new recipe for LIFE

yesterday i had to teach a new lesson at an elementary school not far from where we live. just a 15 minute tram ride with a 5 minute walk. i had to give a "taster" lesson to about eight 6&7 year olds. 4 moms were watching me, which was a bit awkward while singing songs about circles and how are you's to the children. but they all said they loved it after i was done. phew. well, they want to have a 4 month contract, but i'm only here for 3... so we'll see what ends up happening with that.(update: i got the job, 2 separate classes of 6 different children per week)

lastnite for dinner we weren't sure what to make. figured we'd start with brown rice. looked on 101cookbooks.com and made this gem. am i turning into a vegetarian again? (???) it was so so yummy. still have leftovers for lunch! the only thing i changed, well.. added... was some shallots, sesame oil, and chili peppers & chili oil. the tahini dressing really made it all come together so well. i love this heidi woman. she's so creative sometimes with what she's got on hand. mmm this recipe is highly recommended.

today... is a FUCKING beautiful day. i need to stress the f word because it's that beautiful, really. i had my morning lesson and now i am home for a short hour waiting for matt so we can go drop off rent(boo) and pay the lawyer the rest of her money(BOO). can't wait to get my tax return money in a week or two. savior. my iphone was playing the best of songs on shuffle today. ohh man... local natives, thrice, minus the bear, pinback, quiet river, the magnetic fields, radiohead, beirut, stars, built to spill, junip, band of horses, joni mitchell, circa survive... 

all i want to do today is soak up the sun. to quote sheryl crow.