Tea Time!

So after almost three weeks, I've finally found time to write.  Liz and I are chilling at the Tea Garden!  I got some coconut chai and it is DELICIOUS!  On top of that, the Current is on nice and loud (and believe me, it was *really* loud earlier.  We actually had to ask them to turn it down and it's still sups louds.  Whatevs, Tea Garden is my favorite, so it's all good :)

Anyways, most people already know this about me, but I've decided to take a break from school, move back to St. Paul, and work for an indefinite amount of time.  I know it'll be tough, especially with the parentals, but I need to do this for myself.  I've wasted a lot of time, energy, and money to figure out what I want to do with my life.  However, I think taking a break to actually give me a little extra time to think is really going to help.

I officially withdrew from Concordia about a week and a half ago.  It was definitely time to get out of there.  I absolutely loathed that place.  I love a lot of people there, especially Megan, but I had to leave for my own sanity.  I was going absolutely crazy there.  I wasn't motivated without any goals to work toward.  Yes, I could work towards a college degree, but in what?  I need to discover who I am first, or I'll be going crazy forever.

I started work today!  I got a job at Herberger's (which sounds like is going to be full-time), a retail store that I've worked at before.  I think I got really lucky, since I'm actually replacing someone who is leaving.  I believe I'll be working mornings, which is nice!  I have my first official shift tomorrow from 8-5.  Today was just an orientation and filling out a lot of paperwork.

And shout out to Liz: I am officially stating that I love The Current and I am incredibly regretful and sorry that I never listened to your adamant suggestions about listening to the station.  LET'S GO TO JM!!!!!!!!  

Finally, I made the BEST salmon today.  Really simple, too.  Put down foil in a baking dish and put in a thawed piece of salmon (which, if it's frozen and packaged, just put in a bowl and run lukewarm over it until it's about room temperature).  Pour a little bit of olive oil around the fish.  Then drizzle in lemon juice and sprinkle brown sugar over the top.  Then put in the oven at 375 degrees for about 13 minutes.  About 7 or 8 minutes in, the olive oil/lemon juice will be bubbling.  Use a spoon to take the hot juices and pour over the fish.  This ensures that the fish doesn't get dry.  Finally, turn up the oven to 450 degrees and pour the juices over the fish a second time.  Leave the salmon in the oven for about 2 more minutes.  The fish should be flaky when you pull it apart with a fork.  Mmmm.  This is DELICIOUS and it only takes a few minutes to prepare :)  I ate it with the spicy bean and potato soup I made last night.  Such a good dinner.  I love cooking!!