Lazy Sunday with Ray

Exit the Crazy Train

 I do not mind being alone if the alternative is being connected to someone who is bad for me. I would like to think that no one is a regret, but that each person we are linked to presents us with experiences in which we learn something about ourselves. I think, above all else, I miss the companionship. It's a luxary to have a someone who will wrestle your couch up two flights of stairs or eat Sushi with you while watching Netflix; a person to think about when you should be thinking about work; and a partner in crime when ordering Ethnic food. However, if the dark spots outshine the light, than one of the parties must say, "Exiting now". The only mistake I believe I made was not being the one to say that and that I didn't say it sooner. Because, if two people are not meant to be, than what's the point of dragging each other through the mud for one second longer than necessary? It is better to break apart and dash away from the other as fast as your feet can carry you and to not dare look back less you become a pillar of salt.

Futhermore, my sister, who is a sage despite being barely 21 years of age, called me today. We were exchanging our woes with the opposite sex. She says, "My life is complete. I have good friends and God, everything else is a bonus." Talk about knocking me on my ass with her wisdom.    



Black Bean Soup for Morons

I am not a good cook. I am an excellent food critic and known food snob, but I can barely make noodles. Hence, when I can prepare something from scratch that I don't burn, boil, or destroy; I like to pass it along. This is a gem I got from the internet that I modified because I'm awesome.

Ingrediants

1/2 medium diced onion

1/2 c. chopped celery

1 c. chicken broth

1 tsp diced garlic

2 (15 oz.) Cans Black Beans

1/2 tsp. Cummin

1 tbs Crazy Jane's Seasoning Salt

3 tbs Olive Oil

1 c. corn

Step 1: Heat your olive oil. Throw diced onion, garlic, and celery together in pan. Saute until onions are transparent and eyes are watering.

Step 2: Combine veggies with rinsed beans, spices, and chicken broth in a soup pot. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes or until beans are tender. Add cup of corn and let warm up.

Step 3: Take less than half of soup and throw into a blender. Puree until creamy.

Step 4: Throw pureed soup back into pot and heat for another 5 minutes on low. Stir occassionaly while listening to Ray Lamontagne.

Step 5: Eat up! I garnished mine with sour cream, slices of avocado, and Frito chips. Mine was less watery than some might desire. If you want a watery soup, add more chicken broth.

Fatz Cafe and Pistols

I am spending the weekend with married friends at their little home on the side of the a mountain. It is delightful and relaxing. I'm stuffed under a blanket while She reads an education book and He watches Sunday football. It's exactly what I need after being holed up in my apartment by myself or bustling around work trying to look important. 

Last night we caught dinner and a movie at the hippie town down the road. It's my most favorite town. It's brimming with hipsters and organic everything. It's a city that exhales culture and art and a fair amount of illegal herbs. Me and She grabbed sushi and then pretended to be hipsters too. And even more delightful, today her husband showed me how to shoot a gun. I am a very good shot. Shockingly.