In February, I got Lasik surgery at Sound Eye & Laser in Seattle and as a part of my post-op, I get to drive into the city every few months which brings with it a sure stop at Belle Epicurean where I get the best chocolate croissant...perfect temperature, flaky, melt in your mouth goodness. Anyway, I digress. Last Thursday, I was about 30 minutes early so I stopped at Starbucks to grab a latte before my appointment and as I'm waiting for my drink, watched a monk (bald, garbed fully in his brown tunic) putting cream into his Grande Americano. A monk in Starbucks. For some reason I was amused.
On the Starbucks note, I regretfully admit that I'm hooked. Though it originated in Seattle, the locals don't care for it. I think it's something to do with the corporate-ness of it all and general opinion is that the coffee is bitter. Regardless, I've turned into a regular and this brings me to my next point which has nothing to do with coffee and everything to do with either 'placenta brain' or my 'advancing age'. Yesterday, I went through the drive-through for a latte, pumpkin bread and yogurt. It took a while to get through the line and when I drove up to the window the guy handed me my coffee and told me I was getting my drink for free due to the wait (how nice is that?). So, I handed him a $10 bill, he handed me my food and I drove away without getting my change. I guess I really wanted to pay for my free drink. Today, I stopped by my 'regular' store for a latte and a breakfast sandwich. I got my drink and walked out of the store not realizing that I left my sandwich on the counter. I wanted the sandwich badly enough that halfway to my office, I went back and got it. My dad used to say "you'd lose your head if it wasn't attached". Apparently it's possible to lose even when it is!
July Heat
Seattle is experiencing a heat wave that rivals anything we've experienced back home. We're on Day 5 of 100 degrees and humid. Humidity is not the norm in Seattle and a majority of the homes out here aren't equipped with air conditioning (this includes our soon-to-be ex-house with whom we're breaking up this Thursday). The temp of the house hit the mid-80s last weekend and the heat is supposed to stick around until the weekend. We're very thankful for the fact that we began moving boxes and essentials into our new digs last weekend and though our furniture has not been moved yet, we've slept there for the past 3 nights. A cool-night's sleep is well worth Mike sleeping on a blow-up mattress and Grey and I in the guest bed. The blessing in disguise is that we're getting a majority of our things transported and unpacked so by the time the movers complete the job, we might be close to settled in (yeah, right). Greyson is in soccer camp this week. That sounds miserable to me but he's on cloud 9 with his new soccer ball and Spiderman water bottle. If only adults were that easy to please!
Robin a.k.a. Greyson
On the Move Again
Our new address is 7811 126th Ave NE in Kirkland, WA 98033. We're a stone's throw from our aforementioned ex-house but feel eons away in terms of comfort (see 'air conditioning') and friendliness. We've met a handful of friendly neighbors including a family w/ 2 young boys. Once we're moved, I will take and post some pictures. Here's to hoping the 3rd time's a charm!
We hope you're all enjoying the summer, the sun and time with your families. I can't believe it's nearly August! I turn 35 on Monday (gasp), Greyson starts pre-school in September and before we know it, the baby will be here. The baby pool has started. What's your guess?
He's very proud of his new school backpack, courtesy of my mom (thanks Nana!)
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