Rainy Days & Fridays

It's raining. It's pouring. The old man is snoring...

We have had the weirdest weather over the last couple of weeks. Lots of wind storms and now a powerful winter-like storm. It's been raining since before dawn, and I don't think it's going to let up anytime soon. Consequently, I spent all but 30 minutes indoors with my students today. Ugh! Also, my gardener hasn't come in three weeks and the yard is a mess from all the debris the wind picked up and threw down. And, because of the wind and rain I haven't had a walk in several days. I don't like this! It's supposed to be spring. I should be wearing capris and flip-flops instead of jeans and sweaters. It's just weird. I do like the sound of the rain falling on the roof, though. We've had a severe drought this winter and the moisture is needed. So I'll quit complaining.

On a more positive note, my students and their parents brought in flowers and a cake for me today to celebrate my graduation. I was so touched by their thoughtfulness. They were so supportive of me while I was still working on my program, and so excited for me once I completed it. My school community is very warm and supportive. I'm blessed to work where I do.

Tonight, I'm meeting up with Shelley and some of her friends to cook some healthy meals at Supper Thyme. I've been wanting to try this for a while now. I'll let you know how it goes. Have any of you tried any of these meal preparation places? If so, what did you think of your experience? Was the food good?

***********************************

Update: I cannot speak to the taste of the food, yet, but putting it all together at Supper Thyme last night was a breeze! I had five meals assembled and packed to go in about an hour. I would have been finished sooner, but that I had to wait for a couple of stations - no big deal. While we were cooking, the owner treated us to some beer bread and chicken chili, and Shelley brought a nice bottle of wine. It was a neat experience, and I can see doing it again. No clean up! Gotta love that!