I’m certainly not referring to the fluorescent snot or the puffy eyes, but there is something very good and very beautiful about being ill. But I find that it is when I am feeling my worst, and unable to fulfill my obligations that I finally sit down to prioritize my life. Probably because I can’t do much of anything right now.

A photo I took (with my phone!) during Blogshop MPLS. Flowers are just so pretty.

So what has come of this most recent Dayquil-drugged stupor?
 

1. I need to create more art and design.

    
   Out of the blue, whilst surfing the interwebs, sniffling and whining to myself about the tooth pain resulting from my high-pressure sinuses, I grabbed the nearest piece of paper and began sketching. It was nothing interesting, a visual rendition of a hilarious thing my sister said, mostly just trying to capture her facial expression. As I was sketching, I realized how long it had been since i had drawn anything. I love it. It’s an exploration like free writing.
   Early this week I was scouring Pinterest for interesting illustrations, mesmerized by colors, type and packaging. I’ve also been learning how to code. Logic + beauty is a powerful thing. There are so many ideas buzzing around in this cold-addled noggin. I need to get them out in the world in a real tangible form. I could do big things.
   For real.

2. I need to get out into the community.

    
   From free B-movies to art galleries to vintage shops, there are so many places to discover, and yet I have tapped into so few resources available in the metro. I was talking to a client the other day about how difficult it is to meet people around here. Minnesotans tend to keep to ourselves and our families, stick to what we know or what is already laid out for us. It is hard to justify the seemingly aimless entertainment-seeking explorations about town (though they can oft result in great new discoveries and burgeoning new friendships).
   I think my local directory needs to get off the ground. It will be a great excuse to get out and about (and meet tons of exciting interesting people).

3. I need to eat better and exercise (and cultivate a better prayer life).

    
   Ugh. I know it. It will make life 1000% brighter and better. (Motivation to to any of the above = zero. Thank the cold & the snow for that one.)
    

Here’s to good intentions.

Let’s hope I do something with them.
 

What is calling you this week?

Let me know in the comments below.

And it’s delicious.

Modified from Allrecipes.com Hasty Chocolate Pudding

The original recipe is of the instant microwave variety, which is kind of amazing, don’t get me wrong. But I don’t like using the microwave if I can help it, so I tried on the stove; the results were just as good, and just about as fast.

I also assume it called for whole milk when it just said “milk”, but I like thick pudding so I used 50/50 heavy cream and 2% milk.

Let me know how you like it!

xoxo Kait