It has only been two weeks since that fearful ferry ride, but so much has changed! I have a pretty good sense of the island and can somewhat navigate it without aid. I'm a master of grocery shopping and watching the sales to decide what to cook. My room is all situated and I know what drawers in the kitchen to find pot holders and potato peelers. Emily and I got two new housemates this weekend and I *practically* felt like a local next to the newbie. One roommate is the "facilities manager" of our house and was here last summer. She's been great for stories of last year's shared living drama as well as info about how to get a beach pass, how the grill works, and how epic the outdoor showers are.
Emily and I made artichoke dip and spaghetti and meatballs to welcome Sharon!
I ventured to downtown Vineyard Haven which is every bit as quaint and picturesque as it sounds. I went to Bunch of Grapes bookstore where I picked up an array of Martha's Vineyard postcards. Next I traipsed down the street to Mocha Motts where I finally got some espresso! I was perhaps over eager as I ordered a triple cappuccino. Here I was able to pen my newly acquired purchases, fueled by caffeine. It was a rainy day, but definitely fun to walk along the main drag and check out some of the shops.
I spent my day off cleaning including washing these handmade placemats. Apparently there are some great wildflowers on the property, so I'm looking forward to rotating bouquets throughout the season.
We had a cookout Sunday night with roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes, artichoke dip, bacon wrapped jalapenos, bbq chicken, corn on the cob, and steak. I'd say it was a successful first shindig at our house complete with lots of beer, card games, and a trifle made by Sharon!
My favorite day of the week is when Emily and I have a shared day off! Today was the day, so it worked out perfectly to celebrate our two week beachiversary with brunch. Emily made scones and bloodys and Sharon, Em, and I collaborated on sausage and a southwest scramble with bell peppers, spinach, and onion.
Okay so after not grilling for the first 24 years of my life I have grilled two nights in a row and am obsessed.
I got new cloth napkins from Grandma! Thanks for completing our beautiful dinner table! Tonight we made roasted bell peppers (on the grill!) stuffed with ground beef and cheddar, grilled corn, rice, and steak tortilla wraps.
My work week begins again tomorrow, but I'm ready to go protect some plovers! It's so great to have days off even if I just treasure them for cooking and catching up on laundry at this point. However, I'm really looking forward to planning day trips and exploring on our days off. Soon enough!
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