Thankful for....

so many wonderful blessings in my life! I am not going to take time to name them all because it's late and I need to sleep. But, I'm so thankful for God's mercy, grace and love for us and for me, because we don't deserve it but He is still there for us, forgiving and loving us and wanting a great relationship with him even when we mess up. Family. I think I love my family more than any other family (but I'm biased) and miss playing games with them, and miss playing with my siblings kiddos! I didn't choose my family, but wouldn't want to be a part of any other! Friends. They are the family I choose. (Thanks Em, for that quote you wrote in one of the bridesmaid gifts you gave). Really, I'm very blessed with some of the great friends I have. The ones who have known me since Prims and the ones I've only known since being in Spain. I'm thankful for the convenience of things in America, and do look forward to that day when I get to enjoy it again. I'm grateful, blessed and thankful for always having everything I've ever needed or wanted, really. And I'm thankful for the internet and vonage.

cooler weather

The last few weeks have actually started to feel like fall weather. I know, it's crazy. Mid November and during the day (when it's sunny, which it usually is in Spain) and I'm getting hot and a bit sweaty...well, just walking to the weekly Friday fruit and veggie market! It's very cool in the morn and when the sun goes down...but I love the days...and would love them even more if I wasn't working inside a dark, editing suite all day, it's like a dungeon in a mansion! I have worn my winter jacket a few times, but just for short walks to the bus station. When I do go out when it will be dark and cool, which isn't too much, I've been trying to wear my amazing Italian made and bought, wine colored leather sexy jacket! I love that thing!

Another thing I've enjoyed this fall is that my housemates and I have been rotating making dinner for each other. So, there are 3 of us, but not for long because Brent is leaving in a week...sadness. But, one week I cook dinner, the next Clarisse and the next Brent. It's good to have a night off...although we helped Brent this last time...otherwise we would've been eating at 10 pm like the first time he cooked us a meal. I've been able to enjoy some French cooking/baking as well...mmmmm!! The sad thing is...listen to this Emily...the first time Clarisse made crepes, they were amazing! I could eat them just plain and yummy. In the recent weeks, she's attempted and they just are not working out. She thinks it's the flour she's using. Cheap flour from Aldi's not good for crepes...I don't know. Doesn't make sense....but seriously...so sad. And I don't mean they don't taste good...we just can't even eat em because they are sticking to the pan, not able to flip, not cooking properly...just a sad sad few attempts. I think she's given up until she goes home for Christmas to bring back some flour from there for us. I can't wait until next year. Em, I think of you every time we had or tried making crepes. you'd love it!