Ramblings

I could start this post off by saying that I'm terribly sorry that I haven't posted in a bit, but I warned you ahead of time, commitments like these take a bit of time. I've spent the past week or so frolicking about, soaking up lots of sunshine and ocean air with Jamie and his family. Many of you are probably wondering how I have so much free time to dabble about, in short, I'm currently unemployed. This unemployment business is like an extended vacation for me. Until this morning, I have been waking up when I please, filling my days with whatever I choose (such activities generally stray from my "chore" list that I insist on writing at the beginning of each week.. go figure). I decided though that I needed some order, some sort of routine to keep me sane. I woke up this morning, a bit groggy, but determined to tackle the day... hmm, I should possibly word that differently, I fear it suggests that I participated in some extreme activity, or somehow checked off everything on that damn to-do list. No worries, I seem to have ignored almost every task I really do need to get done, and focused rather on the great weather we had today. These past few weeks I've been really wanting to exercise more, get back into my yoga routine, etc... I blame this partly on my instagram account as I am following this crazy in shape yogamonger who can contort her body into a bazillion different postures, and also I seem to have stumbled upon the facebook page of a workout studio (all the pictures they post are of toned individuals looking oh so happy). Whatever the reason may be, I got serious today about this goal. I went on a 13-mile bike ride this morning and recently got back from a community yoga class at a local studio. Feeling fresh and fine, I took it to a whole notha' level and bought myself an array of vegetables, fruits, and grains... a little bit of culinary inspiration! I failed to mention the two iced coffees I chugged today, but they seem like a minor speed bump amidst everything else I accomplished today.

On a serious note, I have a lot to get done this week. Tomorrow I have an interview for an assistant pastry chef position, which means I really ought to tackle the pile of laundry that's slowly growing and spreading across my floor. I made plans to go pick blueberries with my dear madre, and hang with her for the evening... a welcome escape from Burlington. And let me not forget, prep and assemble a wedding cake for this Saturday. I'm a bit overwhelmed, a tad stressed, but all will be well. 

So, rather then posting a new recipe, I leave you with this rambling piece. I promise to overwhelm you with pictures and recipes soon. And hopefully pictures of me in bad-ass yoga postures. 

ox.