so today saw the completion of a loop that has been progressing for sometime now.
this morning, i was called in to interview for a new opportunity with my target employer.
when i arrived, the sweet human resources manager rushed out to meet me to let me know that i should find out as much about the position as possible during my chat with the hiring manager, because, if i chose to accept the assignment, they want me to start tomorrow.
whoa.
okay.
tomorrow.
wow.
it feels like i have been waiting years for this. maybe because i HAVE been waiting years for this.
and now after all this time, tomorrow, i will officially begin my career.
i am very excited. and a bit overwhelmed.
i'm going to go enjoy my time with the girls just now. i know i will be missing them tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Sunday, January 6, 2008
catch a tiger
this little clip is so precious i had to share it.
the sound of their laughter is just priceless.
as the name of this post indicates, tootsie is the pursuer.
enjoy!
the sound of their laughter is just priceless.
as the name of this post indicates, tootsie is the pursuer.
enjoy!
Friday, January 4, 2008
happy birthday emma!
celebrating 3 years on the 4th, a brilliant little one, my baby sister Emma.
in honor of the little princess, here are some highlights:
first birthday cake
am i doing this right?
Nadia says, "Here, let Papa show you."
Mama's demonstration backfires.
Let us eat cake!
Now, a little princess.
lots of love, from sissy
in honor of the little princess, here are some highlights:
first birthday cake
am i doing this right?
Nadia says, "Here, let Papa show you."
Mama's demonstration backfires.
Let us eat cake!
Now, a little princess.
lots of love, from sissy
progress thru effortless effort
buzzed around in the shop today.
went about doing things the best way i know.
lots of cross offs on the old list today.
i hope the team is pleased with the effort.
i am.
dinner: it seems this is becoming a regular feature of this blog so here goes,
miso mixed field greens with raspberries, red onion & humboldt chevre
baked brie & wasabi rice crackers
spicy peas and sausage cornbread
raspberry ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
it seems a bit blah to report eating left overs, so i will try not to do that again.
the brie from last night was worth mentioning, though. it was still a treat tonight.
yesterday i also prepared brunch-feast for visiting family:
Sour dough French Toast with fresh blueberries and vanilla yougurt
complete with organic powdered sugar and maple syrup.
I've kept up with filing job apps and i have another phone interview on monday.
more on that as it develops.
girlbears are getting so big. little teeth, wispy hair, so many funny expressions.
spent so many hours away from them today.
they seem to have changed dramatically while i was gone.
almost one year old...
i could lose myself in contemplating the vastness of time, but sleep beckons.
and i am so happy to surrender.
one
went about doing things the best way i know.
lots of cross offs on the old list today.
i hope the team is pleased with the effort.
i am.
dinner: it seems this is becoming a regular feature of this blog so here goes,
miso mixed field greens with raspberries, red onion & humboldt chevre
baked brie & wasabi rice crackers
spicy peas and sausage cornbread
raspberry ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
it seems a bit blah to report eating left overs, so i will try not to do that again.
the brie from last night was worth mentioning, though. it was still a treat tonight.
yesterday i also prepared brunch-feast for visiting family:
Sour dough French Toast with fresh blueberries and vanilla yougurt
complete with organic powdered sugar and maple syrup.
I've kept up with filing job apps and i have another phone interview on monday.
more on that as it develops.
girlbears are getting so big. little teeth, wispy hair, so many funny expressions.
spent so many hours away from them today.
they seem to have changed dramatically while i was gone.
almost one year old...
i could lose myself in contemplating the vastness of time, but sleep beckons.
and i am so happy to surrender.
one
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
appetite for life
we trekked out into the green belt with the snuggy boos this afternoon.
we bundled everyone up and strapped them to our backs.
the timing was perfect, we reached a nice cliff just in time for the sunset, where we sipped warm honeybush tea and snacked on Caribbean trail mix and animal cookies.
Garreth and Griselda hiked out to meet us with Bruja, Griselda's dog.
The girls were so happy to see the doggy walking along side us.
i think they really enjoyed taking in the sights along the riverbed and cliffs, even if their noses did get awfully rosy.
i cooked another big dinner for the family guests tonight.
tonight's menu:
cod lyonnaise and pan seared sea scallops
with bergamot rice, steamed greens (beet,kale, rainbow chard) with tahini mustard sauce.
no pictures of tonights meal--we were all too ravenous to pose with our plates.
happy tummies yet again.
ahhh, this is the good life.
one
we bundled everyone up and strapped them to our backs.
the timing was perfect, we reached a nice cliff just in time for the sunset, where we sipped warm honeybush tea and snacked on Caribbean trail mix and animal cookies.
Garreth and Griselda hiked out to meet us with Bruja, Griselda's dog.
The girls were so happy to see the doggy walking along side us.
i think they really enjoyed taking in the sights along the riverbed and cliffs, even if their noses did get awfully rosy.
i cooked another big dinner for the family guests tonight.
tonight's menu:
cod lyonnaise and pan seared sea scallops
with bergamot rice, steamed greens (beet,kale, rainbow chard) with tahini mustard sauce.
no pictures of tonights meal--we were all too ravenous to pose with our plates.
happy tummies yet again.
ahhh, this is the good life.
one
garreth & griselda
so happy to meet simon's brother garreth's girlfriend, griselda.
she is an amazing person and very fascinating.
garreth seems to be doing well as he and griselda continue their adventures together.
here are some photos of them from new year's eve day.
griselda played music with the girlbears and later we all took a walk to the park.
she is an amazing person and very fascinating.
garreth seems to be doing well as he and griselda continue their adventures together.
here are some photos of them from new year's eve day.
griselda played music with the girlbears and later we all took a walk to the park.
happy birthday lulu!
thanks for making me eat my words.
your phone call was a nice surprise. it is always so good to hear you coming from a happy and positive place.
have a super fun day in your prom dress. if you stop by, you know i'll bake something for you.
come alive, 25!
go LULU!
your phone call was a nice surprise. it is always so good to hear you coming from a happy and positive place.
have a super fun day in your prom dress. if you stop by, you know i'll bake something for you.
come alive, 25!
go LULU!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
peas on earth & lots of cabbage for everybody
we just finished grubbing the first feast of the new year.
delightful.
gathering with beautiful creative spirits is exactly how i hope i'll be spending much of 2008.
i accomplished a few new recipes tonight.
spicy tikka masala Black Eyed Peas
woodear mushroom pilaf
braised red & green cabbage-- the red cabbage tasted of sweet cinnamon and apple cider vinegar, and the green was cooked with hefewiesen beer, creole mustard and crispy smoked tempeh. yummy!
also re-tried a recent favorite, veggy sausage corn bread. it wasn't my best attempt.poor ingredient ratios to blame. imprecise measuring due to over multitasking.
but everything came out all right, if i do say so myself. elias, dharam, lily and simon played with the girls while i cooked.
i must say, it felt so amazing to hear my girls entertaining our guests while i was still preparing the dinner. everyone tonight was so content and warm.
dang row even came to get his good luck peas & cabbage and also debuted his new mullet.
i think i'm going to call it a night while some of warmth is left in the room from the party.
a nice cup of tea and in bed before midnight.
2008 is off to a lovely start.
delightful.
gathering with beautiful creative spirits is exactly how i hope i'll be spending much of 2008.
i accomplished a few new recipes tonight.
spicy tikka masala Black Eyed Peas
woodear mushroom pilaf
braised red & green cabbage-- the red cabbage tasted of sweet cinnamon and apple cider vinegar, and the green was cooked with hefewiesen beer, creole mustard and crispy smoked tempeh. yummy!
also re-tried a recent favorite, veggy sausage corn bread. it wasn't my best attempt.poor ingredient ratios to blame. imprecise measuring due to over multitasking.
but everything came out all right, if i do say so myself. elias, dharam, lily and simon played with the girls while i cooked.
i must say, it felt so amazing to hear my girls entertaining our guests while i was still preparing the dinner. everyone tonight was so content and warm.
dang row even came to get his good luck peas & cabbage and also debuted his new mullet.
i think i'm going to call it a night while some of warmth is left in the room from the party.
a nice cup of tea and in bed before midnight.
2008 is off to a lovely start.
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