Boom!

The handyman is here and working. I overslept and broke records pulling myself together. I realized that I need more black t-shirts, so I'll look for some (done--I especially like one with origami cranes on it). I also bought some navy beachy shoes.

The handyman is gone now with a list of supplies that he needs to get. He found earwigs in the ceiling of the bathroom, ugh. This house. He said that maybe I should call an exterminator last thing. He changed the light bulb in the kitchen, which makes me very happy. Now I can work into the evening in the kitchen. And now I can take a nap! He's coming back on Thursday.

Overslept my nap and am feeling groggy. I spent most of the day researching stocks. (What's more American than that?) Tried to lie down again, but couldn't sleep. Mimi is lying right under the fan. I tried on a couple of Mom's hats, and one looks really good.

It's going to Hawaii with me if I can figure out how to pack it. I need some hatpins.

Everyone is setting off their fireworks at the same time, and the world sounds like it's exploding. Mimi is taking it in stride. I don't see Zara. Here she is.

My stomach is a little upset. I need to get the garbage out, but I'm waiting until the fireworks die down. I need to do some stuff for work, so maybe I should go to bed early and get up early.