Obsessions!

I have a few obsessions right now, and because they are all so good, I will share them with you!



1.  I am absolutely obsessed with this DELICIOUS black pea salad.  It's so easy to make, so refreshing, healthy and light, and truly delightful.  I will confess that I did not invent the recipe- I snagged it from Maria Menounos! Here's the recipe if you'd like to try it yourself:

Black-Eyed Pea Salad

1 16 ounce can black eye peas, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
1 red delicious apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
3 T olive oil
2 T lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
2 T parsley, minced (optional!)

Mix ingredients in large bowl and serve.  It is so easy and yet so flavorful!

 

 

 

 

2.  My second obsession is maps.  Recently, while browsing at Target, I found a world map- something I've wanted for such a long time.  I guess it's back to school celebration, but I was tickled pink to hang it in my living room, right next to my desk.   I spend so much time looking at it- dreaming, thinking, praying...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.  My third obsession is from the Bible.  It's verses  7-8 in Psalm 121.  It says, "The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.  The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this day forth and forevermore."  Recently, my neighbor informed me that I live in the "hood".  She told me about the prostitute wall across the street, the half way house up the road, the druggie motel on the corner, etc.,  I can't say that it made me all that scared or fearful, but I'm trying to pay attention.   I'm a fairly adventurous, fearless person, but I have been thinking about so many senseless evils in this world.  I've been thinking about Gabrielle Giffords and the shooting that took place, the lives lost and changed.  I've been thinking about the hatred of one nation toward  another nation... and many other heavy things.  I don't like walking the streets alone and hearing whistles, catcalls, noises.  It feels like an assault.  I like being friendly.  I'm truly interested in peoples lives, but I'm trying to be careful and cautious.  My Grandma used to tell me she prayed this verse over my life, and I'm praying it over myself here in Tucson... and wherever I go.