...do not get strep throat.
Days of temperatures over 103, joint pain so excruciating I could not walk, a complete absence of appetite, and the loss of my voice were just some of the fun things I experienced with strep throat. I don't ever remember the illness being that bad when I was a kid.
...do enjoy the fall foliage in Boston.
With October quickly approaching, the leaves will start changing, and it is absolutely beautiful in this city. Before it gets too cold, spend some time in the commons reading and enjoying the advent of autumn.
...do take advantage of living near a large body of water, if you do.
Run the river trails. Picnic at the lake. Relax on the beach. The sounds of water lapping against a dock or crashing on the sand have been proven to reduce stress levels in most people. What I personally like to do is run along the Charles up to the Mass Ave bridge area dock, stretch on the dock to take a short break and to enjoy the scene, and then run back.
...do not indulge your road rage.
One of the BU shuttle drivers has really been taking out his road rage on other drivers this week - tailgating, honking, speeding, cutting people off, muttering pissy comments to himself... And he drives a BUS!! He seriously seems like one of the most miserable people I have ever seen. Plus, his road rage has alienated the female rider with whom he has been flirting. And I'm sure the other drivers aren't pleased. Nobody wins.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
A Change of Scenery
I have returned to Boston to go to school, and thus, my cooking options are more limited. First, in my new place in Allston, the kitchen is not exactly clean. My landlord has hired a maintenance man to clean the apartment, but the guy is moving at snail pace and spent three hours yesterday morning cleaning the floor in one tiny corner of the tiny kitchen. I also do not have many of the utensils, tools, pots, pans, and other things I will need to cook as I did in Dallas. We are also lacking a microwave for the time being.
Worst of all... There is no Central Market here. As some of you may know, CM was my Mecca in Dallas - I went there most days when I was getting ready to cook, and its employees were often my source of inspiration. There are no grocery stores here to my knowledge that offer the selection that CM did in Dallas.
As for my absence... I was living in a condo with two guys and frequently working overtime. When I did have time to cook, I often did not have the energy. When I had the time and the energy, I definitely did not have the energy and the patience to post it all here. Therefore, I may be posting some items from memory that I made in Dallas.
I am also going to broaden the scope of the blog. I will try to maintain a few objectives, as follows:
1. To examine the world of food from the standpoint of a single person whose health and budget are priorities.
2. To share what recipes, secrets, tricks, and any other helpful items I come across in this exploration.
3. To share other enjoyable experiences I have had here in Boston and elsewhere that have improved my quality of life and describe how these revelations may be useful to you.
4. To share health tips and their sources.
5. To otherwise provide commentary on the enjoyment and quality of life.
That will be all for now. I will post when I have more information or more time to spend articulating the beauty of Legal SeaFoods crabcakes.
Worst of all... There is no Central Market here. As some of you may know, CM was my Mecca in Dallas - I went there most days when I was getting ready to cook, and its employees were often my source of inspiration. There are no grocery stores here to my knowledge that offer the selection that CM did in Dallas.
As for my absence... I was living in a condo with two guys and frequently working overtime. When I did have time to cook, I often did not have the energy. When I had the time and the energy, I definitely did not have the energy and the patience to post it all here. Therefore, I may be posting some items from memory that I made in Dallas.
I am also going to broaden the scope of the blog. I will try to maintain a few objectives, as follows:
1. To examine the world of food from the standpoint of a single person whose health and budget are priorities.
2. To share what recipes, secrets, tricks, and any other helpful items I come across in this exploration.
3. To share other enjoyable experiences I have had here in Boston and elsewhere that have improved my quality of life and describe how these revelations may be useful to you.
4. To share health tips and their sources.
5. To otherwise provide commentary on the enjoyment and quality of life.
That will be all for now. I will post when I have more information or more time to spend articulating the beauty of Legal SeaFoods crabcakes.
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