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I made salmon with a Dijon-maple sauce for supper tonight. It turned out quite well, unlike the couscous-crusted salmon I made two days ago that was only so-so. I really didn't like fish when I was a kid, but I'm developing a taste for it as I get older (although spread liberally with guilt over the depleted fish stocks).

I told

thoughtfreely recently that I've never tried cod. As a native Newfoundlander, he was completely shocked and immediately offered to cook up a cod dinner for me one day so that I could try it. I have to admit that I'm a tad suspicious about whether this offer was actually made for my sake. In the midst of our discussion, he casually mentioned that he'd have to cook it at my place because his partner (also a Newfoundlander) hates the smell. But hey, it still sounds like a win-win situation. And since MasseyPrincess also hates the smell, she can hang out at

thoughtfreely's place.

I finally got my scholarship applications in. I have zero interest in the topic I wrote about, but at least it's done. I still need letters of recommendation, though. I fear I haven't used my first year here wisely--I don't have connections with faculty who might be inclined to vouch for me. I asked my nominal supervisor (who is very pleasant but barely knows me) to write a letter since it's more or less expected that the doctoral supervisor say something. He's agreed to do it, but wants me to send him a draft of a letter which he can use for the basis of his letter. I have absolutely no idea what to include in such a letter, so I'm putting off writing it. I'll have to think of something tomorrow, though. Hopefully this won't be repeated next year.

I should be working now, but I only got about four hours of sleep last night, so I'm too tired to be efficient. Plus, I really really don't feel like working. I think I'll go to bed early tonight and hope tomorrow is better. But first, "Monday Report." Right now they have Pierre Burton demonstrating the proper way to roll a joint. Hilarious!