walked out to montrose to get a sandwich for dinner, but remembered i had half a loaf of bread at home that i should consume before i leave tomorrow, so bought a tub of walnut-cranberry-chicken-mayo salad instead and some rice pudding. walnuts and cranberries are a good combination. i must remember that. lately my appetite has sunk to a low and all i can manage are small portions once or twice a day. very infuriating, because i know i'll be in singapore in a few days and won't be able to eat. bah. also, shari's parents are arriving in singapore the same day i do, and i'm greatly concerned that i will be too jetlagged to be a good hostess. julian darling if i take them to newton would you come out and eat with us?