01 April 2008
Hey, happy April! I'm pretty sure March just started, like, a week ago, but whatever. If the calender says it's April, it must be.
I really hate 'April Fool's Day', although at least it gives you warning for all the unkind possibilities. Call me a killjoy (actually, don't, thanks), but I just don't see why playing tricks or telling lies is fun/funny. But then, I seem to have issues with trust, particularly when it comes to monkeys, parrots, and dolphins -- which is why I've steered well clear of them today!
Anyway, I've got a couple of photos that aren't related to April. First up is my second batch of red lentil soup:
I left mine slightly thicker than in that recipe link, and I love how the lentils just fall apart and lend the whole thing some real substance. This time around, I made it with carrots and kale (replacing the green beans and spinach), but any number of combinations would work. The spice mixture + red lentils + crushed tomatoes = soup magic.
I've been keeping myself busy in non-money-spending ways, including quite a bit of furniture moving. I get this from my mom: just when a house starts to feel comfortable and lived-in, you look around and think, 'Hmmm, what would that [sofa/bed/table] look like over there?' This time, I moved my bedroom furniture into the middle room and the guest bed and desk into the back room. I should have taken some photos today, since the sun has been shining, but I didn't. Ah well.
Here are the cats, enjoying the view from the guest bed's new location (and, er, sleeping):
I've been keeping the cats out of both bedrooms because A) I discovered that THEY are the reason I used to wake up in the middle of the night with an urgent need to scratch the inside of my head. I'm not usually allergic to cats, but cat hair on pillows = not good -- who knew? And B) What's better to a cat than throwing up on the only rug in the house? Throwing up on a freshly washed quilt! Ew.
So they're only allowed a few hours of monitored guest bed lounging per day. See how it makes them so peaceful and happy to be together? Actually, they're almost always very good friends, as I've said before. But sometimes you've got two cats and only one box, and what happens then? Attack! She goes right for the face!
I sense that April is going to be good. Despite the six inches of snow that fell yesterday. It's practically all gone now, so the good things can start a-happenin'! I'll just sit here and wait.
[This post was getting spammed, so comments have been closed.]
it's funny, I used to do that furniture-moving bit all the time back when I was living at my parents'. now? not so much. either I have been getting lazy with old age, or...well, who knows?
our cats aren't allowed in the bedroom either anymore: Willow used to bite my head in the middle of the night, she's good now. but Buffy's taken the lead in meowling her head off all the time and getting in our face for fun. ah yes: the joy of having companion animals is neverending. we put up with a lot!
I wish you a very happy month of April!
posted by Celine at April 2, 2008 02:13 PM