Two Things

Two books, really.

Acquisition #1. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. I'm only 2 chapters in, but this selection from the Young Adult shelves could be my new fave. If it weren't for the RNC, which I stumbled upon this evening, I would be reading it now.

The movie comes out in October. It's all very exciting.










Acquisition #2. Frommer's Las Vegas 2007. I'm gearing up for the off season, which means Val finally gets to go on VACATION! Although a year out of date, this guide is sure to make for 3 days of magic in LV. Two musts: The Liberace Museum and Fremont Street. Suggestions from those who've frequented the glitz and glamour are welcome.

I'm currently on the prowl for a fabulous dress to wear out on the town.

Everybody Else

Hanson in 2 weeks :)

John and I have a nasty habit of, well, sleeping all the time. We finally have a few days together and all we do is nap. So it's my "Sunday" night. And I am incredibly rested, dreading the thought of having to be up before 10am.

I'm also putting together an 8 week running plan. I'm feeling fairly motivated at the moment. We'll see what happens. Life tends to get in the way of stuff like this.

I was told yesterday that this is THE book to read right now. All I know is I like it.

Last weekend was KILLER in Port Gamble. Not good killer. More like drunken-hot-mess-killer. I'm still recovering. 08-08-08's bride lost her great-grandmother's 1 carat diamond cocktail ring, after her groomsmen puked all over the place, the caterers partied with the guests instead of doing their job, and I got to clean it all up. I'm blessed to have a boss and staff that will always back me up. I don't know how many times Julie's given me that "I'll help out on the weekends talk." After this I'm going to take her up on the offer.

John and I went to The Tribe on Monday, a small group through NewLife Kitsap. I'd been corresponding with the group leader through email for two weeks, which gave me a pretty good feeling about the whole thing. John and I both had a great time. It's my new home group, for sure. Other details include, Port Townsend Adventure, The Dark Knight, Mamma Mia! with my mother, Spaced on DVD, swimming, my first Costco card!, and too many naps.

I'm leaving the office early today. That's all there is to it.

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Last Night's Festivities

The Suquamish Clearwater Casino is the place to be on a Hot Summer night. Last night was an awesome Salsa band.

Like Father, like daughter.

My Aunt Patty and Uncle Brad. I love these people. They've been in Seattle for about 2 months now. They live in Bethesda and we rarely see them. But the more I do see them the more I want to be like them. I'm finding myself itching to grow my hair out, get rid of my purse...go a little urban bohemian...just like my aunt. Can anyone else smell a twenty something identity crisis, maybe?

This is my catch up day for the week. Two days in Seattle with John. One day at home to sleep in and do laundry. Tomorrow work. Julie called me today asking if I had resolved the scheduling issue for a wedding rehearsal today. I didn't. Which means that she had to run it for me this afternoon. I feel like such a ditz.

I went to Golden Gardens on Tuesday night. It was the first time I'd been to the beach all summer. And summer is almost over. Who wants to experience the great outdoors with me?

What I wouldn't give to be a grown up. The journey's important...blah blah blah...but I get so tired of being patient, or impatient as some might say.

I miss the sound of your voice
And I miss the rush of your skin
And I miss the still of the silence
As you breathe out and I breathe in
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the sound of your voice
Loudest thing in my head
And I ache to remember
All the violent, sweet
Perfect words that you said
If I could walk on water
If I could tell you what's next
I'd make you believe
I'd make you forget
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
I miss the pull of your heart
I tasted the sparks on your tongue
I see angels and devils
And God, when you come on
Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on
Sing sha la la la
Sing sha la la la la
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me in love
So come on, get higher, loosen my lips
Faith and desire and the swing of your hips
Just pull me down hard
And drown me, drown me in love
It's all wrong, it's all wrong
It's all wrong, it's so right
So come on, get higher
So come on and get higher
'Cause everything works, love
Everything works when you're on

"Come on Get Higher" Matt Nathanson