Waiting

I hate waiting.  And in all honesty, I don't know anyone who enjoys it.  (If you do, there's something wrong with you!).

Today I am waiting for my boyfriend to figure out what time we're meeting up so we can go ice skating.  I'm even waiting to see if that's still the plan.

This week I'm waiting to hear something from my job.  Its temp-work, so I'm constantly waiting for a phone call from them.

This month I'm waiting for.... well, I guess its not really waiting.  But I'm waiting for my Summer classes to be over so I can actually enjoy part of my Summer!

This year I am waiting for graduation.  Again, its something I have to work towards; and next Summer I will get to fully enjoy my Summer.  Or start a job, in which case I'll be working.  Either way.

There's something about waiting that can be so frustrating.  It means that something - or a lot of things - are out of my control.  But not everything.

Today I can get ready for my day and do some productive things until its time to go meet up with my boyfriend.

This week and this month I can work hard on my Summer classes so that I have time for work and can enjoy Summer sooner.

This year I can (and will be) working very hard to ensure I graduate in May - a full year early!

So, what are you waiting for?  And what tasks does God have for you in the meantime?

Summertime Recipe #2

I love snacking on fresh fruits throughout the Summer and I have a bit of a weakness for avocados... Introducing a new and easy way to eat avocados!

AVOCADO SNACK

- 1 avocado

- 1-2 oz light cream cheese

Its quite simple; open and peel avocado, then chop in chunks.  Cube the cream cheese and add it in.  I eat mine in a bowl.

If you're only going to eat half the avocado (which is what I normally do with the large avocados), then be sure to save the pitted avocado.  The pit will help prevent browning.  Add a little Fruit Fresh to help fight against browning even more.

Sum-sum-SUMMERTIME!

Okay, Summer is here.  And I am all about fresh eating when Summer comes.  I thought I'd share a few of my favorites so far this Summer...  So, here is #1 of a list of this year's Summer favorites (which are not in any particular order as I am still discovering new favorites this Summer)!

BERRY SALAD
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blackberries

Rinse & chop strawberries; rinse raspberries and blackberries, too!
Then toss them gently in a bowl and, wah-lah!

Of course you can do any mix of berries, but for a BBQ during my first week of summer break I used these berries and they complimented one another perfectly.  Definitely a favorite so far this Summer!