It's All About the Light, the Heat, and the Kimchi

The sun is staying awake longer these days. That's always a bonus, especially when the snow is gone, and it just looks very springy out of doors.  

Psych! This is outside of Sedona in late autumn ... 

In other news, my Beloved took me out to a lovely dinner (more on that in a moment), for which event, I was able to test out the new high-end eyeshadow palette. I feel so fancy now! There were sparkles, and glitters, and even the most gorgeous red eyeshadow I have yet to see. I think I did pretty good for my first attempt with Pat McGrath. 

Gotta love that ONE gray hair shooting straight out the side of my head. LOVE IT!

I tried setting up a makeup station/vanity situation in my room, but there's just something about the expansive double window, sunlight, mirror light, and lamp light combined with the placement of the armoire and distance from seat to shelf that is making it very difficult to adjust. That, in addition to the fact that my motor skills and hand dexterity seem to be on the decline, is making it very trying to apply the makeups in a manner that makes me feel assured of their proper placement. Back to the bathroom I go. I'll just keep everything stored in my room, so it makes less clutter out in the open. 

Back to the lovely dinner, we went to a place in Fort Wayne called Marquee at the Landing. It was an excellent experience. I had this: 

Before I tell you what it was, allow me to say I never in my life would have thought that I would have this collection of foods in one plate, let alone, one recipe. It was PHENOMENAL! This was Kimchi Meatloaf, which contained, obviously, kimchi, and a spicy Thai Ketchup, along with an apple-yuzu jam, that could have passed for just applesauce, and potato cakes (that ketchup-covered orb in the center). It was, hands down or up, the best fucking meatloaf I have ever had in my existence, and I am highly skilled at the art of ordering the WORST varietals, so trust me when I say that it was out of this fucking universe! 

I didn't get pictorial proof, but my man got a double smash burger that he was equally blown away by, and an order of hand-cut fries that were absolutely heavenly, with truffle oil. 

I don't necessarily get the new styles in interior design, but I do love things like repurposed old buildings, especially those with the old sliding barn-doors, and those old sectioned windows (I don't know the proper nomenclature) where you can't see through the glass. Love those. 

In no particular order, the furnace started acting up again on Friday. We managed to keep it working over the weekend, but I believe it finally gave up the ghost overnight ... It's blowing cold air. Thankfully, it's not all that cold outside, so we won't succumb to the elements, but it's enough to be NOT comfortable unless fully bundled up and blanketed. Always a good thing, though, to NOT have to call the repair peoples in til Monday, so for that, I am thankful! 

Another Super Bowel came and went. No, I did not watch Rihanna. They could have just brought back Snoop and I would have been happy. Instead, I played some Solitaire, did some works, and listened to this for most of the night: 

It's very conducive to focus and concentration. Never thought I'd say that, but it is. Just hit play and let it go ... 

I've not made the best food choices over the weekend, but happy to report that my blood sugar is recovering to non-diabetic ranges within 24 hours, so I count that as a win. A shit meal can make it skyrocket over 200, but within a day, it's back down in the 90s. Not optimal, but still better than pre- or absolute diabetic. 

We have also learned, with much trials, that breads and probably potatoes make me snore loud. Sorry, my Beloved. 

Back to normalized, healthier choices today. 

I think that's it for now. Have a good week!