Done and done.

I'm getting an iphone.

In September.

But. I'm getting one.

I meant what I said, and I said what I meant.

An elephant's faithful 100%.

I think I'm going home to see my Dad today. I've got a hankering for some Levengood debauchery. I probably don't go home often enough. I AM just 5 minutes away.

John and I grabbed dinner at That's-a-some Italian Ristorante with his parents last night. I was less than impressed. The menu was very limited. And at best it was mediocre italian food. I know I'm a terrible person, but I put on my barely tolerant face in situations like that. It's become automatic. And I can't convince myself to be nicer than that. But, I'm the nice girl! Different standards, I guess. And I'm stubborn like my dad. I'm learning more and more every day how impossibly opinionated I am.

Congratulations

Maybe I'm being over sensitive. But, it makes me feel like crap when I see my friends from school (who have only been dating for one year) getting engaged. Why isn't it me?

I know I'm lame. Whiney girl. But. I can't help how I feel right now.

I dream of caffeine

Mmmm, free latte. I've been waiting to use my freebie. Today's the day. And I am SO happy.

Earlier I walked over to the museum to deliver Shana's mail. I passed Ethel and a delivery guy and flashed a big smile. I was half way down the side stairs when the guy turned around and said "Thank you for your smile!" I think that made my day.

Oh, and a little kid just peeked through my office window and waved.

It's the little things, isn't it?

Julie's Day Off

I'm in the office all alone today. Which means that I can afford to doddle.

I've had a 2 day jogging streak. And I plan to make that 3 after work. It feels good. I don't know why I let myself fall out of the habit. I could blame it on having friends around all the time. But, now that I've realized that I'm not missing out on anything I'm going to start taking care of business.

It sounds like PG Management is going to can our weekend maintenance guy. I feel bad. But if you're not pulling your weight...it's what happens? Who knew such a laid back crew would take such drastic action.

huh.

Can you smell it?

It's the end of my weekends. Please join me in a moment of silence as we remember those days most dear to our hearts.



Ok, now. MMM was awesome! I don't if I'll take up acting as a profession, although it did cross my mind :) But, we had a great turn out. Everything went off without a hitch. Plus, Kiwanis brought in $1400 which will be donated to local children's charities. I have to say it was a little tough to defend my character while under interrogation.

I was in Seattle yesterday. John and I saw Run, Fatboy, Run with John's friend Jay. It was good. Go see it. Jay's a nice guy, from what I can tell. I might go as far to say that I'm glad John has a friend like him in Seattle. I should probably meet more of his friends. And learn how to explain what my job is in a more positive tone. On the way back to John's house afterwards, let's just say that was the longest bus ride of my life.

Portland. I'm trying to find a cheap place to stay for a couple of nights. It's been awhile since Johnny and I have been anywhere. Unfortunately, it takes at least $150 a night in an establishment I feel confident washes the sheets. We're saving up.

It's nice to be back in the office.

With Lora's gentle nudging I'll be back in the gym this evening. Yay, step class.

And. That's it.

Free Pizza

:sigh: It's Friday. My second Monday of the week. Pay day. To be honest, it's been a pretty strange day. I slept in, took my time getting ready. Did a couple devotionals. Walked out the door at 10am. I LOVE mornings like this.

Just got back from a corporate luncheon in Poulsbo. I am BY FAR the youngest in the bunch. AND the newest on top of that. Julie introduced me, and then John Shea (senior management) said that the newbies have to sing a song. And I almost did. I froze up, for sure. Not mortifying, but close enough. I wish I didn't have such a fear of adults. :)

Thursday was wonderful. Spent the night at John's house. We watched Notorious. I liked it. The next morning we got Starbucks for breakfast. Double tall soy caramel latte may be my new favorite of the moment. I walked John to the bus stop, and he said "Val, if you lived here we could do this every morning." Tug at my heart strings, why dontchya.

I met up with Annetta and Sierra after that. My girls. 3 hours of open heart discussion. They challenge me. And I love that.

MMM tomorrow. Let's hope I remember my lines.