Books turned in to movies!

My friend and I decided to start a book club (#62 on my list) - and we had the idea of maybe we should read books that eventually turn in to movies.  We could then go as a group and watch the movie on the book that we just read.  Someone told me - so really - you are starting a "disappointment club"... ha!
I have read 2 books that have turned in to movies. Shutter Island & The Town.  Shutter Island was good - it kept me going and turning the pages. The Town however was dreading - the only thing that kept me going is the fact that I knew Ben Affleck was the main character. The Town was lacking dialogue.

Not a fantasy genre lover!

I miss the old series books that I used to read as a teen called VC Andrews. I remember reading VC Andrews - and couldn't wait for the next book of the series to come out.  I decided to go to the library and get a Nora Roberts trilogy.

The trilogy I picked was called Sign of Seven Trilogy.  The first book was called "Blood Brothers", the 2nd book was called "The Hollow" and the third book was called "The Pagan Stone"

I realized from this trilogy that I am not a fantasy genre type of person.  I have never seen any vampire movies, have a hard time with Harry Potter and even Pirates of the Carribean.  Needless to say, I completed the trilogy - but couldn't get through the 3rd book fast enough. 

I recommend if you like Nora Roberts & fantasy genre - otherwise leave it on the shelf!

Nerd I am!

Life has gotten in the way the last 6 months and I haven't been updating my blog regularly.  #13 on my list is to read 30 books. I'll separate these updates in to a a few postings - based on genre of book / author etc.

This book was recommended to me by a friend who is in the financial industry.  It was a good easy read. I knew a lot of ideas in this book - but it was nice to refresh my memory!

Gram's Potato Stuffing!

Every special occasion at my grandmothers - she makes potato stuffing that nobody can duplicate.  Everyone in my family would eat Gram's stuffing for all meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack,....whatever. It's THAT good!:)

Thanksgiving weekend  - I asked my grandmother to show me how to make her potato stuffing.  She told she makes it different every time and doesn't follow a recipe.  Oddly enough - it tastes the same everytime.

With country music in the background & lots of laughs, I finally learned how to make Gram's potato stuffing!

Below I've shared a picture, but I am not sharing the recipe!

RHU Completed!

As a sales consultant for a company that specializes in living benefits, it was important for me to get my RHU designation.

RHU stands for Registered Health Underwriter, and basically means I specialize in living benefits (disability insurance, critical illness insurance etc) and I can now put RHU next to my name on my business cards.

I completed the designation on May 30th, 2010. Below is the certificate that is currently hanging on my office wall.

The RHU Designation certificate looks better than my Bachelor of Commerce Degree ! 

RHU (Registered Health Underwriter) Designation

I am currently working on the RHU designation  (which is #12 on my list).

RHU stands for Registered Health Underwriter and basically means that after completing the RHU program, I would be a specialist in Living Benefits (disability insurance, critical illness insurance, health/dental insurance, long term care).  

The program consists of 2 courses - and I completed the first course a couple of weeks ago - check out my course completion certificate: Certificate of Completion I am currently working on the 2nd course - which I will have done by June 3rd. I will then be able to scratch #12 off my list!!

By completing the above courses I've already read 3 books - which also means that I'm working on #13 at the same time!

April Meal

April's meal was fabulous and easy!  Homemade battered chicken and broccoli walnut salad.

The chicken recipe came from my friend Dan's blog - Dan's Quest for Fitness . Rather than me retyping it here - check out his blog. He has detailed a step-by-step process with photos for each step. I was amazed at how easy this recip was.

The brocolli salad came from the Paleo book - by Dr Loren Cordain - such an easy recipe that i don't follow the exact measurements anymore. 

This is what I do - "freestyle" -

2 carrots chopped
1 stalk of brocolli chopped
1 white onion chopped (love onions!)
1/4 cup of walnuts chopped
walnut oil

Mix all together in frying pan and sautee until cooked.

With an easy dinner  - comes an easy desert! Fruit salad! Use whatever fruit you enjoy!