Unpasteurized apple cider is delicious

LOVE it.

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. With me getting up at 5:00 a.m. for work I'm still getting used to those hours. Now granted 5:00 wake-up call is probably normal for some of you guys or some of you reoracer are already working during that hour, but I'm still getting used to it. Don't get me wrong; it's nice being done with work at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon, but it's still an adjustment.

Thursday I worked 6-3. I was scheduled 6-2, but I didn't want to leave Melissa in the weeds so I stayed until 3:00. I took the bus home and as soon as I got home mum and I left to run some errands. That day was my Eliot's first birthday (daughter of my friends Ben and Laura) and they asked me to make her a small cake so I did and delivered it that afternoon. Here's a link to Laura's blog and some photos: lauratakesphotos.blogspot.com/2009/10/365-days.html. Mum and I went grocery shopping after visiting and I relaxed that afternoon.

Friday I only had to work 9-5. A "sleep-in" day - woot! I left work 30 minutes early and caught the bus home. I stopped at Walgreens, which is close to my house, bought some items for my upcoming NYC trip and walked home. Friday night was a relaxing evening. I went to bed at like 9:45 since I was tired and had to be up early.

Saturday morning I was up just past 5:15. I wanted to go to the Farmer's Market so I went before work. The market starts at 6:00 and I had to be to work at 6:30. The vendors weren't all there yet when I started out, but I was able to find the three things I wanted. Work was a bit slow, but I was done at 1:30. I went to the Willy St. Co-op and bought some ingredients for granola bars. I also signed up to be a membor. It's only $10 a year and I get special savings. The bulk of the food there is either organic or local so it's good. After I got home I ate lunch and took a nap. That evening I went out with some friends and we had a belated birthday celebration for Ashton. I also discovered that PBR went suprisingly okay with my mediterranean plate.

This morning I was FINALLY able to get out for a nice run. I also was FINALLY able to read the whole Sunday paper. I ran some errands after lunch and am now doing random stuff. Tonight I'll probably watch some of the baseball game. It'll be a busy next few days since I work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday AND I need to get ready for the trip.

Random thought: Making, baking and decorating cupcakes in one hour?! I rule.

~Nicole