Random Tidbits

Well...our last couple of weeks have actually been pretty uneventful, mostly because it's starting to feel like we're just working...all...the...time.  But that's okay, we still make a little time each weekend (which is basically one full day) to do something fun in the city.
Some random tidbits to share-
Mahoney now goes to doggy day camp every Thursday.  We're told she likes to "follow the other dogs around", and she's made good friends with one of the "regulars" who has been going there every week day for 6 years.  We're pretty sure Mahoney loves day camp, because she now hops into her travel bag in the wee hours of the morning (before 6am), and is ready to go.  Yes, I realize we report on her as if she's a human child, but hey, that's our life right now and we love her. :)

We've also evolved into a routine in which I get to take the car to work on Fridays, because Mass works from home.  It's also the day I take all of our laundry to the laundromat during my mid-afternoon break from work.  Mahoney loves laundry day, and without fail, climbs into the warm pile of fresh clothes as soon as I get home and dump it out onto the bed.

Please excuse the fact that our bed isn't made.  It usually is.  Embarrassing, but whatever. :)

Each week, Mass and I get one full day off together. Sunday.  And we definitely try to make the most of it.  Other than a routine trip to Whole Foods, which is actually our idea of fun, we're still trying to visit new neighborhoods and try new restaurants.  Last weekend we had a blast watching the 49'ers beat the Saints, in an amazingly exciting, down-to-the-last-seconds game.  We had a great spot in a local restaurant/bar, and the whole city was alive.  People were out, dressed in their red, and every local establishment was packed.  I had to snap a photo of the "SF girl uniform", we call it.  Now to be fair, this isn't the uniform of every girl in every neighborhood, but if you walk the streets of the Marina, Cow Hollow, or Russian Hill, you will find girls with long hair, dressed in skinny pants, tall brown boots, with slouchy handbags.  

There were actually quite a few more, but I couldn't get them all in the photo, especially without getting caught. )

Yesterday we spent part of our afternoon in North Beach, getting our favorite slice of pizza and a scoop of gelato (before getting an eye exam. Exciting, I know)  It was a gorgeous but chilly day in Washington Square park. Notice the lack of people playing hackie sack or throwing various things around (frisbees, footballs, etc.)  It's recently gotten quite cold here, but I will definitely not complain, as I've seen more pictures of Seattle snow on Facebook than I could possibly count.

So that's our thrilling update.  Mass is fully immersed in the project management/consulting world of spreadsheets and speaking in acronyms, and I can honestly say I really love my job(s).  We're a bit more sleep deprived these days, and always miss our friends & family in Seattle (and Claremont). But for now, we're enjoying this city life as much as possible.

New Years Resolutions

This year, Mass and I actually thought it would be fun to make some serious, measurable New Years resolutions.  Now that we're nearly two weeks into 2012, I figured I'd list them here, so we can check back later and see how we're doing.

• Limit our consumption of red meat and/or salami to no more than once a week. (This will clearly be far easier for me, but I have to say I'm quite impressed with Massimo's success so far.) 
• Floss every day.
• Skype our parents once a week.
• Read at least one non fitness-related book each month.  (This one is mostly for me, but we do intend to start our own mini book club this year)
• Run one long distance event this year (probably a half marathon.  Another full doesn't seem to be in our near future)
• Eat at home more often. The jury is still out on this one.  Meaning, I think we should eat at home more often, but I might be alone on this. :)  We do live in an amazing food city after all.
• Keep our bedroom chair clean & empty. (Another one for me, although we've both been guilty of this at some point. We have a lovely antique family heirloom chair in our bedroom, and it becomes the home for all things that I just can't be bothered to find a place for.  I vow to find a place for my random crap and keep the chair available for sitting.)
• Become more educated and aware of our finances.  We definitely can't commit to creating spreadsheets of our spending habits like some of our meticulous friends do (i.e. Krivosha & Riker), but we'd like to be "better" about it.  I know, that's a pretty weak, non-measurable goal, but give us a break- this list is long! 

So that's the list.  As for how successful we've been so far, I won't go into that, but let's just say these are not just resolutions for 2012, but resolutions for life, so it's a work in progress.  We are a work in progress. :) 

Holiday Recap

We spent our whirlwind holiday in Seattle (as usual), and did our best to pack it all in, seeing as many family and friends as possible in a very short period of time.  It was so wonderful to spend some time with those we could, but it never quite seems like enough.  One thing is for sure, we had lots of great food, drinks, and laughs, and got a hearty reminder of Seattle rain.  

We were so excited to fly Virgin America for the first time! (and yes, Mass actually had someone take a picture of us getting on the plane.  So embarrassing) :)

Mahoney got spoiled by her "grandparents"

Christmas morning

Even though the trip was short and a little hectic, we're always thankful that we're able to spend time with our friends and family, and feel pretty darn lucky that no matter what city we live in or how long we've been away from Seattle, it somehow always feels like home.