Stupid Stupid

Don't take on work, a show, and moving all at the same time again. Ever.

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.

A New Home

Yesterday my roommate gave my landlord the news: We are looking for a new apartment and plan to be out by August. I am sad that she did it alone, as our landlord was sad and made a production out of it. She said we were her favorite tenants ever and she would kick out her grandkids and would renovate our apartment if it would make us stay. Its such a lovely gesture, but it is time for us to move on, and she will most likely be able to charge more for apartment than we were paying anyway.

So now I am starting the process of cleaning out the things that I have not touched in years. Sadly, I found hair product. Wow. That went away a long time ago. Sheesh. I don't even remember using it!

I also made my first dreaded trip to the Goodwill. That hurt. I took two garbage bags of clothes and books and walked fourteen blocks with them. That may not seem far, but it was. Oh it was. I think I will rethink that process.

Moving is exciting.

Blog!

I know there would people a few people who read this blog who would be interested in having some Playful Noshings. As we all know, I love food, and I am excited by reading about food. It's even more exciting when someone from my past, who happens to now be a nutritionist writes about food! Although I must say I am sad that her TV debut had to be about mushrooms, and hearing her talk about them makes me want to try them again even though I gag thinking about them.

Easter

Easter was such a great time. I started playing with my new camera. I didn't do a very good job the first time around and there were some fuzzy pictures!! I did find this nifty slide show thing that Picasa does. Here are the pictures that turned out okay. I forgot to take pictures of some of the food before we ate it, however, I did get the customary shot of ham that I like to take. Enjoy.