Pages Written... only 4, sigh
Listening to... a fan blowing hot air out of my office
Exercise Done... 45 intense minutes w/my trainer

This morning's workout near 'bout killed me, but I felt better all day long so there's that. My lovely trainer, Julie, even mentioned that we'll probably meet frequently even though my sessions left are down to one, and I can't pay her another dime. That just left me with a big-ass grin and a glow. I feel nurtured in her presence - she's one of the good ones in my life.

In this massive heat wave that's hitting the entire country, I'm doing pretty well - handled today's heat without running to the bookstore, so there's a plus. I have no idea what I'll actually be packing for Reno at this point - I'm too hot to think about it - but I fear there's some shopping in my future darn it all anyway. Nothing like spending money you don't have.

In other news, I spoke with my dear friend Barbara, home from her trip back east to play with fellow knitters. My life is so busy that I won't be able to meet up with her until mid-August, boo.

Talked with Jenn today, she's sounding chipper, though Zar her cat is still not doing terribly well. So keep them both in your thoughts.

And the highlight of the day - Elder Son actually FOUND his RETAINER! Yay on the savings of $200! The bad news is, since he hasn't worn it AT ALL HARDLY, it doesn't fit any more. Harrumph. Well, I look at it this way. Straight As for the last semester vs. not wearing the retainer. Hell, I'll take the straight As.

On a cooking note - This past week has found me making a to-die-for garlic chicken with almost NO oil; peach-blueberry crumble (as well as a bunch of apple crumble); and calzones. Yum YUM, calzones! The Italian version of a pasty. Come winter, I shall experiment with this calzone/pasty recipe, and we shall see what we shall see.

Don't blame me. It's the heat.