I was cookin' up stuff for a chicken pot pie this evening when the smoke alarm went off.


The landlord hasn't put a fan above the stove like all other homes have. It drives me nuts ... and the steam from all the pots and pans cooking (yes, I had all four elements going) always has the smoke alarm setting off.


I cooked up some yams, carmelized onions, had chicken in a pan and pasta in another pot. I always make such a mess when I cook! I lined the casserole dish with filo pastery and put the mix in... nom nom nom....


I've only had one glass of Chardonnay and am already feeling a bit fuzzy.


James aka The Fulgent Éclat contacted me via Twitter asking if I wanted to go out for drinks. I have never been picked up via Twitter before. He seems like quite the smartie and is pretty cute.. we'll see where it goes ;)


Today was awesome. Met up with my brother and his boyfriend, did some groceries, and got a workout carrying litter and cat food home. I remembered that I lost an earring on New Years Eve... I recall telling Derek at 3am while we waited for the streecar that never came.


I probably should be upset that I lost an earring. It was a cute pair - Swarovski, purple and black drops. I still have the orphaned one... so today I pulled out all my jewelry stuff so I can try to model a new pair after the one I had left. I should probably be upset about losing something like that... but ever since my purse was stolen/lost, I figure things are lost to either learn something, or because I don't need it/them anymore. I actually had a laugh because who knows how long I had been walking around with one earring on!


NYE was great - went to a house party with Derek, a super cool dude I've been buds with for years. Still, we didn't hang out all that often. Let's hope 2011 changes that. His friends are super awesome fun, Nothing super fantastic happened - no one was proposed to, no one danced naked, no one made a fool of themselves... but that's what made it such a great night - Everyone was in high spirits, we were chomping yummy treats (Chèvre and crackers.... MMMmmMMmmMM) - all in all, a super fabulous night of new friends, yummy treats, vino and good tunage. I certainly hope it's a refelction of 2011!!