Positive Day #1

[melodinous]

J is coming home!! I'm trying to focus on the positive of him coming home and not that I'm annoyed that I thought he would be here by now, and not just leaving Mass.  It should take about 3 hours for him to get home

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[petunia846]

I think just trying something new is positive!
That is definitely positive!! I was thinking about trying to make some of that on St.Patrick's day but then I didn't have yeast...or flour...or soda...or a recipe, and yeah, I have no idea what soda bread is actually like or if it actually has soda in it or even yeast or flour for that matter. But, go you! I hope it's at least edible.

[melodinous]

Soda bread sounds super easy. The basic recipe is flour, salt, baking soda and buttermilk. You can add other things like carraway seeds or... just about anything. But that's the basic recipe. My mom used to make it a lot.

Mine was nothing like my mom's. I used whole wheat flour so it was kind of blah, I probably could have added sugar. And I kneaded it too much so it was tough. And gross. Even with a lot of butter slathered on. I guess I have an idea of what to do differently next time!

here's a helpful guide:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/stpatricks/sodabread

[melodinous]

I'm happy for him and with him!

[melodinous]

He leaves around 3:30 today, and hand holding will be nice since I'll be at work :) I'm going to go see him on my lunch break to say goodbye and stuff though, so that will be good. And he usually calls me right before they leave on the boat.

[ora_wai]

Yay! Have a good couple of days ;)

[melodinous]

Thanks! I hope things are going well for you too!

[omoo]

Should I offer positive encouragement and say- Good work!

Being able to pay bills is an awsome thing, and you have a good reason for a sick day.

Hope you feel better soon.

[melodinous]

Thanks for the positive encouragement. I hope it's ok to post positive day #2 on day #3, because that's what I'm about to do!