Body Odor

My gf has been making me use natural deodorant. Instead of being made with aluminum it uses bark or something.

Pro: doesn't have metal in it.
Con: doesn't work.

So now I have B.O. every day. I'm more ok with it than I would have guessed. I don't think people can smell it generally out in the world. Makes me feel more manly. Also makes me feel like I have this new barometer of my hormonal status (a natural hormonometer).

Wilderness

Went to northern New Hampshire, almost Maine, with M. over the weekend.

We hiked many miles with full pack, and slept two nights in the forest...in pouring rain, and night temperatures that must have approached freezing. One campsite was improvised due to vanishing light.

We saw a huge-ass bear, and a moose down by the lake where we camped the second night.

It was a prototypical camping experience - the worst experience you'll ever do again. :-)

Breakfast

I can't believe I have a girlfriend who gives me stuff like homemade shortbread! mmm. Plus assam tea, Pandora radio, a sense of organization and centeredness, fast internet connection, and I've got a perfect breakfast.

Confession

I like Enya.

I just hope that my love for NIN is offsetting.