at the moment

I made cookies today -- because when that chocolate craving strikes, you can't possibly ignore it. An hour, a few spoonfuls of dough, and a mess of a kitchen later, I bit into a warm cookie. The perfectly crackly crust gave way to a soft, chewy interior...and there was much rejoicing in the land. (see the recipe for chocolate chunk cookies)

It's safe to say I've hit that inevitable January slump (which is most likely why I've been consuming so much chocolate). It's only the second week back to class and I'm already wishing for a second Christmas break. I've become a pro at stressing over exams and, consequently, finding ways to evade studying. It's an art, really. Needless to say, I'll be more than relieved once January is over.

In the meantime, though, I'm making due by enjoying the unseasonably warm weather and watching this Lucy Chadwick video over and over. Magical.