Hope you had a great new year!
This past year was not my favorite and I'm ready for a new one. I usually love a good goal, you know, a resolution or unrealistic expectations for our future selves. Last year, I decided to delve into the world of unprocessed food and learn as much as I could handle about real foods. I learned a lot and went a bit crazy about making things from scratch for a while, but I ended the year thinking that balance is key and realizing, yet again, that I truly adore cooking. I also realized that I missed good old sugar and flour baking during my whole unprocessed craze. What is it about mixing up some dough and watching it do its thing that brings my soul some peace?
This year I want to focus on health and well being, this year I'm going to find the salamanders in life.
What are your hopes and dreams for 2013?
Let me explain the salamanders bit..
When I was little, my sister and I were helping our dad with a task in the front yard. I can't recall what, but we were in the garden out front, under the large loquat tree, when we saw something strange and shiny, glistening in the shadows. Two little salamanders sat squirming in a corner of the moist garden. We were so stinkin' excited to see those little creatures. I've always had an affinity for amphibians and, frankly, any small animals that I could get my grubby little hands on. Those tiny surprises delighted us for days as we talked about how they wiggled and wriggled.
Just a few days ago, I was at my aunt's house letting our wily pooches play when she pulled back a rain soaked outdoor rug and ta-da! Salamanders! I was instantly seven years old again and enthralled with the creatures. I picked them up and moved them to a moist but safe location, far from the dogs playful pouncing.
See what I mean, I want to find the salamanders in life this year. I want to be surprised, enthralled and excited to discover small things hidden unlikely places.
Happy New Year!
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