The Short List

I've been having some serious cravings lately, so this is where I turn:

5 guys - little hamburger
Bodo's - everything bagel
Mas - bacon wrapped dates
Miyako - sushi
Mona Lisa Pasta - cheese-less pizza with rosemary
Mudhouse - mocha
Thai 99 - drunken noodles
Zocalo - chocolate bread pudding

But the weird thing is that sometimes I deny myself the things I want the most.

Warm day

What I really need is a radio for the kitchen! More NPR, please!

Feeling particularly (and unusually) grumpy today. Whew. Man. Thankful that I've become more aware of it, at least.

Ditch work early to get in a before-sunset solo run. Realise that my Belmont route takes me by the houses of 4 friends -- and also a few scary barking dogs.

Keith advises me to learn my chords first.

Third night in a row of steel-cut oatmeal for dinner.

Short weekend

Met my 1/25 deadline, with two additional items to follow up with.

Friday night sushi with the Italy girls.

Easy Saturday morning work in town, followed by a finger numbing and calf tightening walk with Zilla-dog.

Finally, a night at home this week.

Finishing Mtns beyond Mtns, and wanting more. But, next month's book club book is announced (so soon) and alas, I may be developing an Amazon.com addiction.

Currently listening to: Guy Davis, Give in Kind.

Casa Miliaresis...

...for lasagna with that distinctive Italian taste, surrounded by familiar people who speak the same language as me - they understand alot without me having to explain.

Unexpected, and delightful, letter from Thailand - but the check's not made out to me. Hm. That Kevin! He's tricky. Now I gotta build my calluses back up and make a phone call...

Heathcliff Andrew Ledger (1979 - 2008). All I can think about is what could have been with his life.

Out with the old...

Morning email from Christie gives my day some direction.

Errand rounds: vet clinic for kitty food, Greenberry's for a mocha and reading, browsing Barnes and Noble, Harris Teeter, Ragged Mtn Running Shop for new shoes and warmer running tights (good for nights like tonight).

All Things Considered in the afternoon.

Thanks to Garrett, who frantically and consistently runs to the basement before he barfs.

Currently reading (again): Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a man who would cure the world.

Mid-weekend

Short night's sleep means napping later.

Proud owner of two new fire extinguishers, and a new bed-side table lamp.

Ordering a DTV Converter Box Coupon online, because there's no way I'm sending a perfectly good TV to the landfill in February of next year if I don't have to.

Missing memory stick for my camera.

Craving either a burger and fries, or a Mona Lisa cheese-less pizza.

Browning's Birthday

Feeling weird about feeling restless about the long weekend.

Sushi with the gang to celebrate Browning's Birthday.

Joe's looping catches me by suprise and is cool.

A rare nap before going out.

Chat with Mom, helping her send out Christmas pictures.

Late morning 4+ Miles, and yummy everything bagel to start the day.

It's a Snow Day!

 

Here's my cute little snow covered house. The scenery changed dramatically between 7:30 and 9:00 this morning - at 7:30, there was nothing, by the time I was finished showering and dressing at 8:45, this was the scene - and the office is closed! They're calling for up to 8 inches in Cville today. RC said, "This might turn out to be a 5 day long weekend!" Ah, there's always hope, isn't there?

Assessment of the pantry and fridge: pasta, marinara sauce, rice, tuna, lentils and other beans of various sorts, potato, rice crackers, Ritz, 3 bananas, plenty of coffee and cream, yoghert, OJ, 1/2 a loaf of bread, peanut butter, fig spread, brie, chocolate chip cookie mix, frozen waffles, Momma's pound cake...ah...I'll be alright.

Also, the entire 4th season of Six Feet Under on DVD and an engaging book to finish.

Off to have another cup of Joe!

Wednesday

6 of 11 items from yesterday's to-do list done!

Feeling "highly encouraged"!

Christie and I beat the snow (maybe?) by running early this week - and today's run was butt-bumping good.

I hate American Idol (why do they have to be so mean to people?), but I'm captivated like I'm watching a train wreck.

Kallie and RC share a birthday today! Kallie turns 2, and RC, 60.

To do list

1. Fax request to helpful Felicia, who's helping me get my nearly-too-old GRE scores sent out.

2. Call UVA Finance office to have them release the ridiculous hold on my account, which shouldn't even be there because I'm not actually a current student anymore - grrr.

3. Request transcripts from UVA (also see item #2), GCSU and U of AZ.

4. Pick up final paper for last semester from Ruffner.

5. Make 2 copies each of brief and paper for packets.

6. Track 2 reference letters.

7. Write cover letter for Dept. packet.

8. Prepare packets for mailing no later than 1/25.