the joy of an unplanned day

Last night was lovely. I went home with Jeff and hung out with him, Chris, and the kitties. I got to see the phenomenal job they've done with the demo of their kitchen. It's exciting to see all stages of the project.

We drove to dinner at Taste of India, which was diet-destroyingly delicious. After, we went to see The Namesake. It was a slow, generation-spanning movie and so much of it reminded me of my own family, that I'm incredibly homesick today. Since I'd abandoned my car at work, Jeff drove me home and came up to hang out for a bit, while Chris left to visit with a friend of his who is about to go out of town.

I love going out and doing things, but my favorite times with the people I love are spent sprawled across a couch talking about random things, so that was the best. Jeff left around 1, and I poured myself into bed.

This morning I have no French lessons and no place to rush to. I slept in, while Hobbsie miaow'd disapprovingly. I ambled to the grocery store for a few items, because I'm baking a cake for Emily's 21st birthday. It's a surprise, so don't tell her!

I love the cake recipes from The Best Recipes book. They bake so evenly and don't have that obnoxious hump in the center of the pan. This time I'm making their Velvet Devil's Food cake. And, not insignificantly, they aren't absurdly complicated. Sarah says Emily likes coffee, so I hope the coffee buttercream will go over well. I definitely feel more confident this round of cake-baking. Since I really want the chocolate to be the hero here, there are no fillings except for the frosting. I hope it tastes good!

The cakes are out and now I just need to frost them and take a cab to dinner by 7:15. But the rest of the day belongs to me and Hobbsie.

I think a Buffy marathon may be in order!

Also--my foot is 100% better. Chris loaned me a yoga tape so I'm also going to try to do that today. I'd forgotten how much I enjoyed it.