November: Currently
19 Nov 2012
Some of my favorite bloggers periodically do a “currently” post, and I love the idea of it. I think it captures some of the small everyday things that might otherwise be lost in the tide of blog-worthiness, however that is measured. So, here goes. This is what I’m doing, currently.
Reading Murakami’s 1Q84
Trying to decide on Thanksgiving side dishes (it’s all about the vegetables!). Do I have it in me to make Thomas Keller’s leek bread pudding?
Scheming about getting a Christmas tree early this week, since we’ll be out of town for Christmas. Cannot wait to inundate the house with pine scent!
Enjoying all the goodies Eric’s parents just sent us in a care package. Spice cookies! Pumpkin placemats! Pistachios!
Listening to this song over and over again, because it is just such happy music.
Working on some secret Christmas presents.
Playing Letter Press like crazy. Even though I usually lose.
Spending a lot of time on the couch under the blanket I just finished knitting.
Knocking out some of my November goals and feeling awesome about it.
Looking forward to seeing my Dad in early December.
Feeling very, very grateful.
Nov 19, 2012 @ 05:57:13
I love this idea! It gives me such a nice snapshot of what you are up to!
Nov 19, 2012 @ 21:49:47
Thanks! I live to glorify the quotidian 😉
Nov 19, 2012 @ 11:38:10
The blanket is gorgeous.. so cozy.
Nov 19, 2012 @ 21:50:00
Thank you! We have really been enjoying it!
Nov 20, 2012 @ 14:26:47
I’ll offer words of encouragement: you *do* have it in you to make the leek bread pudding. Besides the cubes of bread (excuse the bossiness, but don’t remove the crust; this will save so much time!) and the cleaning/chopping of the leeks, it’s really quite simple. Things become even easier once you’re eating it, especially because I promise you won’t want to stop.
Happy Thanksgiving; hope it’s a lovely one!
Nov 20, 2012 @ 21:30:47
Thank you! That’s just the vote of confidence I needed! Now I have bought all the ingredients, so I am committed! Tonight I managed to make the pie crust without it crumbling into a million pieces, so I hope this bodes well for my Thanksgiving efforts. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I hope you have a super fun time hosting! And, let me just say this: your guests are in for a treat. Or, many treats! XOXO
PS: No, no bossiness at all, and I will definitely leave the crusts on! I will never turn down a nice crunch!