Making Apple Pie

A picture of the pie I made

I have always thought that apple pies are difficult to make.  I never really understood how to make them and I had never tried. Over the thanksgiving break, I had to make an apple pie for my foods class, and the hardest part was making the crust! I was so pleasantly surprised on how easy it was! It only took an hour and a half prep time, and I thought it would take the whole day. I also had to cut up 5 apples, which took majority of the time. I thought that the filling was actually jelly plus the apples, but it turns out that you only put butter and sprinkle a sugar mixture over the apples. I thought it was very fun, and I would recommend any new bakers to try it!

Morning Glory

Last weekend I saw a really great movie called Morning Glory. It starred Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, and Diane Keaton. Occasionally with a really great cast like that, the movie doesn’t quite live up to the expectations, as you would think walking into the theater. This movie, however, exceeded every expectation I had for it. I actually didn’t pick out this movie, but my friend did. I had asked her to pick the movie, because I was really busy during the day and did not have time to look online. I was then informed in the car that we were going to see this movie.  I was pleasantly surprised when the movie began. It was uproarious and lovely, and I very much enjoyed it. The movie was about a girl, who got a job as the producer of an early-morning show with a bad reputation, and she had to turn the show around or it would be cancelled. I would definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for a nice romantic comedy.  

Favorite Pastimes

An "artsy" photo of Crayons

Everyone has a guilty pleasure, some extremely embarrassing, and some just eating raw cookie dough from the tub. I’ve come to realize that many young adults have a secret pastime but as they grow older, they tend to grow out of it. For example, one of my best friends used to be sickeningly attached to a childish cartoon on Nickelodeon. I won’t lie, I liked the show too, but she was obsessed. Everyday before and after school she would watch it. She had all the seasons, and we would watch it on Saturday nights at sleepovers. Over that summer I went to camp, and when I got back she had already grown out of it. Maybe she didn’t like watching it without me, or maybe she just got bored from watching reruns. (The show had stopped airing.) I’m not really sure what happened. At the moment, I am not really into any television shows. This, however, changes frequently. I’ve noticed that all too often, my sense of style and fascination in different subjects change. For instance, right now I love coloring with crayons. From time to time, I collect some paper and my 64 crayons and just draw. It is very elementary, but I love it. It’s so easy to just let it all out on paper. I guess what I am trying to say, is that everyone has a guilty pleasure, but it is constantly changing. I'm sure that in a few months, I won't find coloring as nearly exciting as it is right now. What is your guilty pleasure?

Halloween

Halloween is the best holiday besides Christmas. I love all the festive cheer, and how my family gets very into the whole process. My mom makes a goody bag for each kid, and she loves it. I answered the door a few times this year, and I can understand why. The kids love the candy and it really hypes their spirits up. I also love all the costumes. It’s so fun to dress up and be whoever you want to be for a whole day, and no one will judge you. This year, I dressed up as a nerd. On any other day of the year, my attire would have been ridiculous, but many people complemented me on costume.  I also love scary movies, and it seems to be that many television stations seem to play horror movies in October than any other month of the year. As you can tell from my opening statement, I love Christmas. The day after Halloween, is the day that the Christmas season starts in my household. This is nice for me, since I don’t get sad that Halloween is already over and I focus more on the upcoming holiday season. 

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga wearing a "Kermit the Frog" outift

Personally, I find that Lady Gaga is an inspiration in many more ways than one. Not only does she have good music, she is not afraid to wear what she wants and she’s not afraid to express herself. She seems like such a fun and energetic person. I love how she can look insane, but at the same time I wish I could pull of her look. I’m sure that she is changing the fashion industry as we know it. Lady Gaga has to among the most influential people in America, and yet most people don’t acknowledge her on a daily basis whatsoever. If someone mentions Lady Gaga in your math class or at work, it is not really out of the ordinary. She has become almost a regular part of our lives. For me, it’s hard to imagine that she is a real, living breathing person. She almost seems like a television character or something. She grew up in New York City, and went to a Catholic High School and now everyone in America knows her name. Do you think that Lady Gaga is very influential?

Do you like Lady Gaga in general?

Water

How many times a day do you hear an adult figure tell you to drink more water? I would say about 3 to 4 for me at least. It’s funny, because on the radio or on the news, people talk about how in Africa so many kids are deprived of clean water and how we should be thankful for the supply of clean water that we have. The African children would love to have my endless supply of water, and yet I hardly drink any of it.

African Child

I do have to take into effect that it is significantly hotter in Africa right now, and I probably do drink a little more water in the summer. My point is that I don’t drink enough water even though it is so accessible. I know that I am supposed to drink it, but I never really do. Why is this? It’s probably similar to the reason why many kids drink underage. It’s somewhat the opposite of the situation, but similar concept. Kids tend to do what they’re not supposed to, and not do what they’re supposed to in most cases. I wish that kids didn’t have this behavior towards life, and I think no matter how hard adults or professionals try to show kids in America that they are so fortunate, it doesn’t really help. Many kids in America grow up in a bubble where they hear about horrible things happening around the world, but they really don’t conceive what it’s really like. Maybe if teens could really understand these things then they would have a different outlook on life earlier on. Once those teens get to college, they really start to get a feel for the outside world. If teens could understand this feeling earlier on, then maybe they could grow up a little faster. This could change the world. Do you agree on teens?

How do you feel about the water situation in Africa?

Fashion

Milan Fashion Week '09 Bottega Veneta

Fashion really fascinates me. It's so interesting how by changing a simple necklace or shirt, a whole new look can form. Sometimes I like to look up fashions for the current season when I have free time. It's insane how talented designers are. They have to predict what people will want to buy months in advance and they still seem to find a way to exceed with flying colors. I wish that I could live on the upper east side of New York City and buy whatever clothes I would like and not even have to glance at the price. Unfortunately, I am not Blair Waldorf and this fantasy will have to stay a fantasy. Many people would say that this dream is very materialistic, but I think that fashion is an art that just happens to be very expensive. Do you agree?

 

What, if any, designer is your favorite?

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