So it's been a while. I know, I know. I pretty much shut down over finals, and then we had Integrated Project, then I flew home to Long Beach... and pretty much went incommunicado for the next few weeks.
The first semester of b-school wrapped up pretty nicely. I turned in pretty decent grades, with a few surprises (hell-o B+ in finance!), and well above the range for academic probation. Once I found out that I was indeed not going to be kicked out of school, I settled in for a relaxing (and rainy) holiday and break, filled with family and friends.... and food.
It was nice being back in the LBC, and back in my parents' house. In many ways, it felt like I'd never left. The old house was mostly the same.
Except for one really huge difference.
No, my parents have not rented out there home to be a location for the next season of "Dexter" (though that would be awesome), and no my Dad is not a serial killer now. They're just redoing the kitchen. The remodel is in full throes right now, which caused some pretty creative improvisation when it came to Christmas dinner (and every other dinner consumed in my parents' house for that matter).
Prime Rib on the BBQ rotisserie, and roasted potatoes
Potatoes, carrots, peas, and brussels sprouts on the camp stoves in the garage.
My mother is a saint, people. A SAINT! She's been living like this since September, and puts a hot, cooked meal on the table every night. She then does the dishes by hand - either in a 8.5" x 11" bar sink or in the work sink in the garage. A SAINT!
My dad's not bad either. He's doing a beautiful job on the kitchen, and he's doing it all himself. His retirement hobby so far has been cabinet-making, and he's actually quite good at it. And, as of yesterday, has three top cabinets installed. It's going to be lovely when it's done, and I can't wait to see it.
Anyway, these are pretty much the only pictures I took over break. Pretty much because I was doing a lot of reading and sleeping on the couch. Glenn was kind enough to snap this one:
Happy New Year everyone!
Welcome back!! I was just wondering how you were doing the other day, actually!
ReplyDeleteI am seriously impressed by both of your parents. I'd be so inclined to grab take-out all the time. Kudos to them!!