The Ragamuffin

     

Here's the thing... I have something a little embarrassing to admit. While I can totally go for a nice occasional salad or sandwich, the true lover of my heart is some high quality manfood. My favorite foods are pretty consistently stereotypical testosterone-fueled cuisines. Gimme a nice artisan burger, gourmet sausage, or street taco and I am one happy girl. 

Embarrassment aside, now you'll understand why I was thrilled to hear about a new restaurant in Orange called Linx. Linx is a dimly lit, brick-filled restaurant which boasts gourmet sausages with an extensive array of topping and bun choices (also a large selection of good beer, but I don't get to experience that part until my 21st birthday in November). After long deliberation, I eventually chose a chicken & feta sausage with caramelized onions and lemon garlic aioli. The kicker, though, was the pretzel roll. Put anything on a pretzel roll and I'm in. C wasn't as into his as I was into mine, but I think it's only due to his bias towards Wurstküche (another gourmet sausage joint in Los Angeles).

(Ah. I love that face.)

 We didn't leave Orange without some classic Collin & Maddie explore-time. As usual, it didn't disappoint. I am so incredibly grateful for this season of dating we're in. Don't get me wrong, I have my moments of impatience. I'm quick to resent dating or to wish that time would speed up, shortening the days until we're married. Though I'm prone to ungratefulness, God has been so faithful to consistently remind me to be more present, and to enjoy each moment he lays before me. If I spend all of our time dating looking forward to marriage, I'll miss the joy God has for us in dating. I absolutely love being pursued by Collin in a dating relationship, and so treasure this time we have been given to laugh, to learn, to explore, and to love, preparing for a lifetime together.

Here's to more gourmet sausages and evening explorations.