pop

When you pop a zit that didn't seem ready, and it delivers beyond expectations.

business or pleasure

Both! Going to London in June for work, then spending a long weekend there catching up with my all-time favorite travel buddy. Can't wait.

oh deer

Deer hang out at our house frequently (it was the first thing that charmed me when we came to see it, and they regularly graze in our yard or block our driveway), but I still get excited every time I see them.

tis the season

Artichokes were 99¢ each at the store the other day.

end of tunnel

Things might start getting better in a little less than two weeks. In order to keep hanging in there as long as possible and use up some vacation days, I've been taking sanity days, and there really is something amazing about random three day weekends with no email, no goals, and no activities.

overdue

Got my first real haircut since June! I usually manage to get in every 4-5 months, which is already pushing it, but 10 was way too long.

chef

I believe I have figured out how to make the perfect bacon mac and grilled cheese sandwich. It is probably as unhealthy as it sounds, but that's half of the appeal.

rediscovered

Surprise taste of my childhood! My manager is from Philly, and brought these to a meeting today. I haven't had them in years, and they are still totally yummy.

taxes

Paying them really doesn't bother me, and getting them done is always satisfying, so it's a net positive for me, despite the financial impact.

import

Friend in Switzerland sent me two more bars of surprise chocolate. They always seem to arrive when I need them most.

it gets better

Made it home before 9 almost every night this week! And it's going to get better pretty soon, I think.

wild and crazy

I did two social things on weeknights last week: trivia night and a birthday dinner with a coworker. I can't remember the last time I did that, and it felt kind of crazy.

small world

Went to birthday drinks for Boyfriend's friend yesterday, and ran into a college acquaintance I haven't seen in fourteen years, bringing back fun memories of South America.

framed

Finally borrowed a truck a brought back two framed pieces from the shop (and some outdoor furniture, too).

gimme a break

Sometimes a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough. I might have a good option that didn't seem possible before.