Parking Cars

Tonight our garage got organized. Organized enough to park both cars within. 


I do however, still have to unpack my office, my records, and 1 box for the kitchen. Not too shabby for having the keys 13 days. 


Tonight I made Mac and Cheese using an abbreviated recipe from The Pioneer Woman. This is her recipe with the changes I made for our meal. 

• 2 cups Dried Macaroni
• 1 whole Egg Beaten
• ¼ cups (1/2 Stick Or 4 Tablespoons) Butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/4 cup Milk
• Grated: 6 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 6 oz Colby Cheese
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste

Preparation Instructions

Cook macaroni until very firm. Macaroni should be too firm to eat right out of the pot. Drain.

In a small bowl, beat egg.

In a large pot, melt butter and sprinkle in flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook mixture for five minutes, whisking constantly. Don’t let it burn.

Pour in milk, whisk until smooth. Cook for five minutes until very thick. Reduce heat to low.

Take 2 tbsp of the sauce and slowly pour it into beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking eggs. Whisk together till smooth.

Pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth.

Add in cheese and stir to melt.

Add salt and pepper. Taste sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.

Pour in drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine.
Pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top at 375.

It's currently in the over cooking with the Captain takes a shower so fingers crossed, it's a tasty end to this day. 

On another note, yesterday I went to get my hair cut and my highlights updated. I left with a head of hair that was yellow, copper and red. Not to count that 6, yes I counted, pimples showed up over my face, the bruise on my leg was blue, the ones on my bicep area looked to be a result of abuse, the cut on my foot from dropping a bookshelf prevented me from wearing certain shoes because of location and rubbing, along with the cut on my knee...I was feeling real positive about physical appearance. I went to Zumba and the Captain had a glass of wine for me when I got home. It was red so it was healthy. And my attitude was acceptance. Today I spent another 4 hours at the salon fixing yesterdays work. My hair looks better, a richer, deeper brown with highlights and the world is starting to turn around. My shoulders immediately sank in exhaustion from all the weight being lifted as I left the salon. I was so relieved and happy to have my hair look well. 

Hair matters. 

Cheers!