The Ophelia Project

I keep it simple when I cook. And when I say simple, I mean that I almost never cook because pizza is just so easy to find these days. Tonight we sat down for a real meal after being away for almost two weeks climbing volcanos, photographing waterfalls, petting sheep, and getting engaged. The food in Iceland did NOT appeal to my delicate palate, so a home-cooked meal was utterly necessary. Sadly, it turns out that I'm the only person who can cook in this house so that duty fell to me. Here are the ingredients I used to craft this wife-worthy culinary masterpiece: 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix 2 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 bag Petit Gourmet French Beans 1/2 lb Whole Foods Corn & Arugula Salad After gagging over the rawness of the fresh chicken breast (I prefer chicken to either be alive or already cooked tbh), I shook it up with some Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning and tossed it on the grill for about 15-20 minutes. We like i

Whether you’re traveling or not, fast friends exist in all areas and cultures of the world. Urban dictionary describes a fast friend as a loyal, close, and permanent friend. It’s really the way that you make these friends that is most important, not necessarily whether or not you ever see them again. The point is that you’ve found a common factor to bond over almost immediately. You can’t always choose your fast friends, but beggars can’t be choosey in these situations.  There’s a fast friend for almost every situation in life (though I’m sure there are exceptions for situations I have not found myself in). My favorite kind of fast friends are the ones you meet while traveling. They are a herd of characters, and you need them. They don’t make it into the pictures, there’s no commitment to share the intimate details of your life, and you probably didn’t even catch their name – pure bliss. Here are a few examples of my favorites for your reference: The Airplane Friend – you have to