Just Like Old Times

Today I had a Skype date with Tali Rose.
I sat in my practice room, and she sat at her dining room table.

Well, until I was kicked out to the hall (trumpets are so loud!)
Until she decided to make lunch.
She spent the majority of our conversation stirring this and that over the stove. I watched steam fill the screen, listened to broccoli sizzle; I almost smelled and tasted the spices.

As I sat in a cold hallway amongst strangers, I suddenly felt very near.
Then it hit me: this is how Tali and I hung out all last year.

Many times we'd make dinner "together," which usually entailed Tali throwing this and that into a pan while I sat on the kitchen bench squawking. I'd probably be a better cook if I'd have helped more, but Tali's just so good at multi-tasking. :)

Today was such a pleasant reminder. I am so thankful for simple, sweet moments.