3 what-thes in a row

Peter G reminded me so kindly that I had two what-thes in a row, so I think I'll make it three.

On Tuesday night, Ken and I were dining at the Macaron-eye Grill (it's not that good). The family at the table next to us apparently experienced very slow service, so they demanded that their waitress get her manager. He came; they complained; he apologized. They didn't think it was a good-enough apology, though; they demanded to see HIS manager.

My question is: what the heck did they want? A free drink? They sure were loud. Ken and I just opened our eyes really wide and tried not to laugh too loudly. But my question is this, folks: In America, if you think you deserve better, do you just yell until you get it?

W H A T T H E ! !

Marriage Seminar Needed

I think we need a marriage class at WSC. Ken just came in my office to get a Listerine strip after finishing off a Snickers bar, the last of which he was chewing. He also used my trash can to throw away the wrapper.

WHAT THE?

Saying Hi Back

So I'm sitting here at work listening to the Flaming Lips (thanks, Tami) and this dude comes into my office, so I'm like, "Hi, can I help you?" and he says (nodding in Dr. Godfrey's office's direction), "Is he here?"

Now most people who come in here don't want to see me anyway. They are looking for Dr. G. Which is fine. But at least say hi back. Responding is very important if you want to be a social success. After I told the guy, "No, he's out today," he just left. No "OK thanks" or even "oh." What the?

Guests

Welp, Ben and Amy Hardesty have officially tied the knot and are honeymooning in Hawaii.

We are "taking a break" from having guests while Ellis and his Czech friend Ondra check out Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. However... Stephen Jamauskas is stopping by this evening because he just dropped Buzzy off in Irvine (where she will be teaching 4th-6th grade at a Christian school, I believe). Then Ellis and Ondra will be back on Friday. So Ken and I feel like a hotel (in a good way). Mrs. Champness, the wife of the pastor of Redeemer OPC in Atlanta, told me to expect that... but I didn't think it would start until we at least had more room than a 1 bedroom apartment! But... what do I know.

Please keep visiting though, folks. We really do love to have you all come and see where we live/work/worship/play. :)

The Mountain Fountain, May 2005

What memories, what memories...

Our Old View

Sometime I'll have to show you a picture of our NEW view. (Or maybe not.)
It's not too exciting. It's our back fence, topped with a geranium planted in a Corona bucket. (The guy whose "large patio with yard" butts up against ours is a beer-drinking gardener.)

But anyway.. here's our old view from the Guest Suite in San Francisco. Wasn't it lovely?

Babysitting

Welp, Ken and I had a great babysitting experience this weekend. It was lots of fun. We just pretended we were homeschool parents.


Here are Ken and William reading a reptile book.


We had lots of fun with the digital camera!


Here we are as one big happy family. (Abbie took the picture)


Good times.

Apartment E

Here is our apartment. These two rooms are the ones we like to hang out in because they make up the full area that the air conditioning reaches. :)
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE PARK!

My New Job

My new job rocks. (I feel like I'm writing: Brinkley. Brinkley is my dog.)

Anyway, it does. I come there, people tell me I'm a genius (except Mary, the receptionist, who was told that I'm good at computers - ?), they laugh at my jokes, I laugh at their jokes, I get to talk to intelligent people all day, when I make dumb mistakes they are patient, etc., etc.

Plus, in a few weeks I am going to meet 70 new friends.

Can I stay here forever?

Escondido

Escondido is brilliant. Every Tuesday afternoon they close a section of Grand Avenue and have a little farmer's market. It is no Pike Place, but it is pretty cool. It is too hot to eat anything but salad, so it's perfect.

Our apartment has a large patio with yard. This means: 27 square feet of patio and a little strip of dirt. But... mint is growing randomly in the dirt, so that's cool.

Yesterday we went to a winery! I am shocked that Escondido has one, but it does. And it's pretty cute. Not fancy like Northern CA ones, but a nice eye-break from the chain stores of Escondido.

P.S. - Ken joined Costco! Can you believe it?

Phew!

Finally! We are moved in to the Grand Rose Apartments in sunny, HOT Escondido, California. Pictures coming soon. It's great to be neighbors with Bethy once again.

But for now, here's one of our friend Ben Hardesty and his fiance (his FEE-ansee?!) Amy. Wedding date: August 13. Registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and Kaufman's if anyone wants to send a gift. :)

Ken in Guest Suite

Here is Ken modeling our apartment in Ralph & Ai's house... otherwise known as the Guest Suite.
If you would like to make reservations to stay there after we move out, please let me know.

In the Woods

Welp, on Friday, Ken and I got back from a week at this lovely place. It was most refreshing. The weather was perfect, and not a mosquito in sight.
We also enjoyed daily encouraging sermons by Pastor Bill Shishko from Franklin Square OPC in New York City. After these encouraging sermons we did other encouraging things like taste wine, go bowling and ride rollercoasters. It was the second best vacation I have ever taken.

I got glasses and suddenly have become a vegetarian and do not wear makeup. 

Walk For Life... DONE.

Well folks, another Walk for Life is over. Thanks to all who supported Ken and me financially or morally. :)

And now for my next project... finding and hiring my replacement!

Jake and Ken at the Walk for Life! 

Here are Precious #4, #2, and #3 at Cracker Barrell in Tiftonia (the Cigna Chain Gang reunion). [otherwise known as Emily, Daphne and Christie] 

I Got A Job!

You are reading the blog of the newest staff member of Westminster Theological Seminary. I owe great thanks to Pastor Erickson to pulling some strings for me. :) Also to my mom for teaching me how to be a great administrative assistant!

I'm going to be the assistant to the president of the seminary, Dr. Godfrey. I'll start sometime in July (that has yet to be determined.)

All we need now is a place to live! :S :)

Our dear little graduate. We are so proud of her! 

Here are some random friends at graduation. I think the fashion awards go to Monica for her daring yet conservative Ralph Lauren capris, and of course to Julianne for her amazing talent to pull off halter tops and those huge hoop earrings that Ken won't let me wear.