the sun will come out

The sun is out today; the rareness makes me wish I didn't forget my camera at home so I could capture reminders that the days will be less gray and dreary at some point. The forecast hereafter is for nothing but rain. I understand the meteorlogical reasoning for rain in this particular climate, but it doesn't mean I have to like it.

Yesterday I got a replacement computer, the same as I had before, so it was an easy transition to the new system. A new OS and different widgets, but an essentially similar situation. I felt so weird not having something to do when I woke up daily at 5am (for no apparent reason... why does my body hate me so much?) and enjoyed my early morning much more today than previous days. I also got a webcam (finally!) so am able to Skype with friends. I was starting to feel like a Luddite. This morning I had my first fully functional chat with Eileen, mic and all. Was so nice to catch up with her. Now I should be talking with people more. If only I had anything going on to talk about.

Last night I had an absolutely delightful evening with the Jacksons. (I also forgot to ask them if they might have three children so I can call them the Jackson 5, but it's probably for the best that I forgot.) He made a delish dinner of squash gnocchi with pancetta and dressed salad with seasoned cherry tomatoes and goat cheese (seriously, how much do I love goat cheese? I would put it in every salad I ever eat if I could). She provided many topics to consider during our conversation. Must remember to book a karaoke night soon. I feel the need to belt out "Always something there to remind me" in a karaoke box after a session with Naked Eyes on the turntable. I love the mic.

With weather so nice, I'm torn what to do after work. If there's any shred of light, I doubt I'll want to be inside. I just can't actually remember when the sun goes down anymore. If the sun sets at 4:44pm, how much light will I have from 5pm onward? Maybe I should get a sun lamp thing to stop myself from going all "The Shining" and shit.

Tomorrow I get a day off, but have no idea what to do. Don't want to spend money (but want a Wii...), yet the weather is supposed to be more rain. Maybe it's time to stock the freezer with more baking. I've been berrated for not having chocolate chip cookies in my freezer on more than three occasions lately, so maybe it's time to convert frozen fruit to frozen baking. Or make a chocolate babka bread to see if I can do it. Mmm... chocolate babka...