Day 120 [The Last Page of The Last Song]

It hasn't even been a week and I'm already through the book.

Guess I didn't keep my 'promise' to my husband to 'make it last'.

In all honesty, it was too good to put down!

Fabulously written, so emotional, insightful, just a lovely story.

It left me with a tear stained face.

I don't think I have ever sobbed so much over a book.

I'm tempted to see the movie, I'm just really irritated that it means watching Miley Cyrus!

Blech!  I'm just not a fan of that girl.

We shall see...maybe I'll wait for it to come out on DVD.

Day 119 [Fabulous Friend!]

I have fabulous friends!

One in particular made my day today!

One Miss Diana

She jumped in friend ranking today, that's if I was actually shallow enough to rank my friends, which I don't, but if I did...I'm just saying.

I walked into 'my' Starbucks today for my morning 'coffee'.

When I went to pay the girls told me I didn't need to as it was already paid for.

Since my husband has done this for me on several occasions, I naturally thought it was him.  Imagine my surprise when the girls told me that it wasn't him.

They were told to tell me it was my Tall Blonde Friend.

No name given.

Didn't take me long to figure out who it was as Diana is just fabulous like that!

To have someone do something so nice, unexpected and thoughtful has touched me so deeply.

It was a touching way for her to let me know she was thinking of me.

So, a HUGE THANK YOU to my friend Diana!

You are a treasure for far more then a free drink....this just sweetened the pot!

Love ya!

Day 118 [Here Kitty, Kitty]

As I was walking by the window this afternoon this caught my eye.

It's a recently rediscovered kitty toy, one that he really likes.

This little guy easily fits in his mouth to be carried and tossed around.

When I saw it perched so perfectly on the window, basking in the sun, I wondered how long it'd been there, if my kitty knows it's there and how long it will be before he pounces.

Doesn't it look like he's just hanging out on his own free will taking in the afternoon rays?

Makes me smile.

Day 117 [Pottin' That Barn]

Some love arrived in the mailbox today in the form of the Pottery Barn catalog!

Tonight I'm gonna sink into the couch with my laptop, some TV and thumb through the slice of heaven that arrived in the mail.  There are so many delictible things I desire from the barn that I'm considering a part time job there soon so I can get a discount on all the things I want!

Day 116 [Rockin']

I was busy today with household chores that I hadn't given my camera a second thought.

Tonight I grabbed it and took a few photos of random things, when I was walking through the front living room the rocking chair caught my eye.  The lighting on it spoke to me, so this became my photo for the day.  I love it when my photo is of something that just speaks to me.

This was a wedding present we got from some dear friends, 17 years ago this August.

It's made by Amish folks and I love my rocking chair!

It's a bit country, but has worked well in our varied decor tastes over the years.  It's been in the living room with our rather traditional furniture for the past several years and it flows beautifully with the other items.  This chair is also extremely comfortable.  Many people don't think it looks comfy until the sit in it then don't want to get out of it!

What's got you rockin' today?

Day 115 [Body & Mind]

Exercise!

Much needed for both my body and mind.

I have a commitment to myself to lose 40 pounds by 40 years old.

Well, I'm quickly running out of time!

As of May 5th I will have exactly 6 months to achieve said goal.

Honestly, at this point I will be happy to lose 20.

I have started my walking again, now that the weather is improving outside and I have heard nothing but good things about Jillian Michael's Shred workout, so I'm going to give it a try.

I picked it up along with some weights.

I know, 3 pounds is 'wimpy', but I have very weak arms and figure I'll start off small and increase to the 5 and 8 pound weights I own from my previous years of actually being fit!

I picked up a new book today as well.

I was torn between this one and Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella.

I have read all of Sophie's books except for this one.

I love them!

Fantastically great reads.  FUNNY!  I have literally laughed out loud through several of her books.  They are the kind of books that I devour in a few short days.  The kind that everything goes to hell in a handbasket because I can't put the book down!

Since I was torn between the two and not willing to purchase both today, I had my husband decide for me.  He thinks I should try something new and the other one later.  He also suggested that I make the new book 'last' for a while.  He really likes it when I join him in bed at night for reading, but gets frustrated as I plow through books so quickly. 

So, here's to exercise for the body and mind!

Day 114 [Soap]

I needed new soap for the kitchen sink.

I found a fabulous smelling rosemary mint that needed a much prettier dispenser then the one it was packaged in.  So, after dropping the soap into my cart I headed over to the bath section and picked up this beauty.  She's glass and I love her 'old' style pump.

Day 113 [Date Night]

Friday night, Date night with my honey.

We met some friends in Bellevue to bowl Lucky Strike.

We had a quick bite at the bar, a few cocktails and lots of fun playing.

I actually beat Michel one game...

that's a first!

After bowling we headed over to Ruth Chris for another drink and some easy conversation.  A great way to end the busy week. 

Day 112 [From the Dashboard]

From the dashboard is an idea I got from the ever fabulous Ali Edwards.

Great perspective.

Don't we look like a happy bunch in the morning on our way to preschool drop off.  WOW!  No smiles, no fun....I'll have to do something to change this scene tomorrow morning.

I added a pencil sketch effect to this picture.

Certainly helps to 'hide' the fact that in the real picture I'm totally out of focus.

Day 111 [Cup Love]

Every morning I make a stop in at my neighborhood Starbucks.

I L.O.V.E. the staff that works there....and they love me too!

I have evidence of it many times a week.

Makes me smile =)

I like the fact that I can walk in and they know exactly what to make me, I order the same thing everday.

They have really become like family to me as I see their smiling faces every morning.  My name is usually all that's written on my cup, but one barista in particular, AnneMarie, always gives me cup love.

I love my cup love!

Last weekend when Michel and I stopped in for a drink she put cup love on both our cups...Miss Julie with a heart and Mr. Mike with a smiley face.  There was a young man waiting for his drink at the bar (we refer to them as bar huggers...don't be a bar hugger, it's not cool!) when AnneMarie placed our drinks on the bar.  He noticed the cup love and asked why his wasn't the same.  The exchange between the two was fun to watch.  AnneMarie was sweet as ever but totally not into this guy and he was reaching for anything to stay and talk longer to her.  AnneMarie is quite the pretty lady, so it didn't surprise me, but seriously, she's WAY out of his league! 

Nice try Tad...better luck next time! ;) 

LOL!

Day 110 [After Errands]

Ran errands this morning.

A trifecta of shopping.

Costco, Fred Meyer & Top Foods.

About an hour to unload, unpack and put away.

Cupboards, fridge and pantry full of food....what a wonderful thing!

This is how I look not long after all of this....not too worse for wear.

Happy Tuesday....don't forget...it's Glee night! =)

Day 109 [Interest Bearing]

When you over pay your taxes by $200 in February, as we did, you will get a refund check in the mail mid April with .....  Interest!  WOW!  79 whole cents...I'm beside myself!

Guess I should be happy to just get my money back...right?

Day 108 [Fore!]

Today I joined my husband while he went to golf.

Since I'm not a golfer I didn't participate in the actual golfing portion of the day, I just strolled along with him and snapped away with my camera.

It was gloriously quiet and serene out there on the golf course.  I'm happy I went along for the stroll.  Spending time with my guy always makes me happy and seeing him in his element made it all the more special.  Love you honey and nice form!

Day 107 [Spring Cleaning]

Today we spent some 'quality' time in the garage.

The beast that has housed years worth of crap that we rarely give a second thought for far too long, so we are taking action and purging what we don't need!  We filled up the garbage can, a recycle bin, organized what we are keeping, inventoried and separated what will go to the garage sell and made a Goodwill pile.  Phew!

The garage is looking much better and a bit slimmer.

Day 106 [P!NK]

Michel and I have a bit of a new 'obsession'.

Several months ago we came across Pink's Funhouse tour Live in Australia on Palladia.

We loved the concert so much we bought the DVD.

Several times a month we will sit down and watch it start to finish.

Tonight is one of those nights.

Seriously, it's so good we never tire of it!

It's quite possibly the most entertaining and amazing concert I have ever seen....makes me sad we didn't buy tickets and go see it live last year when she was in Seattle.

She is an amazing talent....totally under-rated in my opinion.

So, if you have never had the pleasure to see this exciting, entertaining and amazing concert, hunt the DVD down and watch it!