The dissertation process can feel very isolating. Most days it's just you and that dreaded paper, so you get excited for opportunities to spend time with actual people.
Tonight, I had dinner with my neighbor and her friends in celebration of her last day on her board of ed job and the beginning of her full time private practice.
About 12 of us gathered for the festivities. The theme of the night was: Iron Chef. We each brought a vegetarian dish that would compete for the title of best dish of the night.
When I learned of the competition a few weeks back, I planned wisely to prepare a pretty simple dish that I've been perfecting over the past two years: zucchini-squash casserole. I learned about this meal at a barbecue hosted by my cohort mate. She too is a self-proclaimed non-chef who happened to make this very tasty vegetable concoction, so this gave me confidence that I could brave the recipe on my own.
Since that day, I believe I've prepared this dish about 5 times for myself and others. And, hey, all of us survived!
Long story short, when I found out about the need to bring a dish for tonight's party, I decided on ole' faithful…and it paid off. Let's just say, this non-chef, doc student came home with the coveted butterfly sticker prize! I must say, I am extremely proud!
Beyond my winnings, tonight was just a really good time. I actually let go of my inner awkward black girl and ended up having a great time with complete strangers. It was pretty cool.
That is all.
Nite sawse!
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