I recently began using Twitter, mostly for professional development/networking/interaction/support. I'm loving what I am able to do with it, especially the # communities. For those of you not familiar, you can place a # with a phrase after it (#sachat, #3best) and it will "tag" that phrase. I always have #stuact and #sachat up, but I use a lot of other chats.
Days like today are the kind that I need to remind myself of my #3best (3 best parts about today.) Work related or otherwise, I think we all need a reminder (and some time to reflect) on our #3best daily.
1. I started my day off with a great conversation with one of those students who just GETS it.
2. I (along with the help of my awesome office staff, students included) got our storage room gutted, cleaned and our supplies ORGANIZED.
3. I found a weekend full of FREE activities for B and I to do (mostly me) this weekend, thanks to our TimeOutChicago (the best Groupon I've ever bought.)
Wishing I had that mentor to look to for advice right about now, but also knowing that I can pull through it.
*Because living in the Summer is easy, and it's living in the Winter that's hard. But we'll get through.* ~ Mark Joseph, Get Through
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
April and May Heartbreak
While work-wise, the month of April flew by, April and May are and will be hard months.
My grandma, Collene, passed away April 29, 2010. It's already been a year and I still catch myself calling her number to talk. It seems that a lot of the family has been lost in these months. As my mother knows, my "memory" timeline is a little off, but in middle/high school, we also lost my Grandpa Schell, Grandpa Rex and Uncle John. This time of year I always get a little sappy (and yes, lonely, too.).
It's a little worse this year because it feels like I'm never going to get home and visit. While I did get to go home for Christmas this year, I was by myself (as we couldn't afford for Brandon to go, too,) and my guess is that, if I can even manage to go home during work's "down time" this summer, I'll be on my own, too. Hopefully I can swing a visit this time (our students are gone from May 16 until August,) and hopefully the family isn't too busy and we can actually enjoy the visit.
Hopefully the WHOLE family can be reunited and can be as ridiculous as always. Anyone know of any cheap routes to Nevada?
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Bragging rights...
When my co-worker T left back in November/December, she had wrapped up most of her "big" projects. One that she had been unable to wrap up was helping out our A Cappella group with their CD. This was QUITE the project, as she had been passed the project when my predecessor had left.
Yesterday, three HEAVY boxes arrived. I do spend most of the school year expecting large packages, but not right now. We peeked and...THE CD'S ARE FINALLY HERE!
They gave me one today (THANK YOU!) and I finally got the chance to listen to it this evening. This CD is amazing. They have three different groups (with three distinct, fantastic sounds) and the arrangements they have chosen (and arranged themselves on some) are amazing. So proud that these are my students and that I got to help them produce such a fantastic CD.
It's moments like that (bragging moments!) that remind me why I love my job SO much. Happy May, everyone!
Yesterday, three HEAVY boxes arrived. I do spend most of the school year expecting large packages, but not right now. We peeked and...THE CD'S ARE FINALLY HERE!
It's moments like that (bragging moments!) that remind me why I love my job SO much. Happy May, everyone!
Friday, April 22, 2011
TASTE
My job is REALLY cool. To be honest, there are some days that I have to remind myself of that, but then I head down to the Bog (our on-campus bar with a bowling alley) for a program, or we have a huge turnout for an event, and I get that physical reminder.
Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.
I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?
Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.
I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Updates
So, after spending a good two months without updating this, I updated it AGAIN. I gave it a face-lift, changed the name, and decided I'm going to keep updating this. Starting with an update of my last few months...
February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
- One of the organization's I work with hosted another campus for a "finance conference."
- Our student government association began the process of electing a new board (more to come...)
- I became a certified TIPS trainer.
March:
March brought quite a few challenges for us.
- I survived a WHOLE WEEK without my boss (who got to swim with the dolphins and touch the sting ray's in the Bahamas...)
- I had my final finance hearing of the semester with the finance group that I work with.
- We attended Brandon's uncles wedding in Canada.
- I learned to ski (AND didn't fall down.)
- I was given a glow in the dark tee-shirt and survived our Late Nite program
- Saw the election of a new Executive Board for our student government, including the first female Student Body President.
April:
April is busiest month for us. I'm hoping to make it go a little smoother next year, but overall it was excellent.
- I got a Tungle.me account.
- We survived the selling of 400 formal tickets.
- I got to get all dressed up and go out on the town with my co-workers (and 400 of our students).
- I had more banquet invitations than I could accept.
- I was awarded the NSBE Essence Inspiration Award for my guidance of our National Society of Black Engineer's Chapter.
- I will get to end this month with Brandon's brother's wedding [Congratulations Ryan and Christina.]
As I said, it's been a busy (but rewarding) last few months. I feel comfortable in my job, I'm loving the work (and personal) relationships I've developed with my co-workers, and I honestly could not ask for a better place to be starting my career in higher education than where I am right now. That being said, we have our challenges like everyone, but I'm loving the supportive environment I'm in. I hope you are enjoying where you are, as well.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
"Unique" Ingredients...Oat Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
Brandon LOVED this meal.
Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
Unique ingredient: Quaker quick oats (I know it's not really unique, but I wasn't quite sure what else to do with it.)
Ingredients for the salsa: 3/4 c. prepared salsa, 3/4 cup chopped orange sections
Mix salsa and orange. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours) until serving time.
Ingredients for the chicken: 2 tbsp. oil, 1 tbsp butter (melted), 2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, salt, 1 1/2 cups Quaker quick oats (uncooked), 1 egg, water, chicken
Heat oven to 375.
In one dish, beat egg and water until frothy.
In second dish, stir together oil, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Add oats, stirring until evenly moistened.
*I would not recommend using less oats because you aren't making a lot of chicken. You can reuse the mix (freeze it) or toss it if there is some that remains, but the oats absorb the spice and its still rather spicy.*
Dip chicken in egg, then in oat mixture. Bake 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and oat coating is golden brown.
Serve with Sunshine Salsa. *And maybe rice? It looks a little empty...*
Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
Unique ingredient: Quaker quick oats (I know it's not really unique, but I wasn't quite sure what else to do with it.)
Ingredients for the salsa: 3/4 c. prepared salsa, 3/4 cup chopped orange sections
Mix salsa and orange. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours) until serving time.
Ingredients for the chicken: 2 tbsp. oil, 1 tbsp butter (melted), 2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, salt, 1 1/2 cups Quaker quick oats (uncooked), 1 egg, water, chicken
Heat oven to 375.
In one dish, beat egg and water until frothy.
In second dish, stir together oil, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Add oats, stirring until evenly moistened.
*I would not recommend using less oats because you aren't making a lot of chicken. You can reuse the mix (freeze it) or toss it if there is some that remains, but the oats absorb the spice and its still rather spicy.*
Dip chicken in egg, then in oat mixture. Bake 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and oat coating is golden brown.
Serve with Sunshine Salsa. *And maybe rice? It looks a little empty...*
"Unique" Ingredients...Potato Chicken Avocado
I started to make my grocery list earlier this week and realized that I am SO bored of the regular meals that we eat. I started to go through the cabinets and found all of these ingredients that I had obviously bought to make one thing or another, but had never got around to making. I'll post some of the successful recipes here over the next few weeks (and probably complain about some of the not so successful recipes.)
We started with Cheesy Chicken (success, but so simple so I won't bother sharing.) The most unique recipe so far was SUCH a success (I'm thinking of making it again next week.)
Potato Chicken Avocado's
Unique ingredient: dry Potato Buds
Other ingredients: 1/3 c. water, 1 can cream of mshroom soup, 1/4 c. shredded cheddar, 2 tbsp. pimiento-stuffed olives, 2 tbsp. parsley, 4 tbsp. minced onion, garlic powder, shredded chicken, 4 ripe avocados (halved), and paprika.
Cook and shred the chicken. Then, heat water and soup to boiling on stove. Once boiled, turn down to medium-heat and stir in all ingredients (except avocados and paprika.)
Place avocado halves (cut side up) in glass baking dish. Divide potato mixture among avocado halves and sprinkle with paprika. Pour enough water into the pan to cover the bottom of the pan.
Set oven to broil. Broil 4-5 minutes until light brown and melty!
Enjoy!
We started with Cheesy Chicken (success, but so simple so I won't bother sharing.) The most unique recipe so far was SUCH a success (I'm thinking of making it again next week.)
Potato Chicken Avocado's
Unique ingredient: dry Potato Buds
Other ingredients: 1/3 c. water, 1 can cream of mshroom soup, 1/4 c. shredded cheddar, 2 tbsp. pimiento-stuffed olives, 2 tbsp. parsley, 4 tbsp. minced onion, garlic powder, shredded chicken, 4 ripe avocados (halved), and paprika.
Cook and shred the chicken. Then, heat water and soup to boiling on stove. Once boiled, turn down to medium-heat and stir in all ingredients (except avocados and paprika.)
Place avocado halves (cut side up) in glass baking dish. Divide potato mixture among avocado halves and sprinkle with paprika. Pour enough water into the pan to cover the bottom of the pan.
Set oven to broil. Broil 4-5 minutes until light brown and melty!
Enjoy!
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
I recently began using Twitter, mostly for professional development/networking/interaction/support. I'm loving what I am able to do with it, especially the # communities. For those of you not familiar, you can place a # with a phrase after it (#sachat, #3best) and it will "tag" that phrase. I always have #stuact and #sachat up, but I use a lot of other chats.
Days like today are the kind that I need to remind myself of my #3best (3 best parts about today.) Work related or otherwise, I think we all need a reminder (and some time to reflect) on our #3best daily.
1. I started my day off with a great conversation with one of those students who just GETS it.
2. I (along with the help of my awesome office staff, students included) got our storage room gutted, cleaned and our supplies ORGANIZED.
3. I found a weekend full of FREE activities for B and I to do (mostly me) this weekend, thanks to our TimeOutChicago (the best Groupon I've ever bought.)
Wishing I had that mentor to look to for advice right about now, but also knowing that I can pull through it.
*Because living in the Summer is easy, and it's living in the Winter that's hard. But we'll get through.* ~ Mark Joseph, Get Through
Days like today are the kind that I need to remind myself of my #3best (3 best parts about today.) Work related or otherwise, I think we all need a reminder (and some time to reflect) on our #3best daily.
1. I started my day off with a great conversation with one of those students who just GETS it.
2. I (along with the help of my awesome office staff, students included) got our storage room gutted, cleaned and our supplies ORGANIZED.
3. I found a weekend full of FREE activities for B and I to do (mostly me) this weekend, thanks to our TimeOutChicago (the best Groupon I've ever bought.)
Wishing I had that mentor to look to for advice right about now, but also knowing that I can pull through it.
*Because living in the Summer is easy, and it's living in the Winter that's hard. But we'll get through.* ~ Mark Joseph, Get Through
April and May Heartbreak
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
While work-wise, the month of April flew by, April and May are and will be hard months.
My grandma, Collene, passed away April 29, 2010. It's already been a year and I still catch myself calling her number to talk. It seems that a lot of the family has been lost in these months. As my mother knows, my "memory" timeline is a little off, but in middle/high school, we also lost my Grandpa Schell, Grandpa Rex and Uncle John. This time of year I always get a little sappy (and yes, lonely, too.).
It's a little worse this year because it feels like I'm never going to get home and visit. While I did get to go home for Christmas this year, I was by myself (as we couldn't afford for Brandon to go, too,) and my guess is that, if I can even manage to go home during work's "down time" this summer, I'll be on my own, too. Hopefully I can swing a visit this time (our students are gone from May 16 until August,) and hopefully the family isn't too busy and we can actually enjoy the visit.
Hopefully the WHOLE family can be reunited and can be as ridiculous as always. Anyone know of any cheap routes to Nevada?
Bragging rights...
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
When my co-worker T left back in November/December, she had wrapped up most of her "big" projects. One that she had been unable to wrap up was helping out our A Cappella group with their CD. This was QUITE the project, as she had been passed the project when my predecessor had left.
Yesterday, three HEAVY boxes arrived. I do spend most of the school year expecting large packages, but not right now. We peeked and...THE CD'S ARE FINALLY HERE!
They gave me one today (THANK YOU!) and I finally got the chance to listen to it this evening. This CD is amazing. They have three different groups (with three distinct, fantastic sounds) and the arrangements they have chosen (and arranged themselves on some) are amazing. So proud that these are my students and that I got to help them produce such a fantastic CD.
It's moments like that (bragging moments!) that remind me why I love my job SO much. Happy May, everyone!
Yesterday, three HEAVY boxes arrived. I do spend most of the school year expecting large packages, but not right now. We peeked and...THE CD'S ARE FINALLY HERE!
It's moments like that (bragging moments!) that remind me why I love my job SO much. Happy May, everyone!
TASTE
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Friday, April 22, 2011
My job is REALLY cool. To be honest, there are some days that I have to remind myself of that, but then I head down to the Bog (our on-campus bar with a bowling alley) for a program, or we have a huge turnout for an event, and I get that physical reminder.
Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.
I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?
Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.
I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?
Updates
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
So, after spending a good two months without updating this, I updated it AGAIN. I gave it a face-lift, changed the name, and decided I'm going to keep updating this. Starting with an update of my last few months...
February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
- One of the organization's I work with hosted another campus for a "finance conference."
- Our student government association began the process of electing a new board (more to come...)
- I became a certified TIPS trainer.
March:
March brought quite a few challenges for us.
- I survived a WHOLE WEEK without my boss (who got to swim with the dolphins and touch the sting ray's in the Bahamas...)
- I had my final finance hearing of the semester with the finance group that I work with.
- We attended Brandon's uncles wedding in Canada.
- I learned to ski (AND didn't fall down.)
- I was given a glow in the dark tee-shirt and survived our Late Nite program
- Saw the election of a new Executive Board for our student government, including the first female Student Body President.
April:
April is busiest month for us. I'm hoping to make it go a little smoother next year, but overall it was excellent.
- I got a Tungle.me account.
- We survived the selling of 400 formal tickets.
- I got to get all dressed up and go out on the town with my co-workers (and 400 of our students).
- I had more banquet invitations than I could accept.
- I was awarded the NSBE Essence Inspiration Award for my guidance of our National Society of Black Engineer's Chapter.
- I will get to end this month with Brandon's brother's wedding [Congratulations Ryan and Christina.]
As I said, it's been a busy (but rewarding) last few months. I feel comfortable in my job, I'm loving the work (and personal) relationships I've developed with my co-workers, and I honestly could not ask for a better place to be starting my career in higher education than where I am right now. That being said, we have our challenges like everyone, but I'm loving the supportive environment I'm in. I hope you are enjoying where you are, as well.
"Unique" Ingredients...Oat Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
Brandon LOVED this meal.
Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
Unique ingredient: Quaker quick oats (I know it's not really unique, but I wasn't quite sure what else to do with it.)
Ingredients for the salsa: 3/4 c. prepared salsa, 3/4 cup chopped orange sections
Mix salsa and orange. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours) until serving time.
Ingredients for the chicken: 2 tbsp. oil, 1 tbsp butter (melted), 2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, salt, 1 1/2 cups Quaker quick oats (uncooked), 1 egg, water, chicken
Heat oven to 375.
In one dish, beat egg and water until frothy.
In second dish, stir together oil, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Add oats, stirring until evenly moistened.
*I would not recommend using less oats because you aren't making a lot of chicken. You can reuse the mix (freeze it) or toss it if there is some that remains, but the oats absorb the spice and its still rather spicy.*
Dip chicken in egg, then in oat mixture. Bake 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and oat coating is golden brown.
Serve with Sunshine Salsa. *And maybe rice? It looks a little empty...*
Spicy Oat Crusted Chicken with Sunshine Salsa
Unique ingredient: Quaker quick oats (I know it's not really unique, but I wasn't quite sure what else to do with it.)
Ingredients for the salsa: 3/4 c. prepared salsa, 3/4 cup chopped orange sections
Mix salsa and orange. Refrigerate (at least 2 hours) until serving time.
Ingredients for the chicken: 2 tbsp. oil, 1 tbsp butter (melted), 2 tsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. ground cumin, salt, 1 1/2 cups Quaker quick oats (uncooked), 1 egg, water, chicken
Heat oven to 375.
In one dish, beat egg and water until frothy.
In second dish, stir together oil, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Add oats, stirring until evenly moistened.
*I would not recommend using less oats because you aren't making a lot of chicken. You can reuse the mix (freeze it) or toss it if there is some that remains, but the oats absorb the spice and its still rather spicy.*
Dip chicken in egg, then in oat mixture. Bake 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and oat coating is golden brown.
Serve with Sunshine Salsa. *And maybe rice? It looks a little empty...*
"Unique" Ingredients...Potato Chicken Avocado
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I started to make my grocery list earlier this week and realized that I am SO bored of the regular meals that we eat. I started to go through the cabinets and found all of these ingredients that I had obviously bought to make one thing or another, but had never got around to making. I'll post some of the successful recipes here over the next few weeks (and probably complain about some of the not so successful recipes.)
We started with Cheesy Chicken (success, but so simple so I won't bother sharing.) The most unique recipe so far was SUCH a success (I'm thinking of making it again next week.)
Potato Chicken Avocado's
Unique ingredient: dry Potato Buds
Other ingredients: 1/3 c. water, 1 can cream of mshroom soup, 1/4 c. shredded cheddar, 2 tbsp. pimiento-stuffed olives, 2 tbsp. parsley, 4 tbsp. minced onion, garlic powder, shredded chicken, 4 ripe avocados (halved), and paprika.
Cook and shred the chicken. Then, heat water and soup to boiling on stove. Once boiled, turn down to medium-heat and stir in all ingredients (except avocados and paprika.)
Place avocado halves (cut side up) in glass baking dish. Divide potato mixture among avocado halves and sprinkle with paprika. Pour enough water into the pan to cover the bottom of the pan.
Set oven to broil. Broil 4-5 minutes until light brown and melty!
Enjoy!
We started with Cheesy Chicken (success, but so simple so I won't bother sharing.) The most unique recipe so far was SUCH a success (I'm thinking of making it again next week.)
Potato Chicken Avocado's
Unique ingredient: dry Potato Buds
Other ingredients: 1/3 c. water, 1 can cream of mshroom soup, 1/4 c. shredded cheddar, 2 tbsp. pimiento-stuffed olives, 2 tbsp. parsley, 4 tbsp. minced onion, garlic powder, shredded chicken, 4 ripe avocados (halved), and paprika.
Cook and shred the chicken. Then, heat water and soup to boiling on stove. Once boiled, turn down to medium-heat and stir in all ingredients (except avocados and paprika.)
Place avocado halves (cut side up) in glass baking dish. Divide potato mixture among avocado halves and sprinkle with paprika. Pour enough water into the pan to cover the bottom of the pan.
Set oven to broil. Broil 4-5 minutes until light brown and melty!
Enjoy!
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