The Perils of Adulthood

Studying abroad here in New Zealand has been amazing! What hasn't been so amazing is learning to cook for myself. While I am usually a wiz in the kitchen at home -- I make a mean seafood gumbo -- I have felt completely uninspired to prepare a meal for myself since arriving. This is due in large part to the uninviting and impersonal communal kitchens in my dorm. My meals up to this point have typically consisted of Wattie's frozen vegetable stir fry, ramen, or salad. Tonight, tired of the same ol' stuff, I decided to put a pot to the stove and actually COOK something for the first time in weeks! I made spaghetti with whole wheat pasta and it was FABULOUS (I think its appetizing taste was due to the fact that I haven't had real food in almost a month). Although I am nowhere close to making gourmet meals like my culinary group-mate Jon, I am certainly on my way.

A Tribute

Monday morning, ABC news anchor Peter Jennings past away. I was stunned and deeply saddened by the news and I felt it was necessary for me to pay him homage. He was a fixture in American television, but more importantly, a pillar of strength and humanity to the American people. I grew up watching Peter Jennings, from his coverage of New Years Around the World in 2000 to the tragic events of September 11. He was comforting, reassuring, and utterly humane in his coverage of the 9/11 events; I will always appreciate and remember him for that. Although I did not know him personally, he certainly made an indelible impact on my life and I am incredibly saddened by his passing. He will be greatly missed.