Since moving to California, when people first find out I’m from Georgia most respond in the same way: “What happened to your accent?” I don’t really know; as far I can tell I’ve never had much of an accent. Once when I lived in Atlanta, a shopkeeper asked me where I was visiting from… she thought I was a Yankee! I think my accent has always been closer to Californian than Georgian. Still, my Southern accent comes out ever-so-slightly when I’m really tired — and with certain words. Words like syrup, pecan, and Christmas (I discovered that last one listening to a voice memo I left myself about a certain somebody’s Christmas present. It was funny. The rest of the memo was accent-free or had a California lilt, but that one word Christmas came out with an extra half-syllable and smelled like pecan pie).
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And I’m back… I made it out of bed yesterday but couldn’t face the kitchen. In fact, I think I only popped in there to grab a cracker after my humor class. Poor neglected kitchen.
Anyway, I spent Monday in its entirety in bed. Mostly sleeping, but also doing a little thinking. Here are few things I learned while lying in bed for 24 hours:
- Sleep is the best cure.
- Being sick sucks. Really. Truly.
- It is inevitable that around hour 16, you will go stir crazy.
- Cats love when you spend all day in bed.
- It is inevitable that around hour 17, at least one cat will go stir crazy. Enjoy this. It’s free entertainment.
- Ginger ale and Jello cups delivered by a special someone will make you feel loved.
- And finally: Sometimes it’s best to keep things simple. Which brings us to
Monday’s today’s cookie…
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Hey there,
Unfortunately, I’m going to have to interrupt the flow here. I was mentally prepared to present you with 12 days (in a row) of cookies, but due to an unforeseen illness I had to miss today. I’ll make it up to you soon though…
It’s nothing too serious… I’m just not up for being in the kitchen today. But my cats and I hibernated all day and I’m starting to feel better, so here’s hoping tomorrow will be a better day :)
In the meantime, check out the lovely cookies that Megan (from What Megan’s Making) has been baking for her own 12 days of cookies…
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Have you made yesterday’s macaroons yet? They are seriously good. I almost made more today because the idea of sharing made me uncomfortable… The recipe made 12 and I ate 6 of them between last night (in the name of quality control) and this morning (for breakfast, of course). Even so, the idea of sharing the other 6… well… they weren’t even gone yet and I was already having withdrawals.
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