I’ve had a headache all weekend, but I think that’s really more to do with sinus problems. I’ll spare you the gory details, but I’ve heard from others (including my sister’s running group) that I’m not the only one with sinus issues right now. I’ve been using a Neti pot and my head still hurts. I might just blame it on hay fever season.

Friday night my buddy Il and I went to the new remodeled Ringside for my birthday dinner. We were almost 40 days late, but that’s just sort of how we roll. I’ve had a food hangover ever since. I feel bloated. I suppose when two guys spend $400 on dinner, a food hangover is expected. Ringside hasn’t changed that much from what a diner can see. There’s another room in the back and four more seats in the bar. But it’s brighter, making it seem more open, and there were extensive improvements in the wine cellar, meat locker, and kitchen. The food is still excellent and so was the service.

Today I spent much of the day at a baby shower. My friend (a super Linux geek) is starting a new job. He and his wife went to Australia before moving to Canada. They’re having a baby soon, plus she got her US citizenship. Way to pile on the accomplishments to make guys like me feel inadequate! But congratulations to them for all they’re doing.