Asuka's Central Yapping Station

Halloween

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:18:04 GMT

Not sure if I mentioned this before but I will not be at Nekocon this year.

Had a great Halloween Pictures of my Pumpkin and Cake behind the cut.

3D Bat in front of a full moon

Witch's Hat - Chocolate Cake finished with Orange Brandy and orange Cream Cheese Icing

Hope everyone had a great Halloween.

Neko

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:34:05 GMT

Looks like I will not be making it to Nekocon this year. I will miss getting to see everyone, but my schedule will not allow it to happen.

I want everyone to have a great halloween, because I know I will be.

And because I am bad about updating this journal. I don't work at marriott anymore, I just got a new job with an independent catering company here in Charlotte, called Occasions Catering. I have been there for two weeks and I love it!

The Great Cake Update

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:32:23 GMT

Wedding was a success. Ewa and Jayson had rain, rainbows and dolphins. It was a fantastic beach wedding.

There has been birthdays and other things too. (Look behind cut)

Ewa & Jayson's Wedding Cupcakes
-Blue Icing w/ Shark fin: Pineapple Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese Icing, Fondant Sharkfins
-Yellow Icing w/ Candy Shells: Orange Cake, Vanilla Cream Cheese Icing, Candy Coated Chocolate Shells
-Sand w/ Parasol: Banana Chocolate-chip Cake, Coconut Buttercream, Graham Cracker Sand
-Pink Icing w/ Chocolate Shells: Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Buttercream, Milk Chocolate Shells

Ewa & Jayson's Wedding Bridal Cake
Vanilla Cake, Raspberry Buttercream Icing, Graham Cracker Sand, Fondant Sand Shovel & Pail, Chocolate Candy Shells

Ewa & Jayson's Wedding Groom's Cookie
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Peanut Butter Icing, Gummy Candies, Cats are made with Styrofoam and fondant

Ewa's Bridal Shower Cupcakes (Sex in the city theme)
Cosmopolitan flavored, Lime Sponge Cake, Cranberry Frosting, Fondant Decorations

Daryl's 40th Birthday Cake
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Chocolate Cake, Raspberry Icing, Fondant Decorations

Will update when the croque en bouche is finished for my brother's wedding.

RIP

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:18:09 GMT

I had to bury Gulliver today, he shall be remembered forever... I forgot the name of the condition, but it is similar to Lupus in cats. He passed today around 4pm of natural causes.

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:59:40 GMT

Note to self: after taking hydrocodone for about two weeks for pain, Ibuprofen will not cure a headache... >.

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:10 GMT

My mom is awesome, she sent me a package yesterday. She when out of her way to find some earrings that I liked when we went shopping together, but I couldn't find them in my size. She found them and mailed them to me, she is so sweet! DNA Spirals, whee.

Staring Contest with a Gray Fox

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:33:53 GMT

I just went out to let Gulliver in for the night. Gulliver was not in the yard, I look out towards the cemetery and call his name. The head of an animal turned to look at me and then continued to advance towards Gulliver and I realized that it was a Gray Fox. Even though there was a fence between me and the fox I stopped moving forward and called Gulliver's name again the fox slowly walked away. After the fox was out of sight Gulliver came on home.

anorexia.... maybe.....

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:44:47 GMT

Friday morning I had my surgery, and I spent three night in a hotel with my parents. Saturday morning my parents helped me take Gulliver to the vet to get a FIV shot. On Sunday we stopped by and Gulliver was acting like himself, Angel said the only difference he noticed was Gulliver staying up all night and meowing at nigh, because I was not home.

Gulliver has not been eating these last couple days... He sleeps all day, drinks a lot of water, and is acting like he is hungry, but then when he has food he will not eat...

In the last few days the only things I have seen him consume have been:
Water
Milk
Gravy from cat food, but not the food it self
Dental Treats
Grass (Outside)

He has quickly lost weight in a matter of a few days, I am curious what is up... maybe depression of my absence... or maybe a sore throat... Tooth ache... Side effect from the FIV shot...

no more teeth

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:19:40 GMT

surgery went well... hydrocodone makes my head feel like it is swelling and decompressing constantly... whee drugs...

tomorrow

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:21:38 GMT

Wisdom Teeth Surgery Tomorrow Morning

boys clubs

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:00:26 GMT

I hate them... no james beard house trip for me...

RIP

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:29:35 GMT

John Hughes died today.

"... Hughes suffered the heart attack while taking a morning walk during a trip to NYC to visit family. ... He was 59..."

in need of roommate

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:32:39 GMT

Found out today that a roommate has been doing heroine for the last month, and now that the end of the month is three days away he is moving out, because he can not afford rent... I am not amused...

*posts ads on craig's list*

three days to find a roommate and them moved in... not amused...

I can not describe the rage I feel that he used such a thing in my home... *glows with rage*

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:28:16 GMT

Time for the job hunting...

My goal is to have a new job by the end of the year. I have already applied to the Ritz-Carlton, opening down here for the Asst. Pastry Chef position, and I am currently looking at some catering companies as well. Problem I am finding is, most places are looking for someone to come in as entry level, were I really need to look at asst. management positions.

I could be wrong, but I believe my chef is trying to jew me out of the James Beard House trip. Going to talk to him, and if I don't get an answer that I like, I'll be going over his head, to his boss. It is a risky situation, but I have to do something about it.

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:55:38 GMT

SCOOTER!!!!!!
I have one!

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:56:05 GMT

vacation

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:12:53 GMT

Dear dirty dumb cunt,

If you intend on being so dumb as to steal money from angel and myself please remember this. AIM logs everything and though you even tried to delete them, you left the message window open on the computer! We were doing you a favor by letting us live with us when you had no place to stay. Do not act on something so retarded when you know you will be caught. Be glad I found out about it and kicked you out, if angel was the one to found out you might not still have hands. Be advised if we ever see you again, it might be the last time you see life. Oh and next time you try to pull a stupid stunt, at least be smart enough to cover your tracks. Do not lie when you are first accused when you did it. Do not change the subject of the matter when I talk to you about it. I have given you a deadline, Now get the fuck out of my house!

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:52:35 GMT

Gulliver got in to a fight last night with a feral... his is okay, with a few small wounds and a bite to his leg. Unfortunately the bite is causing him enough pain that he is limping. There does not appear to be any obvious swelling but I am sure he must have a bruise. Hopefully it will feel better soon.

At first I was worried because he returned with quite a bit of blood of him, but then I quickly realized it was not his blood. 11.5 lbs of vicious. I am thinking that the feral decided to be territorial as Gulliver is neutered. Not positive but I pretty sure neutered helps ease territorial nature is cats.

He slept early last night, but he got up later for food and water, as long as he continues to walk on the leg and eat and drink, and want to go outside, then I am not too worried about it.

James Beard House

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:37:29 GMT

We are live on the site now. Savannah Red at James Beard House August 19, 2009. Check it out.

Menu

Appetizers
Brandy-Scented Lobster Cobbler with Chive–Basil Phyllo Cups

Okra Duo > Corn–Okra Salsa with Pancetta Crisps; and Shrimp-Stuffed and Cornmeal–Fried Okra Spears

Savannah Red Black-Eyed Pea Summer Rolls with Marinated Radicchio, Vegetables, and Red Pepper Jam

Dinner
For the table: Chive Cornbread with Kudzu Jelly Butter

Jump Lump Crab Hoecake with Pickled Jalapeños and Apple–Chile Butter Sauce

Bibb Lettuce Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, and Brioche Croutons, Served with a Split Creek Farm Goat Cheese–Port Dressing

Duck Confit with Savory Waffle and Maple–Orange Gastrique

Mint Julep Sorbet with Bulleit Bourbon

Caramel-Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly with Anson Mills Grit Fries and Flash-Roasted North Carolina Vegetables

Dessert
Peach–Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Macerated Local Peaches and Cognac–Chantilly Cream

I am so excited!

this looks fun

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:33:06 GMT

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:33:12 GMT

you would think with the unemployment rate being as it is, that it would not be so hard to fill a cook-2 position.... come on people, I need a vacation.....

I have been working 6 days a week for the last month... the position should have been filled two weeks ago...

work stuff

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:54:18 GMT

going to be working 6-days a week.... I'm also on a tight budget now to save up for vacation and my surgery! I hope I can manage all this! And I have no idea how I'm paying for my classes yet!

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:19:43 GMT

I booked a wedding today, I am so excited. A bride's cake, and groom's cake, and 100 cupcakes for the guests.

The wedding is not until October, but this will be so much fun! The bride wants anything but ordinary, and I intend to deliver. Two decked out cakes and one-hundred cupcakes. This is going to be so much fun!

back to school

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:24:25 GMT

Well not really I put in my application the other day to get my teaching certificate, it's a bit of process to get started on, but I had to do it. The negative things about my job are really out-weighing the good things about it. So I decided I can not stand much more of it.

Going to be in the VA Beach area Easter weekend, going crabbing and hitting up some good times!

Gulliver had some shots today, he has about 4 more to go. The he'll be all up to date so hooray!

st patty's

sushi_asuka@yahoo.com — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:32:57 GMT

First of all Gulliver is feeling much better, he is playing again, and most of his wounds have healed up!

And now, St. Patty's was full of corned beef brisket with cabbage, Shepard's pie, mead, Bailey's Irish cream, Guinness, and alcoholic cupcakes! Good friends and good times!

Also found a cheese at Trader Joe's to die for, it's a gouda made with a parmesan culture. It's called Parrano, try it!