Elusive Ink

Currently Listening
Sunday Morning
Maroon 5



I am probably the most relaxed I've been during any time over the past three weeks. Not that they've been bad, just an absolute whirlwind. I am really enjoying having a morning to sit here and just chill in the quiet of a Sunday morning at home. Despite the fact that I'm sitting here with earbuds, in my own little world...there's something particularly comforting by being surrounded by your family always. For better or worse. We've been through so much of the "worst" together, that these moments of better are always something to cherish. Despite any difficulties we may have right now, overall I must say...things are good. Life is good.

I finally finished my (incredibly extensive) training for my new job, as a sales associate for Le Creuset last Friday. Yesterday was my first day working with the customers, I really enjoyed it - selling is really my "thing." I'm not nearly as agressive as my supervisor, but I think I will be good at it and I definitely enjoy it. Now, I have the next four days off. I'm so very pleased. Time to rest, get caught up, and enjoy not working before I go back on thursday with sales goals and commission on the line. :P It's fun though...exciting.

Moreover, I like having money. I realized yesterday I have significantly more than I thought in savings, which I'm really pleased about. I'm just letting it collect up, not sure what I'll put it towards, maybe a summer class, or a trip somewhere. Or maybe I'll be thrifty and go three or four places. I definitely want to go to NYC, maybe visit my Aunt/Uncle, and Cousins in AZ over winter break (which happens to be rodeo break for them) and maybe go back to AR over spring break.

We'll see where life goes. I'm in no rush for anything at the moment, just enjoying every bit as it comes.

I come home every night wanting to create a myriad of exotic delicasies, and sinful desserts. :P I've already fallen in love with the product I'm selling, and am really enjoying experimenting, and enjoying cooking again. I bought a set of mixing bowls, which I should be able to pick up today - and I did break down and get that fondue that I really don't need. :P I don't regret it at all though, I think it'll be a fun piece to have.

Oh, and my new favorite website is quickly becoming 101cookbooks.com -- I'm not much of a meat eater, so it's really great organic/vegetarian meals and ideas. I'm not a vegetarian, just have always preferred meatless meals. I'm so excited to start building my collection of Le Creuset cookware (and my Mom's collection) to try some of these dishes. My first cast iron piece is going to be the wok, with a bamboo steamer...because I really want to make this recipe.

I finally broke down and bought some cufflinks yesterday - I didn't end up with the Tiffany ones yet, because I want to wait and be sure that this is going to be a worthwhile investment. So I got a pair of less expensive ones just to hold me over because the button links that came with my shirt are so damaged.

I guess I don't have much more to talk about - I had about a billion things whirling through my head 30 minutes ago when I started this post, but at this point I'm struggling for anything that would hold anyone's interest.

One more thing though...what is UP with the new MacBook pros? Are they serious? No firewire? I am actually looking into buying a macbook pro, however, I use my firewire all the time...what am I supposed to do in place of it? That doesn't even make sense...so now, I guess I either buy a refurb or...wait until Apple comes to their senses? This is just ridiculous...

More later, I'm sure. I intend to enjoy my days off, and blog lots.
-Lindsey