BLU Orientation

Yay, A!

At this time next week, I will be packing my bags for my trip the next morning, or deciding I can wait until morning...not because I'm not excited, but because it is how I live. Like last Friday morning when W was due and I had still had things to do, none major, but all that could have been done the night before. ( I swear, correcting lab reports and the procrastination that precedes that has infiltrated all areas of my life.)

Please, let's talk about meals; you know I want to do some cooking when I am there and I also don't want you in general to over shop (as I did before D's visit) because I'm around. Certainly, I want to help with groceries, and think it would be best to shop for things we want and know we will eat or cook. And that of course will be easier to figure out once I'm there.

Indeed, I have done my white water rafting adventure and hiking in the gorges (thanks to the loaner car you and J were generous to share with me) and my drive up Mt. Rainier with you and the boys, and this vacation will be about hanging out. BLU Orientation Week....Of course I'm glad downtown Seattle is included in our agenda because I love it and would hate to be so close and not spend time there, even though I have done Pike Place Market before. I actually hope to go to the soap place around the corner with creaky floors for more Lemon Verbena lotion that they make for you as you wait. (OMG! I think that's where my love of it came from, buying soaps and perfume in Florence were only a continuation of a love found in Seattle, not the origin!) Anyway, sticking close to home sounds good, other than Seattle. I'm willing to let go of thoughts of a pilgrimage to Powell's, but downtown Seattle I cannot let go. If that's okay with you...

Keep in mind, of course, that I'd be happy to drink coffee for a week if that's what you want to do...

Love,
Barb