Good to see you all!

We had our 9 days trip back to the Northwest . This trip went by too quickly. We were able to see most of our friends and family. It was a rush but we’re glad that we had this opportunity. We wish we could have spent some more time together. We really thank you for taking some time from your busy schedule to meet up with us!

We got back yesterday 1 AM. We slept for 8 hours and just took it easy; didn't do laundry; just watched a couple of movies, went to bookstore and got some books for ourselves.

Today everything is back to full swing. Stakit is back to work today and I'm doing all the typical housewife jobs (transparent) which is actually fine since before the trip, I was working for long hours; I didn't do anything around the house. It's about time. We also have contractors coming in pretty much everyday this week. After this week, we won't have contractors for a little while. Maybe I can get back to my gym schedule!

Chrismas lights

Happy Holidays! We really put lights up!

P.S. We hear about the storm in the Northwest. Hope everyone is ok out there!

New friends; new drink

I have been busy working! Yes, you heard me right; I have been working at home. I have a project that needs to be finished before I come back to the NW in a few days. Besides, going to the gym, happy hours with some new friends and a few holiday parties, I have been working on this project, a photo album for a client; this album contains all the memories from birth through middle school, 14 years of memories! Now, I can talk about this because I’m Finally wrapping it up.

It’s great that our social life here is also finally going somewhere. We met some nice people here and started to feel a little better about ourselves and where we are; however, we haven’t gone out for dinner just ourselves for awhile. I know…. not so long ago, we were complaining and complaining…. about being lonely. Please don’t take us wrong; we are still Lonely here; we are just a taaaad better. So, we went out for dinner last night at this restaurant.

We sat at the table that’s right next to one of the 23 tennis courts there, the main court of Bausch & Lomb Championships. In addition to the nice view, we had very good food. This little place where we moved to keeps surprise us. There are uncountable gourmet chefs and restaurants; unnoticeably good service (just restaurants and bars… not the ones that we deal with for the house); very resourceful bartenders! It’s a bit interesting. They do not necessary know the drinks that I used to have but they always suggest something I really like. Last night, they suggested South Beach Martini and boy! that was very good!

Sorry, I didn’t snap a picture for flickr. I guess I have to go back and get another south beach martini. Hee hee, or make one at home…)Ok, I better get back to work.

Christmas tree

Work it! Work it!
Originally uploaded by kc-star.

A year ago, back in the NW. We met up with the Flingers and Jelly Belly at a tree farm to get a Christmas tree. We had a great time! I always enjoy the smell my pine. I don't care how difficult it is to get it into our house; I don't care how much we don't like to re-cut the tree chuck; I don't care how all the pine needles get everywhere... I love a real tree, even it's just a 5 or 6 foot one.

This year I just went to the store and just picked up a little tree and loaded it up with lites just for fun. I'm hoping to get some Pine scented candle but I am not having much luck yet.

Sore

I went to the Pilates class again yesterday and Yoga class right after that. I was exhausted last night! Today, I’m very sore. I went to another yoga class today hope this will help the soreness.

I didn’t forget about my blog. Just that, everyday is like this; hours just fly by and next thing I know the day is over. I’m tired; I am ready for my "milk & cracker, a silk nightgown with rosebuds… you have my permission to withdraw". ;)