Friday, June 18, 2010

And...it's over!

I'm done! Hallelujah!!! Despite all my stress, or maybe because of it, my final went very well. I finished 15 minutes early, didn't burn my croutons and got an A. Most importantly, I had fun. Thank you all for your words of encouragement and well-wishes.

As hokey as this may sound, I did feel like I had a little help. On my way across the Smithfield Street Bridge this morning, at a seriously ungodly hour, I asked my kids to go into this final with me and help me out. I told Peter I needed help making things taste good (almost everything I cooked was beige and that's the only color Peter ate :) and I asked Kate for help with the presentation. Plating food is very difficult for me because I do not have an artistic bone in my body, nor am I a visual person - however Kate is an artist so I asked her to hook me up. And while I was asking for favors I also made a small request that maybe they could slow down time so I wouldn't have to rush. I mean...who knows, maybe where they are they have superpowers?

The food was pretty tasty, though I tend to be a chronic under-salter because I'm afraid of adding too much salt. Thankfully, that's an easy fix. I didn't take a picture of my final plate (kinda wish I had) but I have to tell you that it looked really good. Thank you, Kate. I'm pretty sure the credit for that one goes to you.

I'm off to relax, enjoy my weekend and get moving on my house-packing/fixing-up projects. Tonight I'll be heading to the Friends of the Riverfront's 2010 Trail Mix(er), where I will be sure to get my drink on. It sounds like a good time, it benefits a good cause and it's a truly gorgeous day in Pittsburgh so I'm psyched! If anyone else is going, come find me - I'd love to chat. I hope you all have a great weekend, I know I will!

12 comments:

  1. Congratulations! Are you going to go back next semester?

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  2. Congrats my Lady! I never had a doubt.

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  3. Congratulations! I knew you could do it.

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  4. Congrats! Been following your blog daily for some time... so happy for your good news! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  5. Congratulations! That's a lot to do in 2 1/2 hrs regardless of the plating. Hope you got your well-earned drink!
    It was good to hear so much enthusiasm in your words........ and you brought back so many vivid memories - of FIESTAWARE! I grew up with that and felt like I had the richest parents in the world. Everybody else had plain old matching dishes while we sat down to a rainbow every night. Sometimes I forget what a blessed childhood I had because we never had very much. Then you remind me of Fiestaware and I know that I really DID have the richest parents! With the richest values. And a whole lot of love for each other and for us.
    Thanks, Amy! Barbara in Virginia

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  6. Congratulations! You don't know me from Adam, but I've been reading your blog for a while now. Hope you have a great weekend...you sure deserve it!

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  7. CONGRATULATION!!!!!!!!! I am very happy for you and so relieved to feel the positive energy in your words. I hope you had great and relaxing weekend with a couple of well deserved drinks!

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  8. Congrats on passing with flying colors.
    Now the next time you find yourself in the area,.... you can stop by & cook for us! Lol

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  9. Congrats! I knew you would ACE that test!

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  10. Sounds like you did great! The best thing I can cook is cereal and milk, so even without the grade I am VERY impressed!! Hope you enjoyed the evening, and that you have some relaxing ahead of you...

    Kathy Clark

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  11. We knew you could do it! Congrats! Hope you partied your tail off this weekend - you certainly earned it!

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  12. Amy,
    Way to go!!
    Thinking of you while you pack and get ready for your move.
    Take care,
    Dawn

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