13,664 Days Alive
3 Small Business Supported
1 Big Pot of Jambalaya Made
I got to cook with Mellon today.
Continue reading “Of Cooking and Cakes”Of Cooking and Cakes
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Of Christmas Trees and Chinatown
13,663 Days Alive
5 Christmas Trees at the Papas’ House
3 Orders of Bao Buns
1 S’mores Rolled Ice Cream
My morning started with tea. A nice cup of Constant Comment, a spiced black tea that the Papas favor.
Continue reading “Of Christmas Trees and Chinatown”Mellon and I Going Home from Millennium Station
Of Waiting and Weaving
13,660 Days Alive
702 Words Written for NaNoWriMo
About 24 Hours till I See Mellon Again!
22 Days Straight on NaNoWriMo
1 New Row Added to Mellon’s Mystery Machine Mosaic Blanket
Mellon is coming into town for Thanksgiving with the Papas tomorrow night. I’m so excited that we’re going to see one another twice in one week.
Continue reading “Of Waiting and Weaving”Of Dollars and Delays
13,659 Days Alive
109 Miles Driven Today
Well, I have Peggy, my car, back from the mechanic’s again. I parked her somewhere safe so she hopefully won’t get her catalytic converter stolen again.
Continue reading “Of Dollars and Delays”Of Farewells and Failures
13,652 Days Alive
130+ Miles Traveled Today
13 Days Straight Writing for NaNoWriMo
1 Sore Throat
I had to say goodbye for now to Mellon today. I’ll see him in two weeks, for Thanksgiving at the Papas’ house; so that’s something at least.
Continue reading “Of Farewells and Failures”Of Food and a Full Moon
13,617 Days Alive
7,982 Steps Walked Today
1,123 Days Straight on Duolingo
1 Fond Farewell
Well, two things happened this weekend: 1) I ate something that makes my stomach hurt and 2) Mellon and I decided we are officially dating.
Continue reading “Of Food and a Full Moon”Of Chinatown and Coffee
13,616 Days Alive
1,122 Days Straight on Duolingo
I have had a long, wonderful day with Mellon.
Continue reading “Of Chinatown and Coffee”Of Desserts and Decisions
13,566 Days Alive
3 Episodes of Zumbo’s Just Desserts, Season 2 Watched
I have to decide if I’m going to try and get more part time work, maybe at another retail place, or continue the search for full time work.
I would prefer full time work.
Continue reading “Of Desserts and Decisions”Of Corn Dogs and Customer Service
13,555 Days Alive
1 Very Long but Fun Interview
I really, really, really want a corn dog. Or a Chicago style hot dog. Might do chili dogs for dinner tomorrow. With some oven roasted potatoes, onions, and tomatoes.
Continue reading “Of Corn Dogs and Customer Service”Of Dampness and Death (In a Video Game)
13,554 Days Alive
3.5 Pieces of Challah French Toast Eaten
2 Characters Who Died In Game
Bianco and I went out on a date today. Just a little visit to an awesome restaurant/cafe/bookstore/bar called the Kopi Cafe.
Continue reading “Of Dampness and Death (In a Video Game)”Of Lackluster and Laziness
13,553 Days Alive
11 Rows Crocheted on the Buffalo Plaid Blanket
1 Day Without Napping
I forgot to take out the trash today. I meant to, but I’m having a high pain day.
Continue reading “Of Lackluster and Laziness”Of Deliberation and Dust
13,552 Days Alive
1 New Crochet Project
I’m making something! That’s not really news; I’ve always got something on the hook.
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