Winter Warmers

I love the Internet for the fabulous choice of cooking options. I do own thousands of cook books, all of them lovingly displayed. But it is so much easier to find what I want online. My favourite site is www.Taste.com.au which combines several Aussie cooking magazines, including my favourite 'Delicious'. When I feel inspired to cook, a quick search always seems to come up with the perfect recipe.

I have cooked some yummy things in the last week or so. Blueberry muffins, sticky rice pudding, hearty beef casserole. Today I cooked some banana and raspberry bread. There are some advantages to having a little extra time at home. All of my contributions have received a very warm reception.

A Mix of Scrambles

Things are going along quite smoothly. P is settling into the routine of his new job. I think he is enjoying having meals cooked for him, with a little TLC added in. The kids are very happy. They are on school holidays for the next three weeks. M surprised me this morning. He made scrambled eggs for the two of us for breakfast. L isn't expected up for another few hours so we are having some very pleasant mother and son time.

I still have the job thing hanging over me. I am having recurring dreams about going back to my old job, helping them out at the year end. That isn't going to happen. Do the dreams mean I regret leaving? I don't think I feel any regret. Or that I really need to get serious about looking for a job? Probably. The weather is dreary. It makes me want to hibernate. I wonder if it were warmer, would I be more inclined to job hunt? That is tomorrows problem. I really am enjoying spending some time with my family.

The Failed Domestic Goddess

Okay! Somebody please employ me! If I wanted to become a domestic goddess I wouldn't have bothered studying 6 years part-time for my degree while working full-time plus however many tortuous years achieving my CPA. Okay. So being an accountant sucks. But it does get me out of the house away from domestic chores. The main problem really, is that when I am at home alone, I become a bit reclusive, I struggle to make myself leave the house. I do feel better once I go out...it's just getting out the door that is the problem. I need to get a job.

I baked some cookies today, some washing, washed my car, did a little gardening. I pretended I was being productive I am not.

I do have an interview this week. For a position I am very excited about. I am trying not to get my hopes up too high I suck at interviews.

Writers block!

I have been asked to write a letter to a potential employer. Expressing to them why I want the job. The unfortunate thing about this job is, I really want it. If I had to write out what I wanted in a job, this covers 90% of my requirements. So why am I finding it so difficult to sit down and write the letter? To avoid it so far I have had a lovely long shower, eaten some chocolate. I am currently eating pickles on toast-- to the horror of my family. I tried to explain to them it is comfort food. It is something from my childhood. It is now time to make a cup of tea. *sigh* I am running out of excuses and time. It isn't something I want to rush...I will be back after I have put pen to paper.