I love people who cook...

I know that sounds silly, but I am so impatient when it comes to food. When I decide I want some, I want it NOW. I have no idea why I have the patience to spend hours in front of a camera or on the computer, using Photoshop, but I have no patience when it comes to cooking.

I just spent a couple of hours on the phone with my closest friend, who lives in Virginia now. We met in Germany nine years ago in the gym (because she said I didn't look like an intimidating person to ask how to use the equipment) and we have been the closest friends since, always visiting each other every chance we get. That is not often enough, by the way, because we are both poor, but that will change someday. Anyway, she never forgets my birthday because I share it with her grandma. I always forget hers, and she loves me anyway. She called to wish me a happy birthday and then we talked about food. Yes, food. For two hours.

We talked about the ribs she cooked all day on low heat, and how they fell off the bone when she served them. We talked about the cooking shows we like to watch - because I like to watch other people cook. :) I thought about how we always talk about food whenever we do talk, and I can't help it! She fed me so well when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter, and I miss her cooking!

Now I am more resolved than ever to move back to Virginia, which is where I grew up, when I am done with school. Then I can be at Tessa's for dinner every night. ;)

I love you, girl!