I've had the BEST day!

You know, last week ended on a hard note but this week is off to an awesome start and today has just been great! The only thing that could possibly make it better is to get my big break - THAT'S how good today was.

And that's unrelated to writing. =)

On the writing front, I last posted on 8/3 right? Here's what I got done:

8/4 - 611 words
8/5 - 2,260 words
8/6 - 2850 words
8/7 - 2,984 words

I'm feeling pretty good today. Hachachachacha!

I even made brownies and if you want to try them with me, here you go!

Chocolate Chipotle Brownies

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter or margarine
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate -- broken into small pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoons chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins -- soaked overnight in beer
1/2 cup hazelnuts -- toasted & chopped
confectioners' sugar -- for garnish

Directions:Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they start tothicken. Add the sugars. Continue beating until the mixtureis light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture.

Lightly toast the spices in a skillet over low heat, stirringoften and don't allow to burn.! Combine the spices and flour in a bowl with a whisk.

Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently add theraisins and hazelnuts, stirring just until combined. Don'tover-mix.

Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9" round pan.Bake in a 350°F oven just until set 25-30 minutes. Coolin the pan. Turn out and cut into wedges. If desired,dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream.

Night and happy dreams!

Lauren!