Friday, 14 March 2014

Reflections

Ah, time for another reflections post. Well, so fare I have studied and written about:



How to make syrups
How to make poultices
How to make tinctures
How to make infused oils
Hot infused oils
Cold Infused Oils
Harvesting Herbs
Growing Herbs
Macerating
Making decoctions
Making infusions
Combining decoctions and infusions
Research on marsh mallow
Research on agrimony
Research on juniper
Research on lavender
Research on calendula
Research on Yarrow
Making tea bags
Common ailments and they’re herbal cures


~Sivvy



Thursday, 13 March 2014

Interests (Poetry)

Ah, one more interest post, an then everything for interests shall be caught up for now. Poetry. Another form of writing. I have written a few poems in the pats little while that are worth sharing, one being 'The Knight of Darkness' and the other being 'In the Forest'. Ever since I was little I loved reading and listening to poetry, and loved writing it too.


Do you like poetry? Who's your favourite poet? What's you favourite poem?
Leave a comment if you would like to!
Thanks again for all the time that you have given to reading these posts, and I hope that you all have a great and wonderful day!
All the best,
~Sivvy

Interests (Writing)

Why hello there, I see that you have stumbled upon this little interests post. Well, in this post I will be talking about my deep interest in writing. I love writing. It's a great way to relax, vent emotions, get your ideas out, share you knowledge, thoughts, and opinions. You can create anything you want with your writing, and you have absolute control over what you write, nobody can stop you from putting your ideas on paper. Reading other people's writing can offer you advice, ideas, knowledge, more discrete information, a way to relax, a way to escape from the stress of your daily life, inspiration, and so much more.


     Right now, I'm working on several stories.

Oddling is a fantasy story sen in an alternate universe, where any being who is not entirely human, or human at all, and has a magical power or special ability, is called and Oddling. There are two camps for Oddlings. One called Veil Valley, where the you addling can be raised and trained from birth (or whenever the can get to camp), and then sent out into the world at the age of twenty one. Disgruntled Oddlings from the camp, ones who have run away, or Oddlings that have already come of age and left, sometimes head to Jagged Spire. Jagged Spire is a camp for all those Oddlings who have felt forsaken because of their race or their heritage, and want to end the rest of the Oddlings.  It is up to a group of Oddlings from Valley Vale to stop the Jagged Spire army from wiping their kind out. But is it truly for that reason that Jagged Spire wants to end the safety of the other camp, or is it jealousy between the rival leaders? Luna and Sol are twin sister and brother guardians of Valley Vale, while a mysterious and dark figure patrons Jagged Spire. Who is this mysterious figure, and why do they want revenge?


Siege is set one thousand years after the first apocalypse. A fantasy, dystopian story, it is about taking on the hardships of life, and taking down evil governments that may or may not be lead by the older brother of one of your teammates. Every time the point of view changes, a new chapter begins. Needless to say, the chapters are very short, but many in number.



Cemetery Downs is a Steampunk/Fantasy/Horror story about the possibility of all the creatures that we fear are real, as well many serial killers. Set in an alternate Victorian Era, the storyline follows a young werewolf halfling named Misa, and her friends, who live in a home for creatures like them who have no family and/or no place to go, called Cemetery Downs. It chronicles their adventures, and want of acceptance, something that the horrors of the world rarely ever get.


I also write poetry and short stories.
If you would like to read any of these stories, I am currently working on putting what I have so far of DeviantArt, which you can find Here

Thank you for your time, and if you would like, pleas comment on what things that you have written, or would like to write!

Hope you all have a lovely day, sincerely,
~Sivvy

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Interests (Herbal Candy)

     Hey, sooooo today will be a post on the interests of making herbal candy. Yes, I said it. Herbal candy. These all look very delicious, and I will include like to where I found the recipes. All credits go to the person(s) who's page I got this from.

Check out the link for this recipe and many other wonderful looking recipes here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/mountain-rose-herbs/herbal-candy-recipes-for-fall-fun/439846611858

Autumn Recipes

"Herbal Hard Candy:


Ingredients:
3 cups strong herbal tea or decoction of your creation
3 1/2 pounds of granulated sugar (about 8 cups)

Preparation:
  1. Mix sugar and brewed herbal tea in large saucepan. It is best to use the biggest pan possible, as the mixture foams up and could easily overflow.
  2. Boil until the mixture reaches 292 degrees (be sure to make adjustments for altitude).
  3. Pour into large, shallow buttered pan and let cool.
  4. Cut into pieces before the syrup hardens all the way. If you want a softer, chewier candy you can pull it like taffy.
Ideas for what kinds of tea you can use:
  • Ginger
  • Elderberries
  • Lemon Peel
  • Orange Peel
  • Rose Buds
  • Chai
  • Holy Basil
  • Goji Berries
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla Bean
  • Chamomile
  • Hibiscus
  • Hops
  • Lemongrass
  • Juniper Berries
  • Orange Peel
  • Peppermint
  • Jasmine Green Tea
  • Vanilla Rooibos







Thursday, 6 March 2014

Reflections

      Ah, yes, it is time for yet another reflections post. Well, the project has been progressing well, and the section on making syrups has had it's first method added. Now onto the makings of herbal candy. I have also started working on a section for gardening, and finding plants out in the wild. One must always remember though, not to take to much from any given plant or area. This is proving to be a very interesting task, and a bit of a challenge, but is still fairly fun and a great learning experience. I hope to be able to provide more exciting updates in the future, but for now, this will have to do.

Thanks for your time, and have a wonderful day!

~Sivvy

Sunday, 2 March 2014

Interests

       

Sooooo, here is an update on my IWS5000 (Independent Work Studies 5000) project. I am still working on that book, and expanding my knowledge in the natural world.


             I learned how to make syrups, poultices, infusions, how to macerate herbs, and making infused oils. These are very interesting things to learn about. Also learned quite a bite about the Marsh Mallow herb. Yes, the food is named after the plant, not vice versa.


Hope you all have a wonderful day,


~Sivvy

Movie Reflection: Gravity (MAJOR SPOILER ALERT!!!!)




           Where do I start? Honestly. I like the movie, but the character of Ryan seemed to willing to give 

up. Sure she made it in the end, but how did she face the trials of getting back to people, and how did 

she cope with the problems along the way? Could she have handled things differently in space? Could 

other people have been saved, also, if she failed every landing simulation, then why was she even 

allowed in space in the first place? I truly find it amazing that Matt was able to face down his own 

imminent death, just to save Dr. Ryan Stone. Also, why couldn't they have just waited until there was 

no one working up there, before blowing up the satellite, and why did the debris have to destroy 

everything else? Couldn't the destruction of several satellites and space stations, as well as the losses of 

many lives, have been prevented?

      Anywho, I truly did like the movie, but all in all, I think it was ok. And yes, sorry if I just spoiled 

the movie for you. I guess I may as well give the ending away too. Dr. Ryan Stone makes it out alive, 

lands in some water, swims to a beach, gets up, and then the movie ends there. 



Thanks for your time, 


~Sivvy