gave a cheesecake update!! Oh no!! For all those curious, it was a success. The Graham cracker crumbs were way better less fine. It was fire. Definitely recommend.

Someone else brought a cheesecake to the same dinner (on the left), #Ratioed. Sorry, I guess.

Turns out, while I was given ideas for what to do with my excess crumb problem, I forgot them in LI. So.

TTYL

Violet

Long Islanding P2

#InLongIsland. We just had people renting our house, so the entire drive there I was hoping they left behind some interesting snacks. Unfortunately, the wildest thing was grape-nuts. (Sit Down, Grandma).

As if that wasn’t a big enough hit, there was no balsamic reduction. Don’t bother reaching out, I’m not okay.

I made a delicious sandwich, which raised the mood. Stuck to the basics, with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and leftover fried chicken. Yeah, I did that. Even without my balsamic reduction, I persevered. #NeverthelessShePersisted. It was so good, I made it twice. Real talk, it was better the first time. #BarelyAnyBread #TomatoTroubles #RefrigeratorDrama

For the car ride back, I got Haribo Starmix. Naively choosing a random pack, I figured I was all set. Still, something felt off. After opening it in the car, I realized there was only one twin snake!! Can you believe it? Supply chain issues 🫤#CancelCulture #CalledOut

And she’s back… City living. (4 days out). Someone left me a present in our planter.

I was going to make a joke about it being “Myles away, but not forgotten,” but it’s not a Myle. So.

Also, I’m at page 450 in Harry Potter. Can I finish it before I leave? Maybe. Maybe not. Some questions might remain unanswered.

-Violet

Long Islanding

Good morning AF!!!

Woke up to a brisk 67 degrees, comforter on, windows open. Track pants on, I was ready to take on the day.

What did I have in store? Cheesecakeing part two. At first, I thought we only had a ten inch spring form when we need a nine inch. Oh no!! I don’t do well with change. Turns out, we have both. Learned my lesson from last time, I made the Graham cracker crumbs too small. Hopefully she’s crunchier.

I’ve heard you’re supposed to bake with love, so I listened to OBOY. Also, being in Long Island means being reunited with my favorite part of the North Fork, our 5 gallon water jug dispenser. No longer are the days where I have to stand by our kitchen sink for hours waiting for my water bottle to slowly fill up!!! I can have a beautiful, room temperature glass done in seconds.

On another note, if you’ve been keeping up to date, you’ll know, and maybe still be wondering yourself, about the questions I asked in my last post. Specifically, how the fuck people fit through the narrow doors on the sides of tunnels. Turns out, a real shocker, it isn’t that mysterious. I’ve been told that they’re probably storage closets. So, no one really has to walk through them. Really, I was hoping for no answer so I could continue to complain about it. Still, I’m glad to know. As they say, Knowledge is Power.

What else have I been doing? Reading other blogs for inspo. Now, I can tell you why your electric bill is so high, how to smooth an Artex ceiling, the ten warning signs that your rental property needs an electrician, how to bring a ‘coastal vibe’ to your home, and more about the myths of a work life balance. Riveting stuff.

Also, I’ve been thinking a lot about the Canadians.

Do I need to finally teach myself Celsius? People tell me it’s easier but I feel like they’re lying. Because it’s not.

Trader Joe’s Frozen Pizza, Post Vicious Attack.

This is how I feel. Torn up.

BRB, Gotta go put the cheesecake in the oven.

-Violet

PS. I fucked up the crust at first and now have way too many Graham Cracker crumbs and no idea what to do with them. Please LMK any suggestions if you have. 😍😍