Well folks, I am sad to report that I didn't get the job at Anthropologie. I found out this weekend. They were kind enough to let me know by postcard. Why not by owl or carrier pigeon?? The fact they didn't even call me was even more upsetting and annoying. All well. Time to move on and look for the next opportunity! Despite the news I still had a wonderful weekend spent with my love in the sun with some hiking, animal petting, Dark Knight movie going and eating. We have camping to look forward to this weekend so I guess I better start preparing!! 

Goodwill Goodies

So as you already know I went to Goodwill yesterday and found some goodies. That place is totally hit or miss. The goodwill here is constantly crowded and can be really picked over. But yesterday I found some cute stuff!!!

This owl is actually meant to be a tray but I am using is it as a wall decoration

It's Friday!

Wow, well this week kind of just flew by. Boy am I glad it's Friday. Today Brian is having is club manager interview/panel so I am hoping that goes really well. He looked so cute this morning dressed in slacks, button down shirt and skinny black tie. What a looker that boy! :) Alright alright...enough of that. I always loved one piece of advice that I received from a former boss...she said marry someone that is smarter than you and that inspires you. It's great to be challenged and learn new things from each other. I really do feel like I found that and will pass that tid-bit on to others. (I just hope Brian feels the same way about me! haha)

Dinner last night was kind of boring...I used what we had in the house so as far as calorie counting goes it wasn't a success. I defrosted 2 frozen chicken breasts which I baked in the oven with olive oil, some fresh herbs from our little indoor garden and garlic then once done I put pesto on top. We also had some leftover potatoes hanging around so I mashed them. It was pretty dang good. I feel like my default meal has become baked chicken because you really can make it however you want and just throw it in the oven! 

I have suddenly become ADD and started all these projects. I bought fake flowers and a wreath to make my own autumn wreath. Can I just say that pre-done wreaths in stores are so expensive!! What the heck! Like $60 bucks? Really? What a rip. So last Christmas I made my own and had a good time doing it so I just might make it a little tradition. I also saw a fun little way to spice up my light switch plates. Is that what they are called? Anyways, I bought some leopard print duct tape and am going to cover the plates with it. Not every one...don't worry. I'm not turning the apartment into a jungle. Just a few. I still need to paint my little California canvas. I finished taping the design so I need Brian to mix the paints for me. I was thinking a mustard yellow to go with the plum Washington canvas. Lastly...I took a trip to Goodwill yesterday and found a few goodies. One was a French text book. This little lady is going to learn some basic French! I have always wanted to but never did so for a $3 dollar book I think I can afford that. Plus if you don't know about Duolingo it's a free resource to learn another language! Check it out if you are a language person. I am starting French on that program. 

The last news I have for you is that yesterday I got my Washington license plates. I have mixed feelings about it...maybe the drivers around here won't be such jerks on the road anymore? That would be a plus huh? Getting my new license and plates has been such a cinch! Compared to getting everything done in CA...boy what a relief. No waiting at the dmv for HOURS, the people aren't cranky...it was great. 

With that, I will leave you with the band of the week....The Black Crowes. I have been listening to them nonstop all week! 

2 for 2

Seeing as how I am on this healthy dinner kick I came across this asian turkey burger recipe. It was delicious! This is the first time I have ever put together my own patty...I honestly don't know why I haven't attempted this before because it's so much better...more flavor, more juicy and you can tweak it any way you like. 

Asian Turkey Burger Recipe