Thanks!

Also, I feel like my plain cotton underwear (top and bottom) is a sign of being a grownup -- I wore way cuter stuff when I was younger.

Wow, it's pouring out. Really hammering down. Yay! But I'm glad I got my run in before it really opened up.

Now I'm huddled on the futon in sweats and woolly socks and Mom's old cashmere sweater. Should clean the kitchen and start some bread, but maybe I'll catch up on the news first.

Sick. Throat hates me.

But I'm down to two unpacked boxes in my room. I refuse to acknowledge all the boxes outside my room.

Well done on the 5K, -t!

And kudos to Jesse for getting work done and Consuela for the morning run!

I am returned from Target with a new bathtub mat and shower curtain liner, because the ones I have right now need to be tossed in the dumpster. I also have the ingredients I need to make Cornmeal & Chia Seed Crusted Tilapia for dinner tonight and Chicken Sausage & Shrimp paella tomorrow.

Damn, people have gotten shit done like mad this morning. My last shoulder procedure is wearing off, so weekends are harder than usual, and I'd be surprised if I left the house today, even though there's a onesie art class I want to go to nearby. I've been trying to work through a block--I've been to a life drawing session, a "salon", and am now contemplating the class.

But I did publish a (n awkward, orange) picture on tumblr and dA yesterday, so that's a bigger deal for me than you could tell by looking.

I think Colin asks after the twins now because he has a little one of his own

To be fair, he has always asked about them (I'm pretty sure he's never met them). But the tenor is different now that he's a father. I can't believe he's supposed to be coming over sometime soon, but not bringing the Bundle (I have no idea if he really has a name--they don't call him anything consistent). Not-crawling is the perfect time to visit my apartment.

I've found my sizing through the now missing chi chi bra store, so I order more of those online wherever is cheapest. Panties are this DKNY sort that mix ruffles, lace, and bows and I far prefer them to anything else.

I also have the ingredients I need to make Cornmeal & Chia Seed Crusted Tilapia for dinner tonight and Chicken Sausage & Shrimp paella tomorrow.

Yum! I think lunch today will be kale salad with quinoa, tuna, apple, orange pepper, and avocado. Not very exciting, but plenty of protein & crunchy things.

I also bought a bunch of beets because I saw this article about beet pesto. I wonder if it's any good?

there's a onesie art class

I really want to believe this is an art class where all the students wear grownup onesies. Like union suits and footie pjs.

Hmm, googling "beet pesto" gives me lots of recipes.

And check out the color! I like the look of that one, I have some almonds in the freezer I could use...

2 coats on everything and one load of laundry done.

I think the posts will be fine with 2 coats, but the rails will look better with a 3rd. Not too many drippy bits (well, other than the slop on the spindles, but I don't care about that) and where they were a problem, in out of the way places. Which is why there was drip.

( I so wish I were done.)

I'll go swimming in a bit and spend the evening on the 3rd.

I've tried getting pictures without flash, but I think it is too dark in my house + dark stain.

I am so ridiculous about my underpants. I have 2 pairs of the entry-level Hanros ($20) and am dissatisfied. I am not sure whether this means I need to upgrade to the high-test Hanros ($36) or try Calida, or what.