ah, it's good to be home...

so, i've recovered from that previously described zany week, enjoyed the tail end of my rotation in Marathon, returned to TBay, settled back in comfortably at home with Ruth and Mocha, and started my next 8 week fam med stint.

What i'm enjoying most about being back -

1. company and comforts of home - that speaks for itself, really.

2. that darn cat - i did miss his entertaining antics and affectionate ways

3. access to our well-equipped and well-stocked kitchen, and the farmer's market and bulk food store selections for affordable and exciting ingredient options - we're stocked up on interesting grains and spices and nuts and squash and 'Thunder Oak' cheese (about 20 variations of Gouda - who would've thought?). Today we supped on a fabulous curry concoction from 'The Enchanted Broccolli Forest' - appreciating a delicious use for the old potatoes in the cupboard and a bunch of slightly freezer-burnt peas. Spices are like good accessories, turning an assortment of otherwise boring basics into a meal with panache for the palate.

4. more fun social opportunities! last night i went to a costume party as 'Nelvana of the Northen Lights' (i didn't make that up... google her!). I had a good time, met some interesting people and enjoyed catching up with some of the 'ultimate' crowd who i hadn't seen since the summer.
'Nelvana' (me) 'Ghost of Steve Irwin' (Andrew) 'Cabbage Patch Doll' (Sarah) 'the Sea' (Lisa) Unfortunately my superhero sidekick was on call for internal medicine, so the Superman suit is awaiting its rightful call into action soon - Ruth and i are having a soup supper and costume party on Tuesday...