In so many ways, things have been crazy since I last posted.
Rather than go into detail, here’s a random roundup of the activities of the last couple of weeks:
- Lots of work, as always
- Took the ferry to Bainbridge Island and helped my brother look at condos. There are some GREAT options. I think it’s safe to say he’s going to end up with a nicer condo than mine – and a better view.
- Went to a Mariners game
- Played a hilarious game of Pictionary at The Bookstore bar at the Alexis hotel after the Mariners game (they have games on the shelves that you can take down)
- Some amazing weather in Seattle (before I went out of town)
- Ran 5 times, including 9.5 miles last Saturday (so I’m keeping up pretty well with half marathon training)
- Learned how tough it is to run 9.5 miles
- Saw my cousin’s friend play an accoustic show in Ballard on a Wednesday night. Followed by late night food at 5 Points Cafe. Followed by a very sleepy morning at work the next day.
- Traveled to Cincinnati (my home for 4 years prior to Seattle) for a weeklong business trip. The trip included some great work meetings, dinners and Cinco de Mayo celebrating…among other things.
- Donated at least 6 more bags to Goodwill. No matter how much I donate, I still feel like I’m not making much a dent in the amount of stuff filling my condo.
- Received my script lamp in the mail. Thought I was missing a part. Called CB2 customer service. Instead of sending the part, they sent another complete lamp. No materials with which to return ship. Hmmm…
- Decided on the Ikea Karlstad sleeper sofa for my sleeping/seating option in my second bedroom/office. Here’s the non-sleeper version shown on Door Sixteen (I LOVE how this looks in her living room).
- Bought the Karlstad during Ikea Seattle’s tax free day (9.5% off! But still the biggest purchase I’ve made in a long time). I went with the lineryd natural fabric.
I’m not sure which task will be more daunting: Putting together the Karlstad, or completing the 10-mile run that I have on my training schedule this week. (I honestly think I’d choose the run!)
Here’s to a new week…and 5 days until another weekend! 
