MONDAY!!!!

So its Monday, and so far its been zipping along beautifully. work is keeping me busy, but I'm taking little moments here and there to catch up on the bloggies and news, and just to daydream a bit.

I stopped at Starbucks this morning, a habit I've been weening myself from lately, but i did make a wonderful summertime purchase there today - a travel mug on sale covered in blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and little orange flowers - not sure why i love it so much, but it reminds me entirely of the wild berries that grow on vashon island, and of summertime in general. i dub it my favorite official travel mug, the apple of my eye on my morning drive. .

Ive been toying with the idea of getting some fresh produce delivered on a regular basis to our house - anyone have experience with that and opinions? I would be worried that the boy and I couldn't get through it all and it would go to waste. But i really like the idea and would love to get behind local farmers and fresh food delivered to our doorstep - something to think about I guess.

We had a great weekend - ended up not going to see Bob Dylan, and instead just staying home barbecuing hamburgers and eating green beans, and splitting up the household chores based on the outcomes of PingPong games. Guess who had to the dishes AND cook the champion breakfast? Ah well - I won the important one - lunch at Bentos Teriyaki when we're home (and i actually don't mind washing dishes, its a fun easy chore that makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something). We capped off the night with a few episodes of "Northern Exposure" and then i tucked myself into bed, cozy against the wall, happy and contented.

We started the week off right this morning with a run, first thing. Unfortunately for both Bryan and Milo I had Gwen Stefani in my head, a result of our alarm radio station this morning, and insisted on sharing it most of the way. i think the only thing Bryan hates more than New Wave Gwen Stefani music is me singing it at 7am. Such is life i guess! We'll probably go for a run when we get home tonight too, as we've invented a "scoring system" for our daily jogs. If both of us go in the morning and in the evening, we each get a point. if only one of us goes (say me in the morning, or bryan in the afternoon) that person gets 2 points - at the end of the week you get to cash in your points and win a prize if you're ahead. Yes, we compete in a lot of things - I have yet to win a week, but he wont get ahead of me so early in the week! i Will WIN!

Both of us are looking forward to this week, as there's nothing major happening in it at all - i love weeks like that...

Good Morning

Good Morning on Sunday! Its sunny here, and cooler than it has been in the past few weeks, which is really nice. I guess we've traded with the Northwest... The week really got away from me, which to be perfectly honest, was just fine with me. Both of us had kind of crazy schedules this week - i had a change to a new work position, a stint down at membership tables, and a staff retreat all lined up, and bryan had a major work contract fulfillment to get through. both of us were really really happy when we had friday afternoon roll in. We got home, i straightened up a little and bryan took milo for a run, and then we went out to dinner at the little mexican place by our house, making it home in time for Man vs. Wild! very cool.

Saturday was spent sleeping in, reading, and working on house projects. I finally got the bedroom finished! Hurray! i really like how it turned out, im not sure if the photos really do the color justice, but it makes the room really warm and welcoming. we also moved around the furniture and i feel muuuuch more comfy and homey in this new arrangement. Today is laundry and cleaning up a bit - i have a bunch of clothes to take to Goodwill. we're also off to get a shelf for my side of the bed, a tree or fern to go in the corner, and a comfy chair and i think we're set! We might head down to a baseball game this afternoon - Indy is playing the Durham Bulls - how fun is that?

Kristen - i hope you guys are finding ways to stay cool, grover included. You look great - any sunday afternoon plans?

Oh - and im convinced - I must read "ring of endless light" by madeleine L'Engle. A couple of the girls whose blogs i frequent are raving about it and i love madeleine already! consider it added to my summer reading program :)

So my job description has been re-designed. Im now a part-time receptionist at work and i guess Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Friday afternoons will be spent out here at the front desk. not sure how this all sits, but it is what it is for now.

we cooked out last night - it was so good! I had stopped at the butcher on the way home ( i only do this once every 2 months or so) and bought us 2 new york steaks. when we got home, we grilled them, with just a little bit of sea salt for flavor - in a word - delicious! We also cut up some strawberries and made a great salad - all in a all a good night with belly's full.

Home, and so happy to be here. right now im waiting for bryan to get home - then we'll begin making dinner together, me the salads and cutting, and him the grilling and seasoning..lucky me i think.
I also have a wishful thinking date at Greenlake with Kristen tonight! Lucky me i say....
The above pictures were taken at lunch today, in a beautiful, green-walled cafe.
What are you up to tonight?

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:30 - it was a good morning today, got up with enough time to take Milo for a walk, shower, and wake up bryan without rushing.
2. Diamonds or pearls? i am dazzled by them both.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? i think it was 300.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Northern Exposure may have won my heart after just two episodes. I also love the SuperNanny - it keeps those crazy baby thoughts at bay :)
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? I try and grab at least a banana or bagel before heading out the door. I like skim chocolate milk too - to wash it down, and if I'm really leisurely, a bowl of cinnamon life.
6. Favorite cuisine? though I'm not that adventurous within the menu, i love my favorite Indian staples - chutney, curry, naan.
7. What is your middle name? Lyn
8. What food do you dislike? I "hate" so many foods i really haven't tried (brussle sprouts!) but i really don't like broccoli, even though i try to eat it every now and then.
9. What is your favorite CD at the moment? a mix kristen kamp made me
10. What kind of car do you drive? 2000 Subaru Forrester - cranberry colored
11. Favorite sandwich? grilled cheese with tomato soup.
12. What characteristic do you despise? people that know everything!
13. Favorite item(s) of clothing? well - either a loose tank top for summer, or my seahawk hoodie for fall, or even though bryan hates it, my biiig sweater with a huge turtleneck.
14. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation? someplace quiet, far away from people, with a cabin with a big down comforter.
15. What color is your bathroom? green - i love it!
16. Favorite brand of clothing? i love jcrew - but i have a lot from here and there..my wardrobe is not very grown up and is begging me to make it more so.
17. Where would you retire to? someplace close to family, but far from cities - montana, oregon, washington
18. What was your most memorable birthday? my 26th on was great - meg and steph came to DC to help me celebrate, i turned in my thesis, and i got to fly out to INdy to see bryan.
19. Favorite sport to watch? tennis, volleyball, football
20. Furthest place you are sending this to? i don't know.
21. Who do you least expect to send this back to you? i don't know.
22. Who do you expect to send it back first? i don't know.
23. Favorite saying? totally
24. When is your birthday? april 18
25. Are you a morning person or a night person? morning
26. What is your shoe size? 9-10
27. Pets: Milo - a beasty german shephard that i love
28. What did you want to be when you were little? a writer
29. How are you today? ok - cant wait to get home and cook some din-din
30. What is your favorite candy? i used to really like dweebs (cousin of nerds) but i can do some mean work on a tub of red licorice
31. What is your favorite flower? i love peonies and hydragias
32. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? August 8th - home again home again to seattle

Lunch today was great. took myself out to a little restaurant called patachou near where i work. quiet and slow, i was able to munch, read the paper, and escape from work for an hour. 1/2 chicken salad sandwich on sourdough and a fruit cup - delicious.

only 3 more hours.