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Day 1,884: Just a thought

I had the thought today that I should do something different with the nightly blog. I’m not sure what exactly, but something different in 2019. Format? Subject? Or maybe even that I’ll just try to share my blog post each night.

I’m not sure. Just a thought. A desire to try something new? It’s certainly not dissatisfaction with the current format or process. No, I think I’ll probably stick with this for years to come…just a thought.

I definitely want to grow in 2019. I’m trying not to look to...

Day 1,883: Christmas Day

I had a wonderful, wonderful Christmas Day today. Truly. One of the best in memory.

I also miss my family. They’re spread across the country right now. My parents are by themselves up in NorCal. I have brothers in Chicago and New York. I’m here in San Fran with my own family of Liz, Cooper and Coco, along with my father in law Lin.

We were able to open presents together all of us except my brother in New York. With Scott and my parents, we did it through FaceTime. There’s a new feature where...

Day 1,882: Smush

Coco is such a little smush right now. She’s been rather attached to me lately because Liz has been out of “town.” “Town” tonight means the other bedroom (for logistical reasons, not anything else

Day 1,881: The Drive

Oh my lord. So much driving today. Let’s see…how many miles is it actually from Portland to San Fran?

*leaving to check*

*returning with facts*

658 miles. In 10 hours. Whew!

I listened to the Dubs beat the Clippers. That was fun. My reception actually lasted long enough to listen to the whole game. I listened to several Story Grid podcast episodes. Those were great. And I listened to about half of a (short) book on “Finishing.”

I feel like I’ve always been pretty decent at finishing things, t...

Day 1,880: late

It’s late you guys.

I went to a holiday get-together at Scott and Addie’s house and had a wonderful time getting to know them, hearing about their inter-work gossip, playing heads-up, and having amazing delicious food.

Beyond that, Scott and I got to hang out for pretty much the entire day, which was amazing, with a wonderful amount of Addie time too.

Great day.

Super tired, and driving tomorrow so…good night. I’ll catch everyone on the flip!

Day 1,879: A Twist

There was a twist today in our holiday plans.

Liz had to fly out of town to handle some biz, so I’m up here with the pups now. We took it pretty easy today after the morning rush. Napped. Played some MarioKart. Got some food from the grocery store.

But, it ended as most days have here up in Portland: hanging out with Scott and Addie. We just kinda talked tonight, and hung out. Discussed everything from why we sleep, to depression and anxiety. Love talking to my brother about those things, and...

Day 1,878: Kart

Just got home from playing a MarioKart bonanza at Scaddie’s.

They invited over another friend couple they had they knew played Switch, and we all had fun careening around the courses of MarioKart together. I have come to accept the fact that Scott is better than I am

Day 1,877: Fooood

Today kinda revolved around food.

We woke up and met Julianne at this breakfast spot called Zell’s. It was reaaalllyyy good. They had German pancakes there, which I’ve never had, and they were delish. They’re pretty eggy, and kind of like a collapsed puff pastry…if a puff pastry was like an eggy crepe, I guess…and it was topped with rhubarb and you squeeze a lemon on top. So. Good.

Then we went down to Steven Smith’s Tea tasting, which is right inside the factory area, and we sampled some new...

Day 1,876: Christmas Can Begin

Christmas festivities may now commence.

I haven’t been “feeling” the holidays yet. Not because I’m all “bah-humbug” or anything like that. No, I just mean that it hasn’t felt like Christmas up to this point. Not yet, anyway.

It does now.

We’re up in Portland, it’s cold, it’s wet, I just got to see family, we got Christmas-y stuff at the grocery store…it feels like the holidays. I’m ready.

Traveling today was remarkably easy. No lines. Flights were on time. Weather cooperated. Burbank airport...

Day 1,875: Packed

We’re all packed and ready to head up for the great Pacific Northwest.

I had to get myself a new suitcase! I’d *completely* forgotten that my trusty old Ricardo suitcase that my mom literally bought for me from Gottshalks when I was graduating from Junior High…it finally broke on our last trip. The wheels shattered.

So, that was fun. Luckily, Marshall’s was open down the street till 11, so I trucked on down and got me some new suitcase action. It was simultaneously wonderful and clutch, AND a...