misc.

The risotto turned out pretty good.

 I omitted a lot of things from the recipe cuz I am lazy. I didn't have tarragon, so i used rosemary.
I didn't have asparagus, so i used Rapini.
I didn't have white wine.  and I wasn't about to go buy a bottle for 1/2 a cup i needed so I omitted it.

there are some other things I omitted, but i forget what they are.

i added a bit more manchego cheese than called for.

It was the first time I had in a long time that was hot and somewhat creamy.

the texture was far beyond the texture of any steamed veggie.  t was warm, hot even, and heavy and dense and a little tiny bit gooey and i loved it and over ate. and the plopped on the couch and watched a movie.

it was a good night. i needed it.  [ mostly the warm food that was not 100% veggies.]

 the rice was gluten free.  I am not sure if all rice is or not,  but this package specifically said.. Gluten free.

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in other news... my wardrobe is.... awkward....

 I tried on three paid of pants this morning and decided they were all to big and looked sloppy.

 the tag on all three said size 8.

 I know pant sizes can vary. a lot.   I have a size 6 and a size 11 that fit the same.... but with three size 8's not fitting... 

 i think I may be approaching a size 6 as the norm.

 but i am not going shopping... so thats just speculation