Things I'm Trying and Loving

I love trying new things, and I love/hate pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Sometimes doing so results in major fails; other times in roaring successes. 

One big win is Half Baked Harvest recipes, especially this cookbook. My sister and I made the recipe shown on the cover, and it was every bit as good as we hoped (but dared not expect). So far, it's my favorite from the book, but everything I've tried has been delicious.

Another winner was a Nonfiction course from Gotham Writers. I chose the Zoom class instead of the "online any time" option, because I knew it would stretch me to the max. It did! My classmates were smart and talented and well-spoken, and I struggled to speak in class. So good for me, and totally worth it. I learned a lot. 

Interlibrary loans is another thing I've been doing. Of course I've done them before, off and on, but in the last months I've been more intentional about whittling down my to-read list. The library staff are positively eager to facilitate these loans, and I suspect I'm helping them get revenge on certain counties who constantly request interlibrary loans from them. 

I saved the best for last: my new job at Tri-County Weekly, the local newspaper office. When I step in the door, the smell of ink and paper surrounds me, along with the rhythmic sound of the printer. My job description includes copying, filing, editing, formatting, mailing, and writing. Several people have said it’s a perfect fit for me. I think they might just be right.