You know what I've noticed? That ever since Akemi headed back to Japan, I haven't been eating as cute. Oh, I've been eating well – but nowhere near as cute as when she was around…
Exhibit A: Akemi herself. Kawaii, as they say in Japan.
Exhibit B: Mini Cherry Tomato and Buffalo Cheese Burger topped with Basil Leaf
Exhibit C: Her way of letting me know the egg has been cooked.
Exhibit D: Her take on a pizza pocket.
Exhibit E: More Creative Cookery.
Exhibit F: Her way of letting me know I should eat the last banana.
Exhibit G: Akemi mixing it up in the kitchen.
Exhibit H: Then, showing off her Pierre Marcolini Cafe skills.
Exhibit I: She's a serial snacker!
The clouds are parting. I can finally see daylight! I handed off the first four acts of Gauntlet to my writing partner, Paul, today, then went to Post and finished cutting episode 16, The Hunt, with editor Rick Martin. I'm a minute and a half short with approximately five minutes of additional material yet to be shot! Something's gonna have to give.