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[frahulettaes]

Well. The ex made it quite clear he wanted to start the new year without me. I cried for about five minutes. Firstly out of sadness for what was gone and then out of happiness for my freedom.

Bought myself Kobi steak, brussel sprouts, asparagas and an excellent Sangiovese. Also, home made scallop potatoes.

Naked Chef Scallop Potatoes for One:
1 potato large, peeled and sliced in half then sliced thin.
1/2 cup whole cream
double grated handful of your fav tart cheese. I have used Ementillier or Gueyer but tonight I used Pikes Market Cheddar (set aside some for the topping).
Salt and pepper
mix in a bowl with your fingers and pour into a baking pan(I had to buy a one person pan).
Sprinkle on reserved cheese.
Bake at 375 for half an hour or until potatoes are soft and cheese is golden.
YUM!

Petite fors for dessert.

Brunch tomorrow with quiche, raspberries, left over potatoes and mimosa's after a beach hike.

I think I'm going to like this single thing.

Happy New Year.

PS, Jenlev, The Loft is playing the Greatful Dead. I miss you...(big squishy hugs)

Comments

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

sending you a big smoochy hug and hoping that the new year will bring more and more happiness your way. been thinking of you, and wanting you to know how remarkable you are. {{{hugs}}}

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

thank you so much. Your phone call meant so much to me. I'm seeing that this is a beginning and I'm trying to begin as I want to go on.
Much love, fra
(hugs to Inigo)

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

definitely a beginning, and hopefully an ultimately enriching and happy one. although i wish that could all happen without the frustration of the process.

and indigo hugs back on his way dashing around the condo wondering why i'm so slow this morning. hee!

love, jen

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

you know, frustration is just part of the process. and in the end, I can handle what ever happens. also, my scallop potatos rocked. i'll have to make them for you some time.
;)

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

very true. *hugs*

as for the scalloped potatos..my only experience of those is left over dread from the college cafeteria. funny how something like that can scar one for life. ;)

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

I understand completely. ;)

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

and gods...their sheppard's pie. blech.

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

where as, my shepherd's pie rocks the free world. (i'm just sayin...)

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

i'm thinking you're right, and that you're brave an energetic to cook. :)

[mousewrites.livejournal.com]

WHY ISN"T YOUR PHONE ON???

Happy new year to you,
Happy new year to you,
Happy New year you hot single-type person you...
Happy new year toooooo yoooooo!

:D

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

lololol, HUGS!!!!! I'm taking a phone break. It will be on tomorrow. I'm actually writing!
Love you both. Want a room mate?
Think I can get work there?

[mousewrites.livejournal.com]

Probably can't do a room mate, but housing is cheap up here. For instance 35 appartments (studi0, one and two bedroom) for under 500$ http://portland.craigslist.org/search/apa?maxAsk=500

And if you have a car there's LOTS of jobs. I mean, lots of jobs anyway, but having a car means you can take cool ones like "mad science" http://www.madscience.org/locations/portland/ (Which I'd TOTALLY be doing if I had a car.)

Craigslist for portland: http://portland.craigslist.org/search/jjj

Hell, I could probably get you a job at my work. You're certianly qualified. :D

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

woot. I may have to come up. I have a car too. we could commute. ;)
also, knit, write, talk, walk, drink coffee...

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

P.S. How big a place could we get if we went in together? I can afford a bit. Just curious.

[mousewrites.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm.

We're paying 800 for a kick ASS 1 bedroom downtown. Like... think beverly hills kind of down town. I'm not sure I could move steve with a crowbar and two pounds of C4. We need to be very close in so that we can use public transportation (well, you can use it anywhere, but we're in the hub.)

But if you could pitch in like 200-300 bucks, we could get a place like this http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/apa/255370836.html

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

I could probably kick in like 500 or so. Depending on the job and the allimony.

[oceansecrets2.livejournal.com]

I hope it's a new beginning and an augury of a wonderful year.

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

;) Thank you sweetheart.

[eldritchhobbit.livejournal.com]

*huge hugs* Best wishes for a happy 2007!

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

huge hugs right back! thanks and the same to you!

[nutmeg3.livejournal.com]

I've been where you've been, and trust me, you are going to like this single thing. Happy Truly New Year to you!

[frahulettaes.livejournal.com]

I can't believe how much better I feel. I'm not sad. I was for a long time. Now I just feel...light. And thank you. That means a lot to me. (hugs)

[therentgirls.livejournal.com]

The first year is the hardest, hon. It only gets better. I promise.