Shake it, don't break it.
Dear Kittens,
1. What is this? Like the 100th day in a row that I've posted something to my blog? AM I AWESOME OR WHAT? Maybe I just needed a break from blogging? I don't know. I know for sure that I don't want to give up blogging. I've been doing it for so long that whenever something happens, no matter how mundane, I think about how I will tell you kittens the story. I think in blog posts. That's how commited I am to this medium.
2. Lately Andy and I have been very serious about keeping us stocked in snacks. Our latest favorite is naan and tzatziki. Also olives. And cheese of course. And sugar snap peas. Andy's become a master iced tea and lemonade maker, too. And let's not forget my ginger syrup for ginger ale. The homemade ginger ale is just about my most favorite thing ever. I've also taken to making giant batches of vinaigrette and storing them in the fridge. Because I use olive oil, it goes get solid in the refrigerator, but leaving it out in the morning means it's liquid again by dinner. Sometimes we use the vinaigrette for salad or sometimes we dip vegetables in it. It's all so delicious!
3. So everyone knows how much I love the dog trainer, right? I mean- he is absolutely my favorite person that I am not married to, related to, is not half Vietnamese, does not live in Ellensburg, Washington or is not already my friend. Anyway, he's promised to teach me how to ride my bike with Murray running along side. I CANNOT WAIT. You remember my bike, right? My awesome Hello Kitty bike that is pink and has Hello Kitty's face on the tire tread. I haven't ridden the bike in some time, so my ass has not built up any resistance, but Kittens, I can promise you this- that bike is going to get a work out with this dog and I cannot wait.
4. Speaking of my dog, Murray. I gave him a bath yesterday. Old school style, in the front yard with the hose. It was absolutely the best bath experience I've had so far with this dog. As I may or may not have mentioned, Murray is- how you say in your language- a wee bit stubborn. He approaches each new situation with great trepidation. Like, "what's in this for Murray?" Of course he's the sort of dog who refers to himself in the third person. Anyway, I gave him a bath and now he is the softest, sweetest smelling dog in the whole house.
5. My friend Jen is all the time, every second talking about The Tudors, a Showtime TV series. I finally decided to rent it via Netflx. Andy and I are watching it right this very second. Already I love it and we're just on the first episode. A few days ago I watched the mocumentary called American Teen. I'm not sure what was umentary and what was moc, but I enjoyed it.
6. At first I thought that we would go see fireworks tonight and maybe we still will, but right now I am so happy to be at home without plans, just puttering around. I've been doing some cleaning and organizing and TV watching and Interneting. Its just the perfect day. Plus! Tomorrow is flea market day and I am especially excited. I'm not sure why I'm so excited, but I am. And hopefully that's a good omen for finding extra great stuff.
Love,
Catie




