Walla Walla

I'm in Walla Walla for two weeks taking some classes. Though I've been here to visit my sister, it's been two years since I've been on campus. It's been a little weird, but I always liked this place anyway and have already seen some people I know. I'm staying with my sister, her husband, and two dogs. Nik is home by himself and loving it. What did his facebook page say after I left? "Quiet house...two weeks of single livin!" Can you tell he's terribly clingy? :)

We went to Rooks Park on Saturday with some friends for a picnic. I tried slacklining for the first time and was terrible...wish I had some pictures.

I've invited some of my old girls I used to coach to go to the gym with me for a couple times this week. I'm very excited because I've been missing coaching terribly. Teaching is great, but after 9 years of coaching and 13 years in the gym, I miss the atmosphere.

Next weekend, Nik is coming down here and the four of us are going backpacking somewhere. We'll finally get a chance to use the tent that we bought a year and a half ago. Yay!

Rug Dilemmas

Nik and I just inherited a brand new area rug, which I am very excited about. Nik's parents bought it for us this week. They were going to give us one that they already had, but found that it looked nice in their new house. Since they had promised us that one, they decided to buy us one that would fit well in our space. I'm very excited and love it.

Here the dilemma...our family room is very oddly designed. Almost right across from our fireplace is the door going out to our garage. This means we can't put the couch across from the fireplace, but has to be a few feet off to the side. So, I can't figure out where to put the carpet. Does it line up with the fireplace or the couch? I've taken a few pictures to show you what I'm talking about. Our room is very small, so it's hard to get a complete picture cause I can't stand back far enough.

Please, tell me what you think I should do with the space.

p.s. Eventually we will get a new, smaller chair.

Shopping

This weekend, my sister and her husband were in Seattle to go shopping. They come up every couple of months and we spend a whole day touring the various stores--mainly The Limited, Ann Taylor Loft, J Crew (for Kristi), etc.

Yesterday, I was feeling so proud of myself for buying only a few things--all on sale--until we went to Nordstrom Rack. There I found the bra and panties section. I HATE buying bras because they usually cost at least $45, and I'd rather buy some new clothes. Nonetheless, Nordstrom Rack has much better prices and I found myself more than doubling the amount I'd spend on clothes buying a few bras and panties. Oh well, these things are needed also.

We had a great time and I so enjoyed having Monday off of school. Only 4 more days of school left before summer vacation!

Blogging?

Recently, my sister started a blog. I figured it was natural that I copy and start one myself. My husband asked me today what I was going to write about, and I honestly replied, "I don't know." Just figured it was the next step in today's methods of communication. I imagine I will write about marriage, teaching, life in Seattle, and other random happenings.

The name "Sunshine in Seattle" came about because it is always my wish to find it sunny outside. Though the sunny days here are few, when the sun does come out, it is absolutely beautiful here. I make no promises to update my blog regularly, but I will do my best.