NARC~ South, Day Two: Fire Drills and Pulled Pork

Feeling really morose today, not sure why. Okay I am. I have become increasingly frustrated with some of the students in my class and with the administration of the school. And, apparently, it is beginning to show. We had a fire drill today, not just the school, but all 20~something floors of our building. It was a beautiful sunny day and it was almost painful to stand on the street for those short minutes, knowing we had to go back soon.

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As we are standing around outside, Soren asks me to come by his office when we go back "to pick up recipes". When I arrive, he asks me to sit down and then proceeds to ask me what is wrong. I was momentarily stunned ~ he actually noticed! And I almost started crying as all my frustration started to well up, unchecked. I swallowed it, muttered something about being frustrated and feeling demoralised and not wanting to talk about it. I know, I should have let loose. But I was so unprepared for this that I needed to stall. I might go talk to him tomorrow, now that I know that he actually cares. Anyway, I feel a little shy about this next part, but I just had to share. Not only did I make the "honour roll" last quarter, but I was also the top of my class! I was completely stunned ~ obviously I have very little faith in my abilities! Anyway, enough of the shameless back-patting and and on to the nitty gritty - FOOD.
Today was a very edible menu and I was feeling very matchy-matchy on my plating, as you will soon see. For starters, Watermelon and Watercress Salad.

The next course was a less than thrilling peanut soup

And finally, Pulled Pork with Slow Cooked Greens and Buttermilk biscuits.

I got to work with Rachel and Mary this week and it was an absolute breath of fresh air. Almost too relaxed....
Tune in tomorrow for more melodrama! Swiss Style.