Let's Just Chat

[Renee]

Thank you, Lady D! Peruvian food is a little like typical Spanish food, but with a few more ingredients.

Ceviche is a really popular Peruvian dish, which is different types of raw fish, usually with a citrus-y zing. Their main dishes tend to involve marinated red meats with different types of chilies, sometimes with fries or potatoes all mixed up together (yum!).

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Thanks for the information, Renee. I know ceviche is common in Mexican cuisine as well. I'm all for chilies and potatoes/fries, so that works for me!

[PepperP0t]

have fun Renee....aaahhh memories

[CaroleDee]

Renee wrote: "We're having "Prom" tomorrow night! Which means my friends and I are gonna dress up, go eat dinner at this classy & amaaaaazing Peruvian place (with the best sangria EVA), then go back home and hav..."

That is the coolest idea EVER! Now to talk my friends into doing it. lol ;)

[Renee]

CaroleDee wrote: "That is the coolest idea EVER! Now to talk my friends into doing it. lol ;) "

OMG, it was SO. MUCH. FUN! I highly recommend it :-)

[Duchess Nicole]

CaroleDee wrote: "Renee wrote: "We're having "Prom" tomorrow night! Which means my friends and I are gonna dress up, go eat dinner at this classy & amaaaaazing Peruvian place (with the best sangria EVA), then go bac..."

That's what I was thinking!! I rarely, if ever get the chance to dress up. That sounds like so much fun!!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

How is everybody's week going so far? It's so nice and cool this evening. If this weather continues, it will definitely feel like the advent of fall.

[Duchess Nicole]

It's beautiful here in Fort Worth! I actually turned off the AC today, opened the windows, and let the house air out!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

It's so nice to be able to open the windows, isn't it. We have been able to do that since last week. I miss the fresh air.

[Tammy]

It's cooling down here as well...fall is right around the corner :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Tammy, I sure do miss autumn in the midwest. All the beautiful all colors.

[Duchess Nicole]

Lady D- I just realized that you're a north Texas girl as well!! Small world sometimes!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Very small world, Duchess!

[Tammy]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Tammy, I sure do miss autumn in the midwest. All the beautiful all colors."


I love it! Fall is easily my favorite season. Are you from the midwest?

I've never been to Texas :/

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Yes, I was born in Illinois. Lived there until I was 14. I miss the autumn and winters, and the food!

Texas is a great place, but awful hot in the summer!

[Duchess Nicole]

I'm originally from Kansas. I miss the snow! It hardly seems like winter down here. I'd love to travel east during the fall...somewhere with lots of trees!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I feel the same way, Duchess. I really miss white winters. It doesn't feel the same when it's hot on Christmas and New Years.

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

I saw this on Dear Author and it moved me to tears. Check it out:

A Love Story in 22 Pictures:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/txblacklabel/...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

That was so moving, Rachel! Thanks for sharing it!

[Duchess Nicole]

I saw that yesterday and had the whole family crowded around. A terrible circumstance, but a beautiful story!!! Thanks for posting!!!

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

You're welcome! :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Happy Friday to everyone. Does anyone have any plans?

[Rachel the Book Harlot]

Happy Friday to you too, Lady D! It will be a quiet Friday for me since I have loads of reading to finish up for class tomorrow. After that, I think I'm going to relax with a good book that's just for me and not a professor.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You definitely need to get some relaxation in with the studying, Rachel. Pleasure reading helped keep me sane when I was in professional skill.

I'm going to take it easy. I haven't been feeling well, and kind of overdid it earlier in the week. I have some books to read and reviews to write, but I can do that sitting down!

[Duchess Nicole]

I'm studying too :( Anatomy and Physiology. Either this stuff is ten times harder than my other classes, or I'm just getting old!!! Ive not had much reading time lately

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

You can do it, Duchess. Flash cards are great for memorizing anatomy and physiology terms.

[Duchess Nicole]

I've definitely made use of them!!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I also used mnemonics that made sense to me, and word/picture associations.

If you can, also learn the Latin roots. They allow you to guess what the terms are by breaking them down.

[Renee]

Happy Friday everyone!!! Hope the weekend is AWESOME to you all!

I have a (very rare) three day weekend, plus tickets to the Blondie/Devo concert on Sunday. Woohoo! :-)

[Duchess Nicole]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "I also used mnemonics that made sense to me, and word/picture associations.

If you can, also learn the Latin roots. They allow you to guess what the terms are by breaking them down."

It's funny u say that, Lady D... I just realized that my AP II text has a fold out Latin prefix/suffix section, and it is AMAZING!!! I'm smacking myself for not being more thorough in my exploration of my book. If I'd have memorized these sooner, these terms would be soooo much more logical!

If you don't mind me asking, what do you do that you took A and P?

[Duchess Nicole]

Renee wrote: "Happy Friday everyone!!! Hope the weekend is AWESOME to you all!

I have a (very rare) three day weekend, plus tickets to the Blondie/Devo concert on Sunday. Woohoo! :-)"

How fun!! That sounds like such a fun concert to go to!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I don't mind at all. I'm a veterinarian. My undergrad degrees are in Biomedical Science and Veterinary Science. So I had my share of anatomy/physiology and biological classes. You learn the best ways of getting that large amount of information on your brain. I also taught medical terminology since I've been out of school, and I loved it. It's fun thinking of ways to learn the terms.

The root words help so much. We didn't have the terminology classes, so I kind of learned that part backwards.

[Duchess Nicole]

Boy, you should steal my husband away! He would love to be a vet. Though herpetology is his special love. We practically have a zoo here at home already. I wish that he would go for it, but I think he feels too old to launch such a long undertaking.

Just from seeing your posts and the way you "talk," I bet you would be a great caregiver, be it human or animal! I wish we lived a bit closer. I'd totally bring you our myriad of furry/slithery creatures!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

That's so cool that your hubby is into reptiles. They are very special as far as care. I especially love tortoises.

I've always loved medicine and the idea of healing. My mom said I tried to bring home animals all the time.

[Duchess Nicole]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "That's so cool that your hubby is into reptiles. They are very special as far as care. I especially love tortoises.

I've always loved medicine and the idea of healing. My mom said I tried to br..."

That's awesome! I'm very glad that we have the pets that we do. I think it teaches empathy to kids. My daughters do the same thing, especially the oldest...she won't even let us kill wasps :)
My hubs actually breeds ball pythons and leopard geckos. They're different, for sure!

And I'm off to bed! Have a great night!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Sounds like you are definitely an animal family. I don't like killing anything living, so I know how your daughter feels.


Good night!

[Lauren]

Happy Friday!
Just gave the dog his before winter bath and now I'm exhausted! In addition to the actual bath, we went out so that he could dry in the sun and then he got out of his leash and I had to chase him all over the neighborhood. Well, at least he's clean...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Eek, Lauren. Looks like you got a lot of exercise yesterday. I remember my dog used to run off while we were giving him a bath.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Today is the second day of autumn. I am so ready for it. I love the season of autumn, although winter is my favorite. I hope the weather continues to cool off and is seasonal.

Did everyone have a good weekend?

[Nomad]

The High Holy Days ended at sunset today. I must say it was a very hectic 10 days. Rosh Hoshannah and Yom Kippur can really take it out of you. I love fall for all the holidays though. October will bring Sukkout and Halloween and I enjoy both of them very much, with Thanksgiving bringing up the rear in it's festive and delicious fashion.

I love the holiday season! Even though it exhausts me.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

I agree, Nomad. It gets pretty crazy from October until January with the holidays and trying to just finish up the year. But I love this time of year!

[~Megan~]

It's my favorite time of year, too! I can't wait until they bring out the Christmas music!!

[Komal]

Oh I love winter, with the holidays and the snow...just perfect :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Me too, Komal!

[Tammy]

~Megan~ wrote: "It's my favorite time of year, too! I can't wait until they bring out the Christmas music!!"

ME TOO!!

[Lauren]

I love winter. It's my favorite season- thunder and lightning and rainstorms. I love sitting in a comfy chair with my dog, my book and a cup of hot chocolate!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Winter is my absolute favorite season as well. I am a cold weather person. I love when the temp goes down. I bundle up in my clothes or get under a blanket and snuggle. I'm hoping we get a colder winter than we did last year.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Loves 'Em Lethal]

Happy Friday! I hope everyone is going to have a good weekend! Any plans?

[Pamela(AllHoney), Danger Zone]

Happy friday! Bah Humbug!!!! Dang piggies keep getting out and I got to be the one to round em back up to their pen. No one here but me. I didn't sign up for this! I'm a city girl not a farmer girl. :(

[Gwen]

My second favorite season is Winter. I love it! I can hardly wait to put on a sweater, get in that Christmas season feeling, hear Christmas music, watch Christmas movies, cook Christmas dinner, put up my real Christmas tree, smell the pine all through the house and just enjoy the ambiance of the season. Can you tell it's my absolute favorite holiday! :)