the daily happenings, of course.

Today wasn't very productive at all. I didn't get to working on my new bellydance costume because I still can't decide what color I want it to be. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

For lunch, I made myself a sandwich with sundried tomato, sauteed portobello mushrooms, red and yellow peppers, and red onions, arugula, spinach, and roasted garlic hummus on garlic and herb foccacia. I didn't get anywhere near finishing it--food doesn't enjoy being in my stomach right now. It was kind of sad because I spent a lot of time slicing and sauteeing all of the vegetables (and I was out of hummus, so I had to make some more).. but whatever.

Then I went by ethnic fest with Dylan. It was a lot less interesting than last year. They did have a salsa group playing on one of the stages, so we went over to that and danced for a little bit. When I started feeling dizzy and light-headed, we decided it was time to go home...

But we didn't (being the awesome people that we are). Instead, we went to Auburn to Flaming Geyser state park, which has the most misleading name. The stupid "flaming geyser" is a cavity that was drilled by some coal miner in some-odd year. I guess there was some sort of natural gas deposit there. So, basically, it's a hole in the ground, covered by a metal cap (about the circumference of a manhole cover) with a hole in the middle where the smallest, most pathetic flame is creeping out. Sad. The only saving grace was that it was right next to Green River, which I jumped into fully-clothed. I think I may have ruined an expensive pair of jeans, but it was SO worth it.

I'm thinking I'm going to make avial tomorrow.. I should probably go get the ingredients tonight so that, when it comes time to make it, I have absolutely no reason not to. Wait! Maybe I'll make alcapurrias. They remind me of the island (and how tia Edie would always scoff when I asked if she would make them without meat) and it's been so long since I've had them. Oh no! I'm so indecisive!
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And just because my life is one very long punchline, one of the women who was shot at the Jewish Federation building attack was a friend of the family. Only one of person died--we're hoping it's not her (the police department is keeping things quiet). These are the times that I begin to question my faith in God.
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By the way, I bought a new microphone and downloaded skype. My username thingie is 'raynitab'. Rock on.