Saturday, February 2, 2013

In the Bleak Midwinter...

In the bleak midwinter, I try to stay upbeat. And let me tell you, it's always a challenge. See, I'm one of those people that's given to dark moods and gloomy thoughts anyway (though I still believe that God commands me to be joyful). So when you take away the sunlight and the warmth and replace it with chill, grey, unfriendly skies... I have to struggle not to just. shut. down. All I want to do is be alone with my sad thoughts and all life/God wants me to do is be with other people. Bah humbug! ;) (just kidding)

So, I eat a lot of chocolate, listen to a lot of music, drink a lot of coffee, and take a lot of Vitamin D. You know, everything in moderation excess. Fortunately, I've also been reading a lot of Scripture.

The other day, I made banana bread for the first time. It had a lot of nuts in it.

Today, I made a lot of tacos from this recipe. I know it seems weird to use a recipe for tacos, but I would have never thought to put the lettuce in first, or to make the tasty dressing. 

It's not that I'm saying I don't find this beautiful:

...because I do; it's just that I need sunlight to thrive! 

Anyway, if you feel even remotely the same way, read the ever-encouraging Psalm 103. It's delightful!
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  1. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    You need to buy one of those lamps that simulate the sun and sit under it when you are at home. I think that would be the best thing!

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  2. AmeliaFebruary 3, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Haha, I'm thinking you need a recipe for everything you make ;)
    But the real question is does FarmerBoy like what you are cooking? He's just as picky as me when it comes to food. haha

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  3. JannaFebruary 3, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    Tasty food . . . THAT is how one makes it through winter here! ;o) I know I always bake more in the winter--and yes, lots of stuff with chocolate! Do you need an awesome choco chip cookie recipe? I have one on my "recipes the keepers" pinboard--it is sure to bring much happiness and joy to your day. ;o)

    Love the picture of all the snow--we didn't get any out here!

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