Five pound maximum

Overwhelming doesn't begin to describe our time in Seattle thus far. Within the first day, we unpacked all of our things into our 4x4 room and had a mental breakdown when it took 45 minutes to find a parking spot on the street. Who knew we lived on Greek row? But now, a few days later, we have a better handle on public transportation and are learning to enjoy the "coziness" of such a small room. We've done some tourist-y things: checked out Pike's place and downtown shops and frequent the University Village. Unfortunately, Nick's internship didn't work out, but a job at the Space Needle is looking promising. I've joined a gym and have found myself being the cooking and cleaning, domestic lady of the house. I can't say I have a problem with that, mainly because, lets be honest, it's just adorable and Nick is such a good help when I ask. As for the weather, it isn't nearly as bad as everyone warned me it would be. It has rained a few times, sure, but it's brief and not some buckets-of-water-falling-from-the-sky experience, as some people made it out to be. We're still in America, folks. It's summer here too and the sun is a'shinin.

I think this once-city-girl has realized I don't love the city as much as I once did. The week before our move to Seattle, when we were at Nick's family's cabin, I was much more relaxed and at peace. The homeless people are a real downer in big cities and, lets not forget, we are but poor college students and do not have six dollars to spend on a pair of scissors, Seattle! I just needed to open a box! But, really, things are looking up. Meghan Miller has been a great help for us here; we really appreciate her. Tonight we are going to temple, tomorrow Nick's friend from high school is coming to visit and Sunday we are going to church. As for right now, BBC is on, we're getting ready to go to Urban Outfitters, and all is well.

Wild Wild Washington

In an effort to remain as creepy as ever, I hid for Nick to find me when he arrived from the airport from Spain. Ok, what really happened is this: a month prior to his return, Nick's mom invited me to be with the family at the airport to pick him upon his arrival. We figured he might have been expecting me to be there, though, so instead, I waited for him back at their house while his parents got him. When he finally saw me, he took a few steps back in surprise. I was running toward him with open arms, and there he was, walking away. So, all in all, success.

Since then, we've packed up my apartment, said our good-byes, and have been in Kennewick with his family, Moscow with our friends, Mazama with his parents, Spokane with his brother... And are really tired. I wish I could have found a weekend to see my family as well, but there is still time during the summer to, hopefully, work that out. I've been eating crap and a ton of it. Sweets taste better with your best friend eating them with you. My diet starts the day we get to Seattle. We're finding a gym a.s.a.p, too. It's summer time and I have the same aspirations that any stupid girl does-- to be tan, skinny and bomb. And speaking of Seattle, that happens on Monday. Time is flying!

Nick's mom and I went for a jog while Nick and his dad went for a bike ride. The jog got me all hot and bothered; I had no choice but to tank-top it, ok?

Timchalk cabin in Mazama, Washington

Mother's Day Brunch in Kennewick with Nick's fam

A special appearance from the dog

Oh, Vickz

Today in my reporting class, my professor asked how many people had a blog. Surprisingly, only about two people raised their hand. I looked around at the girls in the class, though, and I know more have a blog. My professor said blogs can be great and she almost required us to have one. She then made a disgusted-looking face and said, "but I don't want to read about all of you."
But, maybe you do.

This is my last week of my junior year in college. After next year, I'll be pushed out into the real world, probably working as a barista. Until then, summer. I got an internship as the PR/marketing intern for Seattle Children's Theatre. I am so excited.... I'm coming for you, Seattle, with my best friend/boyfriend Nick Timchalk in tow.