C Jr.

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
~ Irish blessing

Checking experiences off the list

Sounders game!

I didn't realize everyone stands for the entire 90 minute game.  Oi!

Jayme and I got our Sounders scarves.  They're kind of a  big deal.

Halfway through the drizzle changed to rain.  Good thing I was standing. 

The real things haven't changed.  It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.
~ Laura Ingalls Wilder

I owe it all to aquaman

For my superhero themed potluck at work tomorrow...

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies.  Here's the recipe.  

Avocado chocolate chip cookies.  Don't let the picture fool you....they are really very green.

The pumpkin cookies are wonderful...soft, fluffy, delicious.  To be honest I stuffed my self so full of those, I couldn't eat an avocado cookie to tell if its even good or not....

A big thanks to my brother who was able to help me with the theme of this week's potluck!

Please hold on to your hope.  It is in such limited supply around the world these days.  Hold onto it and be proud that you are one of the ones that does.
~ Tyler Knott Gregson

Do-over

When buying a brussel sprout stalk is the highlight of your day, perhaps life should provide a do-over.

But what was normal in the evening by the morning seems insane.
~ Bright Eyes

Problem?

Either I need purple shoes to complete the rainbow or I have a shoe problem.

Yes, #whitepeopleproblems

Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.  
~ Leonardo da Vinci

This week and last

I'm back to training at work, which translates to a high amount of stress.  Also, no free time while I'm there.  This training case has been particularly difficult because its not only a skill training, but an attitude training as well.  I've been getting tension headaches every day.  Add that to my regular amount of work stress and duties and the past two weeks have been pretty overwhelming.

I got a compliment from someone though, who said my shift is the most enjoyable one to be on, and he accredited me for that.  I would like to think its the people I have on my shift and the fact that they're amenable to any suggestions I have to make work more bearable...

The most amazing cake my coworker made for firefighter theme potluck day.  The flames were made of melted red-hots and butterscotch candies.  

Another coworker did these fondant decorated cupcakes for our police officer themed potluck.  So amazing.

I, of course, made butternut squash pancakes among all the papers.  They were actually a big hit.

And a long story, but I convinced the girl in mint green to participate in skirt day.  She hasn't worn a skirt since high school.  I hate wearing skirts but have been wearing them to work every once in awhile for something different to do.  

I conducted an extra day of drills for everybody, which was yesterday.  That was my most recent primary extra stress.  Now that is over I feel I can go back to regular stress.

So when I wasn't working, or working overtime these past two weeks, it was actually pretty quiet.  I stuck to a schedule of gym classes, and a day of fall fun with some friends.

The weather has been either rainy or super cold (no clouds = cold, clouds = warm and rainy).  I mowed my yard for what is hopefully the last time this year.

I now have blown insulation in my ceiling (and hopefully my walls?  I forgot to double check that with my landlord).

Planning on going to a Sounders game this week, and have a Halloween party at my place next week.  Now that my primary stress is gone, I think I can deal.  And have some more fall fun!

i shall imagine life
is not worth dying,if
(and when)roses complain
their beauties are in vain

but though mankind persuades
itself that every weed's
a rose,roses(you feel
certain)will only smile
~ e.e. cummings

This guy

You are more sinful than you could dare imagine and you are more loved and accepted than you could ever dare hope.
~ Tim Keller