Moving on Up

Married life is great. But we don't really do a whole lot besides work, watch tv, and sleep. And the past few weekends we haven't had time to go hike or explore the outdoors. So all this means a lack of excitement, which leads to a lack of blogging.

With beard (October 2010)

BUT, this past Friday we had a chance to celebrate Matt's awesomeness. :) He moved up a level at work (a.k.a. Promotion), after just a year and a few months. I remember moving up a level at my last job; there was a great sense of accomplishment knowing I was no longer at the "Entry Level" position. Well, we headed over to our conveyor belt sushi place to celebrate. Matt LOVES sushi, and he's been wanting it for a while, so this was a great excuse to go get some.

I love this place because it reminds me of my first trip to Japan. I think it's pretty cool they have the conveyor belt sushi here in the U.S. Oh, and the names on the plates are all train lines in Tokyo. Pretty neato to me.

Also, notice in first picture of Matt, he is growing a beard. It's been about a month now since he's shaved it. He thinks it's pretty cool. (Sorry for the dark picture. I used my phone and didn't want to use flash.There was already some guy looking at me while I took the picture [see in background].)

Without beard (July 2010)

Date Night: Exploration

headed out for date night

For our date last night (which was actually the first in a little while) we went to an outdoor mall located by the University of Washington. The suggestion came form our bank teller who told us they had a great pasta place and cupcake shop.

Matt was NOT impressed with the pasta at all. Seeing how he lived in Italy for 2 years, it makes sense he'd have high expectations. But even I was disappointed with the food. Well, it turns out we went to the wrong pasta shop.

Since I've been unemployed for the past month and a half I've had plenty of time to watch tv. Well, a couple of favorite stations are TLC and Food Network. And I find it incredible that cakes, and now cupcakes, are the IT thing for the year. Some people do do some amazing work with their baking though. And I LOVE sweets (I have a major sweet tooth). Anyway, I guess my expectations for this cupcake shop (I won't share their name to spare them the embarrassment) were high. After all, they were ranked #1 in Seattle. Well, it was $3 a cupcake, and it was just ok. I've had better in Utah, and I looked up the ones I enjoyed in Utah, and it's a whole $.25 cheaper. So, I was disappointed. I think I'll just learn how to make great cupcakes and bake my own from now on.

But, date night wasn't a complete failure. We walked around the shops and stopped at Pottery Barn. I'd never been there before. It was wonderful. I love the styles. I love the quality. I just don't love the prices. Maybe some day when we're making the big bucks I'll be able to actually shop there and not feel bad about spending that kind of money. But yay for Pottery Barn, which gave me the inspiration and, maybe even, desire to decorate our dull apartment. :)