Okay folks, the last few weeks have been a whirlwind of moving, working, driving and job searching. I have to say the weeks have been busy and productive, but I have not been chronicling anything on this blog. I have been ruminating about what will make good posts in the future, and would like to echo Andrew's idea of "treats" for readers (you know, you 1.5 readers out there).
Please don't chastise me for not having a photo. I feel bad enough.
About a month ago I met a goal of mine: to finish a piece for an exhibition. Out of the 23 candidates, I was not chosen, but I plan on entering again next year. It was a good goal and very satisfying--and accomplishing it makes me more confident and even hungry for more projects. (Plus, I can use the image for greeting cards.)
New subject, relating to the post title:
Last Friday I came home late after a long/busy day at work, and then of course the drive home from Fremont. My in-laws had been in town and they and Ben moved in our new dining table and buffet. I was ecstatic. For the first two years of our marriage, we have eaten over our coffee table. We have a real table now!
Our first official meal I cooked in the house, and that we ate at the table, was on the Fourth of July. My grandma and aunt came over and I fixed homemade mashed potatoes, sauteed asparagus and onions, and coffee brownies. KFC supplied the fried chicken, as usual. It was magnificent to eat a real meal at a real table.
This subject matter may not be very exciting; but it does relate to the nature of my posts, in that I like to keep track of progress. Progress in the kitchen is included, and I really enjoyed spending time on the food. Especially after Ben starts school in August, I will need to learn how to balance my time in the kitchen, on the housework, and with my freelance and personal projects.
This evening we enjoyed supper with our neighbors; they hosted a fajita night and Ben took the homemade GUAC and I tried a new recipe for dessert, keeping in the theme. I was thrilled at how the dessert turned out, as quick and simple as it was. It's a keeper!
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Based on my count, that's two posts now with no picture. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYour story about the table was especially enjoyable for me as it reminded me of mine and Tara's first dinner in our apartment. We did not have any chairs yet, so we ate cross-legged at a legless table. Hurray for progress!