hqueen's collection of Far From the Usual stuff.

[Wannabefree]

I have found to make breads less dense add a little oil to the mix and a tad more yeast. My recipe that called for 2 tsp of oil, got bumped up to 1/4 cup and I added 1/2 tsp yeast and another 1/4th cup of flour to counter balance the extra oil. Now I use that recipe pretty universally for bread and rolls and it is much more well received by the store bought bread junkies lol!

It was 15 here this morning. My goats were shivering They're okay, but they are pretty chilly. I added some extra bedding for them.

 

[hqueen13]

Holy crap is crazy cold out there!!! Poor horse looked sleepy eyes and I finally decided that He's squinting from the glare of the sun and snow. Even with sunglasses in it is super bright out there. He's feed and back out again. I have him sunflower seeds to help boost his fat and was not really thrilled with How unclean they are. There are little bits of all sorts of stuff in them, stick like things and stuff that looks like it might be parts of the flowers. I haven't had a bag like this before. It says 100 percent sunflower seeds on the bag but apparently trash doesn't count. I'm debating taking it back. While feeding the birds would be nice I would rather put the 16.00 towards something the horse can eat. Or at least that I'm not worried about him eating.
I'm now going to Do my best not to go outside again today! I think I'm going to get some lunch then soak in the run for a bit of u can get the bathroom warm enough. That window leaks so bad. Hopefully the bf will be home early today.

 

[hqueen13]

Bath wasn't fun because the room was warm but the water wasn't as warm and so I was chilly. I'm still chilly because now my hair is wet.
Getting depressed trying to search for a job. Mostly looking on craigslist but now I'm wondering if that is really the best place. I feel like I ought to be more inspired looking for jobs but it doesn't make me feel any better. I never know if I'm saying something good in my initial contact our if it's going to be a total turn off. Bah. I don't really want to go back to work, mostly because I really want to be flexible so I can still focus on the farm. S has told me he can use my help for a minimum of 2 full days depending, and it could be more. That's what I want to be doing because it's what I want to learn about.
I really should post advertisements for the stalls I have available but something is holding me back from that, too. Probably a fear of failure.
Bah. Just not in a good space right now.

 

[Denim Deb]

Know that feeling.

Have you warmed up any? I was so glad when I was done outside and could come inside. I've almost thawed out.

 

[hqueen13]

I'm almost warm. I had to bury myself in the need under the down blanket and down pillow with my heated mattress pad on and a towel draped over my wet hair to trap heat. I'm sure I look silly but I'm getting warm!
The bf is on the way home! He had to make a quick stop at the store and then he'll be here. Yay!
I was going to make a lentil and rice casserole but I realized that I bought white rice not brown rice at the store. It bakes I'm the oven for 3 hours. Think white rice Would make a difference? I decided just to Do leftover chili tonight instead of fussing with that.

 

[hqueen13]

Applying for jobs is depressing.
Just sayin.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

 

[hqueen13]

Thank you @frustratedearthmother

 

[Wannabefree]

hqueen....it definitely can be dear Hang in there sis! We're all gonna pull through when it's our time

 

[Denim Deb]

Hope something comes up soon.