Man Oh-live, I'm Doing Twenty-five

• I WANT to write something here every day, but I am not.
• The sun is shining, my demeanor isn't.
• I had a "mystery meal" for lunch. It had pork, and onion, and milk, and allspice, nutmeg, and cumin in it. I have no idea when I made it, nor how long it's been in the freezer.
• My little brother got a job today *throws confetti*
• My BIG brother is sending me a bottle of wine to taste. It is from his friend's winery. I cannot wait to try it.
• I made this chicken dish for dinner back in January (or maybe February). I was going to write about it.

• I have been gone, or had company constantly since Dec. 26th. I was really excited about being home alone "for a long time" until my trip to Arizona in March. I am crap at keeping time. The last of my company left 2/16, I leave 3/4.
• Between company and traveling, I have hosted four dinners at my house.
• The Ragù Bolognese I made for my dinner group on Sunday from this blog was amazing. (as is the blog and her writing and photography!)
• I joined FaceBook under my real name. Who knew I'd recognize so many childhood/school friends. My but we were a (small) and close knit group.
• I also belong on FaceBook under MitMoi.
• I am struggling with my writing class. I guess that's good. It means I have a lot to learn.
• I got my haircut on Saturday. She styled it slightly different. It looked cute. THIS is what it looked like when I tried. :|

• I am crazy and have agreed to cook an "Ocho de Mayo" meal for 150 people. I will be using two days of vacation time to accomplish this feat.
• A friend from Paris, France is coming to visit me in May!!
• I am going to the St. Lawrence River in New York at the end of July.
• I don't know if I'll be doing ANY business travel this year. This is very, very, sad for me.
• Sunshine coming through the windows in my clean house makes me happy.
• I wish I were playing hooky there right now.
• Yesterday, when I was in an equally foul mood and told Jason, "Nobody likes me, I think I'll eat worms" he sent me these three links to make me smile. Only the first one made me truly smile. (ps: People like me ... I'm just not liking a whole lot of people back at the moment.)
• I helped out a friend recently. It makes me feel good every time I think about it.
• Another friend I haven't heard from for a while got back in touch. He says he's doing better now. I hope so - and that life treats him well.
• Heather and I share daily eMail correspondence. Not much, just a line or two. Her comments make me laugh out loud on a regular basis.
• My home laptop is FINALLY (3 repair visits for one orginal problem) fixed. HALLELUJA!
• There was something else I wanted to say, but I've forgotten.

• This is the cake I made for Valentines. Matzo Flour, Almond Meal, Lemon Juice, Lemon Zest, Lemon Curd, and Raspberries. It's kind of like sticking your tongue out at love. (tart, sour, and blowing raspberries)