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Originally Posted by BDBopper

I've learned some things over the past two weeks as King of the Castle.

1. I can actually cook some things. I cooked a pork chop and green peas for dinner the other night. You don't realize how much of an acomplishment that is for me.

2. Meanwhile I suck at eggs. Or maybe that should read I SUCK eggs. Whichever you prefer. I've tried in the pan or in the microwave. The scrambled eggs I am trying to make just don't come out right. It's frustrating!

3. I love fredom but I need to have some structure or I don't get things done (or as much done as I need to). I will be much better off setting a somewhat-solid schedule of tasks instead of going with the flow. I'll get more done that way.

4. I am not ready to live independently yet. I need some more training. In a related note my friend in Kentucky (Dave) who just lost his Father to Cancer has invited me up to Louisville to spend some time wih him. I think I will take the offer. It just costs me 40 bucks to hop a bus and head to Louisville. He said that hte could help teach me some more things I need to know how to do so I can live independently.

Good for you for learning what you can do! I think it's awesome that your friend will help you learn even more! Cooking (and a lot of life skills) really do need to be taught. It doesn't necessarily come naturally.

I always use milk when I scramble eggs; about 1/4 to 1/2 cup for 2 eggs. I've never done them in the microwave. Cheese gets added later; it doesn't need to cook, just to melt, and will stick in the pan badly if you cook it with the eggs. Grate it and put it on the eggs after you get them on your plate.