We don't have room for everyone

[clevermanka]

Everything (and nearly everybody) at work is getting on my nerves. I'm being judicious in emails I answer because if I have to provide anything other than absolute factual information, I fear that things will descend into bitter, petty snarking not even worthy of my junior-high days.

No idea what brought on this mood shift. I suppose I shouldn't expect permanently lifted spirits just like *that*. I think I need a weekend in a bad way. Last weekend was crappy and maybe I feel a little robbed. Also, I still miss my cat. A lot.

This made me smile, though:


I got out of bed this morning with no will to exercise. Instead, I prepped more food for the awesome dehydrator that mckitterick bought me for my birthday. Last night I put on zucchini slices, which I removed this morning as tiny, delicious chips. Today I'm drying five trays of sliced kiwi, pineapple, and bananas. This evening, I'll slice flank steak and put it in a marinade (using the pineapple juice) for drying on Saturday.

Our house is slowly becoming Apocalypse Central. It's not something I ever expected of my life.

Public shout-out to roya_spirit and bestill who were kind enough to brave the weather and make time for me this week. It was super fab to spend a couple hours chatting. What perfect distraction! I'm grateful for your friendship and company.

Comments

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

awwwww.

And I'm in awe of the dehydrator. I want to know what you think makes the bestest "chip" substitute, so I can bring some over for you to make me chips :D
I'll provide hot tub time.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Ha ha ha ha ha!

bestill suggested eggplant, which sounds tasty, but I'm not sure if I need to blanch it first. I need to research that. So far, I'm pleased with the zucchini chips. This is my second batch.

[redheadfae.livejournal.com]

OOh, they're on sale! And the bigger one is only $10 more.
o_O

Edit: oh, but no timer on it. Boo.

Hmmmm.
Will the Jbird balk at me buying another kitchen thingy?
Man if I can make chips that he'll eat instead of grocery store corn chips.. could be so worth it.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Yeah, you want that timer. Trust me.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_luaineach/]

Yes! This is the biggest reason I want to upgrade mine. Well, that and the fact that mine does not have an adjustable thermostat either. It's old school! (and don't get me wrong, I have loved the thing and used it to death and I better put this in before it hears me saying all this and I get home and it has broken!)