On Friday I (Shannon) joined the ranks of the unemployed -- voluntarily. Am I crazy?! What? In fact it was a necessary step en route to a 3-month journey that should help Akhil and me get some perspective so we can plan our next major life move. Though it was sad to drive that one last time off the Fox lot, I think I'll be alright. Now we've got the tickets, the traveler's checks, the shots, (most of) the gear and the drugs. I wish there was a shot for shopping fatigue.

Meanwhile, we're fattening up this week: Akhil took me to Cafe Bizou in Pasadena to celebrate my last day of work and tonight we're headed to Akbar for Indian food with Susan and Peter. Tomorrow it's drinks and pizza with Leslie and Thursday Sushi Sasabune.