wacky bacon

had an odd moment of something like nostalgia walking the block back from 7-11 this afternoon. felt almost like i was about to leave, and would really miss this place. thing is, i've had vague thoughts of changing apartments, but it would be silly to give this one up unless (until) i leave town. and yeah, i've been having the leaving-town thoughts (when don't i?), but even at their strongest, they still involve me signing at least one more lease here so i can finish a degree or two. (yep, i keep saying that...) haven't been able to stay awake past 9:30 pm for about a week. fell asleep on the couch tonight, fortunately roomie came in around midnight & the door woke me up, so now maybe i can get slightly back on track. told her i'd work for her tomorrow night, so i better. ordered some wacky bacon from father's, found mentioned in the back of my new bacon cookbook. tried the beef bacon first, and i "burned" it (like i like), but i'm thinking i should've cooked it "normally" for the first try. very meaty, peppery, reminiscent of jerky. not a big fan of jerky, but this was delicious nonetheless. next up is the vanilla bourbon bacon. how could that be anything but scrumptious?? roomie moves out in three weeks... mixed feelings, mostly it's a bummer. 2007 will likely involve a lot of working. not planning on looking for another roommate right away, tho it would be prudent to do so eventually, as i plan on being gone for most of march, and odds are i'll repeat to rhinebeck over the summer. jan/feb were remarkably good, $-wise, at the cafe last year-- hoping for a repeat. speaking of working, got a call asking if i wanted to work a shift while i'm in florida, which would likely net me the amount i paid for the plane ticket. and, if all goes well, get me an in for future work there (i.e. bike week). you bet i'm gonna say yes.