These last four days for me have been very therapeutic. I’ve been sleeping soundly, I’ve been working out and I even got the chance to get back on my bike yesterday which is always a great form of therapy for me. I’ve snapped a ton of photos, most of which made me smile as I watched a couple of geese and ducks take food from my hand, and pose for a few photographs of mine. Both couples that came up to me were very sweet to me.
I also started Phase 1. Phase 1 of what you ask? I’m learning how to cook! Ok, not really, but I’m going to start to cook more because I find it to be relaxing and who doesn’t like food? My first concoction was that of banana bread. I was just craving it, so what do you know, I went out and bought a couple mixes of it. It turned out really well, and I felt very accomplished after doing so. However, it was pretty expensive. I had to buy all the grease, pot holders, pots, pans, spoons, measuring cups ect … totaling about 40$ worth of materials to create the bread. Well worth it though. I’m not sure what Phase 2 involves but I have a feeling it’ll involve a cookbook at least.
It was funny because I picked up the bread batter first, and then read the instructions. “Mix 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk into a large bowl …”. Ok, I need a mixer, eggs, milk, measuring cups and a large bowl. “Mix about 75 strokes, then empty into a bread pan.” Ok, I need something to empty it, and a bread pan. Check. “Place in oven until center is cooked(use a toothpick or sharp knife to determine this).” Ok, I need an oven, whew! Already have one … and toothpicks. Easy enough …
Oh, and I had to have some hot coco. Yummy.
Anyways, that was my cooking adventure. I’ve just been relaxing not doing much the past few weeks which is very good for the soul. Anytime you can say, “Fuck it, I’m going to watch movies all day today and it doesn’t matter”. It’s a good sign.
I have a little shindig to go to tonight for a New Years Eve celebration. They told me to bring clothes and I can sleep on the couch, no need in traveling tonight. I may just do that … but if they pass out before the new year rings in, I may hop on the lightrail and go downtown to watch the fireworks.
Maybe kiss a random stranger or two to bring in the new years. Who knows …
Hopefully everybody is doing well. I seem to be 
-theMayor
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Tags: therapeutic, sleeping, baking, cooking, 40$ bread, yummy
Mel December 31, 2007
Yay Im so proud of you! You made your own bananna bread!! Now the next step is to make it from scratch. I probably have a bunch of easy reciepes for you that you can try out if you want. I have this awesome one for pork chops and they are so easy Im sure you could do it all your self. And now that you have all your cooking equipment you better use it!!