Beginning Again

Things are never exactly what they seem.  I’m just going with the flow here, so it is what it is.  I’m trying to save money to go on Pilgrimage to Haifa, Israel.  And, by save, I mean create it out of thin air.  So far I’ve raised about $850 worth of pledges by promising to bake things.  I’ve raised $250 worth of actual  money by actually baking things.  Hopefully the other $600 will be coming soon.

Yesterday was less than ideal productivity-wise, but I got through it and the world is still here so I think it’ll all be ok.  This afternoon I’m supposed to take care of a neighbor’s kid for a few hours.  I haven’t been outside yet and I find that a bit frustrating, but I’m waiting for my oatmeal to cook and I’m wishing I had someone to go to the store with me because I get tired of being alone on these days I don’t babysit.  I have to walk down to the co-op to return some milk jars and pick up a few ingredients.

Alright, I’ve started the new face of my blog.  I’m now going to eat oatmeal and start my day with an intention to smile.

The Life of Pie

Alright.  Despite my silence, some things have been happening.  Yesterday I made a few phone calls and even went and checked out a potential kitchen space.  It seems to be a bit of a mystery how I’m going to bake anything legally with the amount of money I have.  I think I could spare $100/month if I keep eating potatoes. :o) There is that whole nightshades thing… but, you know, the Irish Potato Famine happened to them, not me.  Right?

Ok, I’m mostly kidding.  I’ll keep looking and I’m sure something will happen.  In the meantime I’ve decided to do some more crafty things – bookbinding specifically – to try to increase my income a bit and also to increase my sanity.  The lack of creativity in my life is a problem I can really no longer overlook.  Baking is good, but sometimes there’s no one to eat it and then it’s a waste.

I don’t know if I mentioned it, but my sister is going to buy me a food processor!  The last time I was making pie crust I remembered that she said to let her know what I wanted.  So, I did.  Sure, I can make it by hand, but a food processor will be handy in so many ways.  My housemate may feel otherwise when we have yet another item to fit into the kitchen, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there.  For now, I’m looking forward to easy pie crusts and chopped vegetables.

I’m making bread with the kid I babysit today.  I’m working late, so we’ll have plenty of time for letting it rise.  In fact, I should get ready.  It’s almost time to go!

Punch Down. Let Rise.

Alright.  So, first of all, I was contacted by an accountant (in response to my CL post) whose office offers business start-up and incorporation assistance as well as basic accounting services.  They’re equally, if not more, difficult to get to… but they have the added bonus of being close to my aunts and being women, which just feels more comfortable to me.  So, we’ll see what can be done with this.

I also found out today that the kitchen I planned to use is no longer available to me.  The combination of increased business during the holiday season and the prospect of additional inspection effectively ruined the deal.  I’m actually fine with it because… Well, I’m not entirely sure why, but part of it may be that on some level I felt like I had to stick with them – because they were offering it basically for free – despite the fact that there was really, if I were honest with myself, insufficient space.  So, now I’m on the search for a kitchen that meets my needs financially, geographically and… cubically?  Wish me luck!