I just want to say that that pattern is gorgeous.
I too want a puppy. Or cat. Or both. I have non-financial restrictions on that right now, though. 
I really love the pattern, it looks very fun to knit. I just can’t figure out what colors I want to make it in! I always pick pretty yarn and then I don’t have clothes to wear it with.
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(I bought the cast iron combo cooker. It was worth it already.)
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Ughhh a fitbit watch I want it… My pebble watch, despite the company getting acquired and discontinuing the product several years ago is still kicking, but I’d love the heart rate stuff that my current fitbit doesn’t do AND the ability to play music from my watch while I’m at the rink…
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I ran out of man face wash. In the last year I’ve been dabbling in the ‘nicer’ end of the soap spectrum. For as long as I can remember I’ve been a ‘use the same block of soap to wash from head to toes, bald head to balls’. Apparently that isn’t ideal for skin care. Particularly my face.
This is what I’m currently using:
Note key requirements for selling face care products to men:
- Neutral tones or dark packaging
- Clearly say ‘MEN’
- Must include novelty botanicals - only manly ones - aka ‘spicy undertones’
- Must reassure me that this is definitely ok and won’t affect my masculinity/manliness
Sport and the rigours of the environment take a toll on facial skin. Specially formulated for the needs of today’s modern man, this daily gel foam clears away the dirt, grime and pollution that cause spots and blackheads.
Because…you know what? I am a discerning modern man. Cue Modern Man by Arcade Fire
So, while I’m happy with specially formulated Natio for Men face wash and happy that it doesn’t affect my masculinity, I’ve also noticed this range:
It is dark toned packaging, includes novelty botanicals, and promises to wash away the dirt from my hard manly life.
Although, a three pack of soap is like $2 and as previously mentioned - suitable from bald head to balls.
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Similar rules apply for manly laundry detergent. Because Tide is just far too girly… Packaging should look as much like motor oil bottles/jugs as possible. Angular features. Rubberized, rugged grips. 
at unnecessarily gendered products.
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I’ll just leave this here, then:
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Oh I didn’t know it extended past the male skin care aisle. Interesting. Of the two brands above, the Sukin is more subtle in it’s gendering - black container and mentions men. But doesn’t play up the masculine nature of it.
It does seem to include some good Australian stuff. The Native Pepper is of interest to me. I looked into growing some but it isn’t suitable to warmer climates. Tasmannia lanceolata - Wikipedia
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Oooh - I have one to add to that list:
Because only men get hungry and want a frozen meal that contains a whopping…751 Cal…yeah…only men could possibly want to eat a normal size meal that is roughly 1/3 the recommended daily calorie intake for an adult woman.
My wife isn’t a man. She is just hungry.
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One of our favourite comedy sketch groups did a series called “MAN COOKING!” where they all spoke in gruff voices and basically cooked large portions of meat (e.g. a roast wrapped in layers of bacon).
Note: the sketch group is mixed gender and used most of the group for this one, from memory.
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there are also cute cat ones. I don’t actually like polyester sheets so these would be for guests or something. But we actually have enough sheets. Just not with avocados. Why doesn’t anyone make cute COTTON sheets???
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I now want avacado sheets that I didn’t even know existed until 2 minutes ago.
And this “go big or go home” want – I’ve had my eye on this apartment since it was first listed (at 50k higher) several months ago.
https://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/1558-NE-140th-St-98125/unit-F-5/home/25513
It is bigger than I would need for me and DD, but that extra loft space would come in handy if/when DS moves back home (he is moving out to live with friends in September, but that may only last a year). It is in a well-managed complex that is on the bus route to DD’s high school. Nice big balcony for planters. On the top floor, so no overhead noise. And the lofted ceilings make it feel more like a house than an apartment. Not at the point relationally or financially where I can commit to buying my own property, though, and it is already in contract, so not meant to be.
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Now I want avocado sheets, I have avocado pillow cases. these would go so well with them
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I want a bath so badly. Two more weeks. I might die.
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Twelve hours of sleep.
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I suggested to Ponder that he might want a fruit tree for his birthday and I was accused of buying him things that I wanted for me. Lies!
Also I would rather like a couple of apple trees.
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We call that a Homer bowling ball gift in our house.
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A raised garden bed for outside my dining room window.
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Well don’t I feel smug over here with all the raised beds in the land.
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YES THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT.
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