Decisions and BBQ Chicken

So, I need to catch up on my culture posts... This past weekend, I attended a jazz concert, a community artists' event, and puppeteered at the zoo.  I also heard some jazz during lunch today -- much better than Friday night's concert, I think.

I just finished a book that my sister had recommended -- it is called "Bitter is the new black".  Not my usual selection from old classics at the library, but she kept bugging me to read it, so I did.  At first I did not like it -- I found the central character to be loud, self-important, and obnoxious; however, I continued reading, and she grew on me.  The book is basically about looking for a job in a recession, so I could totally relate.  It was written after the .com bust, and she gets laid off and can't find a new job.  Unlike her, I do not know what I want to do for certain, but I do know that I need a new job.

The more I think about it lately, I really do like me lifestyle right now -- I finally feel like I've worked my way into a variety of social networks, and I've become involved with a lot of different extracurricular activities.  The only thing that I can't stand is my job.  So, I've looked around at other things available in town, but there just isn't anything that sounds interesting to me.  I just don't know what to do.

Now, as I mentioned once before, one option I've always thought about has been additional education.  I've done a little research, and there is a web design program that I could start as early as next month if I so choose, but I'm just not sure if it is the right decision.  It is in another state, so that would mean moving.  And, what if I still can't find a good job then?  What if I find out I don't like it?  Is it worth uprooting myself to find out?  What would I do if I didn't go to school?  What other options do I have to maintain a steady income and get out of my current toxic job setting?  Ugh.  Very difficult decisions ahead, and I must make a decision soon so I can give appropriate notice at work if I am going to move.. Hmm..

In the meantime, I have mastered bbq chicken on the grill.  This is what I did:

Grilled BBQ Chicken

1- Light coals using a chimney starter -- allow coals to get hot and turn white, then dump into grill

2- Place oiled grill grate over top of hot coals, and allow to heat up for about 5 minutes

3- Salt and pepper chicken pieces (I used thighs) -- place skin side up onto the hot grill.  They should sizzle.

4- Cook about 10-15 minutes, then flip.  Cook another 10-15 minutes.  Test meat with a meat thermometer -- chicken should be 180 degrees F when done.

5- Brush with bbq sauce and allow to cook a little longer on both sides.

6- Eat.