Reverb 10: One Word
You know that little button to the left, the one that says “Reflect & Manifest #reverb10″? Well, Reverb 10 is an online initiative for reflecting on the past year and ushering in the next.
And, yes, that button has been hanging out for a while; The project was supposed to start on Dec 1. It’s now Dec. 29. So here I am, 28 days later, finally getting started. I obv won’t be done by the end of the month, but I really like the project, so I’m gonna hang in there ’til I make it to the end!
So let’s get started. (Finally).
December 1: One Word
Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you?
In 2010, my word was “recovery”. Not to say that I don’t know that I’m extraordinarily fortunate in many ways, but it’s been a rough year or so — personally, professionally, emotionally, spiritually — and I’ve tried to overcome these things this year, to improve my life and my approach to it.
I’ve spent more time than ever with my family and friends, doing things that make me happy, and being honest with myself. These things have had a profound influence on me, and while I have acres of growing to do, I think I’m on my path to true contentment.
In December 2011, I want my word to be “stride”. I’m looking forward to spending the next year making strides in life, literally and figuratively. By this time next year I’ll have run the Great Aloha Run, committed to completing college, stepped out on my own and left the nest, and set on a career path. And whatever obstacles come my way, I will have taken them in stride. (I hope).
I wanna know, what was your word in 2010? And what do you think your word will be in 2011?
Xoxo,
Tiera
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Read More »Cookbook: Vegetarian Challenge Meatless Mapo Tofu
Ever since I tried the vegetarian challenge a few weeks ago, I’ve been trying some new vegetarian recipes! This time it’s meatless mapo tofu.
There were two firsts: My first time making mapo tofu from scratch (I usually used packaged sauce) and my first time making mapo tofu without the meat! So here’s what I did:
Ingredients
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp ginger
- 2 tbsp bean paste
- 2 tbsp shoyu
- 1 brick firm tofu
- 1 brick medium tofu
- 2 green onions
- 2 cups white mushrooms
- 1/2 cup water chestnuts
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Peel and mince garlic, peel and mince ginger, slice green onion, mushrooms and bamboo shoots, drain and cube tofu
- In a large saucepan: Saute garlic, ginger and whites of green onion in oil
- Stir in bean paste, shoyu, mushrooms and water chestnuts
- Stir in medium tofu (I let it crumble, so it broke down into smaller pieces like ground meat)
- Add firm tofu and stir lightly (being careful not to bruise tofu)
- Serve and enjoy!
If I could do it over again (and I will, it was delicious!), I’d go a little easy on the bean paste; It added too much sweetness for my liking, and I was really hoping for a kick of heat!
I wanna know, what have you whipped up in the kitchen lately? Got a vegetarian recipe to share?
Xoxo,
Tiera
Cupcakes in a Jar Guest Post on Pamplemousse 1983
Well, hello again! Just stopping in to let you know that I’m guest posting over at Maryam’s Pamplemousse 1983 today. Head on over for some cupcakes in a jar deliciousness!
Xoxo,
Tiera
Mixplate Monday 12.27.10
Happy Monday! Yup, Christmas has finally come and gone, and I hope you had a good great one! In the spirit of getting back to normal, let’s start of the week with a little Mixplate Monday :)
Last Week’s Highlights
- Watched the season finale of The Sing-Off!
- Partied the night away with some colleagues and a few new friends
- Blasted through more episodes of Weeds (I’m halfway through season 5!)
- Finished all of my holiday shopping and wrapping
Weekend Happenings
- Opened Christmas presents with my family
- Visited the grave sites of some family and family friends <3
- Had a delicious Christmas dinner at my mom’s
- Went to Christmas lunch with my friends (Ahi belly FTW!)
- Took gifts to my aunty, cousins and godson, and stayed for dinner
On the Agenda
- Writing thank you cards for my Christmas gifts
- Celebrating the holidays at my work party
- Planning my brother’s birthday party (Can’t believe he’ll be 14 on Thursday!)
- Tending to some outstanding writing projects
As of Today
- Reading: Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas; Ace Collins (On my new Nook, thanks Mom & Dad!)
- Wearing: A new belt I got for Christmas
- Hoping: The rain lets up a little, so I can go for a walk with the fam after work
I wanna know, what were your recent highlights? And what are you up to?
Xoxo,
Tiera
Imagery via We Heart It
Read More »Link Lovin’ 12.24.10
It’s the day before Christmas, can you believe it?! I’m spending most of the day gift wrapping, but also hitting the gym (in preparation for everything I’ll be eating tomorrow) and watching movies! And, most importantly, sleeping in :)
But even though it’s a holiday (well, almost), Friday just wouldn’t be Friday without my favorite links of the week!
I’m always in awe of Amber’s honesty and faith. She’s such a beautiful person, inside and out <3
These lovely gifts are making me wish I could go back and re-wrap all mine!
Learning and developing the power of connecting is so integral to success.
One of my favorite photo blogs, Daily Dose of Imagery, put together this amazing series of photos from the eclipse.
Look at all these cheap, easy things you can do with canned tuna!
These DIY candle wraps are simply gorg!
This super cool animation was made entirely using Google Docs! (via Flowing Data)
Yes, this is sculpture, art, made out of water (via Kottke)
I wanna know, what’s rocking your corner of the interwebs this week?
Xoxo,
Tiera