...Beach! I had a fantastic time in Westport! I wish I was still there. It was a lovely time relaxing, walking on the beach, and even being good and going to the gym. For anyone who visits the area, I recommend checking out the Westport Winery. The Boyfriend and I got a yummy bottle to have with our delicious dinner of cheese, bread, hummus, veggies, olives, smoked salmon, and pop tarts. The red we bought is called Night Watch, but the desserty one that tasted and smelled so perfectly delicious of chocolate and raspberry was the Red Sky at Night. Yum!
We stayed at a condo at Westport by the Sea. For those of you who stay there, don't be fooled by the cop car and doll cop parked by the four way stop. It is not real.
...Being, by far, the oldest and most immature people in the theater when Em and I went to see New Moon. We were worried about screechy young girls, and we ended up being the snickering ladies disturbing the show.
...Spending the holidays with my family. I'm so freakin excited to go to Disneyland with Trav!
...Christmas trees! It's hard to get a good pic of mine because, frankly, I don't really even know how to use my camera, but here you go. You get the idea. The cozy lights and bubblers make me happy.
What you can't see from this photo is how the Boyfriend decided that the ornament of the Skiing Hot Dog should be placed on the side and height of the tree that is directly in your vision the moment you walk in the door. He thinks an ornament of a Skiing Hot Dog on the tree of vegetarian is funny stuff.
....All the bad dates I went on this year (and, hell, let's be honest here, years past). They make me see and appreciate the good in a huge way. I know, without a doubt, that I'll always be ok on my own, but I also know without a doubt that I'm an incredibly lucky girl to have such a wonderful man in my life.
...My fabulous friends who always equal laughter.
...Laughing hysterically with Em once we saw that the terrifying, zombie-ish preview we were watching at the theater is for the upcoming movie called "The Crazies." Really??? The Crazies?
...Sharing in the birth of Baby Finley. And, my friendship with Monice that totally grew from our shared hatred of the word "moist."
....The song Viva Sea-Tac by Robyn Hitchcock. Chris and I heard it while motoring around town during her visit, and all I can say is yeah. That about sums it up. Viva viva Sea-Tac!
...Getting to go to Paris with Lindsay and Molly!
...The folks.
...Volunteering. There have been ups and downs, but I'm learning a lot from my two volunteering gigs. The students in both are fantastic, and I look forward to continuing to work with them.
...Cupcakes. I'll take Cupcake Royale over Trophy any day. I know Chris will back me on this one. Lavender!
...The return of birthday cake ice cream at Molly Moons! (Really, I do more than just eat!)
...Oh fine. Good food in general. That's always on my list.
5 comments:
Yesterday a woman I work with exclaimed in the break room, "I hate the word moist." I thought of you.
Haha! Oh no! Exactly what I don't want--people thinking of me when they hear that word. Gaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
I heard moist the other day, and thought of you! your parents, btw, do not look old enough to have a daughter your age (which I'm assuming is about 25 right?;) Hope you have a wonderful Christmas, can't wait to read all the deets!!
Someone suggested the other day that a good substitute for "that word" is succulent. To that I say, "Meh!" There is no substitute -- much to our chagrin! I am also very grateful for you and for your part in Finley's birth. I love you even more for being part of such a special day in my/her life. I am so lucky to have you as a friend.
Oh no! Not another person who thinks of me when "that word" is mentioned!!! Something has gone terribly wrong. :-) But, then again, something is very right if we're going with 25 for my age. Thank you, xianfern! Happy New Year to you!
Uh, Succulent...No thanks! Meh is right Monice. Thanks for your lovely words. Being there for the birth of Finley was a major highlight of this year for me. Very special day, and a memory I will keep always. I love you and your gorgeous family!
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