Just a test post...

If it's summer, it usually means cupcakes. But somehow this summer, I have not been in a cupcake mood. I've made them ONCE. One time? How can this be? I'm not sure, but I just haven't had the bug like I have in the past. I think I've just had a lot on my mind, and getting into the kitchen always seems to be an afterthought.

These are lemon cupcakes with pink lemonade frosting and they were really delicious. I took them to a family reunion and they were very well-received.

My next planned cupcake is a brownie with a pretzel crust and Nutella frosting. I just have to get in there and make them. Hopefully soon.

*rock on down to the kitchen and make me an egg*

This is not my first blog, and may not be my last, but it's my current blog and that's good enough.

It's the end of December, that quiet time between Christmas Day and back to work (Monday) that always turns me introspective and usually depresses me a bit too.

Reasons my life sucks:

1. I hate the way my clothes fit and I hate that I let myself get too big for them.

2. I don't teach art anymore. I miss the most interesting job I ever had.

3. I feel so mundane and pointless sometimes.

4. Living with a depressed person can easily drain the life out of you.


Reasons my life is great:

1. That depressed person is the man I love more than anything in the world and I'm proud of the 26+ years we've been together.

2. My kids are genius.

3. Cupcakes!

4. I have a wonderful new job where I'm hopefully making an impact on the cutest 5 and 6 year old in the world.

5. I have a cute little house and a precious kitty.

6. I'm rarely bored.

7. Books!

8. Knitting!!

9. New York City!