Bread has been my baking arch-nemesis for quite some time. It seemed like whatever I did, I could not get the bread to rise! Today, however, I succeeded (even though I mistook the directions for 2 liters of flour for 2kilos – I was not actually able to mix in that much but the bread is probably a bit denser than it should be :-P). I really think it is thanks to the cinnamon roll lessons that my bread was successful this time! I discovered that my problem was not with the yeast at all, I was not putting in enough flour!! (ok, today I did!)

I was trying to figure out any resolutions for the year and have finally decided against making any. They last about a week, and are always unrealistic. I have some plans I would like to accomplish, and as I get nearer to their end, I will let bits and pieces go here (me keep it quite! gosh!) One thing that I did begin last year was to keep a paper journal again. It is something I did a lot when I was younger and have missed greatly! I love the way my favorite pen stretches across the leather bound pages. I find drawn out explanations, not really suitable for this space anymore, a welcome relief. I find myself, however, often writing entries as if I were talking to my kids. Strange! I try to tell them things I am afraid that I have not said or expressed during the days… A few days ago I wrote a long ‘letter’ to them about lessons I have learned in regards to loving others and wasting time and self preservation. Many of these letter entries are inspired after reading the new blog of a woman I met at BlogHer. I wonder if she knows what a truly special woman she is and how inspiring I find her.

Anyway, have a happy and brave new year!!!!