4/52: First 24 of 12

This year, I turn 50.

Let me say that again, so that perhaps it will soak in.

50!!!!!

For the entire year, I decided to celebrate each birth date (24th) by doing something fun and most importantly for me.  It might be a pedicure, it might be a dinner out or it might be going out for a movie and a slice of pizza.

January's first 24th coincided with my long weekend in Seattle as I worked remotely last week.  Thursday night was my train ride north followed by going to the new 13 coins located right at the Amtrak Train station in Seattle.

We spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the sunshine and some time at home for finishing books, decorating the house for Valentine's Day and long walks through Lincoln Park.

Enjoy!
Stacy

2/52: Relaxing January Weekend

Heading into last weekend with so much energy, drive and momentum.

Rode the train for the first time in 2019 on a beautiful winter afternoon with a great book and my new Commit 2019 Journal.

Lots of energy for walks through Lincoln Park and time to prepare great meals.

Relaxed with a 50 minute massage on Saturday and a couple of power naps.

This weekend physically and mentally prepared me for the challenges of the new week ahead!

Enjoy!
Stacy

33/52: Seattle Sports Weekend with Pop and Rosemary

We had an amazing long weekend in Seattle with my parents. 

It began on Thursday night in West Seattle where we enjoyed wine on our backyard patio and a wonderful home cooked meal courtesy of Brian.

Friday we explored Alki and had breakfast at the Alki Cafe and then took the water taxi from West Seattle to the Waterfront and had Happy Hour at Anthony's.  

We made our way to Key Arena to see the Seattle Storm (WNBA) take on the NY Liberty Friday night...and to see Mercedes Russell who grew up in Springfield, OR.  My Dad and Rosemary have been watching her play all her life and this past spring she was drafted out of the University of Tennessee to play in the women's professional league.  As a rookie, she isn't getting much playing time (she played 53 seconds on Friday night) but it was still a great game and a nice way to support her.

We had an amazing brunch at Cactus on Saturday morning and made our way to Safeco Field to see the Mariners take on the Dodgers Saturday night.  It was a tough night for me.  I love my Mariners, but grew up a lifelong Dodgers fan.  I took a lot of grief from my family, but still decked all out in my Dodger gear!  The Dodgers lost on Saturday night (still won the series 2-1), and we all had a really good time!

Sunday we headed back to Portland and my parents went back to Springfield.

Great memories this weekend!

Enjoy!
Stacy

29/52: Summertime Life

Some weekends are just perfect.

Perfect travel.

Perfect weather.

Perfect food.

Perfect time spent with loved ones.

I hope your weekend was perfection!

Enjoy!
Stacy

47/52: A Long Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is a time for family and our family sure does know how to have a good time!

Wednesday night is kinda like Christmas Eve to me.  Family gathers together to cook, celebrate, listen to music and give thanks.  Brian prepared a wonderful Italian dinner and we all had a wonderful evening together.

Our Thanksgiving Day is typically laid back with the parade and football on TV, everyone devouring the Black Friday ads in the newspaper and preparing to feast.  We were treated to an Oregon Ducks Men's basketball game in the evening which was a perfect way to wrap up a great day. 

Friday was spent out in Oregon Wine Country and a visit to 4 wonderful wineries for some unique tastings.  This year the weather was amazing and we all enjoyed a wonderful drive through Yamhill County under white puffy clouds and sunshine.

I can't believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone.  The weekend flew by.  The parents are gone.  Brian went home Saturday and Uncle Steve leaves Thursday.  Our house is full of Christmas now...lights and trees and a different kind of holiday feeling.

Enjoy!
Stacy

41/52: San Diego

I don't get to travel much for business but I do a fair amount of traveling for pleasure so I can't complain too much.  I've wanted to attend our national convention the last few years, but the timing wasn't right. This year's conference, San Diego. Who doesn't want to go to San Diego in October?  Not to mention, an easy flight from Portland and an easy flight back to Seattle on Friday night.

The problem with work trips is...well...THEY ARE FOR WORK!!!!  Meetings all day and sponsor dinners at night, don't leave much free time, unless you make and plan and carve out some "free time" for yourself. 

Wednesday afternoon/evening (after being up since 3:30 AM), I escaped to the beach for a glass of wine, a fish tacos and a sunset!

Ocean Beach was a short Uber ride away and a beautiful little neighborhood. I found a perfect place to relax and enjoy some "me" time and it was totally worth it!

The rest of the work week flew by and before I knew it, I was back in Seattle!

San Diego is definitely a place that I'd like to visit again and I just found out next year the conference is in Austin, TX...a bucket list destination for sure!!

Enjoy!
Stacy

34 & 35/52: Summer Vacation Update

Dinner at 8 - Muckleshoot Casino

All aboard! Heading on the train to Vancouver, B.C.

Cheers on board sailboat in English Bay

Under Lions Gate Bridge - Vancouver, B.C.

Let's bike around Stanley Park - Vancouver, B.C.

Beautiful Vancouver!

Tuna Stack - Cactus Club Cafe (Vancouver)

Cheers!  What an amazing view (Cactus Club Cafe)

Happy Birthday, Brian (Alki Beach, West Seattle)

Birthday Dinner with Kenny and Mom at Cactus in West Seattle

Office DIY project done in West Seattle

Bayou Benedict (Hi-Life in Ballard)

Brunch with The Seymours

Sunset/Moonrise over Lake Morton

I had an amazing Summer vacation at the end of August including an amazing trip to Vancouver, B.C. (first trip to Canada) and enough home time to truly relax.  Time with friends and family. Birthday celebrations and great food!

Who is ready for fall?

Enjoy!
Stacy