Hi people! I've been very busy, but I wanted to pop in. Today I worked at the local public station where we were preparing materials for First Book. I got to flip through Corduroy, Snow Day, Alexander & the No Gooed etc., and Caps for Sale (should be poppular amongst some buffistas because of the monkeys) in both English and Spanish.

Tomorrow is Habitat at 7:15. I'm in charge of something! Didn't get the job I interviewed for on Thursday, but she said she's going to keep an eye out for something for me. I was pretty frank with her about what I'm looking for, so hopefully, if she finds something, it'll be something I want. Interview on Monday went well, but I'm less excited about the position that's open.

I know I missed some events (Happy Birthday julliana, and ~ma to Maria and them what needs it, and belateds to anyone's special day I might have missed or forgotten).

I'm in a pouty sullen mood, and this is no way to be before vacation! Pfft.

How are you feeling physically?

Have fun on vacation, by the way.

I'm in a pouty sullen mood,

Me too. But it's aided by the fact that Kuma just ran out the door.

And you know what? I'm not chasing him anymore. I'm just not. It's this great game. I walked about 3 blocks with him and he darted off. I came back to the house to get Bear to take her regular walk. And he reappears on the walk outside our house only to take off again when we get near him.

I'm done. Stupid dog.

To celebrate sending my manuscript out, I bought myself a juicy steak and a cupcake.

Now for a cool shower, and to bed with me. I'm so tired.

How are you feeling physically?

Tired and achey. Which is no doubt contributing.

mm. cupcake

Mmm, steak.

I think I have leftover chicken tikka and jasmine rice. I should heat that up.

I hope you feel better tomorrow, all the way around.

I want steak, and cupcakes.

Kids learning / trying / doing stuff is quite fun. Nephew just caught his first fish this weekend. He was jabbering about it too fast for me to even catch words. I got caught up in the enthusiasm and then just got the rest of the story from his mom.

Mmm, steak...

Oh yeah, Cass, I know I'm slightly allergic to avocados, peaches, cherries, almonds, etc. But I don't care! One of these days I'm going to end up in the hospital.

But it is possible that I just came back wrong in this way.

When I met some of the LAistas for the first time, I ordered a veggie burger cheese, avocado and bacon. I explained that I wasn't a vegetarian so the bacon was okay. Then I popped a Benedryl and continued explaining that I was allergic to avocados but that they were yummy. They say it is all about the first impression... Is this why Aimee and MM are always "in Michigan" when I am in LA?

So Kuma is still at large.

He came up to the door of the house, but as soon as I opened it, he left.

Running away is only fun if you get chased.

I think entire dating lives have hung on this premise.