Fake toenail

Warning, this may gross you out. If you are easily grossed out, do not continue to read. This is my fair warning.

I had to have my big toenail on my left foot removed. It was infected. It had been infected for a while, and I had not done anything with it.

So last week I had it removed per the advice of my doctor. This will allow my nail to grow back fresh and healthy, or at least that is the point. So right now I just have this ugly looking place where a toenail should be. It is summer time and I would like to not have to wear closed toed shoes. Friends, here is my solution. I put a bandaid over it and painted a "toenail" on the bandaid. I think it is pretty cleaver. I don't think you would really notice if you weren't studying my toes, but if you look closely it looks like one of those fake nails you would wear as kids, the ones that were like thimbles that you put over the tips of your fingers. Yeah, rock on.

Hand Washing

A while ago a friend posted a blog on handwashing. (Click here and scroll down to "Dialog with me") There were many comments as people were asked to comment on the topic. At the end there was a comment from a mutual friend that mentioned the fact that I had not commented. I meant to post a long time ago, but I forgot. Thankfully I have a system to help me remember that I wanted to blog about something. I will create a title and then save as draft. That way, it is there for me to see when I log in. Sometimes I end up posting stuff, other times I delete. ANYWAY! The task at hand.

Handwashing is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease, period.

You should wash your hands after using the restroom, before eating and before preparing food. Those are the most essential times. You should wash your hands more frequently if you have a cold, work with children, in health care, etc. I have to admit, I ALWAYS wash my hands after I use the restroom and before I prepare food. BUT, I sometimes forget to wash my hands before I eat, except when I am at the hospital. I always wash my hands before eating while I am at the hospital. Sick.

Your hands are a prime spot to pick up germs, because, hello, you touch with them. Any time your hands, filled with germs comes into contact with a mucus membrane (mouth, eyes, nose)you risk getting an infection.

The issue of soap. Soap is good, but it does not have to be antibacterial soap (unless of course you are working/living in a germ infested area). I would contest that if you have the choice, you should buy soap (for your home) that is NOT antibacterial, but that is a whole different issue. If there is soap, use it. Make sure to rub your hands well for 15-30 seconds. Friction is almost as important as soap, and if you don't have soap it is one of the few things you have.

Issues of washing hands in public places. Just do it. Even if you have to touch the door handle, doesn't it make you feel better to know that you started off with clean hands?

If you are really particular, start carrying an antibacterial gel with you. There are bottles the size of a jar of carmex. Studies have actually shown that using the gel is more effective in killing germs than hand washing with soap.

So, always wash your hands. It stops the spread of disease. If there is no soap go ahead and rinse and rub. And remember, only you can prevent forest fires, oh wait, that is another lecture.

*Leave your name and I'll...

1. respond with something random about you.
2. tell you what song or movie reminds me of you.
3. pick a flavor of Jell-O to wrestle you in.
4. say something that only makes sense to you and me.
5. tell you my first memory of you.
6. tell you what animal you remind me of.
7. ask you something that I've always wondered about you.

Amanda

1. Amanda is my best friend that I never talk to. :)

2. Mighty Ducks. Always.

3. Pineapple.

4. I don't think so Jose.

5. We were both in the Emperor's New Clothes. I am pretty sure you wore colored tights, and that was awesome.

6. A horse, beautiful and strong.

7. Whatever happened to the figurines that were in the mustang?

Emily

1. Emily is someone that I always have a good time with. If Emily is there, I know I am going to have fun.
2. Since the greatness that is iTunes is now on my computer, I actually listen to EMILY and that reminds me of her! ;)
3. Strawberry.
4. I can't share!
5. You were singing, in the ped mall before classes started my freshman year.
6. A blue bird.
7. How old are you? I never asked or knew!

Joanna

1. i read this thing about personality where there is a king and a warrior and a lover and a joker or something and i think we are the same, or very close to the same a least and according to that, that is why we can sometimes clash, but oh joanna I am so thankful that we work for our friendship. it is REALLY worth it.
2. bridget
3. red and green, but not seprate layers, mixing in the middle.
4. how's it smelling?
5. walking over to reniow for Bible study. dang, i thought i was never going to be albe to keep up with you fast walker.
6. a monkey
7. how do you make friends so easily?

Rachel
I'm doing this for you anyway!

1. Rach is the only girl I know that wakes up and watches sports center.
2. Walk to Remember, and us crying our eyes out in the theater.
3. Strawberry, but more like strawberry pretzel dessert, although the pretzels may hurt.
4. Quad couches.
5. This is hard, all the sudden freshman year we were going to live together, and then you slept on my floor, but the first clear memory is me forcing you to play Girl Talk Secret Diary. Oh the first of my bossing you around.
6. A small dog barking at a large dog, instigating a fight that it cannot finish.
7. How do you survive soley on mint chip ice cream, chips and salsa/velveta, and ground beef?

Kelli B

1. you are my favorite person that I did not get to know very well at SMR
2. I think the fact that we have NEVER watched a movie together sticks out. Sweet action for lack of TV at SMR
3. Apple, do they have apple Jello?
4. sorry, i don't have the DVD. we are only doing the book.
5. i don't remember you from the SMR meeting, but i do remember driving out to SMR with you!
6. an ant, but not like a real ant, an ant like in the cartoons with the big eye and antenna because of when you make faces.
7. what colors did you use to decorate your home?

Megan

1. megan has much better people skills than me.
2. stop, collaborate and listen...ice is back with a brand new invention, something grabs ahold of me tightly.......... and any movie that is about sisters
3. how about jello brand chocolate pudding
4. i haven't sent the email yet, oops
5. singing to you in in the dining room while mom was cleaning the kitchen. you were a baby.
6. something cuddly, like a fluffy cat, or a bunny, yeah, a bunny.
7. how do you ever put up with me and manage to love me the way you do?

Angie

1. ange, i feel like i relate to you on so many levels. and i love that you make me blog.
2. does my so called life count? it is not a movie or a song, but it is surely on DVD
3. blue raspberry, but only because it is blue, not because it is raspberry
4. i rock at darts.
5. i remember you and cate in burge, my freshman year. you always had cool T-shirts
6. a zebra, because it is wild, and free and lives in africa
7. how did the move go?

Revelations, Reflections

As I was working on my Bible study tonight, I had a revelation.

Side note: it is Friday, Bible study is on Wednesday. I am not even going on Wednesday because my parents will be in town and it makes sense to spend time with the people that are spending just as much time traveling here as they will be spending time here. Not to mention the fact that I love them and am excited to spend time with them. I completed the third of five lessons. I feel like I need to drop out of procrastinators anonymous.

We are doing a Beth Moore study called "Living Beyond Yourself." It is a study on the fruits of the Spirit. Any how, the study was going through some of the roles of the Spirit and how it works in our daily lives. One of these roles is convicting us of sin, causing us to grieve it and then truly repent. The study also dove into the issue of how we grieve the Spirit by our sin.

As I was reading, I was convicted of sin in one of my relationships. And in this conviction, the Holy Spirit seemed to be speaking to me. The way I felt this person was treating me (my sin is my reaction to it) is exactly characteristic of some of the ways that I treat God. Wow. I wept. What an amazing and humbling way to be convicted! What a challenge it is to love in the way the Jesus loves me when I treat Him the same way.

I'm not sure I agree

You Are a Frappacino

You Are a Frappacino

At your best, you are: fun loving, sweet, and modern At your worst, you are: childish and over indulgent You drink coffee when: you're craving something sweet Your caffeine addiction level: low

What Kind of Coffee Are You?

Give us a King: Reflections on 1 Samuel

Chapter 8, verses 4-9:

"Finally, the leaders of Israel met at Ramah to discuss the matter with Samuel. 'Look," the told him, 'you are now old, and your sons are not like you. Give us a king like all the other nations have.'
Samuel was very upset with their request and went to the Lord for advice. 'Do as they say,' the Lord replied, 'for it is me they are rejecting not you. They don't want me to be their king any longer. Ever since I brought them from Egypt they have continually forsaken me and followed other gods. And now they are giving you the same treatment. Do as they ask, but solemnly warn them about how a king will treat them.'"

There is something about this that I just cannot seem to get my mind around. I feel like there is so much to be learned from this that I can't seem to forget about it. That is a good thing of course because I don't want to forget about God's word, but I would like to learn some conclusive things about this.

I keep thinking of how this is applied/reflective of in my life:

-What blessings am I missing and not praising God for? a.k.a. What is my rescue from Egypt?
-Is there a "king" that I am asking for? Something that looks good on the outside, seems so normal, but really is not good for me?
-What warnings am I not hearing about these "kings"?
-How does the Lord remain my king?
-How do I become content in my rescue from Egypt?

I think I need to meditate on this stuff for a few days. Could be good. Thought I would share my thought process. Maybe ask me about it later.

Back to PINK! Feelin' blessed.

So, I thought it was time to change up the template again, but when I looked I was simply drawn back to the pink. What can I say? It's me.

I have to say. I am feelin' blessed. I don't have life figured out or anything, but I feel like God just provides what you need when you need it.

A little over a week ago, I was invited to participate in a women's Bible study. The first one was this Wednesday. Blessing: my preceptor works Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Since I am in orientation, I only have to work 3 days. I had been working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, but I was able to switch over to Sunday, Monday and Tuesday without problems. I am able to go to Bible study! Woo hoo!

Wednesday night there were six ladies there including myself. I only knew one of those ladies. Blessing: even though I was invited into this group, it is not an already tight group of ladies. Actually most of the ladies only know one or two others in the group. We are all kind of on the same ground.

Blessing: all the women are in their twenties and there is a mix of married people and single people. Just because I am single does not mean that I don't want to spend any time with couples, but I certainly do not want to spend all of my time with couples. This also gives me the opportunity to hang out with women that are part of a "couple," with out their other half.

The night was not awkward. With so many strangers it could have been very strange. Blessing: even though most of these women were complete strangers, we have the common bond of Christ that allowed us to share deeply and safely on the first night of our meeting. It was refreshing. I have been craving friendship and depth and the beginning of it are right there.

The Word has been a blessing in general. I feel closer to the Lord than I have in a few weeks. Blessing: God is using so many things to draw my face towards Him: His Word, prayer, Bible study, music, experiences, blogs, phone conversations and more.

I AM blessed. Praise Him.

No date!

Ok, so I have this rule that I will give a guy the chance at one date. But, I figured it is my rule, so it is ok for me to break it.

So I gave this guy my HOME phone number so that I didn't have to worry about him having my cell. This is a good thing. So he called and I was not there and then I called back and he did not answer. Then he called back, and I have not called him back. I know that I should call him back and tell him that I just don't want to go. I have this weird feeling about it. And I don't think I should go. So, I am not going to. But, I am being a jerk in the process. I will call him back, but I will not go on a date. If he wants to hang out with a bunch of people, I suppose that would be ok. I just don't think a date with this guy would be a good thing.

On the other hand, I got to hang out with one of my coworkers and her sister this weekend. It was very cool. We went to an arcade type place. Played some lazer tag, dance dance revolution, air hockey, and spent some time in the batting cage. I actually did not completely strike out this time. It was great. Not to mention the fact that I put in a token for one of the cages and it just never stopped. Seriously, I put in the token and it just kept going and going. We all took a turn at it and then handed off the bat and helmet to some kid. I have no idea when it actually stopped. Perhaps it is still going.

Then on Saturday night I went to a party with some of my aunts friends. It was fun. They are a nice group of people. All of them are in the car business, so it is funny to hear them talk about it. I told my aunt that I don't have to be part of the car business, because I have and will continue to learn all about it if I hang out with her and her friends.

So that was my weekend. Oh, and my cousin left for Europe. I am totally jealous. The only time I have spent in Europe was in the London airport.

I'm just a girl who can't say "no"?

I am naive. I realize this, sometimes after the fact. I think I have a date this weekend. I say I think because at first I thought this guy was being nice wanting to show me around, that kind of stuff. So I told him I would give him my phone number. But, I think this is a date. He is going to get tickets to a game or something. And dinner. Or maybe a movie. I did it again didn't I?

Sexy

So, I have named my car. Actually, my grandma named my car. When my grandma saw my car, she said "That's a sexy little car." Thus the name "Sexy." It is for sure not a name that I came up with on my own, but with a story like that, how could you resist naming my car "Sexy."

Two nights of fun...That might be too much.

Tonight I went to church with a friend of a friend. Last summer I was in Liz and Aaron Reasland's wedding and I met a woman named Stephanie. She is a good friend of Liz's from high school, and just happens to live in Phoenix now.

We had been trying to get together for a while. For some reason stuff just couldn't match up. Our original meeting was missed because I was having a car issue and she had something come up. Then she had company, and I had company and it just wasn't seeming to work out.

Well tonight it was great to get to meet her husband and some of her friends. I joined her at their church. It was pretty good. The message was relevant and intellectual. The music was good and it was an atmosphere where I felt free to worship. I am not sure if it is the church for me, but I will definitely give it more than one chance. I am really looking for a place that has something for people my own age, in my own situation. But, the idea of a singles group just makes me kind of cringe. I am not sure why.

Anyway, it was really nice to go to church and have someone to sit with. I know that seems trivial, but some weeks I don't want to try out a new church or even go because I know that I have to go by myself. It is a lot harder than I expected.

But this church is not an automatic no, and definitely one that I will check out more than once.

After the service we went out for pizza. It was another good time to have a real conversation. More than one real conversation actually. And it was really cool because Steph really understands where I am coming from. She was her by herself for a while before she got married and her husband moved down.

Watch out world. I am on a role. Two nights of fun in a row. Whew.

Glowing Bowling

I am not sure what that is really called? You know when you go some place and they have the black lights and then stuff that accents the fact that there are black lights? Well I went bowling in a place like that tonight. It was really fun. I actually really like bowling. There was a year in my life that I went bowling once a week. I was not on a league, but one summer my mom had these passes where we could get a free game of bowing. I am not sure if the deal was buy one get one free or if it was something like free Wednesdays or one free game a day.

Anyhow, we went every Wednesday and it was fun to have a regular thing like that. You never had to question what we were going to do on Wednesday night. That was the thing. Sweet. I loved it really. I think it is one of my favorite high school memories. They played N'Sync and we made up new lyrics. I can't remember them exactly, but they were fun. It was also really cool because it was something that I did with my friends and my sister and her friends. Never mind the fact that we were 3 years apart and in high school. It was great. Now that I think about it I might not like bowling as much as the memories it brings back or just the time to get to spend with people.

Just a car

So, a car is just a car. That is what is keeping me from getting upset about what has happened to my car. Don't worry, nothing serious has happened. I saw a scratch on the hood. It is about 4 inches, but you have to look close to see it.

Then today when I was driving I rock, or something like a rock, hit my windshield and chipped it. This is really not a big deal because I have full glass insurance, so any thing wrong with my glass gets fixed with no deductible.

And I am reminded, it is just a car. Even though both of these things happened before I have made a payment or put my metal plate on, it is just a car. Things are just that, things.

Are we all in a place of confusion?

As I read over the posts of my friends, I wonder, "Are we all in a place of confusion or sadness?" I told you I would tell you the hard part. Today, my friends is that day. It is not simply because I haven't posted in a while. Today brought a climax (one of several I am sure) to my loneliness and comfort as well. After talking with a good friend, who let me vent via AIM, I sat down to read my Bible for the day. When I was about to end, something made me to continue. Here is what I read.

Psalm 84
5Happy are those who are strong in the Lord,
who set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
6When they walk through the Valley of Weeping,
it will become a place of refreshing springs,
where pools of blessing collect after the rains!
7They will continue to grow stronger,
and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.

I thought to myself, wow, how can He know so much what I need to hear. Not only does He comfort me with the kind words of my friend, but also His word.

Now the Valley of Weeping is a real place, but I think that it is a place that we all come to just not physically.

I know that the Lord has lead me here. I am not quite sure why sometimes, but He has. I love my job, perhaps that is one small part of it. But the non-job stuff is hard. Really hard sometimes.

Today, I think I was more homesick than I have ever been. This is incredibly strange since I have traveled half way across the world more than once. I have spent summers in other states and months away from people I love. I spent Christmas, New Years, and my birthday in Japan. But, I always come back. Today is Mother's Day and Friday was my dad's birthday. For years of the combination of end of school finals and end of school lack of funds, my presence has been the present for both of those days. But this year its not. It can't be. And that stinks, because as much as I would like to send my parents a great gift so show how much I love them, I really would rather give them a hug and tell them I do. The realization of living hundreds of miles away from home, is hitting home.

This is punctuated by the fact that I haven't really made friends yet. I am way blessed by my family here. My aunt and uncle are great and a lot of fun to hang out with. I even feel comfortable sharing what is bothering me or what is going through my head and that is great. My cousin has been great since she has been back from school as well. She and her boyfriend invite me to come along with their friends. They have even been so kind to say something about me needing to get to know more of their friends so that I am in the loop. Blessed. But they are still their friends at this point.

I haven't found a church yet. One could say part of this is that I haven't tried very hard. That is true. There are some Sundays that I have stayed in my bed or sat in a restaurant eating breakfast with my family. But, really, that is one of the places where I feel the most alone. I never really knew the real feeling of being the new kid in the church. When I started going to Zion, I went with a friend and her family. I actually eased my way in by going to youth stuff first, then going to church. Then when I went to Parkview, it was kind of like everyone went there. And as a freshman, everyone is new, and every one knows that your new. And in both of these situations I had a buddy. I kind of lack the buddy here. I have learned very quickly that I am drastically more outgoing when I know that there is some one there that still loves me, even though I might put myself out in front of all of these other new people.

So I think that is it. That is the hard part. The real life part. But that is not the end of Psalm 84 and agree with me or not, I think it just gets better:

11 For the Lord God is our light and protector.
He gives us grace and glory.
No good thing will the Lord withhold form those who do what is right.
12 Oh Lord Almighty,
happy are those who trust in you.

So yeah, its hard. And, sometimes I cry. And I miss home. BUT, the Lord is my light and protector, and friend. And He gives me grace. And friends are good things and He says He will not withhold any good thing. I will trust Him.

What should I name her?

Isn't she pretty.Ohh...spoiler.
Spacious for short people. :)
6 Disk, plus and aux jack for my iPod.

Nice rims.
LX, Special Edition, as noted by the rectangle under the light.
Red...how appropriate.

It is kinda like a smile right? Just incase you didn't get a good look from the other profile pictures.

So, yesterday my Uncle Mike and I were waiting for my Aunt Lynn to go get something to eat. We were already on our way when she told us to give her ten minutes. It takes about 5 minutes to drive there. So we looked at the cars on the lot. This one caught my eye automatically. I mentioned this to my aunt and she had me sit down with a guy who could give me some numbers...no pressure. The numbers sounded good. With my trade and nothing down my payments would be about the same as I was planning on for a new one...with an extra $5000 down I was planning on saving. That sounded pretty good.

We walked away and I thought, that sounds good. That would be an extra $5000 I could put down on a place to live...slightly more important than a car.

So today, got an insurance quote. It was reasonable, if you live in Arizona anyway. After work, drove it. Loved it. Sat down and bought it. Well, allowed the bank to buy it and promise, in the form of a legal document to pay them back.

Now the only question is, what is her name?

Spoiled

So the number one way I was spoiled was not having a job. Do you remember those summers before you had a job and all you had to do was sit around, except for it wasn't that great because you couldn't drive. Well, after I knew I had a job, and even before that to some extent, that is what my life was like. I slept in, watched TV, read everyone's blogs, made lunch, worked out, went shopping, looked at condos, etc. all day long. It was great. That doesn't happen so much now that I have a job. But, before I also had no income.

That was not such a big deal however. See, I live with my aunt. That has a variety of benefits. I don't pay rent. I don't pay utilities. And, on most occasions, I do not pay for food. We eat out most nights and weekends. I do pay for some groceries so that I can attempt to eat a well balanced meal at lunch. But, when you consider that the only other thing that you pay for is your cell phone bill. That sounds pretty good. This is also about to change however because I started paying for car insurance, the car I do have is starting to cost too much money for how old it is, and my 6 months grace period on my school loans is just about up. It is a good thing I have that job that is taking up all of my free time.

TiVo. A great way to be spoiled. I would tell you to get one, but I think that might also cause the demise in some of your most valued friendships. I love TiVo. It is the end of commercials, but with the end of commercials also comes the end to the conversation during them. But you can go out to eat and miss the first half of the program and no biggie.

I have my own bathroom. I have never had my own bathroom except for the short amout of time that I lived at buck fifty all by myself while Rachel was still in the UAE. This is also changing. My cousin is back for the summer. So far so good. It is really great to be able to talk to someone my own age. It is also good to go to church with her. We were able to talk about the service with her boyfriend Bobby and have a REAL conversation about something that means something. I am not saying that I don't have real conversations on a regular basis, but when I get the opportunity now, I am more thankful for it.

Closet. I think my closet that I have here is about one third of the size of Rachel's bedroom. I have to say, it is pretty great. Even though about a third of the things in the closet do not belong to me, it doesn't matter. There is still plenty of room to house all of my belongings.

Wireless internet. My cousin Brandon is a computer guru. He set up the wireless internet business before I got her. I can type on my computer and watch the TiVo at the same time or sit on my bed and blog. Isn't life grand.

I house sat for a lady my aunt knows. Not only did I get some much needed cash, I also am the beneficiary of her recent move. The woman wanted all new stuff for her new place. I cannot say that I blame her. New house, new stuff, it makes some sense. But, I do not have the funds to be buying all new things. The problem with that is that I don't have anything to begin with. Problem solved. I know that I am getting a coffee maker, microwave, dishes, bedding, and even a table and chairs set. Woo hoo! It is better than the Good Will.

Ok, I must go to bed. I have to work early in the morning. But, keep me accountable blog friends. I still need to tell you about how my job is going and the hard parts about being down here. You didn't think it was all good did you? I did want to start you off with the good stuff though. There is more good stuff. It is all yet to come.

And, if you are still reading, how do you feel about the layout change?

Wow

Holly -- [noun]: A dance involving little to no clothing 'How" will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

18.75 %

My weblog owns 18.75 % of me.
Does your weblog own you?

I am pretty sure one is true, and the other is false. You can decide.

I don't have pictures

Ok. So I don't have a digital camera. The picture phone just does not do anything justice. So, I will have to borrow my aunt's digital camera someday. I just have to figure out how it works. I think it is also sitting in her office right now. She was right on top of technology and probably was one of the first people to have a digital camera. Unfortunately, that means that her camera takes disks, floppy disks. But, I will eventually get photos.

Phoenix
So far, I love Phoenix. If I am telling to truth I would have to say that it took a little time to get used to. When we first drove up it was at night. My aunt showed me her house and it is great. The front yard had rocks. That didn't really surprise me. All the yards had rocks. Then we went to the back yard. More rocks. I knew that it was coming, but it is kinda hard to sink in. You never realize how much grass and green and trees that aren't cactus make home feel like home.
When we were driving to Sedona with my uncle I really had the thought, "I knew there were cactus, I just didn't realize there were this many!" I know, I live in a desert I should know better.
That is not the only thing that doesn't quite feel like home as far as just looking around. The houses are completely different. Most are what we, Iowa people, would consider Spanish style. Stucco, tile roofs, and they are all painted desert colors which is basically some neutral shade.
But after a few weeks, you get kinda used to it.
I actually appreciate some of the achitecture and it is kinda one of those things where you start to notice the differences in some things that all looked the same. Side note: none of those houses are those houses are the house that I live in and I am probably violating some copyright law by stealing those from a real estate website.
The weather is beautiful. I have a membership to a gym, but sometimes I go for a walk to just enjoy the weather. Where I live is also beautiful. There is a man made lake and a park very close. There are palm trees and ducks and water features. It looks like a resort on most days. Which leads to my next point.

I am spoiled

....to be continued. I was distracted and I will finish this later, but I am not all talk. :)

Overdue

Yes, I am way overdue for a real post about what is going on in my life besides what is playing on my mp3 and fish cake. My goal is this week. Details about what it is like here, how I feel and the like are kinda hard to put in words. It will be a long post I am sure. Would you all prefer a big long post or several shorter ones over a few days?

This tastes a little funny...

Last night my cousin and his wife came over for dinner. My aunt made a ham, green beans and mashed potatoes. It was all good. Very good, infact. After that we were sitting around and my cousin's wife joked about dessert. Just the day before, my aunt got a microwave rice cooker from Pampered Chef.

These are great. I don't know how well they cook rice or what it is like when you cook it. But get this: they make a cake in 9 minutes. No joke. It is one of the coolest things I have ever seen. You mix up a cake mix as the directions say, scoop in some can frosting, zap it for 9 minutes, let is cool a little, flip it on to a plate and presto cake.

Well, last night I thought: I can go get a cake mix and show them how great this is. Not to mention that I love cake.

When we were eatting it, it tasted a little funny. I thought it was the oil. It kind of had an old oil taste. I am familiar with this taste, because being a single lady it can take a long time to use up a bottle of oil.

After discusing it for a few minutes, my uncle says that the oil might have been recycled from cooking catfish. Seriously. Needless to say, we dumped the rest of the cake. I'm not sure when I will want to eat another microwave cake. Sick. Oh well. It was HILARIOUS!