9/30/11 Lies

I'm lying right now in what I'm typing for the school. But ya know that's how I roll. I'm a writer and at times I either bend the truth or flat out lie to get my means.

Well no I'm not really lying out of my teeth as I put it. But a lot of the stuff I've ended up typing in the last 48ish hours hasn't been from the heart as it should be. Instead I've largely just stated what I had to in order to get this dreadful interaction off my chest.

Ugh. Maybe I just need to get some nomz. Tap into the little amount of monies I don't have left and get something? Yeah I might as well. I need food right now. Sustenance. would make me feel better. Something buffet-like? mmm... fake sushi :P

And on that note, tomorrow starts October. I've learned that I'm decently good with money as I've allowed my meager funds to last me this long right? I'll be fine luvs. I promise.

9/29/11 Esuna

It's brilliant I tell you! Well if you're wondering what. Specifically the concept of creating an anti-virus type program by that name...



Now why would I name it such and what not? Hm...

Of course it has to have sparkly lights :)

Name: Esuna
Concept for: Anti-Virus Program
Motto: "An Anti-Virus made by Gamers for Gamers"
Basis: Final Fantasy based spell for removal of status ailments (viruses, spyware, ad ware)
Formula: Open system based Anti program for the removal of the unappealing programs which may be infecting one's system. By utilizing a UI that is spell based, users will not only enjoy using it but will feel relatively comfortable with it. The fact that gamers are designing and adding input will add to the legitimacy. Since Square-Enix probably has Esuna copyrighted, the group creating it will only be accepting donations and the actual program will be free to use for everyone.
Funding: Donations
Staff: We'll figure something out.

Of course it's probably just something that will escape my mind soon enough and I'll think little if anything more about it. But ha it sounds like brilliance in the making... Wonder if I can find some programmers who'd be interested in the project.

This fucking dragon... His story has eaten so many hours of my life.

Anyway, back to my life at present. I'm sitting at the SLC again and contemplating life. That and my gut feels funny. Probably due to the random foodz that's been going into it. And on that matter I need to get off of WoW since I haven't been productive with it. Along the same note, I need to do other stuff that actually is productive. Yeah this game. It's eating my soul even if I keep getting frame rate spikes and what not. BLAH. I need to be productive my good sirs. PRODUCTIVE :( Which as you may know I'm presently not being. As for other things on my mind at the very least I can say that I'm trying to move out of my present situation of being homeless and what not. And on a side note I have other shit I have to do. Though the above really needs to have a finish for several reasons such as my sanity.


*breathe in, breathe out* Live. Okies luvs I've got places  to go and stuff to do. I'll be back soon maybe?

9/28/11 Craving Phở

For much of the day 2 things seem to be coming to mind. 

1. I am so fucking out of it.

2. I really want some Phở.

And in case you don't know what Phở is... 

Yes that delicious beefy noodle soup that the Vietnamese gave to the world... That decadent concoction of broth and rice noodles and veges and what not. I want it :( But ya see I live in a world that is rather... limited. Not only on the ingredient front but also in many other forms/fashions. And though I would love a delicious helping of Phở to make my day go round... There is only 1 restaurant in the area that offers it :(

Which of course leads to the simple question of, Fen why don't you be a man and cook it yourself? And the simple answer... I would... But oh right I don't have a home even at the moment and I'm broke... and the ingredients would be a several day long endeavor to find in Tallahassee...

In the end Phở preparation can be broken down into...:

1. Meat/Bone
2. Spice
3. Veges
4. Rice Noodles
5. Time

1. Let's start with the base for the broth... Stewing bones and brisket and what not? Easy Winn-Dixie probably has it. Ok well that's not too hard. Tail bones? Wal-Mart MIGHT keyword MIGHT have it. Which is to say I don't put much stock in them actually having it when I suddenly decide to want to make a batch. The key being that I need a piece of bone with marrow. The flavor of the broth is accentuated by the presence of marrow juices being boiled into the actual broth... Good quality brisket shouldn't be too hard either. Hell I'll use raw corned beef if I'm in the need. 

2. Spice.... Black Cardomum, white and black pepper, ginger, rock salt, soy sauce, a splash of a million and one other things... UGH :( I don't even have pepper at the moment. I think the Asian market might have most of the stuff I'm looking for. And what they don't have I'm pretty sure I can substitute other things into for practical purposes. Lime slices and MSG with some sugar and possibly a liberal splashing of Shriacha for good measure...

3. Veges. Relatively easy one. Just need basil, mint, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions and possibly some other random freshies. The point of the veges is to counter balance the presence of flavors and present a unique splash of crisp to counter the soft and chewy textures of the noodles with the brisket/other meats. Of course I can't get the legit stuff (like from Vietnam legit), so I'll just have to make due with the imitations or the American variants. Meh and green bean sprouts are a bitch to find unless you live in an area with a high Asian population.

4. Noodles will likely be the easiest on this quest. I can get them at most places with an "ethnic" aisle but I want to make the legit stuff so I'll probably end up going back to the Asian market and buying a batch there.

5. And of course the most important part of this grand tour of adventurous proportions is the time I must allocate into producing what I want. Phở traditionally takes 6+ hours of slow cooking in order to infuse the broth with the essence of the soup. I don't have a pot to my name even... So. No Phở for me :(

Anyway back to other things. I think I'll end up just shelving out the $9 for a bowl of the stuff from the out of the way place... Though one of these days I'll get around to having my place and inviting some people over for a Phở party of sorts :)

Sound good luvs? Come and join me then.