i had a fight with a walnut today

lucky, I won the fight. I stopped for a muffin on the way to work at a grocery store that lists all their ingredients (for this very reason!!). I double checked the list, I swear.. but when I called them up after eating the tiniest of bites, they told me walnuts were listed! Luckily I noticed right away, luckily Whole Foods was really good about it and want to meet with me, and luckily I was okay after taking a ton of benedryl.. rrrrr. nuts, you lost the fight again. [The pic is of my back after a skin prick allergy test (Dec 06). The giant hive is from a cashew, the 2nd largest hive is from a pecan and the hive on my shoulder is from an animal that goes meow]

This weekend Paul and I went with some of my coworkers to a Renaissance Fair. It was loads of fun. Paul and I were among the few "naked" people (not naked, naked - this wasn't in SF) since we didn't go in costume/garb. I drank some mead - beer made from honey (see picture). Paul put on a show for a large crowd since he was dragged out of the audience and it was extremely funny.. (see picture). And then he got in trouble - not to worry, I'm not married there just wasn't a "girlfriend" one :P (see picture). Also, a few random pictures ;)