And... he's off. First day of 6th grade!

First day of 6th grade. He's about a half inch shorter than me. He's outgrown almost all of his pants, even the ones his grandmother bought him for Christmas. It won't be long until I'm looking up at him!

So yeah... 6th grade tomorrow. 😃

So yeah... 6th grade tomorrow.  😃  That's nothing - he's ready for me to move out so a roomie can move in and they can go to college and take turns cutting the grass.  No shit - this kid has plans.  He is READY.  ❤

I have gone in search twice this weekend...

I have gone in search twice this weekend for dividers with pockets.  I know they exist because I had some in high school.  Shadow needs some for school tomorrow, but I guess we will improvise.  I can't find them anywhere!

I am eating bananas in dark chocolate for breakfast.

I am eating bananas in dark chocolate for breakfast.  Yes - breakfast at 2:30 pm.  Anyway, I think I will hook up the parakeet and g-pigs today.  Maybe cut my grass if I have some time left.  Shelby:  I haven't forgotten our meeting, but I don't have a working car right now.  😳  I'm going to have to find a ride to bum!

Ok, here is this:

Ok, here is this:  It was a pretty restaurant, and the tea was good, and the people were nice, and I like the cat statues outside. But long story short:  I'm a white girl from Alabama and I like white girl from Alabama food. At the risk of sounding really un-cultured (which I am) it's just not my thing unless it's pretty American-ized. That place, along with Ono Grill, are too traditional or authentic or whatever for my tastes.

I really like China Luck, House of Chen, and Fuji (who I really hope doesn't go out of business due to Yume). I grew up on butter beans and cornbread - not green water soup and shrimp hidden in my chicken. It was weird and gross to me. I'm sure that many people would like it, but I'm just not into it. I didn't mean to make it sound horrible. I mean it was pretty bad to me, but that's just me. I am by no means a connoisseur of this type of food.

I'm picky as hell as it is - even with plain foods I cook myself. I've taken everything apart to inspect it before I eat it since I was a child. I'm not fond of finding hidden treasures in my food or eating anything I can't readily identify. It was definitely my problem, not theirs. 😂 I just probably won't be going back.

Shaun took me to Yume.

Shaun took me to Yume.  I thought I would like it, but they put junk all over my salad, gave me water soup, and hid some shrimp in my chicken teriyaki.  I don't want to eat there again.  Blegh.

I have had a long day. A long week, really.

I have had a long day. A long week, really. It's been non-stop stress. First the air conditioner, then the car breaks again. I spent money I needed elsewhere on the A/C so was pretty strapped all week. Pixie isn't doing great so I'm worried about her. I have to work tomorrow... which while I feel like I could use an actual weekend I could use the money more. I'm kind of excited about work, though - I get to be downstairs. It'll be my first time having a hand in making any of the jewelry!