what counts

Rachel just got back from Italy. Hadn't seen her for a while. She wanted to see me, but with Tesla, I can't just hop out easily. Plus I get tired, so staying close to home is better if it's a work night. Bless her heart. She came all the way over from Oakland, with ingredients - like dried mullet roe - to make a pasta dinner (whole wheat pasta with Flax; was great compared to other 'healthy' pastas I've tried). While I fed Tesla dinner, she made our dinner. After we all ate, she hung out while I bathed Tesla, dressed her in PJs, and got her to sleep.

Later, we had about an hour or so of girl talk. She helps me slow down. Rachel is one who gets my love for food (and reminds me to take time to enjoy it), and my weird Japanese ways. Thank you, Kitten!

p.s. yes, I ate ALL that giant plate of pasta...and more!