The Art of Baking Cookies

Baking chocolate-chip-oatmeal-raisin cookies is an art, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise.

That is all.

love,
Hannah

17 Things Fangirls Do

Fangirls are scary, scary humans. We all know this.

It's a horrifying thought, I know, but have you ever stopped to consider that you might be a fangirl? It's important that you make sure. In this post, I will be identifying the symptoms of this mania to help you decide whether or not you have this problem.

So, without further ado:

1. You use the phrases "I ship it", "The feels!", and "I can't even!" in your everyday conversations.

2. You have a Pinterest board and/or a Tumblr blog dedicated to one of your fandoms.

3. You squeal or flail when your OTP does something cute.

 

 

4. You know what an OTP is.

5. You've had actual fights over which Avenger is the best.

6. You know that using all-caps is PERFECTLY ACCEPTABLE.

7. You feel inexpressible pain when your favorite web-series ends.

8. You exaggerate. Big time.

9. You have so many crushes on fictional boys that you can't even count them all anymore.

10. You own fandom merch. 

11. You know what fanfiction is, and you either write it, read it, or run away from it as fast as you can.

12. You have a hard time keeping calm when a favorite author retweets or favorites your tweet.

 

13. Your favorite people don't even know you exist.

14. You literally scream when a book ends in a cliffhanger.

 

15. You get angry when other fangirls ship the wrong ship.

16. Your greatest fear is series finales.

17. You have so many feels. So. Many.

Still unsure of where you stand on the Fangirl Chart? Here's a helpful guide.

If None of these relate to you: Great news! You are not a fangirl! Your life must be so very comfortable...

If 1 - 6 of these relate to you: Hmm, looks like you have a bit of a problem. You are certainly showing some symptoms. Don't worry, it's not too serious - as long as you keep it in check.

If 7 - 12 relate: FANGIRL ALERT. Things are getting out of hand, I'm afraid. The good news is that it's not too late to start working on your problem. Just remember - conceal, don't feel. Don't let them know.

If you relate to 13 - 17 of these: I am sorry. I am so, so sorry.

Later, everybody! I'm off to go marathon a couple of web-series and add a couple more hundred pins to my Doctor Who board!

love,

Hannah

Watership Down

“All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.” 

I am currently reading Watership Down.

While reading about the journeys of the brave rabbits, sometimes I picture it happening in the fields that are just behind my house.

Inexplicably inspired by this, I took a break from school yesterday afternoon, put on my wellies and mittens, and went out into the fields to take some photographs.

I even spotted some rabbit holes.

love,
Hannah

A Mad Tea Party // Fictional Feasts

We're all mad here.

“Take some more tea," the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly.
"I've had nothing yet," Alice replied in an offended tone, "so I can't take more."
"You mean you can't take less," said the Hatter: "it's very easy to take more than nothing."
"Nobody asked your opinion," said Alice.

`Yes, that's it,' said the Hatter with a sigh: `it's always tea-time, and we've no time to wash the things between whiles.'
`Then you keep moving round, I suppose?' said Alice.
`Exactly so,' said the Hatter: `as the things get used up.'
`But what happens when you come to the beginning again?' Alice ventured to ask.
`Suppose we change the subject,' the March Hare interrupted.

  “The Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,
    All on a summer day:
  The Knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts
    And took them quite away!”

`Really, now you ask me,' said Alice, very much confused, `I don't think--'
`Then you shouldn't talk,' said the Hatter.

 The Menu:
Tea ("MORE TEA!")
Biscuits for dunking
Sandwiches ("It was the best butter.")
The Queen of Heart's Tarts (recipe)

The Decor:
My teacup collection
Teapots
 Alice books
A White Rabbit
Odds and Ends that seemed relevant
Amelia (she is pretending to be the Cheshire Cat. Or Dinah.)

I've always wanted to have a tea party like the one in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I mean, who wouldn't want to attend such a bizarre party?

I loved putting this fictional feast together. Caleb and I had fun searching the house for things to use as decorations. Making tarts was a new experience, and they turned out seriously delicious. 

Let me tell you, I felt very Wonderland-y with my teacup full of tea, my fancy (and by that I mean that I cut the crusts off) sandwiches, and my strawberry tart.

Guys, you seriously need to throw a mad tea party. (Please invite me. I'll bring tarts.)

In Case You Missed...
Bilbo's Afternoon Tea
A Redwall Picnic
Camp Half-Blood Favorites

Pooh's Bread & Butter Pudding 

A Hobbit Second Breakfast

Tea With Tumnus 

love,

Hannah