So this is really going to be my first for really real interview for job that isn't retail or otherwise highschool summer-jobby.

Oh, dear. I started doing real interviews when I was 19, and have been doing them every few years since. Once you soldier your way through their questions, and ask if you have any questions for them, I've had good experiences with "What are the major challenges I'll face working here?" and "What is your favorite part of working here?"

Man, that description of tomten makes them sound a lot like cats....

Puppy stacking: [link]

So this is really going to be my first for really real interview for job that isn't retail or otherwise highschool summer-jobby.

Yikes. All the more reason for you to take any interview you can get at this point. I bet 90% of the bad-feeling is nerves, but I'm sorry if you're actually ill.

this sounds intriguing. tell us more.

Quite simple, if you're on the list of invitees, every MLK weekend: (1) buy some interesting form of bacon (also booze, etc.) (2) converge on a house in Northern Vermont for the weekend (and bring music, DVDs, games, etc.) (3) cook and eat bacon and hang out with geeks of all sorts for the weekend.

This is my first time going to this (I guess last year's big discovery was "chocolate covered bacon", which I'm still skeptical about). The big twist this year is a cooker for a whole pig was bought. Said pig will be cooked and eaten up yum. There's also some kind of rally that involves cooking bacon that I'm not 100% sure what all that's about. And it sounds like one of the people coming was intrigued enough by the Good Eats episode about smoking your own bacon (which was also a hilarious mash-up/parody of Junkyard Wars and Iron Chef) to give it a shot, but that may have just been speculative discussion.

Needless to say, not the healthiest of events. I have to put off a few resolutions until after this weekend.

(which was also a hilarious mash-up/parody of Junkyard Wars and Iron Chef)

Oh yeah, that was hilarious.

There was a fraternity at my college that cooked up a whole pig on the front lawn every year. That was something else, I tell you what.

Yesterday I made turkey meatloaf with the yogurt garlic pasta recipe someone here linked me to yonks ago. I love that pasta beyond what is reasonable. I just had it for lunch and it rocks as a leftover. Even the SO liked it, and he's not a pasta guy.

Anyway, now I'm not hungry, but I still am not very worky. I keep waiting for the big promised storm, but it's just chilly and windy. The huge ponderosa pines really sway in this wind. It's amazing how flexible they are and how far they swing.

Speaking of meatloaf. I have a question: Why on earth are mashed potatoes the "traditional" meatloaf accompaniment? You already have the oven on! Bake those potatoes!

Ditto re: steak and baked potatoes. Why make a quick meal (steak) into a slow one?

hmm lost a post. basically, oh bon, so sad to hear of your maybe soon to be coming death from the silly voices in your head wrt made-up illnesses.

also, I have worked and are being productive today GO ME!

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are both squishy. Baked potatoes and (properly cooked) steak are both firm with a slight hint of crunch. Simple!