Day 249 got the first slice

While it might not look like much, this banana bread is one of the most delicious things my mom bakes. The recipe doesn't call for chocolate chips, but she adds them! It also has walnuts. It's basically the most perfect treat ever. And I got to have the first slice while it was still warm. The perfect end to a long rainy day!

A very happy Day 225

Saturday was rainy but perfect because one of my absolutely NY faves was in town for a visit! We spent a fantastic full day together and not even the rain could dampen the good mood. This is a view of downtown from the Westin hotel where he was staying. Chicago, you are so lovely, even in the rain.

Day 131 goes quack, quack

It was an umbrella day in Seattle. These days are rarer than you might think. Most "rainy" days you don't need an umbrella at all because you're not actually getting wet - the rain is just not falling hard enough for that. Today was another story. As I was commenting to miss KC here about how downtown Seattle seems to be completely unaware of the unspoken umbrella etiquette rules (these are real. ask any new yorker), I noticed her fancy little umbrella. Oh hey, cutest thing ever. I hate umbrellas, but I would totally carry this one around.

the view from Day 94

Just look at this day, will ya! Oy! All I'm saying is that weather.com is boasting mid 50ºs and sunny starting Friday and I can't freaking wait. Is 54º too cold to try and tan? No right? Right. The weird thing about this weather is that it's kinda dark during the day, but you can tell that above all that cloud cover there's sunlight trying really hard to work through the clouds. Like someone threw a heavy sheet over a flashlight. There's still light, but not really.... does this make any sense? Monday ramblings ftw!

Day 77 just did it.

I skipped out on the gym yesterday because I was feeling what I can only describe as meh.  Tired and cranky, swamped with work and with a slight tummy ache. These were not good reasons to skip the gym and I was feeling guilty about it as soon as I decided not to go. BUT THEN I got a chance redeem myself today and make up for playing hooky! Yes, I did spend my Friday night at the gym. Please try not to be jealous of the wild and crazy life I lead.

This is the view from the 6th floor of the gym. It was a gray and rainy in Seattle today. The locals even had umbrellas which is how you know the weather is really sucky x1000. Which it definitely was. Where are you spring?