J to the U to the Nzo...

Last week, I took a vacation.

I know, I know. It sounds a little silly. The idea of "taking a break" when I am about to embark on what could be construed as a long vacation from the reality of big city living, but I did and it was fantabulous.

I spent five great days basking in the bay at Beardsley (otherwise known as Beardsley's Bay). I didn't have to cook (extra thanks to Rochelle for her delicious culinary masterpieces and all around awesomeness), bait my own fishing hook (super thank yous to Mark - he took care of all the canoe paddling too) or mix my own margies (thank you Mahoneys for taking care of me!).

I had a great time over the 4th of July. What did you do?

Power Shopping

On a recent Peace Corps In Preparation: Power Shopping Trip to Anchorage, I bought:

2 quick dry pants (can pass for trousers or slacks)
2 quick dry knee length skirts (can pass for business wear)
2 tunics (one size too large to accommodate long underwear)
2 sets of long underwear (silk & medium weight)
1 swim suit (my suit just started sporting weak spots)
1 black polar fleece (wind proof & water repellent)
1 black rain jacket (it has orange trim)
1 pair jeans
1 long sleeve gray shirt
2 black tank tops
1 Sea to Summit Silk Travel Sheet (non-mummy)
2 Eagle Creek Ear Plug
cosmetics for 1 year

For me personally, I bought:
2 trashy romance novels
1 Vitamin Water
Lunch at Middle Way Cafe

Yum Yums?

I am still jonesing for a good recipe or two.

So far, the only recipe I have received is one for chicken livers (thanks to my preggo cousin). I don't know about you, but chicken livers (albeit wrapped in bacon) don't sound deliciously like home to me.

So, here's my desperate plea: Email me your favorite recipes and if you don't have one, fake it!