07-31-24

Today was the last day for my master data contractors.  We paid Jeopardy as a fun send off.  We kinda wish we had done it sooner, it is a great way to test understanding and reinforce concepts.

07-30-24

When I get up in the morning, when it's still dark, the tile from India is all sparkly and brings me joy.

07-29-24

It's Monday.  I have three weeks of chaos ahead of me for go-live, here we go! 

07-28-24

Friends over after church, woot woot!  

07-27-24

 Torchlight parade!

07-26-24

 

Doce means twelve.  We didn't get twelve, but we tried a new to us donut place today.

07-25-24

 

We always walked around the Spheres a lot, since it is a close and safe and enjoyable neighborhood.  Now even more so living so close.  We take it all for granted.

Anastasia as able to tour Colleen today.  And there was a long line for a public event in the evening.  We are so blessed to be able to go in often.

07-24-24

I always thought the pocorn utility box across the street from the cinema was clever.  I never thought I would live across the street and would end up seeing it several times a day.

07-23-24

 I forgot to pack my pumps in my backpack this morning.  I realized in the elevator bay, I knew I had forgotten something, but decided not to go back.  Everything is easier in tennis shoes and I'm not sure anyone really even cares!

07-22-24

 

When life gets busy I run to my Kindle for rest.  I love to lose myself in all kinds of different books.

I am currently actively reading three books:

You Shouldn't Be Here - our MAVen three generation book club read this month

The Sun Collective - a summer bingo square to read in the sun, so I only read it when I am outside

The Betrayal: The true story of my brush with death in the world of Narcos and Launderers - a summer bingo square for things that scare us.  Especially with Xander heading to Columbia soon!

And I have a Bible and devotion book there for when I am travelling away from my hard copy resources.

Happy reading!

07-21-24

 

Happy belated anniversary to us!  We splurged with dinner at Daniel's Broiler.  I got the ahi tuna since it came with pineapple relish and coconut rice, yum!

07-20-24

 

A long walk to and from and along the waterfront this morning.

We see this mural from afar a lot, fun to see it closer.

07-19-24

 

Thrilled to be back working from home after so many extra days in the office.  Banana break!

07-18-24

 

This is as close as I'll get to Bruce on our 32nd anniversary today, he is up in Vancouver BC on a well deserved vacation.

07-17-24

 

Escala upscale condo building is a big part of my commute now.  Pretty building.

07-16-24

 

Walking a different route or even on a different side of the street makes me notice things differently.  Love this old bank looking building with all the columns on Second Avenue.

07-15-24

 After way too many catered lunches, I started turning down an ordered lunch and started packing my lunch again.  Not as fun but sure feels better all the way around!

07-14-24

 

Prickley Pear Marg at Hatch Cantina.  This and the Queso Fondito are a new favorite.

07-13-24

 

Ferry ride to Bainbridge today, happy Sabbath!

07-12-24

 

Friday in the office, blech.  I didn't order a lunch in hopes fo working from home, but luckily I was able to score an extra Thai Chicken Wrap.  Life sucks and is good at the same time.

07-11-24

 

Nope, uh uh, no way.  Somebody is not allowed to shop on Temu anymore.  Seriously.  This does not match our upscale sub-penthouse vibe, not by a longshot.

07-10-24

 

Starting an 8 week Bible Study, really hoping I'm not overcommiting.

07-09-24

 

Jamie and I, the dymanic duo. We are co-locating on a different floor today to try to get our last practice dry run, Dress Rehearsal, moving forward.  3700 tasks by 300+ people, plenty of chaos all week long!

07-08-24

 

Bonzai at the Spheres, plus book club.  Life is good!

07-07-24

 

Enjoying the Sunday paper on the roof, life is good.

07-06-24

 

Dinner and drinks with Joan, and showing her our new building.  Woot-woot!

07-05-24

 

Slept in today and started my morning routine a few hours later.  I see this mural and monorail tracks from my treadmill, and today I actually got to see the monorail running from the tread!

07-04-24

 

Happy Fourth of July!  The view did not disappoint.

07-03-24

 

Work, work, work this week as all the local hotels are full of Weyerhaeuser and Deloitte employees.

07-02-24

 

Late night at the office as we do project dress rehearsal.

I always get greetings from security as I am entering and leaving the building, so it was pretty different to have the lobby completely empty.

07-01-24

Sweetgreens outing!

It's July!  One month to go-live!  Wow, after 6 years this is getting real!