i was waiting for jesse to come back so we could possibly do a spot of naturing before she left tomorrow morning, but when she returned in the late afternoon, it was only to pack up and go back to jamaica plain where she'd be spending the night there. we really didn't get to hang out too much other than the times spent in the house: i'd see her in the mornings and then at nights (however briefly, with her early bedtime). i got the feeling maybe i was just a place to stay while she was in town, but i did get some cool kitchenware out of it and i am getting the place to myself again, so i'm not complaining too much. the weather on the other hand, that's something to gripe about. i don't mind the cold as much as the lack of sunshine the past few weeks. all this seemingly perpetual overcast has even stunted my garden vegetables (last year, this year).

within the past 30 days i've had 3 different people stay at my place. roommates always leave stuff, no matter how carefully they pack. jesse left her cleansing cream, as well as some beer, some organic eggs, and a pineapple. when john return to new york last week, he left a few black safety pins and a turkey sandwich. and when my british roommate sophia went back to england, she left a lint brush underneath the bed and some pudding pops in the fridge.

maybe today would've been another great day to go running. and maybe once again i somehow rationalized myself out of exercising. i was however doing some research on the nike+. wired magazine had a great article about personal metrics being a potent running motivator. it didn't say whether the nike+ could be used with other sneakers but a quick search online revealed a resounding yes, with all sorts of 3rd party shoe-mounted carrying cases for the sensor. the kit itself isn't very expensive (around $30, including the sensor and a wireless receiver) but it does require at least an ipod nano, which i don't own (about $130 for the lowest end model). maybe when i start running again can i consider such an investment.

ate the last of my frozen lasagnas. will definitely need to do a grocery run tomorrow. fortunately i hear the sun will make a cameo appearance for a change.