What is up.

It's been a while since I've written here... pictures are worth 1000's of words you know! I have been applying to different jobs, as I have faith that my papers are a green-light for me to start work. So far, though, I have been to one open house which turned into and interview. I learned that they don't have a job opening in my region at this time. However, getting resumes sent out is an accomplishment, for now.

The last two days have been overcast and gray, with no other hint of rain. I have been sick for the past few days, feeling very tired. I am enjoying all the lovely gifts from friends near and far that we received for our wedding. Having time to do house work, explore cooking, read books, and meander around town occasionally is such a relief. But there's this nagging thought that I need to find a job soon...

Last week a friend took me to an apple orchard, where I picked some Macintosh and Spartan apples. Then we just sat in the grass between the rows of trees and talked for a while. My soul has been longing for the country lately, it felt so good just to be surrounded by trees on rolling hills of grass. We stopped by a farm for some vegetables before heading home. I made apple sauce that day. I washed, cored and cut up the apples and boiled them with cinnamon in a small amount of water like the recipe says. Then I mashed them with a potato masher (still chunky). The skin is still in there, which Pete isn't too crazy for, but I think it's delish. In my opinion, most apples are sweet enough for applesauce without needing added sugar.

I'm planning a trip to visit my sister this month... can't wait! She is a fall girl, a gray day girl, a rock, a book and a bowl girl. A weather-beaten wood girl.