I Win!

Not really. But it is a small accomplishment.

Two weeks ago, while I was on vacation, Kristen was supposed to start packing. This would start the motivation so that we would not end up two days from August and start freaking out. She didn't, and I am sure thinks that I won't either. Although that would mean that I would be assuming, and you know what happens when you assume?

I packed six boxes, my winter coats, hats and accessories. Only five million more things to go. I will of course save the pictures and kitchen supplies until the end.

Food Post #1

A dear coworker took me to the Green Market this past Friday and opened up a new world for me. Unfortunately, the first time I was around enough to cook was today, so the broccoli that looked so good lost all of its green color, and the strawberries melted. That was very sad to me. I love strawberries. However, they melted all over the counter, and the fragrance is so amazing I kind of want to leave it there and not clean it up. It's a black counter top so you can't see it. That's not gross, right?

My life has totally changed as she convinced me to buy kale. I don't think I have ever really had it on its own. I sautéed it in garlic and olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, topped some left over couscous with it and then topped that with two eggs over easy. It was a delightful brunch that I thought I would share. Go out and get some kale!!!

It's Been a Long Time

I feel like I have an excuse this time: My computer is a wreck. I think I have to reinstall everything. AGAIN! I just did it in January. And the power jack is about to break off! I dream of buying a macbook. After the move. And the New Year. arrrgh.

Anywho, I went home to spend some time with my mom for her birthday. It was very nice. I actually got to sit and relax. We grilled, we did yard work, we got stuck in a flood. Yeah that's true. A 10 minute car ride took an hour and a half due to a freak storm. Some of that time was spent sitting in a parking lot to stay off of the submerged road. About 30 minutes after we got home the power went out. I didn't mind. It was nice to lay on the couch and take in the house that I grew up in. It's been so long since I have had the time to do that.

Quality time all around.