Kokochi

Spring at Caffe Centro

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Walking home

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is it normal?

I only see feeds from 2 people...the first 2 connections I made. No one else is showing even though I can go to their blogs and see posts. I read the "known issues" and it said feeds were problematic, but want to be sure I'm not just missing some setting...

Doh! I only have 2 "friends." That should teach me a lesson...must be more friendly to get y'all in my feeds. OK.

Cutey

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My desk buddies.

Mr. Monkey has been with 6A even before me. His owner is in Scotland now. Little Kitten is from Tokyo.

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Practical

Check this out. It's a video showing how to peel boiled potatoes instantly, which is a pain when making Dav's favorite croquettes dish. Basically, cut into the potato around in the middle, boil as normal, and then put in ice cold water for 10 seconds. Once taken out, simply pull the skin apart and it'll all come off!

I haven't tried this but am looking forward to doing so.

Thanks Dav!

easy connecting

This is not the "first post" I had in mind, but each time I think I'll sit down and write a brilliant insight of some sort, I have like 20 "connect" emails...which is totally cool, but a bit overwhelming.

So my question is: Is there a way to connect with a list of people all at once? We're all in the same social circle so I'm wondering if there is a list I can tap into vs. clicking on individual profiles to connect.

Fluffy Happiness

I've had an extremely mellow weekend due to fatigue. I think being pregnant is finally hitting me. After boasting that I felt super fine and energetic, I hit a wall, and spent all my time feeling like lead in bed. I wasn't sick, and Dav and I suspect I may have been dehydrated. I started noticing about a week ago that it's getting a little hard to move around normally. And I guess there was a lot more physical stress than I felt...I feel much better now, but will be more attentive to drinking, eating, and resting more than I think I need.

Anyhow, one big gift of happiness came to me around 2:30 am on Saturday night. You know about me letting the cats out, and how I've had minor scares waiting for them to come back. Well, it happened again.

This time I let Kats out at 7pm (Waka wasn't interested). Little did I know that our downstairs neighbor was going to have a big party. I'm totally fine with the party, but once Kats was out, I knew he'd be too frightened to come back into our noisy building, run up the stairs, and pass the booming 2nd floor apartment to our 3rd floor door that I keep ajar. I went down into the garage where the back door is to call for Kats about 6 times with no luck. By midnight, I couldn't bear it and allowed myself to sleep...fitfully with visions of Kats being lost, never coming back, or a neighbor calling with bad news. I just hoped he was safe. Deep down I knew he would come back, and that I should trust Mr. Kats. Still, it was hard. I definitely was asleep around 2:30, but my subconscious must have been alert since I somehow woke when he finally waltzed in. The happiness and absolute gratitude! I hugged and thanked Kats, then poked a sleepy Dav to share my joy.

So although I set this all up for myself, it's once again a moment to appreciate how much I love Kats! And Waka too for snuggling with me while we waited : )

Gourmet Trout

We were lucky to be invited to Brian and Tameeza's for dinner the other night. It's where the Salon was held, but this time, it was for serious eating and finally getting some time to catch up with them. I've known that Brian was a serious cook (he carries his knives when he travels and camps at Burning Man with a chef from a great SF restaurant), and had been totally looking forward to the meal. We were not disappointed.

Cheese to set me in the mood, then for dinner, beautiful whole trout, stuffed with veges, water chestnuts (gives great texture), and parmesan cheese. Simply but perfectly sauteed string beans and portabella mushrooms with salt, and quinoa. It was a fresh, light and delicious meal.

Dav and I also really enjoyed having the one-on-one time with them. We keep seeing each other at social gatherings, and noting that we have lots in common, but never having time to just sit and talk. I learned a lot (they have some cool experiences that I never knew about), and look forward to reciprocating dinner (won't come close to Brian's cooking though).

Wakame has a crush

Our friend Sean has been hanging with us lately, and I noticed that Wakame is quite smitten. I've never seen her not only warm up, but actually stay glued to someone, constantly talking, and waving her curly tail wherever his attention is. Just last night, I came home to find Sean working at our dining table, and Wakame perched on the corner of the table just close enough to get a pet or comment from him from time to time. I certainly don't encourage her to sit on the table, but she was pretty determined.

As I cooked, I heard Waka meow, and Sean murmur a response. How funny! But poor Sean, he's sorta stuck with her now since she won't let up!