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1. We made it! I think. At the time I’m writing this (Wednesday afternoon), Spoons is still in the process of migrating servers (why so long?!?!), but by the time you’re reading this, I’m hoping that we’re all nice and snug in our new home. I tell ya… techie issues have got to be some of my least favourite issues to deal with, probably because that’s a realm that I know next to nothing about. You would think that I’d have some sort of grasp on it after 3 years of blogging, but there’s literally always something new to learn. Or always something new that breaks. Or always something new you thought you learned but ended up breaking. Please let this be the last of it.
2. And speaking of “something you thought you learned but ended up breaking”… I randomly stopped receiving email notifications whenever someone leaves a comment after doing some server upgrades last Saturday, so if you left me a comment and I haven’t answered yet, I swear I’m not ignoring you – I’m just trying to sort out the mess that has become my blogging life and figure out how to get those notifications back. Please let this be the last of it.
3. So hey! It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend! ? And while I know it’s a Hallmark holiday that lots of people love to snark on, I’ll admit that I don’t quite understand all the cynicism. I’m not all out crazy about Valentine’s Day, but regardless of my relationship status, I’ve always enjoyed it… if for no other reason than because it’s a break from the ordinary and another reason to get excited… even if it’s just a little bit, and even if it’s over something silly. You know those little boxed Valentine’s cards we used to give out in grade school? The ones we took reaaaaaaaally seriously so that we didn’t accidentally give the wrong one to the “weird” kid in our class? I miss those. I hope they’re still a thing these days.
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4. You know what else I miss? You guys. As much as I enjoy writing and photography, blogging feels a little dry and lonely without the connections and conversations… and the lack of e-mail notifications paired with the craziness of trying to get my server situation sorted has made me a little more absent than I’d like to be. BUT! the good news is that things are definitely looking up! There’s just one more really big tweak that I have to tackle before I’m in the clear, which I’m hoping to do within the next day or two.
5. I’m also hoping that I’ll have a chance to tackle this pizza craving that’s been plaguing me for… well… only for a day or so, but still! It’s been relentless. I’m thinking pizza night needs to happen this weekend, and I’m thinking that I might just go all out and whip one up from scratch. You guys… it’ll be my first time. I hope it’s gentle.
6. In other foodie news, this basically sums up how I’ve been feeling about potatoes lately…
Forget chocolates for Valentine’s. Perfectly roasted potatoes are the key to my heart ?
7. And so is perfectly roasted kabocha…
8. So yesterday was Ash Wednesday, which means that Lent is officially underway. It started crazy early this year, eh?! I realize this isn’t something that everyone observes, but for those who do, what are you giving up this year? Not surprisingly, chocolate is the #1 answer, according to this website, with social networking and alcohol coming in at #2 and 3. Kind of dying over the fact that school made the list. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t work that way ?
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9. And because I know a lot of people don’t like it when I end things on an odd number…
10. … I’ll drag it out to an even one ? Hope you guys have the best Thursday! Love you, miss you, talk to you soon!
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Dare I say it but this new ‘pink’ is really popping out- I like it!
Um…let’s pretend today is not Valentine’s day. if you mention it, I will resend that devil picture.
I’m craving savory too but that’s really codeword for MSG.
Sooooo… Happy Valentine’s Day. You know you love me < 3
Lol I think I’ll fast on school this year 😂✌️
So sorry about the website issues but I’m glad they are almost all figured out! PS I left a comment yesterday on this post and it wouldn’t show up? So I am trying again but hopefully that’s something on my end and not yours 😛
Yay for hopefully getting the techie issues sorted out! I wrote a massive comment on your last blog post and then had an error when uploading it – ahhh! The joys of blogging! I tried to rewrite what I wrote but couldnt get the words right so just left it… Was probably just about dates and nut butter – I always seem to lust over them when reading your posts! Haha!
I think Valentine’s Day is so cute – love seeing red roses everywhere and any excuse to eat some chocolate! David and I just give each other cards but it’s still such a nice thing to do 🙂
One of my students gave up sweets yesterday. …the same day I brought in cookies for the class. I felt terrible for her to have to watch everyone else eat them.
Blogging troubles are the worst! I hope you get it sorted out soon! 😊