Picture 79: March 20, 2010 - I found this dress on sale at Anthropologie today and I splurged (because we all know a sale is still a splurge at Anthropologie, right!!??). I can't wait to wear it for something fun!!
Picture 78: March 19, 2010 - I worked on my Stampin' Up! class for Saturday, making samples and prepping supplies. Hoping for many classes in the future!!
Picture 77: March 18, 2010 - This little guy is new to my Easter decorations this year - LOVE him!!
Picture 76: March 17, 2010 - I decorated for Easter tonight. I love my Easter decorations because they're so bright and fun and cheerful!!
Picture 75: March 16, 2010 - I opened at Starbucks and spilled mocha on my white Starbucks polo, so I got online today and ordered a new one. Luckily, Starbucks has a website for partners to order inexpensive "coffee gear," and the items ship quickly, so I should be set for next week - I opted for a black polo this time - seems like a smarter decision. Speaking of Starbucks - did you know that next Tuesday (March 23) is FREE PASTRY DAY!! Purchase any drink and get a free pastry!!
Picture 74: March 15, 2010 - We finished "Iron Jawed Angels" with my classes today. I think this movie is so powerful and wonderful. It may be a little "old" for my middle-schoolers, but I think early exposure to political history, especially women's political history, is very meaningful, especially with what I'm trying to accomplish in my classes - empowering girls!! Seen it? You should!!
Picture 73: March 14, 2010 - Technically this pic was taken Saturday night, but since it was after midnight, it counts for Sunday :) We went out in downtown Seattle for Julian's last night and had a great time. I cut out early because I'd been up since 5am for my test, but it was nice to be out for a bit!
Picture 72: March 13, 2010 - I took my Praxis test on this day and after 5 tedious hours, I was finally done - ick!! When I sat down and opened up the test booklet it read, "This test is designed for those professionals with their master's degree in reading specialty." WHAT??!!?? I was so angry - this is the test my advisor told me I had to take, and I DO NOT have my master's in reading specialty, nor do I plan to be the curriculum designer for the district (also stated on the test). Needless to say, I still had to take it b/c I paid for it, but it was super hard - lots of jargon I didn't recognize. Now I have to wait 3 weeks to get my score, and I still have 3 tests to go. Hopefully those are better. After my tests, Julian, Marcy, and I went out for a delicious lunch at Lunchbox Laboratory - SO AMAZING!! This place is a "hole-in-the-wall" joint with awesome burgers, veggie burgers, fries, tater tots, etc....They have to close early a lot because they run out of food. It's THAT good!! These vintage lunchboxes hang on the wall in the restaurant:
Picture 71: March 12, 2010 - Today I taught, and then cut out from work early to meet Julian. We went to lunch for Pho (pronounced "fu"), which is Vietnamese soup. I got a delicious Tofu bowl and I loved it!! Afterward, Julian and I went downtown and explored Pike Place Market, shopped at the first Nordstroms (it started in Seattle), and explored the neighborhoods of Seattle. It's fun to be a tourist when I have guests!!
Picture 70: March 11, 2010 - Julian arrived today and our first stop was Dahlia Lounge for lunch. Dahlia is delicious! I had tomato soup and grilled cheese - sounds simple, but this place does it gourmet and I love it!! This restaurant is my "go-to" when guests come to town because the owner, Tom Douglas, is a Pacific Northwest-trained chef and he ROCKS!! You probably notice I talked a lot about food in this post - that's my favorite part of having a visitor - stellar dining experiences!!
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