So much happens in ten days, this is a brief checklist of things I would like to write about, but may never have a chance to get caught up on:

Thursday (May 17): The one-handed man on the plane from Seattle to Denver. Eventless flight to Omaha. Ride w/ Varvel to the bachelor party. Bachelor party.

Friday: Tyler + Luebbe + thai. Tux rental, rehearsal dinner, potential poisoning. Coffee w/ Cora. Final moments talking w/ bachelor-Phil.

Saturday: Wedding + the ups and downs. Sprite toast, substitute best man, seeing people. Dancing w/ the ladies. Tackling Phil’s brother to grab the garter. “May your quiver be full!” Cards.

Sunday: the dog, the airport, $9 roast beef + cranberry juice, mom. G&G, picked up dad at the bus station.

Monday: Getting the U-Haul, Wendy’s, lock, blankets, Mother’s day a week late, mowing the lawn, loading the truck, poker party w/ the Boulder crew. Suzanne unconscious and no good markers to draw on her.

Tuesday: Finish packing and drive. iPod. Stayed in Billings, MT. Smoky room.

Wednesday: Billings, MT to Kirkland, WA. More iPod. Country songs.

Thursday (May 24): Seeing Washington on the Eastside w/ my bro (wetlands, Medina beach, Chipotle). Movie: The Namesake. Trigun.

Friday: Work+

Saturday: Airport + grocery shopping + sausage balls + work.

Sunday: Church. Pirates 3. And typing, typing, typing…

Categories: Friends, Life
Tags: airplane, Colorado, Cora, family, iPod, Jenny, Luebbe, moving, Nebraska, Phil, Seattle, The Varv, Tyler

For the first time since beginning my new schedule in March, I’m off for two days in a row. It’s amazing how easy it is to come down “sick” with a bit of wishful thinking. This is only the second time in my life I’ve ever done this. The first time was in high school and I felt guilty for weeks. I’ll let you know how it goes this time.

All I’ve got to say is sanity sometimes requires a bit of a break.

Update:

Me at the Juanita Beach Pier: Yes, that is Seattle in the background, how very observant of you.

Juanita: A nice looking town, technically part of my town

Rest and Relaxation: A random guy chilling

A Family Strolling

All photos taken by Martin. Used with permission.

Categories: Life
Tags: Juanita, Martin, Seattle

A View of Lake Washington and Seattle: I went out today in order to soak up the sun in lovely 50 degree weather. For the scenic part of my journey, I stopped by the beach of Lake Washington behind Medina Town Hall (yeah, Bill Gates’ town).

Medina Town Hall

Self Portrait

Categories: Life, Photographs
Tags: Lake Washington, Medina, Seattle

Phil loves mullets.

I mention this because I found out who my new boss will be today. He’s got an insanely long mullet. I’ve heard the name “Van Halen” applied to him more than once.

In any case, seems like I’ve got a cool boss. You can’t _not_ be cool with hair like that.

Speaking of hair, I haven’t had a haircut since I moved to Seattle. I honestly don’t think I’ve had a haircut since I came here too look for jobs in October. Needless to say, the hair is getting shaggy. I’d love to do something exciting with it, but I don’t want to put in the effort (or money). If only I knew some college girls who’d cut my hair for me… dang.

I miss my Nebraska women. Y’all rock harder than a mullet.

Categories: Life, Work
Tags: moving, mullet, Nebraska, Phil, Seattle, women

I have an important announcement to make: It’s raining in Seattle.

OMG!

Ok, really, it’s more important than rain in Seattle. The announcement is the following good news:

Phil and Jenny are engaged! Woo! Congrats to both of you, I’m excited for you and I’m sure I’m not the only one. Phil’s properly (ed: I meant probably, but it’s a fitting typo) singing songs of joy and love, and I bet you Jenny is gushing with happiness. I know they were elated when they called on Tuesday night with the news.

So here’s the pictures for your enjoyment. Oh, and feel free to leave them notes in the comments–they read this site.

Phil and Jenny - Engaged!

Phil and Jenny w/ a Kiss

Jenny’s Engagement Ring

Categories: Friends, Life, Photographs
Tags: engagement, Jenny, Phil, ring, Seattle