This Song Makes Me Smile

November 2, 2026

Some hip-swaying beats for today's jaunts.

I've been practicing a bit of belly dancing again. Admittedly in my own way. I pulled a tambourine out for this one. It was most enjoyable.

Weekend update:

Weight has held the same. Being sick made me lazy with my cooking, and I foolishly turned to cup-of-soups. I imagine by tomorrow I'll have dropped 3-5 pounds of water weight.

Realizing how ick they make me feel, I've upgraded my egg plan because I did enjoy the “broth” aspect. I will be initiating an egg drop soup plan. I'll add beef a few days out of the week and continue with the tuna/sardines mix on others. I need to remember butter on my next grocery haul. I think the simplicity will get me back in habit. It also means very easy cleanup.

I'm surprised by my desire to eat soup a lot. I'm not really a big soup eater in general. I think I might dehydrate some of the beef for the chew factor. Otherwise, I'll just end up gritting my teeth a lot. Perhaps I should go back to chewing on miswak or a licorice root. Sensory-wise, I find a lot of satisfaction in shredding a tough piece of jerky. My innate oral fixation is definitely rearing its head. Le sigh.

Storms are coming tonight. I plan on enjoying them to their fullest. Now back to dancing.

Today's musical inspiration.