Montreal has at least two different chains of swimsuit stores, and I can think of at least one (underground to shelter from the cold) mall that had one of each.

Open all year. Which made swimsuit shopping in LA look like way too much of a task.

Whoa. That was a crazy sequence.

Madness, but it works for me, so I'll take it.

There is a swimsuit shop open year round here. I've just never shopped there.

In fact, all your decorating sounds gorgeous. You should take photos.

Thank you! When I put the effort forth, I really enjoy the space. I must admit, it is kind of cluttered for the space I have. But really, I like cluttered "interesting" from different parts of the world and cultures. The two pictures I framed ( a small watercolor from Cuzco, Peru of two women in native dress, and a something of a black cat on white plaster steps against a vibrant blue wall- it's very Mediterranean) are tacked up next to one of red and brilliant yellow tree frogs on a vibrant green (a local to parents acquisition.)

On the adjacent wall are the pictures of my paternal grandparents' wedding and my maternal grandfather at 21 (in 1922) and the red and orange hanukah candles in the v-vase.

I do have some photos, which I'll upload eventually. The ones that leave out the piles of random paper on my table and the litterbox.

I have a sudden and pretty inexplicable longing for Jamaican soda.

Yea new job! EEEE!

I just realized that the only things I've had to eat today are coffee with milk, a lean pocket, and a frozen frappachino bar.

I hope my salad and pizza get here soon.

I have a sudden and pretty inexplicable longing for Jamaican soda.

What kind?

I had yummy Indian food tonight, with very good company.

I just got back from dinner with some Chicago-istas (Tommyrot, Shrift, Aurelia, and Miriam), and (I think) a great time was had by all! I managed to get a parking spot two doors down from the restaurant (on Devon on a Saturday night, this is quite the feat!). Even better for me was that I did soooo well in terms of what I ate--I did splurge on the garlic naan and ate way too much of that, but for the entree I only had a bowl of mulligatawney soup. Yay, me!!

Now, I just have to change into my sweats and work out tonight.

Edited to wave at aurelia--thanks again for organizing the dinner!

Thanks, Betsy! When I get my life back in order (went to see a condo today and the guy damn near offered to trade the condo for my house), let's get together!