Happy Thursday. Welcome to another Running with Spoons Thinking Out Loud link party, where randomness is the order of the day. Thanks to Amanda for hosting.

1.) So, first off, who’s hungry? I have a new post with a savory oatmeal recipe on the Chex blog.

photo by Barbara J Chin

2.) The laryngitis is still kicking my ass.  The past few days at the hospital were kind of killer on my vocal chords. Thankfully, I have a few days working from home before my weekend shifts. I’ve been hydrating like it’s my job.

All the liquids.

3.) For the record, black garlic and tahini on toast are amazing.

4.) I was feeling briefly bummed out the other day and texted my dad to ask for therapeutic cute dog pictures. Total lifesaver. It’s kind of amazing how looking at pictures of a fluffy little animal can take you from hormonal despair to calm and happy.

Speaking of dogs, Eli is kind of obsessed with licking the other dogs’ mouths lately. Weirdo.

5.) I think I finally figured out how to use my DVR. What should I record?