pennies and thoughts

I made it through my first day back to work. No harm. No foul. I realized that as long as I don't think about what I'm supposed to say, it'll come to me.

I found four pennies on the plane. I think that nearly doubled what I earned today.

I'm going to learn how to sleep well. I think I just need to be more disciplined and it will come.

I don't mind the rain as long as it isn't really cold. I did feel like I was sliding off the interstate this morning on the way to work though. I think we might be getting caught up on our drought.

I had lamb lollipops at Two Urban Licks the other night. They were really good. I'm thankful to Molly for introducing me to the half glass of wine. Such a great way to really enjoy wine. Too much makes it no fun.

I took the GRE on Thursday and survived. I didn't feel like the math preparation I did covered the questions on the test, but somehow did 110 points higher in math than verbal. I have never seen so many words I have never heard of before. Oh well.

I saw Michal dance in Guys and Dolls on Thursday. I went with my guy. The play was cute and fun, and Michal did a great job. She is so beautiful.

When I cook food, especially food that requires creativity, and J loves it it makes me feel proud of myself and very happy. The other day we made "salad" with frozen roasted corn, chopped up tomatoes, and black beans cause that's all there was. Then a few days later I added the rest of it to leftover jasmine rice and leftover TJ's rattatouille sauce and it was delightful. Trish nearly vomited at the thought of all those leftovers :-).

I love Hiltons. It's nice being in a cozy clean room with a per-cup coffee/tea maker. The beds are great as well. I'll be back home by noon tomorrow.

Currently reading:
A Year in the World: Journeys of A Passionate Traveller
By Frances Mayes