Bon Appetit 01/10/2012 23 Comments   I'm slowing down here. Quality over quantity. With school starting in one week, two novels brewing, several wedding cakes on the books, and a full-time job...something had to give. But don't worry, I'll still be here every Monday with words and treats. So in consolation for no more posts this week, I'm hosting a giveaway. Jump over to my Facebook page to find out how to win a year subscription to one of my favorite magazines--Bon Appetit. And if you happen to win and already receive Bon Appetit, I'll send you another culinary magazine...surely you don't get them all! Always, Monet Anecdotes and Apple Cores   Comments mangiabella link 01/10/2012 9:47pm I just LOVE that needlepoint.....and what a precious photo of him doing it. kudos to you for slowing down, it is so necessary, and something we should do often. Life just seems to move at mach speed these days and can give us terminal whiplash if we let it. Enjoy your rest sweet bella, refresh and renew in those quiet moments. I'll go check out your FB page, I've never had a subscription to a food magazine! Reply Lauren link 01/11/2012 5:54am Miss you girl! Heading over to your FB now. :) <3 Reply Annie Oakley's Kitchen link 01/11/2012 6:34am Holy Moly! Your life is so full and they're all such good things! It's certainly a blessing. I'll be looking forward to your Monday posts. Good luck with the new semester! Reply Ameena link 01/11/2012 8:53am I admire you for slowing down...I need to do the same. With work and Maya I really need to prioritize, and yet somehow I can't! The Internet is too tempting. Good luck Monet...looking forward to reading your Monday posts! Reply Kristen link 01/11/2012 9:22am Post when you can. You have enough friends and fans that we will always be around when you have the chance to visit the blog world. Good luck with school. At least you are almost done!! Reply Jeanne link 01/11/2012 10:45am I'm a firm believer in quality over quantity, and in cultivating a slower life. Your blog should be a haven and a creative outlet for you and your readers, so there's no need to stress over it. How exciting (and nerve-wracking?) that you'll be making wedding cakes! Reply Lauren (PB&G) link 01/11/2012 12:59pm I just ordered a subscription to Bon Apetit through my cousin's school's fundraiser.. in fact.. I haven't gotten it yet. I need to call them. I'll miss your more frequent posts but completely understand the slowing down! Good luck!! =) Reply Reeni link 01/11/2012 8:03pm You are juggling so much Monet! And wedding cakes? I'm so happy and excited for you! I don't blame you one bit for needing to slow down a bit. Have a wonderful week! xoxo Reply Joanne link 01/12/2012 6:56am I know from experience how hard it is to tell yourself to slow down so kudos to you for forcing yourself to do it! We'll miss you but we'll also totally understand! Reply Brian @ A Thought For Food link 01/12/2012 8:55am Take the time that you need, darling! I think everyone completely understands. We'll be here waiting! Heading over to the FB page now! Reply Kim link 01/12/2012 10:02am Kudos to you on your ability to balance your commitments. And it's so great to hear you've got all these things going on! Quality over quantity is a good plan. Good luck, Monet!! [K] Reply Leah @ Why Deprive? link 01/12/2012 12:52pm I'm exhausted just with school and work. I have no idea how you manage to do MORE than that. Reply Kiran @ KiranTarun.com link 01/12/2012 5:54pm What a lovely blog, Monet :) I just took a long break from blogging -- unfortunately for being ill! Love it whenever I see a guy with needlepoint ;) Reply Amy B @ Second City Randomness link 01/12/2012 8:40pm Life never slows down, does it? Good luck with the busy schedule! Mine has also been picking up as of late... guess that's just us becoming responsible... Enjoy the upcoming weekend, my dear! Reply thedabble link 01/13/2012 11:56am Phew, you need a breather! That's a full plate (probably of something delicious since that's what you always do). Have a great weekend, Monet! Reply Mary link 01/13/2012 2:58pm Slowing down is always a good thing. I would tell you to enjoy the downtime, but I suspect there might not actually be all that much of it! Reply CNA Training Online link 01/13/2012 8:37pm You are so busy Monet.. i hope you have a nice time and enjoy this new year.. :) Reply Bonnie link 01/14/2012 11:29am Love the needlepoint and the needlepointer! Take care my dear. I'll look forward to "hearing" from you when you have the time. Best, Bonnie Reply Bonnie link 01/14/2012 11:29am Love the needlepoint and the needlepointer! Take care my dear. I'll look forward to "hearing" from you when you have the time. Best, Bonnie Reply vianney link 01/14/2012 1:01pm Such a sweet pic Monet! Slowing down is good, with so much going on. This is also my vision for 2012.. Quality over quantity. Reply Lora @cakeduchess link 01/14/2012 8:51pm Keep us posted on the novel progress. Love this sweet photo. So nice of you to do the giveaway. Will check it out now:) Reply Susan link 01/15/2012 10:44pm I'm sorry I discovered your blog when you're winding down, but I have to say, your cat is gorgeous! I have a fluffy orange & white cat named "Braveheart." Reply Kitchen Butterfly link 01/19/2012 3:28pm If we do what we always did, we will get what we always got! Something has to give sweetie - I feel you completely! Take care, God bless and have a wonderfully rich and fulfilling year! Much love Reply Leave a Reply

Monet Moutrie Writing and baking in Austin, TX. I'm currently pursuing my MFA in Creative Writing...with hopes of a pie shop and a book in the near future. Thank you for reading and sharing. Contact me at: monetm1218@hotmail.com Find me on facebook: Anecdotes and Apple Cores Find me on Twitter: AnecdotesApples RSS Feed

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