Weekend ABC's - F is for Favorite Things

Do you remember back when I used to do my weekend ABC's?  And I'd have fun things to tell you about like skinny dipping or spur of the moment trips to San Diego?  That was during the "Serendipitous" days peeps.  And now?  The "Sometimes" period.  

I got NOTHIN'. 

This weekend all I did was study.  For a midterm.  Excuse me, but didn't I GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE 11 YEARS AGO?

Yes, yes I did.  However, something (read: insanity) made me decide I wanted to get my master's and now I'm wondering who gave me the massive amounts of drugs I must have been taking when I made that decision.  And where is that person now when I REALLY need them?

So as I was laying in bed, not sleeping last night, I decided to think of some things that make me happy.  Lest I forget I'm not some robot who only works and goes to school and swoons over television actors because I can't muster up enough energy to leave my couch and interact with real live men ... that I don't work with.

Seattle

I love Portland, don't get me wrong, but my breath catches every time I go to Seattle.  I lived there for four years and even though the traffic is worse, the housing prices are more expensive and people seem a little colder than they used to be--it still makes me smile every time I go.  Puget Sound to the west, Lake Union to the north and Lake Washington to the east, it's hard not to drive down a road and see water.  And if you happen to spy Mt. Rainier on one of the days when it's "out" from behind the clouds--well, be careful.  It has been known to cause a few car wrecks it's so stunning.

The Ex List

Is anyone but me watching this show?  It's on CBS on Friday nights ... which means I probably AM the only person who is watching.  They had me from the pilot episode when a bunch of girls are in a limo after a bachelorette party and one of them in mid sentence stops talking, starts singing along to the radio with the rest of her friends for one verse, and then goes back to the conversation she was having.  Forget Survivor or Big Brother, THAT'S reality TV ... even though it's fiction.  Whatever.  It's good.  

Grey Goose Lemon Drops

I have not had nearly enough of these lately.

Down Comforters

Fall has arrived in Portland.  I swapped out my summer bedding for my heavy down comforter with its thick, taupe colored duvet cover.  At the foot of the bed is a deep plum wool blanket.  Crawling into bed each night is heaven.  And I have decided I am never leaving.  Please notify my office.  Thank you.

EastMoutainSouth

I was in love with the Irish band The Script when I got back from France, but right now this band is suiting my mood.  Quiet, introspective ... and okay, YES slightly moody ... and maybe a little PMS-y?  I keep replaying "Too Soon" and "I Am Still Running" and oh yeah, "On Your Way."

Fall Breakfasts

Gone are the fruits and yogurts of summer.  I've swapped them for warm oatmeal, a splash of milk, pat of butter and sprinkling of brown sugar and cinnamon.

I hope you have a warm, soothing and cozy week.  And I promise to have a lemon drop for you if you promise to have one for me, okay?