Behind The Butter

a december ditty

December was fun, but now it’s time to go.

Our time together sure didn’t go by slow!

We skied, we danced and we made great friends.

After all the cake balls I ate, my stomach now distends.

_________

And then just last last week, I boarded a plane.

Headed back down South…I can’t complain!

California is nice, but way too cold.

Though it snowed here in Savannah (from what I was told).

_________

I’ve already read two books on my kindle,

and sadly, let my bank account dwindle.

My love is busy in Texas, making some gumbo.

But, alas, he arrives—the day after tomorrow!

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  • Maura
    December 28, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Precious.

  • Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
    December 28, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Haha too cute! It is crazy to me that it’s almost 2011.. I can’t believe it!!

  • Hilray
    December 28, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    What’s the song in the video? I thought you were going to crash! 🙂
    I do enjoy the ditty, but I can’t believe you’re an E-book person! :O

    • Jackie
      December 28, 2010 at 1:21 pm

      Hilray, the song is Ever Lasting Light by the Black Keys. I recommend you go to iTunes right this very second and buy the whole album. It’s really good.

      • Baking 'n' Books
        December 28, 2010 at 5:55 pm

        Never even heard of them! Thanks for letting us know 🙂

      • Hilray
        December 30, 2010 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

  • Sana
    December 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Yay! You rocked that snow 😛

  • Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga)
    December 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Love it!

    Thanks for posting the video…it’s always way more fun to see videos that just pics or words.

    And if your day job ever fails as a writer, cook, chef, or blogger extraordinaire (not happening!) but you always can rhyme. Poet, rapper, whatev’s…. 🙂

  • Amalfi Girl (EatRunHaveFun!)
    December 28, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Adorable!

  • Molly
    December 28, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    SUPS cute!

  • Moni'sMeals
    December 28, 2010 at 12:31 pm

    Great video!

    I remember learning how to just like it was yesterday. Just wait, it becomes the most fun sport ever. 🙂

  • Erika @ FoodFitnessFun
    December 28, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    I love the video. Cute poem! 🙂

  • Kelly
    December 28, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Love this.
    What books did you read on your kindle so far? I need some recommendations 🙂 maybe someday soon I’ll be converted to the dark side too haha.

    • jenna
      December 28, 2010 at 2:56 pm

      I’ve read Redemption by Karen Kingsbury and finishing The Book Thief tonight. I try to keep the sidebar (to the right) pretty up to date with what I’m currently reading!

  • Adam
    December 28, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    You are quite the snowboarder! I need to know what song that is on your video since you guys have such great taste in music and all 😀

  • Baking 'n' Books
    December 28, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Oh my gosh – okay so Adam’s voice is sex-yyyyy! 🙂

    Love the poem. Yes – the Kindle! – downloading books would get me into so much trouble with an already maxed-out credit card! 😉 I joke…but it’s true…and really not that funny…

  • Estela @ Weekly Bite
    December 28, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    Super cute post! Love the video 🙂

  • Lacey @ Lake Life
    December 28, 2010 at 12:40 pm

    Absolutely love it! Especially the distending stomach, since I can relate after this past week 🙂

  • RhodeyGirl
    December 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    You are such a cute little snowboarder! Love Adam’s instructions as you go… sounds like me instructing Trig. You’ll be linking turns in no time!!!!!

  • jenna
    December 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    gosh, i’m impressed! born and raised in the south i’m suprised you can even stand up on a snowboard! I guess its like surfing, maybe?

  • Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
    December 28, 2010 at 12:44 pm

    You’re too adorable. 🙂

  • Fi
    December 28, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    Can’t wait for 2011.bring it on!! X

  • J-
    December 28, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    This is very cute Jenna.
    California is cold? I’ve always thought Calif. was super warm.

    I tried something new today and added a can of sardines to my lunch. I was wary – but figured I would be adventurous (like you) …that’s my way of being “risky”.

  • Kelly
    December 28, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    Is Adam coming to your house to meet your parents??

    • jenna
      December 28, 2010 at 12:59 pm

      Yes! He’s coming on Thursday!

      • Kelly
        December 28, 2010 at 5:56 pm

        Is this his first time to meet your family?

        • jenna
          December 28, 2010 at 6:07 pm

          nope–we’ve all hung out a few times!

  • Liz @ Tip Top Shape
    December 28, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    Ha, I quite enjoyed this little ditty. And I have to say, after your kindle post I have started to consider getting one. I had similar feelings on it as you did before, but if you can be converted, maybe even I can!

  • Sara
    December 28, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Fun little ditty for sure! I’ve never snowboarded—I believe though you are better than I will be, I’ll be flat on my butt.

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
    December 28, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    WOOHOO Jenna you’re a champ!! Let me tell you, your snowboarding talents are about 1000x greater than mine!

  • Katie @ www.princessofpavement.com
    December 28, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Your snowboard has a mind of its own too 😉

  • grocery goddess jen
    December 28, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    You snowboard like I do! Well, I haven’t been on it in six years, but still. I think maybe twice I was able to go on my toe edge, too, but it was hard and scary. So much easier to stay on your heels and ride down like a sled. And that scenery is so gorgeous. Love Lake Tahoe 🙂

    So glad Adam will be joining you ASAP! Can I ask – did your parents leave Florida completely? Weren’t they still living there when you moved last fall?

    • jenna
      December 28, 2010 at 2:50 pm

      they moved to Georgia last March!

  • Beth @ DiningAndDishing
    December 28, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    my good friend shattered her arm snow boarding this weekend! she’s a very talented skier so it was pretty surprising to hear. it’s definitely harder than it looks! props to you 🙂

  • Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen
    December 28, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Too cute! and yay for Adam arriving soon!

  • Kelli H
    December 28, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    Your snowboarding video cracked me up. Mad props, girl!

  • Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
    December 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    so cute! love it!!

  • Camille
    December 28, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    Hahaha, oh my gosh! You snowboard just like me! I find that if I face forward I go too fast and I am unable to fall on my butt if I need to stop 🙂

  • Annie D @ Annie's Simple Life
    December 28, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    I.LOVE.IT

  • laura
    December 28, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Whatever happened to your pledge to read the printed word? 🙂

  • briana
    December 28, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    jenna I am going on vacation in march to savannah please tell me where I must go!

  • Danielle
    December 28, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    haha, great video! You did a great job! Soon you will get the courage to make that first switch to your toeside and then you will be blazing down the hills! Great song for the video too…and what a cute little poem 🙂

  • Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
    December 28, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    adorable poem 🙂

  • Stephanie P
    December 28, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    This is so fun!! Where are you going, where are you going?!! HAHA I thought you were going to crash but you held it together! I’ve only done the ski route… I don’t have the guts to try snowboarding yet… something about your legs being fixed together by a board. I just can’t get over that!

    Have fun with Adam!! Can’t wait to see what kind of crazy adventures you two get into in GA!

  • Laura Ann
    December 28, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    love this!

    probably you should come down to san diego so you can see that all of california is not cold. :o) although, i guess it still might be colder than the south!

  • aubrey @ italktofood
    December 29, 2010 at 7:23 am

    ahhhh my home! I miss skiing. I love the view of tahoe. It’s so beautiful. I’m glad you had fun.