and others retreat to their roots.Because, there’s only so much salt, sugar and seaweed a girl can take. Ah, I feel so ready to move on to my next chapter… though I know how important it is to enjoy the now and how dangerous it is to wait wait wait. Especially when we don’t know what could happen the very next second. So, I have booked my ticket to Spain! For which, as you can imagine, I am crazy excited. I wish it was sooner. And this wish is dangerous. So, I must try to be positive and to continue making the most of my current situation. Because there are a lot of things I (hate is a strong word but still) hate about my job and my place of residence. But, it’s not forever. It’s a learning experience. It HAS been an incredible learning experience and and this too shall pass. So I will continue to actively foster creativity in my everyday at the same time as eagerly awaiting my future adventures.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
-Viktor E. Frankl
Pictures: my number 1 love, which used to be a pancake but is now a Persian breakfast and my Persian-inspired bento which is actually a big contradiction because Lunch for Iranians is the biggest meal of the day. So, this tiny thing would definitely not be sufficient but alas the flavors are there. Recipe below.
1 cup brown jasmine rice
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 small pumpkin
1 punnet of cherry tomatoes
bunch of fresh parsley (chopped or torn)
1/2 cup raw walnut pieces
1/4 cup raisins
bunch of young radish (sliced thin)
Dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp black pepper
Cook rice as per packet instructions but incorporate the turmeric in the cooking water.
Once done, let cool.
Chop pumpkin small then toss in a bowl with a tbsp of oil (I used olive) and a sprinkle of salt and pepper then bake in a toaster oven or oven oven on high (220C) turning every now and then and keeping a close eye on it for 20 or so minutes or until crispy and golden. Again, let cool.
Mix rice and pumpkin with remaining salad ingredients together.
To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small jar and do as T Swift and shake shake shake it IN TO the salad.
Refrigerate before nomnom for best results or bon appétit if you just can’t wait!
Recipe sounds delicious! Best wishes for your next phase in life!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mmmm, looks delicious. I want to get into making bento boxes – there’s so many fun variations and they always come out beautiful!
Love,
Yasmine
LikeLiked by 1 person
Where in Spain are you headed to? It’s a beautiful, beautiful country. I can’t wait to read about your adventures there :)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Kind of all over! I can’t wait to share it with you! <3
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have a question what is your name? May 2nd, it is I want to thank you for liking my stuff if no one else likes it and Lease it’s making an impact on your life and I appreciate your encouragement. Look forward to many more posts. In fact I’ll be working on 2 today the first one is entitled don’t be a Demas and also the second title is when you’re old look at your mold. the second title in question seems to be a funny title at heart however it’s very sincere title about how God does not make junk and we all have a good talents good God can use for us to become better people
LikeLiked by 1 person
I enjoy your posts :) and my name is Anisa, arabic for “pleasant companion” though I am solo :(
LikeLiked by 1 person
Shukaan!
LikeLike
But I am not Arabic.. I’m Persian so in Farsi, thank you is Merci :)
LikeLike
Well that sounds like French to me. It may be confusing at least you’re entertaining. Thank you in Italian is grazie. If I was really nice I could say thank you to you in Japanese if that’s what you prefer?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I ask for a list of thank you in 20 languages. In fact, Princess Anisa demands it.
LikeLike
What’s your email I’ll email it to you
LikeLiked by 1 person
aka93@uclive.ac.nz
LikeLike
In the once Infamous words of Michelle Tanner you got it dude!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Challenge accepted and completed in full it is in your email inbox as requested.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So I read your post the other day and you have intriguing Rangers in the sense that now I have to buy the two movies which you mentioned in your post My Big Fat Greek Wedding 1 + 2
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your parents chose wisely.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Have you heard that song, Turning Japanese, by The Vapors (see it on YouTube)? Also, Mr Roboto, by Styx (Domo arigato, Mr Roboto…)?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nope! Will check it xxx
LikeLike
Turning Japanese was a favorite of mine; you’ll love it (tee-hee!). The other one was annoying and I didn’t like it, but it has Japanese expressions in it. Type your YouTube search with “lyrics”, so you get the written version of what they’re singing, ‘cuz they sing fast. New picnick song!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice post. Good luck in your new adventure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey! Are you going back to NZ first before you go to Spain after your contract ends, or is your BoE paying for you to go straight to Europe? I’m asking because I want to go to Italy with my mom after my contract ends and I don’t know if I can just go there first. Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hey! No they only pay if you go back to the airport you came from! So I’m just forfeiting it :)
LikeLike
Good to know 😊 Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person