Woke up this morning and watched one of my favorite inspirational movies. Everytime I see this movie, I am moved to tears and inspired by the message. ‘Rudy’ is a true story about a young man, Daniel E. Ruettiger, whose dream was to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. This 5’6″ 165 lb young man had everything against him and yet he did what it took for his dream to come true. If you haven’t seen it, get a copy to watch and be ready to be motivated, inspired, and truly moved to tears. It is a great feel good movie.
Had a great time celebrating last night. Spent the evening with J & M, wonderful friends of ours, at Sundance Square in downtown. I had never been there at night and enjoyed the sights, sounds, and, would you believe, free parking!
This morning it felt so good to sleep in late. I love this time when all the holidays are done, the decorations are packed up and the house is clean. It feels like a clean breath of fresh air!
Of course, we had to cook our traditional New Year’s Day meal. Baked Pork tenderloin, black eye peas, and cabbage. Those are supposed to be for health, luck, and money though I forget what is for which. And for dessert I made a new recipe I dubbed, Oreo Cookie Delight. I have posted the recipe below.
Have been pondering and thinking about my New Year’s Resolutions, but haven’t come up with what I am satisfied with. So I did the blog thing to see what my resolutions should be:
Not Oysters! Been there, done that, have that barf rag!
Your New Year’s Resolutions |
1) Get a pet monkey 2) Eat more oysters 3) Travel to Costa Rica 4) Study magic 5) Get in shape with Dance Dance Revolution |
~Sandy
For the Oreo Cookie Delight Recipe
1 stick butter
1 regular size package oreos, crushed
2 small boxes instant white chocolate pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
1 8 oz. cream cheese
1 8 oz. tub cool whip
Melt stick of butter in bowl. Crush oreos and mix with butter and pat in bottom of 13 x 9 pan saving some oreo crumbs for the top. Mix cream cheese, milk, instant pudding in bowl and mix with mixer until well blended. Pour over cookie layer. Top with cool whip. Top with some of the cookie crumbs you have left. Keep refrigerated.