Sluggish

Woke up feeling soooo sluggish today, then I realized it was probably because I had a glass of champagne last night......either that or the ever so present gray winter weather. After a walk with Chhaya in the snow and a run to Coffee Roasters to get a latte I slowly felt better and now I feel like myself again. Lots of energy but nothing to do. Boring!
Last night was fun, I love spending time with my friends. But there has been very little of that in Alaska. Most my friends live other places, they are the ones I spend time with the way I like to spend time with friends. Meet up frequently and DO things, doesn't have to be anything special. Just spend time together. That is what I miss the most, quality time with friends. Not enough of that here.
A pic from last night before Lexi and Sharon came over. Yes, I love pink and Hello Kitty.



I made mashed potatoes from scratch. Brown gravy from two bags, I am not sure how to make homemade gravy, I tried twice and it didn't turn out good. Then I also served chicken with walnuts. You cook the chicken with the walnuts folded inside of each piece of chicken, plus I also heated up the reminder of the walnuts from the bag separately and served that as well. And some chopped up cucumber, orange bell pepper and radishes. Strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream for dessert. Lexi didn't know that you can make whipped cream at home. I always do, I don't like the ready made stuff you can get at the store, like Reddi-wip or whipped topping, it is gross. I also like the whipped cream they make at Starbucks. It is SOOOOOO good. And real, not some crap from a can.



Well, my exciting plans for the rest of the day? Eat. Laundry. Take Chhaya out again. Work on my taxes. Finish reading the book. Not necessarily in that order. Better get started.......