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Vegetables in the freezer
Vegetables in the freezer This is what vegetables look like in our house now. Life has obviously changed when one of the major household cooking activities is to mush up vegetables, freeze them in ice cube trays, then transfer them to snap-lock bags.
lessons from the real world
Looking at my resume, you might think that my only work experience has been “sit at a computer and do various things, perhaps punctuated by meetings”. Here are a few things that I’ve done Ladder work: changing light-bulbs Ladder work: using a hammer to move signs around Used a palette jack to move glassware loading …
Trophy
This week, I won my first trophy. Sure, I’ve won awards or certificates before, but never a trophy. It wasn’t for anything that I’ve studied, or trained toward either: it was for the costume I wore to the work christmas party. If you know my track record of apathy when it comes to fancy dress, …
Phone tag
Granted, it’s a distant memory, but I remember how I used to go places and even meet people, and none of us had mobile phones. In “the countvof monte cristo”, the title character makes an appointment, months out, to the hour. Now, we’re increasingly dependent on mobile phones for the smallest trip to the shops, …
Seven
Seven years ago I embarked on a journey that’s still continuing to this day. A journey I wouldn’t change for anything. In other news, today I wore a reflective vest for the first time, to embark on a more mundane journey. Thought I’d point out the similarities.
Night out
On Wednesday night I went out with a friend for dinner and a movie – the first time in quite a while. We even had a couple of gold class vouchers, so we managed to watch the movie in gold class for regular class prices. Granted, gold class is designed as an experience for couples: …
Week off
I have a week off in between jobs at the moment. It’s a chance to catch up on family time, college work, and getting the house back in order before the pace of life picks up again.
Last chance to see
After five years in the one place, it’s odd to be moving on. I won’t miss the travel time, but the people and the sights and the familiarity of the area will, I think, take some getting used to. There have been a lot of life changes in the past few months, some – the …
Reduced immune system
Who would have thought that having an extra member of the household, and a few late nights, would take such a toll on my immune system? Certainly not me, as evidenced by my sudden and prolonged lack of health! After four days of having my only outing be trips to the doctor’s office, a visit …