NaBloPoMo Day XVII: Do you want to date my avatar?

If you are any flavor of gamer - rpg, computer, even larp - you should enjoy this one:

MUSIC AND LYRICS BY FELICIA DAY AND JED WHEDON

And if you haven't seen the web series "The Guild", discover all three seasons here: The Guild.

If the main character looks familiar, Felicia Day is Penny in "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog" (co-starring Nathan Fillion (completely makes the ABC show Castle!) & Neil Patrick Harris, (favorite super-villain!) by Joss Whedon) and is the redhead in Sear's Blue Crew commercials.

Along these lines, my hubby recommends Legend of Neil, though it is definitely NSFW.  Then again that's Dave's kind of humor. Felicia Day plays the Fairy.

LYRICS:
Hang with me in my MMO
So many places we can go
You’ll never see my actual face
Our love, our love will be in a virtual space

I’m craving to emote with you
So many animations I can do
Be anything you want me to be
Come on, come on, share a potion with me

CHORUS:
Do you wanna date my Avatar
She’s a star
And she’s hotter than reality by far
Wanna date my Avatar?

You can type commands
I’ve got slots for what I hold in my hands
Don’t care what’s in your character bank
How ‘bout, How ‘bout a little tank and spank

Grab your mouse and stroke the keys
Here in cyberspace there’s no disease
Pick a time, send a tell to me
Just pay, just pay a small subscription fee

CHORUS

Single white human,
Looking for group
My stats so high
Don’t be out of the loop

Got an uber-leet staff
That you can equip
Close your mouths ladies
This is pure nerd-nip

I’m a pixel-based fantasy
A man who is stoic
I hack and slash
Who the heck’s more heroic?

Check me out:
Cloth armor
Fits me like a glove
Just twitta a time
And I’m ready for love

Hang with me in my MMO
So many places we can go
I’m better than a real world quest
You’ll touch, my plus 5 to dexterity vest

What role do you wanna play
I’m just a click away night or day
And if you think I’m not the one
Log off, Log off and we’ll be done

NaBloPoMo Day XVI: It is not Christmas season!

I think it is a crime that radio stations have already been playing Christmas songs, I believe since Halloween. Starting at Thanksgiving, I believe is acceptable as the start of of the holiday season, but still pushing it. When I was a kid, it didn't really kick of until St. Nicholas Day on December 6th. But then, we celebrated the 12 days of Christmas, with a larger gift on the first couple of days, then smaller gifts such as undies & socks with a puzzle book or pack of gum for the rest.


Folks, lay off the !@#$% Holiday Cheer. 'Kay?

NaBloPoMo Day XV: las semillas de calabaza

Mexican-Spiced Pumpkin Seeds 

Adapted from:

 

About 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (I had seeds fresh from a small pumpkin. As they were still wet, they took a bit longer to toast.)

Mexican Spice Mix

1     tbsp granulated sugar

1     tsp kosher salt

1/4  tsp ground cinnamon

1/4  tsp ground cumin (I toasted 1/2 tsp whole seed then ground myself)

1/4  tsp ground coriander

1/8  tsp cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Simple Glaze

2     tbsp water

1     tsp brown sugar (light or dark)

1     tbsp unsalted butter

 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread pumpkin seeds in even layer. Toast until fragrant and color deepens slightly, about 4 minutes. Transfer cookie sheet with nuts to wire rack.

2. For the spice mix: While seeds are toasting, stir together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and garlic powder in medium bowl; set aside. I used a plastic storage container shook to mix.
 
3. For the glaze: Bring water, brown sugar, and butter to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Stir in toasted seeds and cook, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until seeds are shiny and almost all liquid has evaporated, about 1½ minutes.

4. Transfer glazed seeds to bowl with spice mix; toss well to coat. Return glazed and spiced seeds to parchment-lined cookie sheet to cool (can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days). Transferring to plastic storage container with spice mix, you can shake to coat, then cool for a few minutes and return to container!

Yummy! Would be muy bueno with una cerveza or mexican hot chocolate like Abuelita!

NaBloPoMo Day XIV: Evelyn & the Pirate

Here is Evelyn pitching a fit:

 This is big brother Ragavan the Pirate:

 

 Do you have a "pirate" in you family? I brought him this book last week, and he loves it!

Aunt Laura:

 

NaBloPoMo Day XIII: Welcome little Evelyn!

My best friend had a baby girl this morning, so I am an honorary aunt again!

Evelyn Muralidharan was born 4:58 am on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 7 lbs, 7 oz. Mother and baby are both great. Daddy almost had a heart attack with the stress, but she was in the hospital at about midnight and delivered less than five hours later.

As soon as I have pictures, I will post.... In the meantime, here is my most recent picture of Andi, smiling knowingly at the camera as she stood up for me at my wedding.