10 months

Well today is 10 months for Ben and I. As another month comes and goes I am even more grateful for the gift of him in my life. I have learned to be less selfish, to love unconditionally and to see God in even more ways than before. I worked today and I stopped by to get my mail at the post office on the way home and while on the way home I had the brilliant idea to change the recipe idea I had thought of to begin with. So that means a trip to the supermarket on the way home as well. I had this all planned out in my head of having dressed up nice for him and having a nice glass of wine and dinner ready when he walked in the door to my apartment but instead I ended up searching for an extra 10+ min in the grocery story for the peanut butter aisle which was "conveniently" located at one of the store and away from all other condiments and seemingly related supplies.

As I was approaching my front door I pulled out the keys to get into my place when I realized I had Ben's keys. I put them in my purse yesterday so I wouldn't lose them while cleaning out the cars only to have absconded with them. Thankfully Ben didn't need to go anywhere today or didn't go looking for them but that meant I had to return Ben's keys to him so he could make it down here for dinner or I had to go pick him up. So needless to say I had little time to doll myself up and dinner couldn't be exactly ready when he walked in the door but I  atleast got things started. Also Ben had to amuse himself with my decorating magazines and cooking magazines while he waited for dinner. I guess a small sacrifice to pay when you get a nice meal all prepared for you, but I still wished I had something a little more masculine for him to delve into.

So I cooked a Pork Chops Primavera dish out of Better Homes and Garden's magazine. It is sauted in soy sauce and then cooked with apple butter and green beans, roma tomatoes, and peppered bacon. I also made some mushroom risotto to go along with it. Then I paired it with a Reisling. I really love trying out new recipes and I even more love that Ben really enjoys my cooking and is very appreciative. I'm putting a picture below of the pork chops but I forgot to take a picture of the risotto.

Then we watched Star Wars Episode IV- we started watching the Star Wars movies last week since I had never seen them and this was almost the largest capital offense to Ben, it ranks up there with not liking cheese. I really enjoyed having a relaxing evening over at my place and I just enjoyed having him there with me. I have 3 more days left in PA school and I am not relishing the thought of all the studying I am going to be doing in the immediate future but I want to pass boards the first time, and I want a pay check! Job hunt is still active, with some leads. I'll be a quarter of a century later this week and Ben is taking me to a Lady Antebellum concert the day after my birthday as a birthday gift. I am so excited to see them live! I miss all of my friends back in GA and for that matter across the United States. Just remember you guys have a place to stay if you want to come out and visit! And once again, I can't say it enough, "La vita bella."