SeaJen

one of these days

One of these days, I'm going to figure out how to not be exhausted even before my guests arrive in town. I feel like I've been cleaning for days. I have. Ironing duvets, waxing floors, cleaning out light fixtures. It's just what you do when company comes to town, right?

It's just my sisters, but somehow I feel even more manic about getting everything just so. I've never hosted them. Being the youngest and single, I always traveled to them.

Anyway, so manic that I "mowed" my backyard with a weed wacker. My landlord is slow to respond about yard work these days and I wasn't having grass that is foot tall when I had company coming. Weed wacker was the best I could procure and it got the job done.

I did manage to enjoy the weekend too. I went the museum (SAM) with EP on Friday night. We've been members for nine months and just used my pass for the first time. Oops.

I also went to see Star Trek and loved it. I was beyond tired and achy on Saturday night, but loved every minute. Benedict!

We enjoyed the end of the beautiful weather on Sunday out on the front porch. I was playing Candy Crush, because I'm obsessed. Steph was reading.



Birthday week is in full swing. EP treated me to lunch and delicious treats this afternoon at Wandering Goose. So delicious.

Leigh is on her way with cookie cake and Shelly is bringing me Garrett's popcorn from her layover in Chicago tomorrow. Woof. So much yummy food. . .

 

I'll post

A weak post is better than no post, right?

My boss has me running today, but I wanted to say that I thought The Office finale was kind of perfect.

I love that they had a final party a few weeks ago in Scranton for the fans.

Star Trek this weekend!

Four more sleeps till my sisters are here.

I called my mom last night to request my birthday present - a small cookie cake that Leigh can easily carry on the plane. THEY DON'T HAVE COOKIE CAKE HERE!

Lots to do to get ready for houseguests!

Busy weekend!

Have a great one.

the ending

It's almost over. How are you feeling? I'm SAD. I didn't think I'd have such a reaction, but I was tearing up and laughing out loud when I watched the below clip.





I've been on this bandwagon since before the get go. I remember sitting in my bedroom YEARS ago making Cecily and Allison (shout out) watch clips of the BBC Office with Ricky Gervais. 

And one of my favorite lines:

          "I'm not superstitious. I'm a just a little stitious." - Michael Scott

Oh, Michael Scott, it's not been the same without you. Although, this season has really been good. Pam better let Jim go follow his dream!

Enjoy the finale with some bacon cooked on your George Foreman, Kevin's chili, and some beets.

 

gatsby

Did anyone see Gatsby this weekend? I did. As I watched, I realized I haven't seen DiCaprio in a movie since Titanic. Seriously. They're all Scorcese and violent and not interested. (I lied. I saw Inception.)

Anyway, I went in with the attitude that as long as it was pretty to look at and not painful to watch, then I'd be fine with it. And I was. The music and costumes are so great and there isn't anything to hate, so I can give a thumbs up. It is very long.

It's definitely a Baz Luhrmann movie. I remember Emily texting me a few years back when she was watching his Romeo + Juliet for the first time. She was like, "What is happening?" SO confused by the modernness along with the language. Speaking of which, have you seen the preview for Much Ado About Nothing? Can. not. wait.

zee opera

We went to the opera the other night and it ended up taking a backseat to the conversations we shared. One of those nights that just leaves you happy to know such good people and be able to spend time in their midst.

Last Sunday afternoon, Stan dropped by with some Cooks Illustrated for me to peruse and we chatted for a little while. At the end he asked me to think about what Mother's Day means to me so we could talk about it later. He'll be speaking in church on the subject and wanted to get some feedback from his (diverse in situation) audience.

During our conversation he said something that made me get out my phone and note, because I didn't want to forget it. We were discussing people who might be struggling with the role of Mother and my feelings about it and he said, "It acts as a litmus test to know how we are with who we are."

I just loved that. Anytime we question and ponder, we are evaluating where we stand and who we are. For me, right now, it's where I stand spiritually. Stan asked if I was as committed to the Lord as he is to me. Well, if I'm honest, no. And that is hard to face, but you have to get your act together and do something.

Freaking bird by bird.

It just keeps coming back to that.

p.s. I'm not joining a nunnery. It's a picture of the Puccini opera we saw.

 

media things

Are you guys excited for Star Trek? I am! Two things to share mildy related.

This is just so great. Kudos to this marketing team.



How creepy/awesome is Benedict singing this portion of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere? He makes everything a little more interesting.



Did you see the clip of John Krasinski on Jimmy Fallon? He's always been adorable Jim from The Office, but yeah, I'm officially jealous of his wife now.

I thought Sarah Jessica Parker looked cracked out, amazing at the Met Gala the other night. I mean, look at her. It was a punk theme and she has a mohawk.

I'll be back tomorrow to talk about more normal things.

zee weekend

Oh, hello.

We enjoyed the weather that dreams are made of this weekend. Seriously. It was gorgeous for days and we're still going strong. My only complaint is that work hasn't decided it's summer yet and the heat is still on - 82 degrees in my office all day today. Makes me want to punch somebody.

On Friday night, Stephanie and I went for a walk around Greenlake and then went to see Sapphires at an old theater near our house. And then our friend saw a rat scurry across the floor and then our feet were off the floor the rest of the movie. Gross. The movie was entertaining enough.

On Saturday morning, Stephanie, my little brother and I all went to see Iron Man 3. Yes, so good. RDJ, you are Iron Man. I will likely see it again in the theater.

After that we headed out of the city. We went to return an item at the JCrew outlet and then we went to Camano Island State Park. We live so close to so many beautiful places. It feels impossible to see it all sometimes. You have to live your life, but really you just want to explore.

We raced back for stake conference that evening and then had ice cream at EP's place afterwards.

Yesterday we celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a backyard dinner that included piñatas, great food, and hammock tricks.

EP and her husband can always be counted on for theme wear. My goodness.

Then I chopped/stole some lilacs from the hostesses' neighbors and came home to read my Kindle, which I'm officially loving.

And how was your weekend?

out and in

EP and I escaped our offices yesterday and ended up at Seattle Center for lunch. We enjoyed kids meals from Skillet Counter out in the sunshine. Our lunch hour turned into almost two hours. Oops. Who could resist those blue skies though?

Last night plans had been made for a movie before we knew what the weather would be, so we spent the evening indoors seeing Mud. It was gooooood. I really enjoyed every minute. The two boys are perfect.

I'd definitely recommend it, but with all the fun stuff coming out in the next few weeks, I would put it on hold for some Gatsby, Iron Man entertainment.

I just downloaded all my pictures from April and I need to blog. Dang.

tra-la! it's May!

I won't continue with that song lyric from Camelot, but have a listen if you'd like.

08 The Lusty Month of May

And for real, this weather! It definitely is a "time for ev'ry frivolous whim".

 

If only I could guarantee this weather when my sisters come in a few weeks.

Well, here are a few random things.

 - Over the weekend we watched Song of the South and had spirited discussions about whether or not it's as racist as we've been told.

 - At dinner on Sunday night a boy decided to take on my persona and evidently I sound like a valley girl. It was slightly mean, but funny to all, including myself.

 - I'm debating a Kindle purchase and I never thought I'd say that.

 - I have to put down my iphone and start interacting with the world in a more engaged way. I was just reading this article about being a good conversationalist on my cousin's blog and it really does take work. I'm a conversation narcissist!

OK--off to lunch. . .Enjoy May Day!

chatter

- Lots of sunset pictures lately because the weather has just been so darn nice.



 - I've been so annoyed with everyone/everything lately and so complainy - be grateful I haven't been blogging.

 - Last night my roommate and I were right behind each other in the drive thru at McD's - embarrassing and awesome.

 - Same roommate came outside to help me take out the garbage and recycling. She called my name over the fence just as I was gagging from the smell. Vomit.

 - I walked all the way to work this morning like some kind of animal. I missed every bus. I own a car, but can't afford to park on campus everyday! First world problems.

 - I'm going to clean my office today. Windows and all, because it's been way too long.

 - Have a great weekend.