Black Swan & Stroopwafels

Rah!!!!! I just had half of my post written and then Internet Explorer decides it has a problem and closes, and for some reason it didn't save the draft. :( Oh well, now I'm irritated so it'll be a shorter version of the long version I wrote before.

Today was my day off today, and I had nothing to do until 6:30pm to go see the movie Black Swan with my best friend Jaclyn and a few other of our friends! So until 6:30 I just lounged around and basically did nothing...it was awesome!

My quick review and tips of the movie:

- If you are squeamish around blood, don't watch.
- If you have an extra $11 and have nothing better to do, see it.
- If you want to see some amazing, exciting ballet performances, see it.
- If you like psychological thrillers, see it.
- If you spook easily, still watch it, but be prepared for some jumpy scenes!
- If you want to see a sick, dark, twisted, bizarre, edge of your seat movie, see it.

It blew my mind and I'm still a little confused, but overall I thought it was interesting! And Natalie Portman nails her part! I wouldn't be surprised if she wins a ton of awards for it. Also, Mila Kunis was great in her part as well. Two of my favorite actresses!


After I got home from the movie I was super hungry, so Brendan and I went to Taco Bell because we are super poor right now because we both spent too much on Christmas and had rent due this week (our last rent because we move out on the 17th). I got him a sick pair of Nike's. And he got me the Coach brand shoes I've been dying for! Anyways, speaking of Christmas leads me to what stoopwafels are! I have a HUGE sweet tooth and anyone that even remotely knows me, knows that I love anything sweet! So knowing that, Brendan's family has been getting me these super amazing things called stroopwafels. I have been crazy about them for a few years now and now I finally have a place to share them.

Stroopwafels are a Dutch treat as you can see. This package is a totally American version, but I have had REAL ones from Holland that are bigger, these ones are mini. As far as taste though, there is virtually no difference. They are all good. I think this package is from Wal-Mart (I had no clue they had them there?!) but I have gotten them from Trader Joes before usually only during the Holidays. Or you can order them online, or there is a Dutch bakery somewhere in Fresno that probably sells them. Anyway, the picture pretty much explains what it is. It is a thin cookie/wafer in a waffle pattern, and in the middle there is a caramel mixture. They are so simple and delicious, I totally recommend them to everyone. Last Christmas I bought my brother a pack from Trader Joes and my whole family nom'ed on them right away and was begging for more! Just beware, they are super addicting and not exactly calorie or fat free..! Enjoy! I can't wait to show you guys Matzahs when it comes closer to Passover. Nope, I'm not Jewish. But my neighbor taught me this amazing recipe involving Matzahs when I was a teenager (I'm 20 now, how sad!).