My days are still full of meetings. This new team loves meetings and discussing every decision and doing remote pair programming. It is very democratic and very sharing but also rather exhausting. I barely have enough time for a workout and a quick lunch during my lunch breaks, and definitely no time to go out for photos or anything like that. So here’s a desperate, badly lit and badly composed, end-of-day, better-than-nothing, photo of my dinner materials.

Even so, the photo reminds me of how happy I am with our “new” kitchen. Well over a year and a half old, it still feels new, and I often find myself thinking fondly about it. It is so much more functional, well-organized, light and better-looking than the old one. All these deep drawers with their smooth mechanisms, felt bottoms and well-fitting dividers! And the smooth, solid, easy to clean counter top! And the dimmable lights, aimed at places that actually need them! Love it.