Damn, that seems like a long time to (try to) keep it secret, for so many reasons.

Funny part is, her boss was startled, and she was kinda pissed at the co-worker for saying anything.

Even with my lack of attention (she's not on my team, but the team adjacent), I'd picked up on it about a month or so ago.

it's been meaning "watery porridge" to me all this time

I guess the quality of being thin and watery is often used to characterize the difference between the two? I'm just going on current dictionary definitions, but I am very much wishing I could get my hands on an OED. Ah well. Better I should get back to work.

OK, now I have a problem. I just ate a sandwich that incorporated part of an avocado (but, alas, no bacon, as I had put it in the freezer). With the rest of the avocado, I made guacanole. Delicious, delicious guacamole. Is there any good reason I shouldn't just go buy some chips and eat it all right now? Other than, you know, saving it for later?

It's not as appetizing when it turns brown.

I know that some women just really don't want to tell folks they are pregnant. And I've seen some who even at 6 months just look a bit thicker. Not me? I already look like I have a bowling ball tucked under my shirt.

It's not as appetizing when it turns brown.

Ah, but I have found the solution to that problem: Coating the top with sour cream. I don't think there is an occasion where I would eat guac where sour cream would not be a welcome addition.

I already look like I have a bowling ball tucked under my shirt.

You have a defined pregnancy. Hers is less so, but she still looks like she's gained a bunch of weight, most of it in a potbelly. Given she's not wearing baggy clothes, it was a secret whose time was nigh.

more money in my pocket

This is always a good thing.

So here's the topic up for debate in my office: Is Faith turning into a Li'l Kim wannabe? (Faith Evans, the singer. Ex-wife of Biggie Smalls) We all seem to think so and are wondering if it's all related to the long-rumored Biggie-Kim romance.

I like the taste of oatmeal, but not the texture. I love oatmeal raisin cookies and oatmeal bread, but the breakfast slush makes me shiver.

I've only had oatmeal that I liked once. Unfortunately it was at a B&B, and I didn't think to ask the proprietor how she made it. It wasn't at all mushy, gelatinous, creamy, or gruel-like in texture. Each individual oat maintained its integrity, it was nicely chewy, and tasted great with a little brown sugar.

See, you both need to make it with much less water. This keeps it from getting gray and mushy and you can get the oats texture. I use half the water, and stand there stirring it since it absorbs it quickly.