10 days. 10 long days. The world can completely change in 10 days. I know God created the world in 7, but 10 days is my max for creating a mess and trying to pick it back up without completely falling apart.
In the past 10 days we made 2 loaves of bread, cookies, and scones. Tried a new mac and cheese recipe. Told Ryan it was "a Julia-like masterpiece".
Ate the bread, cookies, and scones. Still looking at the last serving of mac and cheese in the refrigerator.
Went to the grocery store twice. Began to understand that some things on my wish list of recipe experimentation will require ordering online.
Watched as a devastating earthquake completely tore apart Haiti and it's people. Watched the world, especially America, respond valiantly to this horrible event.
Contemplated how the simple subject of food sets the world's people apart socially and physically...it's the basis of everything...the one thing that separates us from the third world we only see from afar.
Contemplated why farmers are the backbone of the world. Brainstormed with a colleague how to tell America that farmers are its' backbone, and why Americans should support the Farm Bill with the same enthusiasm they use to send checks to Haiti.
Cleaned the house. Got the house dirty. Realized dirty dishes lead to the dirty house.
Listed our Kalispell property on Craig's List. Received one inquiry wanting to know if we'd trade our home for a home on Flathead Lake. Hesitantly typed the words "thank you, but not at this point in our life..."
Endured another snow storm and bone-chilling cold front. Finally saw the sunshine and realized Great Falls isn't so bad.
Listened to Kali begin coughing. Endured cold number 3 for the season. Slept in her bed 5 nights in a row. Cried after dropping her off at daycare when I wanted to keep her home and nurse her back to health myself.
Worked a promotional booth at an industry tradeshow for 3 days. Gave a presentation to fellow peers. Gave a TV and radio interview for the local ag network. Got tired of talking to people.
Thought of the numerous ways I can make some spare money via our website and farmer's market.
Got tired after thinking about the extra hours we would spend making some spare money.
Daydreamed about not having to go to work.
Bought Kali her first set of snow skis. Watched daddy and daughter enjoy another "lifetime experience" as she skied happily down our hillside.
Paid bills and updated bookwork. Realized in our first month we actually spent more on food and groceries than we averaged per month in 2009. Pulled my hair out.
Vowed to be more diligent in February.
Found more grey hairs on my head than I've ever seen. Gladly remembered I have a hair appointment next week.
Bought two books on Japanese language and culture in preparation for my business trip to Tokyo next month. Started to fear that 8 days across the ocean is a bit long now that I'm a mother and wife. Accepted the fact that people travel much more than I with no problems.
Bought a new business suit, skirt, shirt, and fashionista high calf boots (I'm sure to stand out even more in Tokyo as they push me well over the 6 foot mark).
Enjoyed the best over-priced margarita at dinner out with the best company possible...the man of my life and miss Kali Kay.
Enjoyed the best over-priced ice cream from Coldstone Creamery (sometimes it is just better when someone else makes it!).
Watched Julie & Julia. Felt guilty for not blogging. Realized daily blogs are impossible, but weekly blogs keep me grounded.
Ordered a couple more seed packets and seed potatoes from Seed Saver Exchange.
Ordered a book on saving seeds.
Contemplated the design of our garden.
And finally...the official onset of spring fever settled in on all of us.
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