My Secret Life

I did it! Yes, I have found out that I actually have the ability to cook! It wasn't easy, and at times I felt like giving up(aka: the "out of pepper" breakdown. It wasn't a pretty sight.) But, mission accomplished. I was able to pull off the pinnacle of cooking, the holiday meal. I did learn that if brussel sprouts are damp, they become little torpedos rapidly firing hot grease in every direction. At that point, I did what every well prepared chef does. I threw a lid on them and ran away squealing. Knowing I had to return, I approached with caution and killed them with chicken stock. Bastards. But it was a fabulous meal. And, I have made three cakes to get rid of the supply of yogurt since I am out of fridge space. Let them eat cake........alot of it.

So, now I am trying to plan out the New Year. New job. New school. Cross country move. I have been spending alot of time at home just trying to take care of my dad and enjoy my parents because I am worried my mom will freak out if I try to bring her to NY. I haven't even been out in over a month. It feels odd. But, it has been cleansing also. I feel like maybe this was a break I needed. Now, I am trying to organize the house so packing will be easy this Spring. I am notorious for packing boxes of ridiculous crap and labeling it something vague and just moving it from spot to spot unopened. "Dejenerate's Homeless Tour 97 yo" is a personal favorite. It is like the Easter Bunny and Pete Doherty got together and decided what to pack up for storage. I think that unpacking should be the 13th step. Seeing my zanyness wrapped in bubble wrap is a delightful reminder of what can happen on drugs. It is entertaining to say the least.

I am excited for this year. It feels like a lifetime of "oops" is finaling passing and I am on the cusp of everything I have dreamed of. It is finally happening. Breathe.