I'm not sure who's reading my blog, but I guess I should keep writing. I've been really lazy about keeping up with my blog..because who cares what I'm up to. Anyhow, it's been December since I lasted blog, but a lot of things have happend. Christmas, New Years Eve, Chinese New Year and Easter all came and left, but before Chinese New Year, I was actually in Europe for a work and happen to have some time to visit my friend who lives in Amsterdam that I met in Germany. Long story short, she (being super awesome of her) told me about an opening at her work, as a knitwear programer. I was a little hesitant, since it felt like a slim to none chance I would even get an interview, but I had no reason not to apply so I applied. And believe it or not, I went in first interview, and second interview two days later..and got a call back that I got the job (my heart was totally dancing). It was all pretty secretive, since I didn't want to jinx it. I told my family and friends soon after I heard back, and they were very excited for me..minus my brother and dad, turned in my letter to resign, brought my ticket..and left! And now here I am in Tilburg, Netherlands. It's pretty darn awesome. I never imagine coming across that job that I love waking up to. My colleagues are the sweetest. I can't ask for a better work place.
So I'm here, and I live with a Dutch family, improving my nonexistence Dutch daily. But it's hard..I can't pronounce the R..or the Sch.. but nonetheless I'm trying and of course I've been cooking too, not as offen as I did back home, since I'm very nervous to cook for the two little boys, but last week I make them 2D1P's - Two Dudes One Pan's Five spice cornish hen in wings form, since wings are so much easier to share and wings/dark meat are always so forgiving. I didn't take pictures..since my hands were pretty busy and I was pretty nervous, kids are the hardest to cook for, the usually prefer momma's cooking. They are such big critics, it took a little push for Jeroen (the boyfriend of my Dutch mom), but the boys did love it and they thanked me, which made me feel like a million dollars. Thanks Jon and Vinny.
Anyhow, yesterday I whipped up some 'Tuna Poke' from 2D1P from memory (the book is at home..so the five spice hen was also from memory), and it was a success. Jeroen and Kaat (my Dutch mom) enjoyed it..at least I hope so. =)
I will try my best to take more pictures, but I'm the worst at documenting anything.
Tot ziens!
Cheese, cheese and cheese from the local market!
