Day 3

my roommate is in portugal for 8 days. having the place to myself for an extended period of time excited me.

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DAY 1: walked into the apartment after work and stripped my clothes off right in the living room. left some dishes on the coffee table and kitchen counter.

DAY 2: hogged all the bathroom surfaces, walked around naked.

DAY 3: oppressive loneliness sets in. it would appear that accumulated hours upon hours of non-human interactions have got me down. this city and my current routine probably serve to magnify these feelings.

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the affect of a roommate is now apparent and fully appreciated.

to buy

i made the below list in mid-september. it's now approximately one month later, and i feel accomplished knowing that i can cross (via yellow font color) some of this stuff off the list.

slippers
sharpener
dog bed
Danskos
iPod dock
tea kettle?
haircut
Netflix (i don't think i want to reactivate my account anymore)
curtain rod
robe
my sister's winter coat

Brand New Bag

I switched up my doggie bag situation recently, and I've taken to taking Li'l Puff with me on trips big and small.

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How handy is that?

Old Faithful

Chili!

This particular batch was meant for a biofuel potluck. Unfortunately, we had to ix-nay the biofuel event from the intinerarr. Fortunately, we still ate the bean extravaganza, which enabled us to make some biofuel of our own.

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Black beans, kidney beans, meatless faux-grilled ground beef, corn, diced tomatoes, and garlic simmered in a dark bouquet of spices. Garnished with hand-cut provolone cheese. Medium Spicy. $6 cup/$8 bowl.

Addendum - Cancer or VA Tech

I thought it went without saying that I found what I was looking for when I called my parents seeking their comfort. Feedback I have received from you faithful readers, however, suggests otherwise. Thus, know this: my parents have made me feel a lot better about my job, both during that initial conversation wherein I spilled the beans and in subsequent conversations.

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My father, in particular, has given me tremendous advice, including such various and sundry anecdotes as: (1) his trials and tribulations on the rugby team that practiced 7 days/week come rain, sleet, hail, snow, or suffocating humidity and (2) the shaolin temple for disciples of kung fu.

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I love my parents and their vivid responses to my life.