~ harvesting sunrise ~
Recently, I have observed some remarkably stunning sunrises and sets. This reinforces that I ought to carry a camera with me at all times. Last night, as I was walking home from the YMCA, I had to literally pause in order to not faint after seeing the most beautiful pinkish orange light on the foothills. This morning as I was walking to work in the early moments of the sunrise, I had to pause again to refrain from falling over after witnessing some small flecks of light rippling over the sky.
Today, I have attention deficit disorder and I haven't really accomplished anything. Which I feel 100% fine about.
I have also discovered a blog of someone obsessed with both knitting and cycling. Which is a blog that I anticipate becoming a regular read.
Speaking of knitting, I am very very very close to finishing the revision of the Nantucket Jacket. I hope to post some thrilling photos soonly. But, you know, we've all heard that before.
And I have finally succeeded in persuading some crazy soul to establish a weekly spinning committment. Hooray! I have *always* wanted a workout buddy, I've just never known anyone crazy enough. Crazy people need to stick together, as I always say.
What is exciting is that there is finally some snow falling on the slopes. Why, just this weekend I was fondly contemplating going skiing and snowboarding this winter. Today also seems to be the start of some coldness, as it has arguably been on the warm side (as evidenced by my lack of coat-wearing this weekend). Maybe La Nina is finally kicking in...
And this week is the first time in many many years in which I have been able to officially not have to go to school because of Thanksgiving. One of the draw-backs to studying outside of the US is the lack of Thanksgiving. And while I could give a crap about the actual holiday (as with most holidays), I do rather enjoy having the time off from school. Of course, there are other holidays, such as "Canadian Thanksgiving" but that is besides my point. Anyway, this year I might be killing my family, as I will be preparing a number of dishes to contribute. For those who may have survived my contributions last year, you'll remember my whole wheat biscuits which were not intended to be made with whole wheat flour, and which were a tad on the firm side. Anyway, living is learning, and this year!, I am going to be making some food items that I have actually made before, with success!, and which I have tested on a number of life form entities, with positive results! However, I will not be making anything Thanksgiving-y, as (1) I don't want to, and (2) I am not well-suited for that sort of thing. THE PLAN includes spiced cauliflower, curried rice with cashews, and perhaps some wasabi sweet potatoes. Though, I might nix the wasabi sweet potatoes because things have, in the recent past, gone awry when I have attempted to make too many items in my teeny-tiny kitchen. You should have seen the scene two weekends ago when I made (1) gazpacho, (2) curried mushroom & squash soup, and (3) polenta pie. It would have been perfect had I had better administrative control over the distribution of garlic. Though, Josh seemed to enjoy the polenta pie containing TWELVE garlic cloves. I thought it was a bit strong myself.