failing in the modest task which was my charge.

this morning at work, i tried to make some quaker instant oatmeal (banana bread flavor, specifically). after adding water, i guess i left it in the microwave too long - the directions said 1 to 2 min; i gave it 2 - because half of the 'oatmeal' exploded all over the microwave, and the half that remained was a thick paste that would make good caulk, not breakfast.

reading this over, the bottom line is clearly that this sounded funnier in my head than it looks on the screen. whatevs. here's a photo of a three-week old kitten i saw in the deli across the street from my apt. last week, bound to make this post a worthwhile experience.