After 8 years of being a homeowner, I finally attempted to light my water heater pilot light today. Now, this may not seem like a huge accomplishment to some of you, but for me, who breaks every tool she touches, it's huge.

It's a beautiful! day here in Oakland, and I woke up, turned the faucet, and NO HOT WATER. So I went under the house with my flashlight, matches and brave face, read the instructions on the water heater, and attempted to relight the pilot. Of course, it won't light so I've had to call a repair guy. But I know I did it right, something must be up with the heater. I am sooo proud of my usually-incompetent self.

I am rather pissed off, though. I'm going on a biz trip to the east coast Monday-Wednesday, so I have to get this fixed this weekend, or my housesitter (and dog) will have no hot water

Next, Ace learns to use a hammer! Naw, I'll save that for another day.