Congratulations, Gabriella!

My seven year old niece made her First Holy Communion today almost 37 years to the day that I made mine. The weather was cold, clammy and rainy just like on my First Communion Day. She looked so beautiful and all the kidlets in her class were adorable, too. After church the gang went over for brunch at a local trattoria, Cafe Asti. I had the grilled Eggplant but too much cake and a mocha latte for dessert. I probably won't have to make dinner tonight. It's four hours later and I'm still stuffed.

I threw my shower curtain in the washing machine. It had survived a washing last fall, but today the washer decided to eat it. I guess we'll just use the liner until I get a chance to go to Bead Bath & Beyond or Target next week.

Speaking of retail, Friday, I took a job working in the children's department at JC Penneys. This position has "DEEP DARK STEAMY HELL" written all over it. Unfortunately we really need the money,nw that my unemployment benefits have run out. I'm going to try to stick it out until I go back to school. Maybe I'll be working more hours at the software company by then. If not, there should be more retail jobs opening up after school starts again. Wish me luck.