random thoughts

Most mornings I drag myself out of bed to take the pup for a walk. This morning's walk was especially peaceful as I was out the door by 5:00. The weather was beautiful, calm, a bit chilly, but a few extra layers kept me warm.

Because we left so early (normally we leave around 6:30) I resigned to let Maia sniff a little longer, roll in the last remaining snow piles for a few extra seconds, and generally wander just a bit more. Our sweet little brat is just that and still pulled me around a bit...but I tried to brush it off my aching shoulders.

While I was enjoying the peaceful morning, lost in my thoughts, I found myself thinking of two random things.

1. What is my dream job?
2. If I could eat just one meal for the rest of my life, what would it be?

Why was I thinking these things? Well every year around this time, I find myself dreaming of doing something different with my life, often times I will figure out a plan to put in place with steps to achieve my dream, and every time that plan is lost in the piles of stuff to do on my desk.

Who knows why I was thinking about food, probably because I love it so much and look forward to each and every meal. Being creative in the kitchen is something that I have always loved so naturally, thinking about food is always on my mind. It is a good thing I have a healthy relationship with food (well, most of the time).

So what are my answers to these thoughts?

My dream job is always changing. Over the years it have bounced back and forth between going to culinary school and opening a cafe that focuses on local, organic food, going back to school to become a dietitian, owning a bed and breakfast, creating a position with ACS that embraces my passion for running, and actually, my current job was my dream job my last few years of college.

Ultimately though, I would really love to move to Northern Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior and own a few cabins that people could rent. The location would be right on the rocky beach with a few acres of woods surrounding the place so people could hike, ski, snowshoe, bird watch, walk their dogs, among a host of other outdoor activities.



There would be a fire pit on the beach with comfortable seating so people could read under the stars while enjoying a glass of wine.



There would be just enough to do onsite to make for a relaxing getaway from every day life...



...yet close enough to more adventurous activities.



And of course, a delicious breakfast would be delivered to each cabin with a piping hot pot of freshly brewed coffee each morning.



Aaah - doesn't that just sound amazing?

When it comes to only being able to eat one meal for the rest of my life - that is a tough decision. After a little thought I've settled on a wood fired pizza topped with a tangy sauce, piled high with veggies and thick slices of fresh cheese.



And on the side I would have a big bowl of straight from the garden blueberries and a warm homemade brownie.

I think I know what I'll be having for dinner tonight!

Let's hear it - what is your dream job and what is the one meal you could survive on forever and never get sick of eating it?