Wall Update

Here is this week’s progress on the wall. I realized that parts of it were starting to look like Jacobean embroidery, so I decided to emphasize that (see the bottom left corner and the top right?) It doesn’t look like I did much, but I’m working slowly. At the top, if I stand up, I’m too tall to paint at that level comfortably, but if I kneel, I’m too short – so I end up doing this half-crouch/half-stand thing that is RIDICULOUSLY tough on my knees.

In other news, I’ve started a low carb diet and HOLY CRAP I AM READY TO KILL SOMEONE. It’s supposed to be one of the few things that works for women with PCOS though, so I’m trying to stick with it. I’d slap my mama for a cookie or a piece of bread though (no I wouldn’t, love you mama.) I’m shaky and irritable and oh my god did I say how much I’d like a cookie?

Rice Salad

So this is my mom’s recipe for rice salad. Delicious and simple. I hesitate to even call it a recipe because you don’t really do anything but chop things up and mix things up and refrain from eating all the bacon. If you can wield a knife without chopping off your own fingers or those of anyone else, you can do this.

-Note: This is an extremely customizable recipe. When I say a whole pound of bacon, I mean 15 or so slices. If you don’t want to die of a heart attack in the next week, feel free to reduce it. Same with the onions. Four might be a little heavy for some people. I don’t know. Just follow your heart!

Click on the picture to see it full-size.