Saturday, March 1, 2008

Domestic Engineer or Diva?

So, I got this "Getting To Know You" e-mail (one of many) and one of the questions was what is your occupation? Being clever, the answer I gave was Domestic Engineer, rather than homemaker. As I thought about it for a minute or two, I decided that I want to change my title to Domestic Diva. So, before I do this I have made a few goals to accomplish before making the official change (this may take a few months). I feel like I can sew good enough to get by, I like to cook, I enjoy baking, I can bottle peaches, beans, tomatoes, and make jam, I can make cinnamon rolls like my mother-in-law (almost), I can take care of most medical needs that arise around the house (and I know my way to the doctor's office), I can clean and organize the household, I do laundry, I do homework and read with the boys, I can be crafty (as far as my tools allow me), I can install light fixtures, fix the telephone, plunge the toilet, unclog the kitchen sink and I even hung the christmas lights on the house. I can grow a garden and plant tulip bulbs and I like to mow the lawn. I'm not afraid of a gallon of paint, I installed all the blinds in my house and have tried to decorate it the best I can.....I'm sure there's more, but, that about sums it up.
So here are my goals--

#1 Be successful at making pie crust

#2 Be brave enough to use a nail gun or skil saw

#3 Not lose my temper for 3 whole days

#4 Prepare and cook a turkey

When I have accomplished those things I will change my Occupation Title to Domestic Diva!!

2 comments:

{Mo} said...

WOW! I have a long way to go to reach diva status....I'm not even keeping up with some of the things on your domestic engineer list! I can make a pretty good pie crust, and Thanksgiving was at my house this year and I cooked the turky all by myself. I think I could handle a nail gun...maybe? But no temper for 3 days....completely beyond me! I'm sure you can complete your list, and I bet you do it pretty quickly! Monica

SpyderDoc said...

to do the turkey, I recommend the following.

1. Buy turkey
2. Wash turkey
3. In separate bowl combine melted butter and white wine.
4. soak cheesecloth in butter/wine mixture
5. place turkey in deep pan
6. cook at 325 covered with cheesecloth.
7. baste frequently with remainder of butter/wine mixture.

Or you could just fry it!