It's been a very full few weeks, and I've not been turning on my computer much in the evenings... except to watch the occasional episode of "Glee". I admit it, I'm becoming a Gleek :( But really, I'm still very much behind, so don't tell me anything - I'm only mid-way through Season 1! Allow me to indulge myself a bit longer. I had been watching (via YouTube) the second to last series of the Amazing Race... and then my mom went and ruined who won for me... and I haven't bothered to watch another episode since then :( Or maybe it's just that the internet has been pretty slow, so it hasn't been worth the effort? As nice as it is living a basically "tv-free" existence, I have to admit that there are times when a girl just wants to sit for 30 minutes and watch something completely brainless. And most of the online TV things don't work here - either because it's "not available in your region", or our internet "guard" blocks it, or the internet is just too slow. So. Not a whole lot of TV going on here... but I have procured a season of Glee, to see what all the fuss is about!
Anyway, things are moving along well. My garden is growing amazingly well (both the eat-ables and the weeds!), work is moving on, and life just continues!
Today I went to a "Conversation" on Community Driven Development. It was with a bunch of NGOs (mostly program managers and country directors!), and there was a consultant brought in who lead us in a "conversation" about this new development thing that the World Bank seems to be pushing. I wasn't sure if it would be very applicable to our situation, but I was really quite curious about it. And I quite like trying to be a bit "in the know" about what's going on in the "development" world, so I went along. Plus, I knew there would be a free bottle of water thrown in, so what was there to lose? And not only did I get the water, but I got a couple of cookies, a cold Coke (and a real Coke, not the generic brand), and some new knowledge that I might be able to do something with! All in all, not a wasted 3 hours.
We've also been eating some beautiful food lately! My friend from South Africa came over last weekend to spend the weekend, and we had some lovely food! I love it when AM comes over, because she appreciates food as much as I do! I know some people who "gush" about mountains and lakes... well, AM and I gush about food. It's somehow so much more enjoyable when you have someone to vocalize your appreciation for your food with!
My most beautiful achievement of the week, so far, has been "mini-quiches". Oh, so brunch-fully delicious.
I had to adapt a bit, since I don't have all the ingredients, but they turned out pretty delicious. The best part is that I now have basil growing in the garden! So now I can make a 3-leave salad, all with leaves from the garden! How much fun is that?!
Anyway, things are moving along well. My garden is growing amazingly well (both the eat-ables and the weeds!), work is moving on, and life just continues!
Today I went to a "Conversation" on Community Driven Development. It was with a bunch of NGOs (mostly program managers and country directors!), and there was a consultant brought in who lead us in a "conversation" about this new development thing that the World Bank seems to be pushing. I wasn't sure if it would be very applicable to our situation, but I was really quite curious about it. And I quite like trying to be a bit "in the know" about what's going on in the "development" world, so I went along. Plus, I knew there would be a free bottle of water thrown in, so what was there to lose? And not only did I get the water, but I got a couple of cookies, a cold Coke (and a real Coke, not the generic brand), and some new knowledge that I might be able to do something with! All in all, not a wasted 3 hours.
We've also been eating some beautiful food lately! My friend from South Africa came over last weekend to spend the weekend, and we had some lovely food! I love it when AM comes over, because she appreciates food as much as I do! I know some people who "gush" about mountains and lakes... well, AM and I gush about food. It's somehow so much more enjoyable when you have someone to vocalize your appreciation for your food with!
My most beautiful achievement of the week, so far, has been "mini-quiches". Oh, so brunch-fully delicious.
I had to adapt a bit, since I don't have all the ingredients, but they turned out pretty delicious. The best part is that I now have basil growing in the garden! So now I can make a 3-leave salad, all with leaves from the garden! How much fun is that?!
1 comment:
The mini quiches are brilliant. I have been stocking the freezer with breakfast burritos and bean burritos. I think I would like these too, since I need a few bites of protein in the morning. Why are mornings so haaard? Wah. Love ya!
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