Intermezzo

I think that means intermission, or something or that nature. It's been such a lovely, lazy Saturday, I don't feel like looking it up.

I will be back on Monday to provide all of you people with some new writing, I know it's been a week. This weekend in Bangalore is far too beautiful and lazy to do any work, including brain work.

Here's to a lovely weekend for you all.

Becky

I Want This to be Me

I found an awesome blog post today about an epic old lady. I so hope I'm this awesome when I'm old. I totally want to do this.

http://melyndarockinthecrazy.blogspot.in/2012/06/flippin-of-cars.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/smcro+(Crazy+world)

I need a friend in the car, who's down with this?

Becky

Cue the Excited Screaming, Yet Again.

Yeah, the answer is no you perverts. I am not screaming about that. Although.....ok, never mind. We're gonna move on.

I am screaming in excitement because Ken in a Tractor graced me with another award. Aw yeah. Thank you kindly Ken, much, much appreciated.

^This right here? The Schiznit.^

So the rules go as follows: Post 7 random facts about yourself (only 7? I'm pretty damn random.) and pass it along to 10 deserving blog folk. Cool. Let's go.

1. I love cleaning like no one's business. The kind where you put old clothes on and grab a scrub brush (or a toothbrush if you're feeling extra neurotic) and go to town on some poor dirty surface. SO satisfying.

2. I will not touch warm milk, it makes me gag. Even the smell of boiling milk can make me run for the trash can. Holla tweet conversations! I do not, however, have any problem with hot coffee and or tea chock full of milk. I can't explain it either.

3. I am a bit of an electronic hoarder - music, blogs, recipes, anything I can turn into data. Got help me if the show Hoarders ever does an electronic version.

4. Hello, my name is Becky and I'm addicted to caramel flavored coffee syrup. And byriani. And red wine, we must never forget the red wine.

5. I lost almost 25 kg (50 lbs or so, for those not metrically inclined) of weight since moving to India. For some reason, it still surprises me when my clothes are big and that I have to remind myself to eat. Yep, this makes me want to punch myself too. I always used to hate people who said this stuff.

6. Pain doesn't bother me all that much. I pierced my own nose with a needle and an ice cube because I was a really dumb ass teenager. You can read about it here if you want a good laugh.

7. There's at least one more place that I want pierced and I want a tattoo. However, I've become chicken shit in my old(er) age and Daddy G will ensure I die early if I come home with any more holes in or tattoos. Seriously.

Ok, time for passing on some bloggy love. Please do check these people out, even if they don't participate. Ahem. Just kidding. If they pass it along or not, they're still good writers.

1. http://www.youknowithappensatyourhousetoo.com/ - This chicky is seriously funny and reminds me of way too many things that actually do happen at our house. Love how down to earth she is!

2. http://underpantswasher.blogspot.in/ This is a relatively new blog for me, but I love, love, love her style and humor.

3. DJ at http://thoughtsfromparis.com/ Also a relatively new find, but he's great at telling fun stories and getting bloggers involved with each other. Love it.

4. http://cowardlyfeminist.com/ Seriously enjoy her writing. Check her out.

5. Rusty at http://swinginglikearustygate.blogspot.in/. Not only does he debate Peanut Butter vs. Nutella, he writes for DudeWrite. Check him out.

6.http://simianidiot.tumblr.com/  I love this blog because it reminds me so much of New York. That and it's pretty entertaining too. 

7.http://poorlydrawnlines.com/ - I love these guys. I've gotten accustomed to the cartoon blogs and I'm hooked. The funny is here.

8. Jen at http://www.peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.com/. Not only is she funny. I so want to punch someone in the throat! Only someone who deserves it though.

9. http://www.ninjamomblog.com/ because anyone that has a name like ninja mom has to be pretty cool.

10.Last, but definitely not least:  http://lancemyblogcanbeatupyourblog.wordpress.com/  Another Dude Write find.  Good stuff.

Whew. You people are challenging my resources. I do have tons more blogs to share if anyone feels like gifting me again...Just kidding. I can't believe you people think I deserve awards. A nice big bloggy kiss to all of you.

I'm Fabulous, Bitches!

I got another award! I'm not quite sure what's wrong with all of you adorable, but hopelessly confused people giving me awards, but thank you! It really does make my day. And week, month...ok, I'm done. 

^Aw Yeah.^

Gossip Girl from ~*~Whatever~*~ blog was kind enough to grace me with this award. Go love on her please, people. Just make sure it's consensual. She's definitely good fun to read.


In order to accept you must:

1. Post the rules on your blog. (alrighty then, here it is.)

2. Name five of your most fabulous moments, either in real life or in the blogosphere.

3. Name five things you love.

4. Name five things you hate.

5. Pass the ribbon on to five other bloggers. (Leave them a comment to notify them of their win.)

5 Fabulous moment:

1. The times the stick had a + sign instead of a - sign. This is a pregnancy confirmation thing for those who've never had this happen.

2. The first time I tied my own sari correctly. And it didn't fall off.

3. Finally realizing in the front of the church as we were getting married that Daddy G and I were going to be married for a long, long time. It didn't hit me until that moment. Whatever dude, you're stuck.

4. It's not an exact moment, but when I realized that India was not going to bring me to my knees but help me become stronger.

5. Getting some love from some amazing people on the blogosphere. Seriously. It's been amazing how awesome you people are at encouraging others.

5 things I love, not necessarily in order:
1. Byriani - We have a very serious love affair going on.

2. Red wine - That which I cheat on byriani for, although sometimes we end up in a threesome. Take this for what it is people, it's not code for something else.

3. Daddy G and the G-lets - life would be very sucky without them.

4. Reading - let's nerd it up.

5. Eye liner - helping Dutch girls with small-ish blue eyes everywhere.

5 Things I hate:
1. Non Homogenized, non skim milk - seriously, this is all you can get in India and I hate it so hard.

2.  Losing stuff.  Wanna see me lose my shit? Tell me I lost something that I KNOW I put in the correct place. Hilarity ensues, at least for you it does.

3. Inconsiderate and pretentious people - I think this is self explanatory

4. Not having an oven. I love to create baked stuff, and I miss it bad.

5. When Daddy G travels and doesn't bring me along. I do not like being in my house alone for long periods of time.

So. Time to pass along some love. 

1. Nellie Vaughn at: Buttons are not Currency. Check her out people. She's funny, introspective, and generally a great read.

2. Crack You Whip. As you probably know, I like me some funny. This chick has it. Give her a visit.

3. Kitkatkootie: I Want a Dumpster Baby. I like reading this blog a lot. She is just so warm and funny, and brutally honest. Plus mad props for taking control of her life. Mad props people.

4. Ken: Ken in a Tractor. Someone that I've discovered recently and is lots of fun. He reminds me of the farmers I grew up around in the midwest, only a lot more funny.

5. Noa Gavin: Oh Noa. I love reading stuff by Noa. She's hilarious and butt honest, two things I greatly appreciate. Plus, Noa has all the best hookups as to new funny blogs. Love seeing her stuff land in my inbox.

If I didn't get to you this round, my apologies. I read SO many blogs every day, picking only 5 was torture. I guess this means someone else is going to have to get a little crazy and give me some more awards so I can pass around even more love.

Becky

Masala Chai

Last one for the day, promise. Masala Chai.

http://followingthemasala.blogspot.in/2012/06/masala-chai.html

Eggplant Curry

One more for today. Easy, yummy eggplant curry at home, for those interested.
http://followingthemasala.blogspot.in/2012/06/eggplant-curry.html

Home Made Yogurt

Hey,

I put up a recipe for home made yogurt if anyone is into that type thing - it's super yummy.
http://followingthemasala.blogspot.in/2012/06/making-yogurt.html

You're welcome!

Becky