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Monday, June 18, 2012

a little about b

b surprises me in so many ways. when i'm quick to lose my patience, he's there--calm and content. centered as can be. and with jokes that catch me by surprise. like i didn't know you had that one up your sleeve. he makes me laugh. and smile. especially when he lays his head next to me. he's loving and generous. he listens while i ramble. and he asks questions. sometimes we disagree. he's naturally reserved, and when he opens up, it's like finding a treasure. i make sure to hold on tight.

might i also add, he's a mighty fine cook.

Friday, June 08, 2012

seattle

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Some highlights from our first days in the city:

Smith. Just two blocks away. Dark and handsome, rustic and romantic. B and I got drinks here around 11pm, shortly after we landed and settled into our studio. Two tasty local brews and a stack of fries. Good sleep ahead.

Volunteer Park & Volunteer Park Cafe. B and I made a valliant effort to go running in the morning the next day. We ran through Volunteer Park (just a little over a mile-- but hey, we're on vacation.) The houses we passed were huge and gorgeous, engulfed by luscious greenery. Certainly a perk to the yearly rainfall. We headed to the cafe after our run. There was a big dog laying outside with its tongue sticking out, just smiling and having a good ol' time. That place just radiates with pleasant vibes.

Sitka & Spruce. A light and airy gem of a restaurant hidden in the back of an indoor marketplace. Quaint and charming. We got lost trying to find a post office right before lunch so we sure were hungry when we arrived. Two of my favorite things about traveling during the summertime: getting lost (except when it frustrates me and B) and ordering wine during the daytime.:)

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Anchovies & Olives. Another classic example of rustic and charming. Excellent service, plentiful food. My kinda restaurant. B gets ultimate props for scouting out S&S and A&O. Lots of eating and exploring. Life is good.

There's more of Seattle to come!

I've avoided blogging for so long that I have no excuse, but to get right to it. I can't tell you how many times I envisioned a blog post only to never let it leave my head. No more!

Some highlights of the past 6 months or so:

Getting a new job! I'm now working in fund development at Asian Women's Shelter, and it feels so right.
Traveling throughout Vietnam with B! (It was our first international trip together - we visited a number of cities, survived the suffocating humidity, slurped on countless bowls of pho, and had a blast.)
Performing with NAPAWF in the first-ever APA production of the Vagina Monologues.
Spending quality time with my friends and family (rooftop bbq, spa and game nights, some dancing and lots of laughing, couldn't ask for more).
Cooking a number of yummy meals, and much, much more.

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

sloppy joe

Oh man, this is probably one of favorite burgers. Homemade veggie chili (major chunks of tomatoes and earthy beans), shredded pepperjack cheese and some cilantro in between two wheaty buns. Sooo good!