proof that i can now get married:

1. i dyed AND curled my hair all by myself this week.
2. i baked (i somehow magically used up like 8 sticks of butter and a whole bag of flour)
3. i (think) i have been more motherly towards kids (i.e. the students at my work)
4. i am going to cook christmas brunch.
5. i can cut fruit without slicing my fingers (though the peel is still kinda thick).