A Holiday and Some Advice

Today, July Fourth, is the date that the United States celebrates its independence. Many people travel to family gatherings to partake in oodles of barbecue, corn-on-the-cob, and other American favourites- like apple pie. Unfortunately, neither the families of myself or the Prince planned any events so we have been at home leisurely napping much of the day away.

But that is not to say that we have not had a little fun today~

We found ourselves purchasing some delicious macaroni and cheese, grilled sweet potatoes, roasted corn, mashed potatoes and spicy barbecue chicken. It was all wonderful and I silently wished my stomach had had the room to fit more.

I do suppose I should also use this entry for an explanation as to why I have posted neither in my baking journal nor this journal for a while... Simply, I have been quite busy lately. My full-time place of employment has made certain scheduling moves so that I was forced to, again, wander into the pastry job market once again.

Though this experience was far better~

Within about five days of applying to five positions on the Internet, I acquired two interviews. Then, from these two, I was immediately hired.

So, my dear readers, happy days~! (Perhaps this may inspire some baking either today or tomorrow~)

Now, on to the "advice" section of this entry...

These days many of us are so consumed with the hussle and bustle of the everyday world that we often times forget the simplest, and more necessary, of needs. The one I am speaking of today is: sleep.

Every princess and lady needs it even if your days are long and difficult. Many of us are no longer children and teens and our bodies require a certain amount of sleep each day to function. And, from my experience, no amount of caffeine from tea or coffee brings our bodies up to speed as it should. Things like coffee, tea, energy drinks... they are not what our bodies need to function. They are like giving a computer a temporary surge of power only to have it drop out after an allotted time.

The charge provided to our bodies from sleep is far greater than caffeine.

So I recommend that every lady should go to sleep at such an hour that she a least acquires six hours of sleep a night. I would say that eight is more preferable but, for the busy working lady, six may be more possible.

Happy fourth of July everyone and please look forward to an account of my June 21st birthday with photos~!