So this is going to be a combo blog of my own update and reports/pictures from some recent family events.
First for my updates - other than playing with the family, my job search continues. I've been continuing my part-time work for my San Diego employer from here but still looking up here. I am in the middle of interviewing with two companies in the Portland area, which both look pretty promising so I just may end up staying in the area. I am hoping to know by the end of this week whether either of those positions will work out. Fingers crossed!
My tentative plan (trying not to count my chickens before they're hatched) is, if I get one of these jobs, to move out at the beginning of January. So what is that - 11 weeks? So just about 3 months, who guessed that? I'm looking in the downtown area because it is really important to me to live down there and not in a suburban neighborhood seeing as I'm a SINK. :) I'm hoping to end up in the Nob Hill/Alphabet District area because I really like the charm of that neighborhood from what I have seen. Next up after that is getting a car that can handle the weather up here, aka something that has 4WD. I am still in the deciding stage on what car that may be. So all together my life should look a bit different come the beginning of the year - probably will be some resolutions that go with that!
As for before that happens, this week is Thanksgiving as you all know (but I totally forgot yesterday) and then the next week, after reveling in the Passion Pit concert with Adina and Dave, I'll be headed down to Southern California to visit my friends in LA and San Diego and attend one of my old roommates' wedding in San Diego on Dec 4th. The length of time I stay there is a pretty dependent on whether or not I get a job that starts up here during that time. Good thing Southwest is good about switching flights and doesn't charge much! At the latest, I'll be back up here by the 14th though. Then Christmas in Vancouver!
So that's me. As for the other me updates that include others - yesterday a bunch of us (Dad, Mom, me, Anne and Kim) ran in the Run 2 Stay Warm race in Eugene, OR. Mom and Anne did the half marathon and the rest of us stuck with the 5K. It was a really pretty course right by the Oregon Ducks stadium and next to the Willamette River. I think everyone was pretty happy with their times. Here are a couple pics I took:
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| matching bear outfits |
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| rasta man Peter |
Mom finishing strong!
After the race we hurried home to get ready for the 80s Homecoming Murder Mystery Party that was held at Mom & Dad's house last night. We had a great time playing our various characters, having Dave die (again), and figuring out how murderous Meagan really is. Everyone did a great job with their costumes (Meagan won best costume) and acting abilities (Peter won the drama queen award). Here are some highlights and you can
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| Coach Carter and Teach Tanner |
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| Bobby Backer and Dolly Dancer |
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| Lonely Sally Spirit |
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| Cindy Sensational and Kevin Kicker, they'd do anything for each other |
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| Peter Prez and Debbie Taunte |
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| Alan Algebra - class nerd |
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| Gabby Backer, class gossip |
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| Principal Simpson |
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| Gabby with her best friend, her money |
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| Clerical Katie and Peter Prez - 2gether 4ever! |
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| He's so proud |
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| Alan and Dolly were MFEO - made for each other |
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| The crime scene |
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| What happened here?? |
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| Looks suspicious... |
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| Katie looks pretty please about this. Hmmm.... |
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| That sure doesn't look like remorse |
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| Who dunnit? |
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| Peter showing off his assets |
It was a really fun night so a big thanks to Anne for organizing it and everyone for helping out and putting on such great performances. Hopefully this in an annual tradition cause I'm excited to do one next year.
Oh and this just in, the latest breaking news for Sizzlin' Salmon Creek: It's snowing!!!
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Thank you, Anne & Buffy, for the organization. Thank you, Marnie, for the great pictures (despite my evident sleep deprivation). Thank you, Meagan, for wearing that paisley jumpsuit. And thank you, Peter, for those red pants. Awesome night.
Adina