I cannot lie; I ate all the babka. It was amazing. I couldn't help it. It has been so cold. With the cold came the joys of my new job. Everything went wrong. Waterpipes froze, water heaters died, things leaked, and furnaces were on the fritz. At work we are a team, and we are limping along. Not one person on my facilities team has been on the center for a full year, so we are all figuring things out together. I've learned more about septic systems, furnaces, water lines, and water heaters then I ever wanted to know. My mind was exhausted. Babka seemed like a good comfort food solution. Thank goodness, along with everything else, our scale broke.
I went snowshoeing both yesterday and today. I don't know if you can tell by my ski poles how deep it is. I know I keep saying it, but I really love my snowshoes. I also really miss Ella. I have notices it is much harder to talk myself into going out on cold days without my motivator.
While I was wandering along, I saw this tiny feather in the snow. It was so delicate.
I hope this temperature was an anomaly. It does kind of feel how my week at work went. When I retire, I'm going to write a book about my adventures. It will be a comedy.
I have faith that things will improve. We will be a well-tested team by the time this winter is over. For the most part, the students have been good. The only time they panicked was when the porta-potties I ordered in case of an emergency came on center. It took a while to calm them down.
Have you ever had a time when it seems like things were breaking all around you? Did you make it through?
I think everyone has times like this. Recently the knob broke on our bedroom door and we couldn;t get out. I was wondering whether to call the fire brigarde but eventally brute strength saved the day. I certainly understand hiw Ella made you go out when otherwise you would stay indoors, Ruby does the same for us.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning! I am so sorry about all of the trials you have experienced. I cannot even imagine that kind of cold! I would have eaten that wonderful Babka too. I was so glad you posted a picture and a recipe. My grandmother used to make us that when I was a kid, I never knew what it was called or even how she made it. We would come in from school when it was cold and she would bring it out of the oven and we would eat it. So now I can finally make it. I am so sorry about your dear Ella. One of the hardest things in the world is to be without your friend. It took me two years to finally decide. I am glad I did though and I am so glad she gets me outside.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, yes, I don't like those weeks. I really don't like it when water is involved. Especially frozen water.
I hope this week is so much better. Thank you so much for coming by my blog.
Kim
That is the reason I could not make that bread I would eat every last crumb.
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Cathy
I have never tried babka.......who can blame you if you enjoyed it! LOL So sorry for the issues at your workplace. I can relate not wanting to go out without your Ella motivating you. I do not take as long walks as I used to since our Sophie passed. The ruffed grouse does blend in well. We do not have this type of wild bird where we are. So beautiful. Yes, for me it seems that once something gets fixed......I turn around to find something else in need. Wishing you a blessed new year!
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