Every road and almost every parking lot was completely bare by the time I went out yesterday, but there's a mini ice chunk/snow bank that runs partway through my parking spot because the car next to me never cleared off their car or moved it for the plow. It's on the passenger side of my car, and therefore their problem to deal with- not mine. It's supposed to be about 50 degrees out today with rain possible in the afternoon. Maybe they will get lucky and all, or most of it, will melt.

Today is my weekly lottery/Dunkin Donuts day. Since I've been dealing with more than my share unpleasant things so far this week, I bought coffee and cigarettes yesterday so I wouldn't have to do anything else. I should be doing laundry, but I've developed a strange aversion to doing it lately, and now I'm probably going to end up having to do a couple of loads before food shopping tomorrow, which isn't ideal.

I planned on making pork tenderloin for dinner last night. Even though the expiration date was 2/2, and it was vacuum sealed, it was rancid when I opened it. Since everything else was frozen, the only thing with any protein I had on hand instead was whole grain pasta, which is a NOT a diet-friendly food. I tossed it with vegetable broth, fresh garlic, and olive oil. I kept the portions small, and served it with spinach on the side. Come Sunday we will have been on stage one of South Beach for the recommended 2 weeks, but last night was our mutual third cheat. I'm fairly certain that my husband has been cheating more often.

When I got home from my appointment I could tell that someone from maintenance had been by to "fix" the faucet, but it's leaking worse now. That was at least the 4th time they "fixed" it. I think that replacing the fixture would help (and I have told them that), but they are resisting doing that for some reason. I'm going to have to call and request another work order, but I'm not going to do it until I've had my shower. I'm not going to be rushed or inconvenienced today if I can help it.