Chalk the Block

Sometimes I read other peoples blogs and wonder how they find so many cool things to do and post about. But then I realized that there are cool things happening all around, I just need get my behind off the couch and go to them. Cool thing number 1: Chalk the Block.
    So here in P town we have this super cute little mall area that is called the Riverwoods. It is an outdoor mall filled with twinkling lights and outdoor fires.

adorable right?

Well yesterday they had this super fun event called Chalk the Block. This event happens all around the world. Basically a whole bunch of local and internationally popular chalk artists gather and show their fabulous art abilities. Guys.....they are really amazing!!!!! So today and tomorrow I will show you some of the awesome art....all done in chalk.

Half completed Dinosaur 

You can see the image that the artist is coping for this picture, he is so talented.

                                                          Who doesn't like tangled?

Haha these princesses cracked me up

Can you believe what these people can do with chalk? I could not even make pictures look this good with a coloring book! But wait, it gets better, the non-cartoon pieces were even more astounding. Tune in tomorrow. Happy Sunday!

Insincerely yours,

Heidi Jane

First things first...

I have my priorities straight. When I move to P town to go to college every fall the first thing I do is...buy books for school? Not a chance.....look at the syllabus' for my classes?HAHA jokes on you....no I do the single most important thing....catch up with my friends!

Beware, the following are awkward family photos....
 
                                                       The Freshman Roomie Reunion
                                                   (at Stephanie's super cute apartment!)

The Sophomore Roomie Reunion

this next picture describes our relationship perfectly

                                                   
There was also the cousin reunion which was not documented but equally as important!!


Oh yes, I definitely have my priorities in order.


Insincerely yours,
Heidi Jane

Back Again

Ok well folks, I am back and I am back and ready to blog. Junior year is in session and it promises to be a busy but good one. I am going to try and show you what I do every day as a Genetics and Biotechnology major, a harp minor, a mediocre cook, a social pariah (or butterfly...you choose), and mostly as crazy old me!

I leave you with this rockin but really really random picture of me and my beautiful friends last weekend!

                                          

Insincerely yours,

Heidi Jane

But I am only...20

Let's be honest. 20 sounds so very much older than 19. When I was 19 and people asked me if I had a boyfriend or what I planned to do with my life I would simply say "no way jose, I am still a teenager I have time". But as of yesterday (at an undetermined, or better stated, unknown time) I turned the big 20. I think I am having a quarter life crisis. It is so weird to be 20. I feel...old. But on the upside, birthdays are always great. Yesterday I went to school and work (boring) and then went out to dinner with roomies and family. It was very laid back and yet oh so enjoyable! Thank you 19 for being so very good to me and 20....let the games begin!

                                                             The Gang at dinner!

The cake My amazing friend Mary made! (bottom right) It pays to have a good friend in culinary school =)!

The Best brothers a girl could ask for!

Thanks for all the birthday well wishes, it was a great day!

Insincerely yours,

Heidi Jane

My Diet Starts Tommorow: Recipe

Rasberry Delight

Blogging is good for something my friends. It is good for stealing peoples amazing ideas! Such as recipes. I saw this delicious looking rasberry treat over on http://www.eatsleepcuddle.com/ and I decided I had to make it. It was soo tasty. Just the thing to cool down on a hot summers night. Plus our garden is creating a surplus of rasberries so this is a really great use for them! Oh and it is positively delightful to look at!

MMMMMMMMMM look at that thick graham cracker crust!

                                  I also think that I need a shirt this exact color.
                                   
                                   Well now I am hungry all over again!
                                      Here is the recipe from http://www.eatsleepcuddle.com/
Ingredients:
1 pkg (6 oz.) of raspberry jello
1 container (1.5 qts) of vanilla ice cream
fresh raspberries (optional)

Graham Cracker Crust:
8 graham crackers
6 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. sugar
**crush graham crackers and mix together with butter & sugar. press evenly into dish and chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. (i doubled this recipe to get an extra-thick crust to fill the bottom & sides of both my cake rounds.)

Directions:
1. add 2 cups of boiling water to a package of raspberry jello in a large bowl and stir until dissolved.
2. add 1 container of vanilla ice cream to water & jello mixture, and stir until ice cream is evenly mixed throughout (will mix easier & quicker if you add the ice cream while the water is still very hot).
3. pour into prepared graham cracker crust, and put in the refrigerator to let set for about 2 hours. (i actually like to put mine in the freezer because i prefer a more ice cream-like texture rather than the pudding-like texture you get from the fridge. do whichever you prefer!)
4. serve with fresh raspberries (optional).
**the measurements in this recipe are for a 9x13-inch pan, but of course you can put it in whatever kind of dish you'd like.




So go....cook....eat...and remember.....our diet starts tomorrow!
Insincerely yours,
Heidi Jane

Insincere Apologies

I INSINCERELY APOLOGIZE FOR.....

--asking everybody where they get all the pieces of their outfits from. I mean maybe one day I will use that information...its possible
--for feeling your hair and seeing if mine is softer....yes it is a competition....and if you win I WILL want to know where you get your shampoo from (see above comment)
--wearing a blogger bun 6 out of 7 days of the week, aint no way I am wearing my hair down in this heat!
--taking off my glasses for every picture I take

What do you insincerely apologize for?

Insincerely yours,
Heidi Jane

First comes love then comes....the Bachelorette Party!!

One of my best friends was married this weekend, so of course we had to go out and get a little crazy beforehand! Hahah but I think that our bachelorette party was a little different from the normal. Here is how it went.

 First--- Get sushi for dinner. Tried it for my first time, not so bad, but then again...not so good.

Then--- Get fake tattoo's from a buffalo wild wings vending maching

Next--- Get a small ice cream shake....scratch that...GOURGE yourself on ice cream!

Finale--- Head back home to laugh, gossip, watch the best romantic scenes from movies, and basically just have FUN.

Who needs the typical drunken and sketchy party when you can have a fun and nerdy party? I will take my sushi, fake tattoo, cheesy filled party any day!

Love you girls!

Insincerely Yours,

Heidi Jane

What is your ideal Bachelorette party?