Disclaimer: These events are not even remotely in chronological order. I thought about ordering them for you but then I realized I'm too
(1) I both started and finished the t.v. series Bones. Well, not finished technically. The t.v. show is still on the air, but I watched all 6 seasons available on Netflix. Definitely got my 9 dollars worth this month. Considering my job aspirations, it's ridiculous that I haven't seen this show before!
(2) At the beginning of July, L and I went on a hike with our new friends. They took us to Discovery Park in Seattle. It was kind such a beautiful park, sitting right in the middle of downtown Seattle. We were driving though busy Seattle streets and sort of just ran into the park. The hike was great, but it served as a reminder to both L and I how badly we need to get into shape.
(3) L and I saw the new Spiderman movie. I will say that it was definitely better than the Toby Maguire versions, but I'm not sure how much I really liked it. Great action and well shot, but maybe I'm just not that into the Spiderman story? L said he wasn't that much of a fan either, yet agreed it was better than the recent trilogy.
(5) I finally finished painting the table! I picked a leaf design to match the fabric on the chairs and found a perfect color match at Sherwin Williams. I'm happy with it!
(6) I also painted/drew two wall hangings for L's apartment. The flower one didn't turn out as well as I wanted, but the optical illusion was well worth the effort!
(7) I made the decision to stop doing traditional scrap-booking. I am switching to Blurb books. You can visit their website to see what it's all about. I have already designed a 250 page book with pictures from my college years. I really enjoy the ease with which I was able to create my book. Not to mention, the whole book will only cost 70 dollars. That's significantly less that I would have spent making the book traditionally.
(8) On the 4th of July, L and I went to a bbq at our friends' place out in the country. I was astounded at the fireworks sold to the public out here! Absolutely amazing stuff! Someone also bought an American Flag floating lantern. I felt a swell of pride when I watched it float into the night.
(9) I finished 2 novels this month. One was the second book in a series by Richelle Mead. The Golden Lily is about an Alchemist who cleans up after the vampires she is trying to hide from the world. It was really a great read. The other novel was the first in a series by Lauren Oliver. I was told this book was similar to Hunger Games, so I thought I would give it a try. Delirium was such a great novel about a world without love (amor deliria nervosa). I would suggest both to anyone who enjoys fantasy/sci-fi novels. Note: If you are going to read The Golden Lily, read the Vampire Academy series first, it is kind of lengthy, but definitely worth it.
(10) Discovered a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant. It was delicious. Nothing more needs to be said. So good!
(11) Had another cookout with friends. This weather is just amazing. And it's the perfect temperature at night! Our hosts started a fire and it felt like we were camping! Notice the blue and green flames pictured below. I can't wait to find some of the coated pine-cones our hosts used to do that!
(12) I was diagnosed with trigger finger. I got it from typing too much. I thought it was a valid excuse to stop doing schoolwork, the professors didn't buy it though. Now every time I write a paper (or a blog) I have to ice my finger! Ugh! I guess it's better than a ruptured tendon!
(13) L and I bought our wedding rings. No, we aren't engaged. L hasn't met my parents yet, so until that happens (November can't come fast enough), we will remain boyfriend/girlfriend. However, the second he proposes, I'm gonna stop calling him Ludwig and just refer to him as fiance. Serves him right for making me wait so long! Back on track, we got matching titanium rings. Thankfully I can wear titanium (even with my allergy) so we don't have to resort to platinum.
(14) We discovered a park in Mukilteo by the lighthouse. L and I rode our bikes down there after watching Spiderman (I told you these posts weren't in order). We watched a beautiful sunset and just sat and talked. It's really refreshing to slow down and just BE with L sometimes.
(15) L and I went to a Mariner's game with some friends. The game was actually quite exciting, I actually jumped and shouted when the Mariner's made the winning run in OT. We had nosebleed seats but the experience was well worth it! Especially because it was L's first baseball game!
(16) My nephew was born!!! June 28, 2012! So happy for my sister and brother-in-law! I can't wait to meet my nephew in November! L and I went out that night to celebrate!!!
(17) This.
That's it all I want to post for now. Next month won't be AS eventful, but I will be posting updates about my aunt and uncle's house purge. I will be spending the better part of August in Portland helping them get rid of some lots of their stuff!
Thanks for reading!
