i survived the first two days of the new job. i think i'm going to love it (what am i saying, i already do). it's always going to be a nice place to be when you boss comes in and says 'i have a prize for you' and hands over an iPod shuffle for no real reason other than 'everyone else has one and i didnt want you to feel left out'. how cool is that?
i've already acquired several projects to begin working on. there is SO much room for me to do my own thing and do some new, different things for them. i think i'll be glad when i finish teaching these THREE courses I have going. i'm ready for a break from that.
i'm super into this fall thing. something about the north east inspires it in me. leaves changing, mums in full bloom. i've been making pumpkin delight, spice cake and trying different types of squash. i made and ate spaghetti squash for the first time in my life last week. it was excellent with just a little butter (actually Promise spread since i'm trying to get un-fat), salt and pepper and Parmesan cheese. this weekend i made butternut squash soup (or mush), and i have an acorn squash left to attempt.
k's parents are coming for thanksgiving. it'll be the first time i think i've had a holiday at my house. i've never made a turkey before so it should be an interesting adventure... as long as i don't put grits on it i'll be fine. (that's a family inside joke that does require a story).
One Thanksgiving several years ago we were at my Papa's house. He's an excellent cook, but my mom was in charge of the turkey that year. My papa was up early and wanted to get the turkey in the oven before things got wild so he went in to my sleeping mom to ask what he needed to do. she told him to put it in the browning bag, tie the bag and put some slits in the top. Once we were all up my mom checked the turkey to find white specks all over the top of the turkey. Upon inquiring it became clear that there was a mis-understanding in the sleepy pre-dawn conversation... she said slits and he heard 'grits'.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
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