I haven't gotten a chance to share some photos from our first weekend trip to SLO! Here they are!
The Creek
Hiking Valencia Peak In The Fog
Sticky Monkey Flowers
All SLO Folks Know This Place Well - Montana De Oro
What the weekend was really about.
I seem to lose track of the time between posts and a million things seem to happen between them.
Since the last blog post - 2 trips to SLO, a wedding, great margaritas, and Rob's departure to Switzerland for a 3 week stint. Many other little things in between, but those are the major events.
It has only been about 5 days but I really starting to miss Rob's companionship. I haven't felt so alone in a long time. Mainly because after I get home from work, he has gone to bed and I have to wait till I am half asleep to talk to him during his morning time. I think a 9 hour difference is so difficult to manage. I don't per say feel alone like I have no-one to talk to. I can easily pick up the phone and chat. But sometimes chatting doesn't result in much and I don't have much to say without getting political on somebody. Haha. It's just my nature I suppose.
I have pretty regularly been watching Oprah and her summer re-runs. I don't know why I am fascinated by this show. The topics aren't always something I am interested in, but I find them light hearted and engaging. I feel too young to be watching the show, but I know I am not. Is it wrong for me to respect her? Maybe. The jury is still out.
The SLO trips in June brought back so many memories. One was pure vacation with good friends M & E. I have really enjoyed hanging out with them more. They make me laugh and share some great stories. The other SLO trip involved a wedding of Rob's cousin Tori. It was lovely but also a little stressful. My Mom-IL and I decided to help out with dessert. It seemed harmless and easy but proved to take a lot longer then we anticipated. About 10 hours of decorating and countless other hours preparing, I think it went off without a hitch. The Bride and Groom seemed happy, so that is all that matters right?
I start this bootcamp training twice a week at 6 AM next week. I hope it doesn't kick my butt. That reminds me . . . I need to get to bed right now. I have a 6 AM safety leadership team meeting in the morning. These maniacs like getting up that early. I am going to be sleepy!
Today we leave on vacation to SLO town. I haven't been back in years! I can't believe I said "years".
I am sad I am missing my company open house. I really wanted to take shots off the ice sculpture. Haha.
MmmM... I love fresh fruit tarts! Rob thinks making pastry dough is an essential "life skill".
French Onion Soup
Raw Onions & Butter - Do Not Stir for 15 Minutes!
Starting To Carmelize
More Carmelizing
Super Carmelized
Add White Wine
Burning Off The Alcohol - Concentrating the wine flavor
Add Unflitered Apple Cider & Broth
Preparing The Toppings
Laddle Into Bowls
Top with Crusty Bread and Gruyere Cheese
Bake Under Broiler
Enjoy on Patio
Side of CousCous Salad
You gotta love Alton Brown! Here is the full recipe!
Rob did most of the work - He's such a great cook.
I think this cartoon is so true. Why have we let people in raised pickup trucks highjack the meaning of patriotism and the american flag? I think Obama is so right in saying that you should judge a persons patriotism by their actions.
I passed!!!! You can officially call me a LEED Accredited Professional! WooHoo!
I was so nervous all last night and this morning. I was especially nervous to press that button on the screen that said "Done", since I knew the results would be instantaneous. As the questions seemed to get harder and harder in the middle of the test my confidence that I had it nailed got smaller and smaller.
The woman next to me seemed to be clicking her mouse really loudly and fast as if she was skipping a bunch of questions. She also coughed a ton and it was hard to ignore. I took the test at one of those testing centers where not everyone is taking the same test and there are multiple exams going on at once. The girl next to me in the waiting room was taking the CPA exam and a few students in the waiting room were studying for the GRE. I think I might have been the only person to be taking the LEED exam.
I am looking forward to work on Tuesday and telling everyone I passed. Most of my immediate coworkers already know. Brian, Shawn, and Toni asked me to text them right away. They all texted back within a matter of minutes with congratulations.
Off to more adventures. I am glad I have this behind me!
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