Spring = Spring Cleaning

Since this is one of the first weekends of the year that we didn't have a lot of plans, we took advantage and spent the weekend catching up on house projects. I am please to report not only did shelves and closets get reorganized, I can walk into my office again.

a better way to keep all my shoes organized

Unfortunately, I had let my office become a dumping ground from random stuff. It doesn't help that there is no closet in this room.

All is better now. A new desk was added and storage was moved around. There is still a lot of things I want to do or should I say buy, but tonight it looks much better.

new office layout

A Love Story

My grandparents were married in 1950 my grandmother was 21 and my grandfather was 24. This past weekend we celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. It was a celebration with friends and family in the small town of Wilder, Idaho. The place they have called home for the last sixty years.

I admire my grandparents for all their accomplishments big and small. It is not everyday that you get to meet a couple who share such a long life together.

Dessert

Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis Drizzle

Favorite Things

I am back in the City of Rain! OK so it hasn't really rained that much since I have been back, but I finally get to wear my new rain boots. This was one of my favorite Christmas presents.

These work great to keep my feet dry when I occasionally walk the dog and I love that they have a real cowboy boot heel.

If you're thinking cowboy/rain boots? I do have country roots, and in my opinion these are a great blend of city and country. I am sure my cousin would just roll her eyes at my new boots....but come on wouldn't these make fantastic irrigating boots!

Farewell Hong Kong

Feeling like a Local

Today was a good day. It is surprising how fast the time goes in the office. I think it is because the entire office leaves for lunch and you actually get some time away from the computer screen. I really need to do that more when I get back to Seattle.


This evening I ventured out and did some window shopping, and yes mom I went all by myself with out any worries! The great thing about Hong Kong is everything is open late and there are always lots and lots of people out, so you never feel alone. Until I stopped for some dinner then I felt a little sad asking for a "table for one". The hostess was nice and brought me a magazine while I waited for my food so I didn't look completely pathetic just sitting there.


The second good and bad thing about Hong Kong is there are some beautiful clothes but my large American bones do not necessarily fit. I suppose it's a good thing because these items are not at "bargain" prices.

Hong Kong Shop Front Design

Spent the day walking the streets of Hong Kong admiring the different shop front designs. It was surprising to see so many stores using reclaimed materials and trash that is transformed into art.