Ironic is how my week has been. Isn’t it funny that after nearly 5 months of unemployment, interviewing, applying, follow-up calls, and now in 1 week I have 4 interviews with 4 different companies. When it rains it pours is the expression…. it’s hailing. I can’t believe it. I have had a major emotional battle, feeling worthless, feeling depressed, feeling unwanted, and now… I’m getting phone calls. It’s like all the companies at the same time approved their budgets and approved positions. Don’t get me wrong, I am extremely grateful for this fantastic opportunity, but come on! Why couldn’t it have been a month ago, two months ago? I’m excited about my opportunities ahead, what my future brings, and hopefully my ability to make the best decision for my career and my family. My own irony has finally turned into my fortune, I guess that’s the best kind.
A hallmark holiday, 2008 February 21, 2008
This year, “we” decided to just make each other dinner and save some money. I say “we” because I always have a secret plan to surprise Adam. He hates surprises, but who cares, it’s fun! I made him an awesome basket full of tons of goodies, then dropped it off at his office. I thought I was being so sneaky, he had no idea I was delivering something… so I snuck into the building as quickly as I can… and OF COURSE! He was in a meeting next to the front desk and saw everything. But, it was still fun. All his friends loved the cookies and cupcakes so it was worth it.
Anyway, the dinner. I really wanted to use our china for the 1st time.. it was a blast setting up the dining room for the 1st time with a table runner and pretty glasses and candles. We usually just sit on the sofa and watch our favorite shows together during dinner, it was nice to sit at the table and enjoy each other. Below is a picture of our table.
Adam and I love sushi, and we received a sushi kit from our wedding registry – by far, the perfect gift. Adam made sushi for me for Valentine’s Day – it was awesome. We like using the sushi-grade salmon and tuna from Central Market, but if you’re on a budget – you can use smoked salmon as an alternative – it’s still great! It’s much more easily accessible and tastes amazing. Homemade sushi is just awesome. Below are images of Adam making sushi earlier in the year. 
Since we only made 2 rolls, I decided to make a shrimp pasta dish – which is SUPER easy and awesome. By far, the best white sauce I’ve made. The recipe is from Kraft Foods – here is what it is: Shrimp-In-Love Pasta (cheesy name huh!)
