Hungry

POEM

Don't be judgmental. Don't be a hater
When a zombie cleans out your refrigerator
They're trying not to eat you, but they have a huge appetite
Be relieved that they're in training. It's not you they're trying to bite

- Sherry Hill

APPRECIATIONS
I believe it's important to not be so full of ourselves. People help you along the way. So let's not be lazy about giving thanks.

Food at Work

One day I forgot my lunch, so I appreciated the food I got from an event at my job. Those two giant baked potatoes, topped with butter, BBQ chicken, chives, and sour cream were absolutely delicious. It was not only that day I got some delicious food, though. When cultural or community events are happening at my place of employment, food is usually involved. I appreciate the organizers who invite staff to get a plate of food. For the most part, the food is great.

Z-JOURNAL

Kitchen Gadgets

I was looking through my cabinets and discovered kitchen gadgets I haven't used in a long time including a  steamer, rotisserie, electrical skillet,and  food processor. Some of those gadgets I've only used two times. I thought that was ridiculous.

What was I thinking when I bought these gadgets a long time ago? I guess I was thinking I would use them all the time, but that just didn't happen. It may be that they had too many parts or too troublesome to clean.

 I do love my crockpot, George Foreman grill, and my toaster oven. Perhaps I could put the other gadgets in use.

TOO MUCH Z-NESS?
Do you find yourself getting lazy? Maybe someone called you lazy and that you need to get off your butt. Perhaps you're not accomplishing your goals like you should. Are you blaming the government for everything? Well, it's time for you to tackle your excessive Z-ness. I hope this tip helps you.

Cooking and Cleaning

I told one of my coworkers I had a rotisserie I don't use. She asked me why. I said I don't feel like cleaning it after use. She replied and said that was just lazy. It's true. I'm  too lazy to clean it. All the parts aren't dishwasher-safe. After preparing the kitchen device and putting the chicken on it, I just don't feel like cleaning the rotisserie especially after dealing with the big mess when preparing the chicken.

Are you like this? Well, since I plan to start using the gadgets I haven't used in awhile, let me share a tip if you hate doing all that cleaning after preparing food. Here it is: You need to clean as you go.

Yeah, I know it sounds so basic. But think about it - cleaning as you go can certainly help.  When I'm making something that requires more than two ingredients, I have the dishwashing bin ready. I start rinsing dishes as I use them. I have dishwashing cloth to clean spills and debris. When I'm done with cooking, I don't have so much of a mess. It takes practice, but = you'll  eventually get the hang of it.


THE CHILLING CORNER
Because sometimes you need to chill

Movie 

The Dead (2010)

The setting of this zombie movie was in Africa.  It was sad and frightening since the zombies' acting and makeup were superb. The movie didn't waste time on how the zombie epidemic got started - which I liked. I like the teamwork between the two main characters, and the ending is left to the viewer's imagination.

Books

I received a free digital copy for the following book from storycartel.com in exchange for a review.

Absent Landlord by raw spoon

At first I was impatient with the book since the first chapter was slow. After about a day or so, I returned to read it and was glad I read the whole book. I enjoyed it. Some parts were sad. Some funny. I really like the way the rules of the house tied in with the human spirit. Even though the landlord was not noticed, one person decided to follow the rules with initiative. Good description of characters. My favorite character was Mumble Bum. This book encouraged me to write haikus and choose-your-own adventure books.

Music

"Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran

Ever felt a strong sense of need that needs to be satisfied? This song is for you.

THE LEARNING CORNER

Vocabulary

voracious - adj.

1. craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite

2. exceedingly eager or avid: voracious readers; a voracious collector

"voracious." Dictionary.com Unabridged. Random House, Inc. 07 Apr. 2013. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/voracious>.

Sentence

Although it is known that  zombies have  voracious appetites, people were still stubborn about evacuating. 

Learning Moment

Mangoes taste good with everything. They have that unique sweetness that just complements salsa, meat, salads, and more.