I am thankful for:

1. Extra steak at lunch today. Thanks Commissary Dude!

2. I GOT THE CAR LOAN!

Oh, I didn't tell you Cesar Jose Lima died? Yes. It was sad. And not a little scary. Three hours of non-fun at a 76 just off the 5. But! I got a loan! For a new car! The one that I want is pretty! With features! I would say 'mit funktionen' but I think the only person who would get it no longer reads this. Still! I got the loan!

3. NEW CAR. I KNOW I ALREADY MENTIONED IT, BUT IT DESERVES ITS OWN LINE.

4. I now like "Chinatown." That makes two Polanski movies that don't bore me to tears. But don't worry, I didn't drink all the kool aid, "Rosemary's Baby" still sucks.

5. The mere fact that this exists:



Seriously, is it not awesome? Also the toothpick holder. I would enjoy looking at him on my table while I eat dinner.



PS-- I really really like Chinatown. It's beautiful. What can I say? Sometimes you just grow up.

It fit alright, but the fabric was really cheap and there's a seam running all down the front from the empire waist to the hem! No thanks! Am returning it this morning.

Doesn't hurt that I hit Target on my way home last night and got two dresses for the price of this one, both of which I like much more and will wear much more often. And one of them is perfect (and far less dressier!) for the wedding and reunion. Also got a darling little jacket that I intend to wear all fall. You will get sick of it, you will see it so much. I love it.