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Because Every Country is the Best at Something

June 21st, 2010 by Manda | 7 Comments | Filed in Online

I came across this map of “International Number Ones” that indicates which country in the world is best at what. The idea behind it is that every country is the best at something; therefore, every country is number one in one thing or another.

Good ol’ USA seems to be number one in serial killers. Somehow, this doesn’t surprise me. And hey, it’s good to know that the USA is good for something, right? ;D

On a completely unrelated note, if the car alarm outside my house that has been going off for the past hour doesn’t get turned off soon, I might resort to doing something completely drastic that I refuse to be held accountable for.

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Can We Pretend That Airplanes in the Night Sky Are Like Shooting Stars?

June 20th, 2010 by Manda | 5 Comments | Filed in Family

On a day where the nation celebrates fathers and fatherhood, it’s always hard for ones who don’t have a father.

I don’t talk about my family much on this blog, as a general rule. When I do, it’s always about my mom or my brother. But I do have a dad. At least, I did.

He died when I was five.

I think of my dad often and miss him every day. Some days are harder than others, and the early years were definitely harder than the more recent ones. Most days are relatively easy now, as there have been thousands of days since his death. But days like his birthday, the anniversary of his death and Father’s Day are infinitely harder than an ordinary day.

I’d make a wish on an airplane, if I could. I’d wish for him to be happy and to be at peace, wherever he is.

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I’m a Pretty Capable Cook

June 19th, 2010 by Manda | 7 Comments | Filed in Food

This past week, it’s been my job to keep house while my mother recovers from surgery. Even though my cooking skills are nowhere near as superb as my mother’s, I am definitely a pretty capable cook. Here’s a sampling of this past week’s menu a la Manda (with all the savory dishes served with a side of pasta or rice):

  • Spaghetti bolognaise
  • Garlic lime chicken
  • Broccoli stir fry
  • Lemon pepper salmon
  • Thai green curry
  • Variations of eggs and toast (comfort food!)
  • Caramel apple upside down cake
  • Chocolate chip cookies

I’ve been unusually behind the ball when it comes to taking photos of my culinary creations, so you’ll just have to take my word that the food served in my kitchen this week has been incredibly delicious! I do, however, have my most ambitious dish yet on the menu for tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled for the documentation in the coming week. If anyone can guess what it is, I’ll send you some ;D

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