The Oven

I've realized recently that I like baking. In the past month I have baked more than I have my whole life. Different kinds of breads, made-from-scratch cakes, vegan baking, cookies. I have never thought of myself as a baker. That's so, you know, Suzy homemaker-ish. But, alas, I like it. The other day I made what was supposed to be pumpkin bread, that turned out to be sweet potato bread for lack of proper ingredients. It was pretty tasty! I was pretty impressed with myself! Tonight's adventure was zucchini bread. Not quite as good, but not bad with a little margarine on it. It's almost like creating. Wait! It is creating! You can mix things that are gross on their own (have you ever eaten raw eggs? Or flour?) and end up with something that tastes so good!
Perhaps I like just being in the kitchen because the oven is warm, and the rest of the house is so chilly. Maybe its just a phase. Either way, I like it.

ravage of a spirit

Listening to pandora tonight, one song caught my attention and I've been listening to it ever since. The tune is mournful, I love it. I feel like my emotion is expressed through just listening to it. It touches my soul, allows me to reflect. I haven't taken the time to do this in such a long time. It's good, open, yearning, searching, almost freeing. How can music do this?

Goodday

I went horseback riding today.
So Nice.
It was fun and just really great to be on a horse. The weather was perfect - short sleeves - and the horses were fun, energetic, and I love the smell. (kind of weird, I know) It was so relaxing and refreshing to be out there.
Then I went to choir practice where we are all practicing for the Christmas program coming up quickly. I haven't sung in a choir in a while and it is great to feel part of a team working together for a goal.
Refreshing.
Tonight I also went to a bonfire out at a friends house where I roasted marshmallows, played guitar, and sang. So nice. It's been a good day. Nice, considering that I've had an awful week. So, I'm winding down the evening sipping on some sleepy time tea with my feet up in my favorite chair with Kitty sleeping on my lap, campfire smell lingering on my clothes. Could it get any better? I'm sure it could, but I'm going to pretend that it couldn't.

anger

Had a long day at work today.
Lots of patients with lots of problems.
Someone swore at me.
He was angry at the world.
Really now.
I actually got mad.
I'm a little bit embarrassed that I allowed someones harsh words to cause me anger.
Granted it was brief... but still.

fall

leaves
sunshine
breeze
cool nights
I like it

ketchup

I kinda forgot that I have a blog.
Kind of embarrassing... but true
life is busy
I'm engaged!
I should show you pictures! It's so amazing!
I love Greg Okimi :)
Have a job that makes me work a lot
but I like it (not the working a lot, but the job)
Just got over the flu.
that was yuck
Headed to canada soon for paddling,
but more importantly for the man I love
Need to head to bed now
how time flies
Miss Nebraska,
was there for the weekend (
most of it was spent over a toilet)
Saw friends
Smelt Nebraska
it smells good
Perhaps more soon, but no guarantees

powwow

It's been a hard week. Body aches, fever, non-existant air movement in my nose, working long hours, not enough sleep, nose dripping uncontrollably (even though I can't breathe through it). Job stress, no time at home, headache that won't go away, messy house, bills bills bills.

Then came sabbath.

Praise God for Sabbath. Slept plenty, went to church, sang, had lunch with friends, hung out, went horseback riding, saw a pow wow (whoa cool), birthday party for friend, flirted with Greg, read, slept plenty again, cold is starting to go away. Things are looking up.

I'm off to Canada on Thursday as well.... oh boy