cooking therapy

I have the next few days off before I have to go to class again. I am looking forward to a few days off just hanging out in Abilene....doing nothing! It's been a long time since I have had days like that. I watched the finale of the Office tonight which was hilarious. Probably one of the funniest I have seen yet. I also watched the new Lost episode. That show is such a huge contrast to the Office! :)

Today was a slightly lazy day. Went to class, worked on photos, made cupcakes and apple bread (for a friends b-day and the latter for Blake, per request). I love baking so much. It's so relaxing and just seems like one of those things in life that I can do without stress and everything usually turns out pretty good. I guess that's why it is so devastating when something doesn't turn out well while cooking. It's like that normally perfect part of life shatters. Guess it brings me back to the reality of humanity. Also, when I cut my finger or burn myself. I definitely snap out of it and come back to reality then.

I also have discovered that I really really love cooking for other people. I could never understand when people (like my grandma, mimi, mom, etc.) would say that in the past. But now I understand. I only wish I knew how to cook really fancy and exquisite meals. Guess that's why I like watching the cooking channel and Martha Steward who make it look "soooo easy"!