Tonight, when my frittata came out of the oven, I thought I actually made a pizza.

Ironically, I was also watching the movie Premonition and thought maybe I had dreamed up the entire frittata-cooking experience. Turns out it was very real, based off the pictures from my camera.

I started simple with some minced garlic + mushrooms.

Then added a boatload of spinach. I love watching spinach wilt.

Then it was time for the most important of ingredients: the one that binds. I used 5 eggs, which always seems like too much but never is, plus a mix of munster and feta cheese.

When I put the skillet under the broiler, I never expected it to ever look this good.

And then even better on the plate? You have to be kidding me.

Dinner was divine tonight.

Doctor’s Visit

I mentioned in earlier posts that I was going to the doctor today about my back. For starters, the doctor was really awesome. It was the first time I ever went to him, and he spent a good 20 minutes talking to me about my issues. Most doctors only spend about 5 with me ever.

He gave me a lot of suggestions and recommended that I get an x-ray if it doesn’t get better within the week:

• Yoga
• Deep breathing exercises
• A chest brace for posture
• Ice – and lots of it, especially after running
• Sleeping on my side (I’m a stomach sleeper)
• Posture

I have always had very poor posture. It’s a continual struggle.

The good news?

He said I can keep running if the pain subsides. If not, I’ll be in for trouble. I’m feeling positive about the whole thing.

Do you have a good doctor?

There is something to be said about getting back into the swing of things. Even when you don’t want to, a little dose of regularity can set things in motion.

After work, I decided to go running for at least 10 minutes. I ended up going for almost 30 and felt hot, sweaty and wonderful. The outside is so beautiful. I think I had forgotten that.

When I got home, I decided to unpack my suitcase from the Summit. It turned into a series of little organizational projects. For starters, I hung up all my necklaces that have been lying around in random locations. I am not very good with taking care of things sometimes.

I use a wine rack. We took this down after getting a nice picture from my mom, and I repurposed it this way. It works pretty well.

Then I cleaned out the space in my closet. This might not look miraculous, but before – I couldn’t walk in there. Thanks, Caitlin, for the motivation.

Then I cleared off the work station, which was entirely necessary if I’m ever going to make a book again.

And spent a good chunk of time admiring Scone.

Have you ever seen anything so perfect?

Then, for the first time in nearly two weeks, I had this urge to just cook something from scratch. It was fun being in the kitchen, looking around at the goods and deciding what might work best. Since Bill is out with friends tonight, I took advantage of the use of kidney beans in a frittata. I also included mushrooms and spinach. And lots of garlic. No one’s around to smell my breath at the moment.

Before:

After:

While cooking, I sipped on a splash of wine. This red wine was just sitting on the counter, so I figured what the hey. ‘Ello, Scone.

That picture was definitely on purpose.

Then it was time to feast on a brand new lobster placemat.

Do you know how good it felt to eat something I cooked with my own hands? It’s been too long.

Now I’m just waiting for laundry to finish tumbling, and then it’s off to call my mom. Sometimes you just need a night with Mom, you know?

And if you’re in the mood for something moving, read Betsy’s Most Honest Post.

Also, Bill is getting into twittering and wants everyone of you to follow him @wlharder. He writes mostly about harmonicas, garbage (literally) and being a student. Trust me, it’s fun.