Rainy Day Accomplishments

Today was a rainy day for the middle of August; quite unseasonable. But then again, this is Oregon. The thunder and lightening storms the past couple of days have been spectacular. The evening sky is just completely lit up, and the thunder is horrendous.
For my first Monday being employed, I actually didn't have to work...kind of nice, kind of bland. I really needed to get out and be active today; however, sleeping in until about noon puts a rather large crimp in that goal. Instead I took a rather lazy day and talked on the phone, which does not help the minutes, :/ and then strolled around to the store and back with some friends. Pretty much the only thing I can say I accomplished today was I had a full on nutritious and fabulous meal for lunch. I was quite jealous after hearing my friend Caitlin had a splendid meal for her lunch (she's two hours ahead,) so I tried to be as creative as possible when it came time for me to actually create my food.
I made chicken tenders and cut up some mildly old bread for home made croûtons and used the toaster oven to bake those items. At the store I bought bag lettuce, a favorite of mine from Rachael Ray of course, and I really wanted to find some Honey Dijon dressing, alas, there was none to be found! So I ended up with a sweet Raspberry Vinaigrette...it was on sale and really quite delicious. Then I cut up my Cornichon pickles, cut up the chicken fingers, and added the croûtons and such into the salad. And if I may be so bold, I really had QUITE the luncheon :D I may even repeat for dinner :O


So, to kind of take three steps back, I recently got employed :D I am so overjoyed! I have been searching and searching for eons now and while I may not have my dream job or even an ideal one, I do believe it's the right choice for right now. I work at the cutest lil' bakery in Corvallis, OR. It's called Le Patissier and the owners are just super nice and the atmosphere makes me so happy. AND I get to use my French, which is the primary reason I had inquired about working there. Other than my large need for a pay check of course... It's on Circle Blvd, between Highland and 9th St. So it's too far from my house to walk, but when I get my bike that should probably suffice for transportation; and if not, then I'm not exactly using a whole lot of gas should I need to drive there on occasion.