i made magic.

I don't think I've had a dessert this good for ages. This apple crisp is seriously magic. Why would anyone ever make pie when they can have apple crisp? This is the food of heaven.

Notes: I did not measure my apples. I just filled up a 9x13 baking dish with the amount of apples I wanted. I really wish I wrote down exactly what I did, but I know I left out the white sugar, probably only used 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and added probably a 1/2 cup of maple syrup. I think next time I will figure out how to only have maple syrup sweeten it. Also, I used regular oats and added chopped pecans to the topping. I think the maple syrup and pecans are what made it spectacular. Served with Trader Joe's soy ice cream. Pure bliss.

today.

Today was one of those perfect days you want to always remember. My Chinese craving was fulfilled and topped with Annie May's. We went for a drive and listened to Harry Potter, losing track of all the cares in the city. After it warmed up we finally found a park that's not over crowded and we enjoyed a bike ride. Once home dishes needed washing and papers needed writing, but for a few magical hours all toil was forgotten. 

lately {October}

walking for my commute

realizing this must be a secret to life

piling on the blankets

sleeping in a little more each day to enjoy the cold coming through the open window

listening to books

hanging pictures

dying to ride my bike every day

studying for my last New Testament test

constantly putting books on hold at the library

playing the piano every chance I get

feeling energized by fall

dreaming of a day with nothing in it

wearing gloves often

looking forward to Andy actually being off work for a few weekends