What a Weekend! updated!
It's midnight in New York and I'm just home from an awesome few days in Seattle. There are a couple of things that stand out on the philosophical side of this trip... 1) I didn't "need" it. This marks a significant milestone in my transition to Manhattan; 2) I brought back the last of what I want from my Seattle townhouse (including my pillow! How I've missed my pillows!); 3) I no longer live there! Chantelle & Mark will be officially renting my place as of July 1; my next trip to Seattle will be to stay in a hotel! Crazy!; and 4) it's odd to be a visitor in your own world. That is, I had three days to try to pack in errands, friends, life. How interesting to be on the flip side!
All that said, however, it was an awesome trip made so by an excellent work week and weekend:
Friday: AR Mini-Reunion
I went out Friday after work with the former AR Crew: Jill (& Bill), Blanca (& Karla) and Justin (& Gloria). We started with the McCormick & Schmick's Happy Hour ($1.95 everything!) and made our way to Ibiza Dinner Club for more cocktails and light fare. A great time had by all -- as is always the case. It's always good to connect with friends with whom you've traveled through thick and thin. It's very fun that Jill, Justin and I are all at DRIVE now... and Blanca is merely a phone call away.
Saturday: Pack It In, Yo!
Saturday was a day of getting stuff done. It started with an awesome breakfast at The Original Pancake House with Chantelle & Mark to go over stuff for the townhouse -- and just to connect on all things really. Stacey and Mari stopped by the house as we were there so we got to catch up a little bit also.
Then I raced to Redmond to enjoy lunch with Tim, Aiden and Elsie Grieb at Red Robin. After lunch, we made it to the Grieb home to put Elsie down for her afternoon nap and to enjoy Aiden taking over the hot tub. Awesome to see you, Tim.
I made my way back to the West Side in time to enjoy the Seattle sunshine at Cafe University Zoka with Charles (the barista was a little hottie and I let her surprise me with an icy beverage; Charles models).
From there, it was home to do yardwork and errands in time for a bit of an impromptu BBQ chez Paulson! Mark & Chantelle, Laura & Moses, Matt & Janelle, the Sisters Dozono (again!), Sally, and of course, Jesse & Steph were on hand to enjoy the Seattle summer and Jesse's "man-sized grill" (thanks for the quote, Mark!). Oh, and lest I forget, Sydney the Cat also made a guest appearance at the window as did O.B. after the party -- channeling the devil.
It was a casual night with awesome food, great friends and Pop Culture Trivia Pursuit! Sally, Moses and I rallied with answers like "Andy Roddick" and "Seven" to beat up on the competition -- well done, you two!
Sunday: Happy Father's Day, Dad!
Sunday was Father's Day. Unfortunately, I didn't get to talk to my own Father -- voice mail is both a blessing and a curse (as is his 8PM bedtime!). I did, however, get to spend the morning with another father: Michael Pidduck! Mike and I met early for breakfast at Julia's in Wallingford and then I got to spend time with Karen and Ellie to finish the awesome morning. Ellie turned one this past week so I was able to give her a belated birthday gift: magnetic letter blocks. I think she loved them! Happy Birthday, Ellie! And Happy Father's Day, Michael (handy... that's my Dad's name too... Happy Father's Day, Dad)!
I made it to my apartment LATE Sunday night... and it felt like coming home. That's just an awesome feeling altogether. I unpacked and settled a bit before trying to get most of my thoughts down last night. Of course, I konked out and here it is late Monday night and I'm wrapping things up.
Again, I learned a lot about myself on this past venture to Seattle -- all things I can use as benchmarks for what's to come both with my ties to the Northwest and now with my life in Manhattan. It was an important trip and I'm glad I got to experience it and learn from it. Here's to learning about ourselves everyday and to knowing what makes us tick (and what ticks us off!). :o)
All that said, however, it was an awesome trip made so by an excellent work week and weekend:
Friday: AR Mini-Reunion
I went out Friday after work with the former AR Crew: Jill (& Bill), Blanca (& Karla) and Justin (& Gloria). We started with the McCormick & Schmick's Happy Hour ($1.95 everything!) and made our way to Ibiza Dinner Club for more cocktails and light fare. A great time had by all -- as is always the case. It's always good to connect with friends with whom you've traveled through thick and thin. It's very fun that Jill, Justin and I are all at DRIVE now... and Blanca is merely a phone call away.Saturday: Pack It In, Yo!
Saturday was a day of getting stuff done. It started with an awesome breakfast at The Original Pancake House with Chantelle & Mark to go over stuff for the townhouse -- and just to connect on all things really. Stacey and Mari stopped by the house as we were there so we got to catch up a little bit also.
Then I raced to Redmond to enjoy lunch with Tim, Aiden and Elsie Grieb at Red Robin. After lunch, we made it to the Grieb home to put Elsie down for her afternoon nap and to enjoy Aiden taking over the hot tub. Awesome to see you, Tim.
I made my way back to the West Side in time to enjoy the Seattle sunshine at Cafe University Zoka with Charles (the barista was a little hottie and I let her surprise me with an icy beverage; Charles models).
From there, it was home to do yardwork and errands in time for a bit of an impromptu BBQ chez Paulson! Mark & Chantelle, Laura & Moses, Matt & Janelle, the Sisters Dozono (again!), Sally, and of course, Jesse & Steph were on hand to enjoy the Seattle summer and Jesse's "man-sized grill" (thanks for the quote, Mark!). Oh, and lest I forget, Sydney the Cat also made a guest appearance at the window as did O.B. after the party -- channeling the devil.It was a casual night with awesome food, great friends and Pop Culture Trivia Pursuit! Sally, Moses and I rallied with answers like "Andy Roddick" and "Seven" to beat up on the competition -- well done, you two!
Sunday: Happy Father's Day, Dad!
Sunday was Father's Day. Unfortunately, I didn't get to talk to my own Father -- voice mail is both a blessing and a curse (as is his 8PM bedtime!). I did, however, get to spend the morning with another father: Michael Pidduck! Mike and I met early for breakfast at Julia's in Wallingford and then I got to spend time with Karen and Ellie to finish the awesome morning. Ellie turned one this past week so I was able to give her a belated birthday gift: magnetic letter blocks. I think she loved them! Happy Birthday, Ellie! And Happy Father's Day, Michael (handy... that's my Dad's name too... Happy Father's Day, Dad)!I made it to my apartment LATE Sunday night... and it felt like coming home. That's just an awesome feeling altogether. I unpacked and settled a bit before trying to get most of my thoughts down last night. Of course, I konked out and here it is late Monday night and I'm wrapping things up.
Again, I learned a lot about myself on this past venture to Seattle -- all things I can use as benchmarks for what's to come both with my ties to the Northwest and now with my life in Manhattan. It was an important trip and I'm glad I got to experience it and learn from it. Here's to learning about ourselves everyday and to knowing what makes us tick (and what ticks us off!). :o)
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