I have had a lovely Christmas this year - who knew that I would get to spend it with my Mum, brother and sil, and 1 niece, 2 nephews and my two of course, the only one missing for me was Devin.
I cooked a full on dinner which turned out perfectly if I say so myself (never quite worked out why people say turkey is dry??)
I received some beautiful presents from DH and the kids, but I still don't feel that happy about where we stand financially :( I can write that can't I? I am kinda over telling myself that Christmas is not about the presents for me is still is important and I get so much pleasure from giving that obviously I am a bit down when I can't give what I would like to.
I start a new 2 1/2 day job in January - a sort of brain dead admin job but I took it because that is how I have been feeling - brain dead and it could develop into something more one day. I am also working for a charity as a project manager - not so brain dead which could also develop into a half week position but at this stage its pro bono so that won't be satisfying my financial requirements just yet.
I haven't been blogging lately purely because I have nothing to say but for my friends out there who really want to know what I am doing day to day I thought I try a little harder to just 'blog' stuff around me and if its boring so be it.
I attempted to get my act together today after spending way too much time lately doing NOTHING I suppose I am actually depressed although I don't particular show it at least I don't think I do and being on anti-depressants permanently sure takes the edge off. I know I am feeling better about things when I head for the kitchen.....
I made a delicious cauliflower soup, something that would not grab me normally. DH was seriously impressed and reckoned it was right up there with my butternut soup.
So we sat decadently eating this cauliflower soup with crusty organic bread for lunch. If any of you would like the recipe it is from this book... or inbox me and I will send it to you.
Delectable by Marlene van der Westhuizen, the recipes are so easy, have very few ingredients but have a sort of elegance about them. The book is worth buying just for the pictures of the authors house in France.
