but my friends love Dukem Ethiopian Market on U Street

Ah! I knew I was forgetting at least one U Street Ethiopian place...

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On top of the rest of this stellar morning, I seem to have tweaked my back and am now in excruciating pain.

Can I have a do-over, please?

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Apparently interview went well enough--they sounded kinda skeptical on the phone, but have said they'll interview me in person (along with other cantidates) probably in a week or so (here in Seattle). So, yay!

t ETA: CRAP. I just remembered that my interview suit was bought when I weighed 20 pounds less than I do now. Can I lose 20 pounds in a week? Um, no.

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OK, travel poll time:

How many people leave a cash tip in their hotel room for the housekeepers?

Yes.

How many people wear some form of stilletto or heels over 2.5 inches when flying? Or boots?

Hell no. I don't wear heels ever. I usually wear flats (DUH!).

How many people buy a box of candy to take back to their office mates?

Sometimes, but usually only when I'm going someplace special.

How many people get cravings for a food or drink only when they travel? (Like, ordering tomato juice or bloody mary mix on the plane, when you normally don't drink it)

I am a tomato juice drinker on planes, too. I had no idea that was a "thing."

Jo update: She is very weak, but she has eaten twice and had some water. She seems really tired (prob hard to sleep at the vet and she was there for 3 nights). Poor Malkins!

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I can't stand Ethiopian (texture issues), but my friends love Dukem Ethiopian Market on U Street. Oh, and take her to Bistrot du Coin (where we went with Suzi). Great atmosphere, and you can eat cheaply.

Neat! I'm on it.

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Christ, the co-worker who died was younger than my fucking parents. 45! And I don't even know what it was. It sounds like he was sick, but I had no idea.

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Do you then leave a note, or how do they know it is money for them and not money you left out?

See, this is something I've come across enough (leaving money out, finding it there when I return in the evening) that I've just defaulted to leaving it at the end.

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Raq, how terrifying! I mean, I’m glad you know how to drive manual now, but no one should have to learn under those circumstances!

Oh, Kristin! How frustrating. I hope you have a new card soon!

Answers to Raq’s questions:

1) It depends (terrible answer, I know)

2) Hell no. Easy on and easy off. Usually my Danksos unless I’m traveling to the tropics…then it’s flipflops. And I know you didn’t ask about this, but I also have a pair of nice knit khaki pants that I pretty much only wear when I fly. They are so comfy and have pockets and actually look pretty nice. I’m all about the comfort when I fly.

3) Um, no. You’re supposed to do that?

4) Yes. Gingerale.

Kristin! Take care of yourself, girl.

Work was interesting tonight. But instead of bitching, I will share the very special picture one of my kids made for me: [link]

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1) Like so many of us, I try to remember and feel terrible when I forget.

2) Doc Martens.

3) I rarely bring my office mates anything

4) I almost always have bloody marys on the plane but I will sometimes order them other places, like a sports bar on Sunday.

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Christ, the co-worker who died was younger than my fucking parents. 45!

Younger than me too.

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