I finished a project!!!

Over the past few years I have started countless crafty projects. I never finish them. I usually get busy, bored, or bothered by the way it's turning out so I just start another one.

So I'm proud to announce that I actually finished the summer quilt I started (only 3 months ago)! Here it is:

I love being creative and really love the feeling of accomplishment. I'll have to finish projects more often. If you're looking for a relatively painless project, I highly recommend this one. If I can do it, you can do it!

Mel, thanks so much for helping me tie and bind it. Emily, thanks for helping me pick the fabrics.

Funny Wendy!

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! My sister is hilarious!!!! Check this out: http://adamwendy.blogspot.com/2009/06/bwahahahaha.html. Ahhhh, I love her. Oddly, those modeling shots bring back way too many memories!

Me, spreading rumors about myself?

I realized after I blogged on Friday night that rumors might start flying. Let me set it straight, the post on "boy meets girl" was inspired by experience, observation, and a few good conversations. I didn't mean to be coy about my dating life, although I wish that was my intent! After a second read through it really does sound like I have a little something something happening - sorry to disappoint! Believe me details will be dished when this girl is met by a boy. :)

Change of Face

Yes, the new picture on my header is the quilt I'm working on. I promise the lines are straight - it's just a bad camera angle. I'll post more pictures later.

I love it!

Boy meets Girl

I think I'm learning something. After several years of being single, one would hope I've figured a few things out. At the risk of exposing what might be considered by some my secrets, I want to chat about dating for a few minutes. I've learned that in the dating world, genders have specific roles. And I've learned it the hard way. After spending a couple years trying to reverse the natural ways of the universe in pursuit of a boy, I finally gave up and moved on with life. But that's exactly when the universe flipped. What I had excessively attempted to thrust my will upon finally came to be interested in me. Actually, the more I think about it, the universe didn't flip at all. It just won, like it always does. In this case, it showed me that there is a natural way to "boy meets girl" that comes in a million variations, but it comes down to boy picking girl. I don't know enough about the male psyche or darwinian theory to have any explanation for this. But somehow, boys must, on their own volition, choose a girl then make an effort to get her to choose him. Girls can crush all they want, but boys need to decide. It's not rocket science, I know. It's just something that I've come to believe. That's all.

Spring updates

To follow up on my ranting about lunches, I successfully packed my lunch 3 of the 5 days that week. On Thursday, I walked far far away from my office to Chinatown and enjoyed a burrito from California Tortilla. They're quite big so I saved half for Friday - I think that counts!

As for my updates -

It's my favorite time of year in Washington. The Cherry Blossoms have ushered in the spring season and now there is a misty lime green color adorning the trees. Tulips and daffodils and blossoms are everywhere! I LOVE IT! My mom visited for brief weekend rendezvous during the first weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival. What a treat it was to traipse around town and chit chat all about life with my wonderful mother!

Speaking of seeing many beautiful things...

I had PRK (lasik) eye surgery a week ago! Let me tell you, AMAZING! It's life changing. I will never have to put another contact in my eye or wear glasses again (well, at least until I'm old). I threw away my contact solution the other day and am excited to wear sunglasses without having to take off my glasses. This morning, I woke up early to go running and didn't have to put on my eyes! The doctor who did it was great, so if you're in the area and thinking about doing it, let me know. (I know you shouldn't bargain shop when it comes to your eyes, but this place gives a better deal than going to India for the procedure.) You can check out their website here: http://www.i-surgeons.com/.

And, General Conference for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was last weekend. I love hearing the counsel and talks given by our living prophet. A highlight of the weekend is when all the boys go to the Priesthood session and we girls play. This time, my roommate Emily and I went to the fabric store and started a rad quilt project inspired by this quilt on the Purlbee blog.

Lunch for a queen

My dad gave me Omaha Steaks for Christmas. (Great gift, Dad!) Guess who is having filet mignon for lunch today?!?!?

Filing a complaint and making a change

I've had it. I'm officially annoyed with the lunch options available in my building and surrounding area. You'd think that being downtown anywhere would guarantee some cute cafe or cheap eatery besides the street vendors, which now charge $3 for a hot dog - come on! That's definitely not the case here. It's just a bunch of crowded food courts, overpriced delis, and local chains that just don't offer the healthy affordable diet I want to have.

The ticker today was ordering Chinese food. I should have known it wasn't going to be a good experience - I don't even like Chinese food. I wanted a pile of veggies so I went with veggies and tofu. First of all, it took 15 minutes to get it, which has little explanation considering the prepared buffet behind the counter - give me that ladle and I'll do it myself! And the food was terribly disappointing. My envisioned pile of lush veggies was was a pile of cabbage with only 2 tiny sprigs of broccoli and a couple carrot strings. The most bothersome part for me is that it was $8.50. Too bad they don't have a return policy!

This was just one experience of many like it. I'm tired of overpriced, greasy, unsatisfying lunches.

I declare that it's time to get back to basics and start packing my lunch again. PBJs, super salads, left-overs (uh, they're going to have to come from somewhere so I guess I'll start cookin) - here we come! I am making a goal to pack my lunch every day next week. I'll report back at the end of next week.

If you have any suggestions, lunch ideas, easy recipes, or similar stories to share, please leave a comment.