Baking Is Keeping me Sane!

Classes are in full swing and I am stressed out! It is my last semester of college and I have more work now then I did my freshman year! All I do is read and read and read some more. Now don't get me wrong I love to read but reading a textbook isn't my idea of fun! So in order to relieve some of my stress I cook. Yep you heard me I love cooking, I have become obsessed with it and find myself looking at recipes online instead of doing my homework! I don't know what it is about cooking but it soothes me. I love the anticipation that I have when I am waiting for something to come out of the oven, and plus who doesn't love the smell of freshly baked homemade cookies! I haven't cooked anything in 2 days and I am already started to get antsy, although I went to the story this afternoon and bought the supplies to make a carrot cake for my wonderful roommate Georgina's birthday (even though I already made her a cake on Sunday). Hopefully I will find some time between school, work, crusade and the career fair to unwind, de-stress and bake!

We had our first snow in Raleigh this past weekend, although it was more ice than it was snow! It began early Friday night and continued through early Saturday afternoon. I love looking at God's beautiful creation in the snow, there is almost a fantasy element to the outdoors when a blanket of snow is on the ground. I didn't get to play in it though because I don't have any bibs here in Raleigh and I didn't want to go outside and get soaking wet, so I stayed inside and cooked all day and did no homework. I payed for it on Monday (classes were cancelled) because I spent the entire day reading, needless to say I am ready for Spring Break!

I am looking forward to this weekend, Georgina's boyfriend is coming up and Brandon and I are going on a double date with them to see the movie Dear John! And then Saturday morning, I get to catch up with my sweet friend Kara over breakfast and coffee. I am sure I will find some time to experiment in the kitchen and I will be sure to let you know how it goes!

God is so good and I am really enjoying the uncertainty of my life. Please pray for me as I try to figure out what to do after graduation! It is quickly approaching and I have no idea what I should do...although becoming a pastry chef is looking pretty appealing! Until we meet again!