Those all sound delicious!

In other news, I always think it's stupid in hiring (or any other context, really) when someone refers to a "diverse candidate." Because the person isn't diverse even if they are adding to the diversity of your team. Except my boss just hired someone whose first and last names suggest two very different ethnicities, so maybe she's the one! The diverse candidate!

Thanks y'all. I had a feeling that the problem was the same as I had with my left foot, but was really hoping I'd just need a cortisone shot or something simpler. Having it confirmed spun me and I didn't really ask for ideas to get from here to mid-Feb foot pain wise. I had asked about a cortisone shot now but he said if he did that he wouldn't operate for 3 months.

Le sigh. I slept like crap last night. I took today off to work on school work, 3 papers and 2 discussions due by midnight Sunday. If you see me here or on FB, hopefully I'm just taking a break after completing an assignment before diving into the next one.

I am never pan-frying cheap pork chops without brining them in apple cider overnight again. 2nd time I've done it and the first time wasn't a fluke. So tender! Served with sauteed apples and onions, and perfectly roasted garlic and thyme potatoes, they were a huge hit.

We ate, then watched 2 comedies last night. Kiddo hadn't seen Zombieland; loved it. Was told by the kiddo my brownies were the best he's had. *buffs nails on shirt front*

House is clean. Didn't even have to do emergency house cleaning before kiddo arrived this year.

Laundry under control.

All Xmas presents bought with 2 weeks to spare.

Depression under control. Anxiety managable.

Pets happy. Kiddo loves high school. D loves new job.

2 years sober Jan 31st. Weight holding steady at a happy place for 8 months.

Baking up a holiday storm.

Only real worries are money-based (student loans) and politics. Which are real worries, but not being stressed about all the other stuff makes addressing those concerns in 2018 more managable.

I started feeling more contentment (very nice!) at the beginning of 2017, and concerns notwithstanding, I am leaving 2017 able to experience feelings of genuine happiness.

It's been a long time since I felt like this.

It's been a long time since I felt like this.

Awww, that's great.

Excellent news, Matt! Well deserved.

Erin, that's excellent!

Right on, Matt!

Glad to hear things are going well, Strix.

Good to read, Strix!

That's awesome, Strix!

Officially a short day today, hooray! I plan to celebrate the solstice by working in the yard.