coffeesnob318 | Memories and New Beginnings

I am liking this learning-new-recipes business. It makes me want to spend all my money on fresh vegetables. I suppose there are worse things on which I could spend all my money.

I love walking into my house and smelling tomatoes and fresh herbs. It smells like my MeMaw's house used to smell in the summertime. I get happy and sad at the same time. I really miss her.

I also think I'm addicted to fresh basil. It reminds me of the cottage at Cape Cod.

I am going to apply for a position at Equal Exchange in Boston. The job is perfect. I would basically be selling my favorite coffee in the whole wide world to people at different faith-based organizations. God and coffee - my two favorite topics. Moving to New England would be quite an adjustment. I'm not worried about liking it there; what nauseates me is the thought of leaving Texas and the people and places I love. I just don't see much hope for advancement in the jobs I have now. I don't really require advancement to be happy, but it's nice to have options, just in case I want them eventually. I will have to look more closely at the salary at EE, as it's not only a pay cut but will have to make ends meet in a place with a higher cost of living. I also will have to take into account that coming home for holidays from up north will cost a lot more than a three-hour drive costs. I'm not sure it will be feasible in the long-run, but we'll see.

I met Mel and Adam's new daughter (Olive Lorraine - cutest name ever) on Saturday. She's tiny and perfect. It was definitely love at first sight.

That's all for now.