Coming out of hibernation

Wow~ I haven't posted anything in 6 months! What has happened?

Well, I went to the zoo:

The racetrack:

Went to Canada to see family and friends:

There was Christmas:

And my birthday:

I saw some lanterns:

I am optimistic about the future. The weather is amazing, I've been running a lot by the river, and I'm planning my summer vacation. Thailand! There is nothing wrong with going to the same place 4 times. This time I'll be going with Mike for almost 2 weeks and then I'll be meeting 2 of my girlfriends where we'll explore the temples of Bangkok and Ayutthaya. It will be awesome. I know that I was just home in February but I am feeling like I could use another vacation. However, my job is changing and sometimes that's just as good as one.

I will be staying with the same company but I will be teaching higher-level kids some different classes. I am definitely welcoming the change. It is a new season after all.

Lots of love.

I also made 2 recipes that I love.

First is an aromatic stew. I substituted beef for chicken.

Next is the most awesomely moist banana bread.