Making Bagels

Thought I would try a new recipe, so Saturday evening I made my own style of NYC bagels. It was a fun process! I love cooking!

Start by making the dough and then let it raise for 60 minutes. Shape the bagels (maybe I felt like being semi-creative) . . . . . . Let the shaped dough sit for 20 minutes and then drop individually into a pot of boiling water for 1.5 minutes per side. Remove . . .
. . . and immediately place on a cookie sheet, greased and dusted with cornmeal. Bake @ 450 for 15 minutes . . .
. . . and deliciousness results!
The bagels worked great for Sunday's dinner.
I will definitely add this recipe to my book!

View from Shea

The sky looked gorgeous last night! We were at the Mets game, you can see the new stadium in the foreground. It is the last season for Shea Stadium - the new stadium will be used next season.

Mets vs. Marlins, Mets won 3-0. It was a fun game to watch.
Thanks Heidi!

First New York City Haircut!

Finally convinced myself that I am a adult and I can go to the hair stylist by myself :) Thanks so much to Heidi for the recommendation. I now have layers! Happy changes!

In dire need of a change

Sometimes you know how you feel like you are in a rut?

I've felt like that for a while now. I'm about to get a hair cut . . . and I am starting to stress about it - - - BIG TIME!!! My appointment is for 6:30 today. I know it is what I want but I am a bit, okay a TON nervous! About seven years ago I cut 24 inches off my hair and didn't even flinch. Now I am only going to get a trim and layers cut in and I am stressing out.

I'm so ready for a change but I'm a bit worried I chose the wrong one . . .

Odd feeling

I've never been the sole occupant of a subway car before - - - especially during rush hour - - - felt a bit like I was breaking a rule or something to be all alone in this city!

Pioneer Day

I just looked at the calendar on my desk and realized that today is July 24th - - - and I was surprised to see "Pioneer Day" written in the little box! Benefit of having a LDS Temple's calendar I guess - it highlights the one Mormon holiday not celebrated by other Christians :)

My favorite part of this day is that we are able to remember and celebrate our ancestors (and predecessors in the gospel), both their sacrifices and accomplishments. I know for me, it is a perfect opportunity to reflect on their faith, the courage it gave them to press forward when it seemed that all the powers of evil were against them . . . knowing that the way would be hard, they still persevered. I take strength from their faith.

How grateful I am for all pioneers.

Survivor Staircase

On our way home from seeing The Dark Knight on Friday evening, we witnessed workers at the WTC site moving the Survivor Staircase. I wasn't in NYC during that saddest of days, but I believe that this staircase represents hope and I am grateful that efforts are being made for its preservation and display.