odds and ends

hair:
so it's not quite what i was after, but it's close enough. as far as coming home disappointed w/ a new hair-do - this wasn't so bad. it's definitely something different, reminds me a bit of october 2003, only shorter and less flapper-like. wash and dry time will be much quicker. i've spooked myself in window reflections a couple of times already. i hope that soon this will feel like me. the super good news is that when i woke up today it looked the same as when i went to sleep. if this style is really bed-head proof, i may just have to keep it for life! ;)

autumn:
on another note, i just adore watching the golden leaves out my windows. i'm loving how they dance in the breeze and sparkle with the sunlight streaming through them. autumn is beautiful. i just walked to a nearby church for their sunday service and had the chance to tromp through piles of leaves on my way there. the wind sure is swirling them around today. bliss! have i mentioned that i'm crazy about all things pumpkin? it's true. pumpkin soup, pie, muffins, lattes, cookies, cake, bread, candy, custard... you name it, if they make it in pumpkin, i'm all over it! anyone wanna share any good pumpkin finds lately? pleeze??!!

music:
am listening to and loving Madeleine Peyroux's new album called "Half the perfect world". novio treated me to a trip to Albany last weekend to hear her in concert at The Egg - what fun! she looks nothing like she sounds and her movement doesn't match her tone either, but none the less, she was marvelous! The Egg was a really neat concert space (loved the acoustics and the shape and feel of it) and our seats were perfect! I recommend both the artist and the venue.

food:
just made a yummy-nummy red (they look orange in the bag and turn yellow when you cook them) lentil dish. a friend from work recommended these lentils and then put some in my birthday treat bag. i cooked them up w/ garlic, onions, cumin, curry, peppadews, cilantro, water, salt, pepper, and oil. delish! and pretty easy. there's a recipe on the back of the goya bag and i of course modified it a bit.
also made some quick and yummy kasha w/ asparagus, carrots, and grape tomatoes. i love having the time and energy to cook. my apartment is smelling good today! :)