I've spent about half an hour so far today trudging through the snow. A nice free workout! Last night I walked about taking pictures of the snow using a new lens I just got that has amazing low-light performance. So the snowstorm's been fun so far. It's supposed to snow continuously through tomorrow so I won't be as happy about it on my commute to work. I'll probably take the train.

I made homemade eggnog last night and it was too rich for me to drink. So I poured it over our leftover pumpkin muffins, added apples and nutmeg and baked it into the Best Breadpudding Ever!

Oooh, WANT.

Oooh, WANT.

We ate it all up, we loved it so!

Consuela, I finally actually tried out Zombies, Run! It was just the story intro today, but I quite like it. Walter doesn't hear that the zombies are coming, of course, so he's inclined to dawdle at inopportune times, but I hope that I'll get faster (my running pace is actually a little slower than my running pace, sad to say) and he'll adjust to the new rhythm. He loves running, so I think it'll work out eventually. Or I'll have to find us trails where he can run off-leash, which I'd really like to do anyway...

Yes, going for my first run in a long time on New Year's Day. Embrace the cliche, I say.

OK, I have been reasonably productive. Time for a pot of Earl Grey. Hot. and the Picard-Ten Hamlet.

So far today, I've eaten scrambled tofu for brunch, mocked my sister for having Hunger Games Capitol Collection truffles, and driven back to NJ. I think my next step is eating half a leftover burrito. Really exciting stuff.

From the packaging for the Capitol Collection truffles: "Let us commence. It is essential to properly prepare for your degustation by familiarizing yourself with the parfums. Ensure that servers are properly trained and that you are well versed in all matters of chocolate etiquette. A host or hostess is expected to guide the tasting. Know that your guests will be watching you closely for each and every social cue. Remember, confidence is everything and less is never more."

I got up at 8AM, made breakfast, went for the Resolution Run 5K (which I ended up walking a good half of, because OW), and then hit up the grocery store. Now settling in to be on the couch, watch some TV, read some Yuletide, and maybe eventually go organize my office. My calves are killing me. Ow.

Only 6 adults came to my house. More will come, I think, but um, I have food for like many many. One couple did bring their 3 girls who were fascinated with the cats, but they are all under 10 and did not eat much.

I may be living off finger food for a few days.

I can think of worse things! I was just having happy thoughts about the fact that I have both broccoli and dip makings leftover from Christmas.

Days of finger food sounds pretty good to me.

ETA: In fact, I decided to whip up some dip to have with carrots for lunch, but my sour cream is moldy. Woe. Ooh, but I have flavored cream cheese! That will do.