So, it seems that when you're traveling back and forth between the US and Canada a lot, working full time, and having fun, blogging is about the least important thing in the world. Hence, the lack of blogging. Oh, did I mention we are getting married? Everyone who might read this already knows about that, so I guess it's old news (but still newsworthy.)
Since the last blog post, Christine has been down in Seattle for our parents' first meeting (it went smooth- no great stories, much to our chagrin), as well as my last vintage race of the year (I waited for nearly five years to get my first win just so I could dedicate it to her.... riiiight...) She's been a few other times as well, including a visit with her friend Ali along as well. I've been up to Canada for Christine's first triathalon (and she made a strong finish, especially with the nagging illness from a particularly rough thyroid infection), and for my first Canadian Thanksgiving (cooked the turkey upside down in for about four hours before we figured it out, but damn was it ever good. Christine's feast was amazing.)
We hiked and jogged our way through summer and fall, and now it's winter. Right, that must mean Christmas. Which just happens to be in two days, and I'm headed to Calgary tomorrow to be with Christine and her family. I have been mired in a packing frenzy for the past two nights, even foregoing poker with all my friends! What dedication. My bags have been packed and balanced using the latest scientific methods, and I am ready to face the huddled masses at Sea-Tac airport tomorrow. Light a candle for me.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
It ain't easy being American
Blogging, which I suck at anyway, is even more difficult when Christine and I are doing the "living apart to be together" scenario. She's in Canmore, working and playing hard; I'm in Bellevue, working and playing hard. We can't be together in the same city, same house, same bed right now and it's tough. Adding the blog-o-sphere (I heard that term on CNN) to the multitude of layers we're already dealing with has been one step too far. But don't fret because here's the good news:
1) We are still together.
2) We have some very challenging days, but also some very good days.
3) I've been in Canada twice in the past six weeks, and Christine was here in the states two (or was it three?) times just before that.
4) When we do get to see one another, we still really like it. A lot.
5) When we have to seperate, we still get really sad. A lot.
6) We'll be together in under two weeks (although, we always say something like we'll be together "in 32 minutes" just because it makes it an easier pill to swallow and makes our situation sound momentarily funny.)
7) We have the unconditional support and love from a lot of great friends and family on both sides of the border.
Most of all right now, I miss waking up and going to sleep with my best friend. I can't wait to see her again but I will wait (mostly) patiently until I do.
1) We are still together.
2) We have some very challenging days, but also some very good days.
3) I've been in Canada twice in the past six weeks, and Christine was here in the states two (or was it three?) times just before that.
4) When we do get to see one another, we still really like it. A lot.
5) When we have to seperate, we still get really sad. A lot.
6) We'll be together in under two weeks (although, we always say something like we'll be together "in 32 minutes" just because it makes it an easier pill to swallow and makes our situation sound momentarily funny.)
7) We have the unconditional support and love from a lot of great friends and family on both sides of the border.
Most of all right now, I miss waking up and going to sleep with my best friend. I can't wait to see her again but I will wait (mostly) patiently until I do.
Monday, March 17, 2008
New Year: Thai-style
Just a reminder that Songkran is only a month away... I can hardly wait to throw water at unsuspecting tourists-and then smear menthol powder all over their innocent faces! This is a photo of Andrew and I celebrating the new year Thai-style 2 years ago. Hard to believe we have sustained living in Asia, camping in Canmore, Christmas-ing in Seattle, beaching it in Australia, living in a van in NZ, and doing the back and forth between Canada and the US for 2 years! Guess it must be love.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Web albums for New Zealand & Australia are up!
http://picasaweb.google.com/morrisonandrew
We invite you to have a gander at these selections from our photo stockpile.
We invite you to have a gander at these selections from our photo stockpile.
It's about Seattle!
Okay so I haven't yet posted our holiday photos- but they are on Andrew's camera, which is with him in Seattle. So next time he comes to visit (FYI March 25th) we will load them on.
Speaking of Seattle, I just got back from yet another visit out west. I can honestly say that Seattle is starting to feel like a second home. I know where the kids suffering from "hip-ititis" go for their coffee (The Bauhaus), I know where to see a fun all ages show with lots of awkward teens (The Vera project), I know where to get the mini donuts at the market, I frequent Nemos and (before it was closed) the Croc, and I can drive like any Seattlelite- although my first time downtown on a super steep hill in Andrew's car I may or may not have "rode the clutch".
I look forward to Seattle: The green grass, the art museum, the Market, the coffee and the prices. In Canmore where I live, A box of Emergen-C (Vitamin supplement) costs...wait for it..... $27.99!! The same box (without french labeling) in Seattle costs....$8.49! This same formula can be applied to clothes, skis, books, tea, chocolate etc. Needless to say, everytime I leave Seattle I am carrying about 15lbs of vitamins which I dole out to a bunch of near-scurvy Canadians!
The only thing I cannot love about Seattle is the rain. I have seen Seattle in the sun and it is gorgeous, glistening, sparkling, vibrant and happy. However the rest of the time it is perpetually in gray...drizzing, dark, damp, mouldy gray. How do you people do it? Even with an umbrella- how do your pants stay dry? How about your feet....? Are you wearing gore-tex socks inside your dress-shoes? When I am down town in a down-pour I wish I was wearing a rain-suit, but I never see anyone in a rain-suit. How come? Do your offices have clothes dryers that you can use? Do you spray your work skirts with a waterproof technology that isnt yet available in Canada? All I can say is Seattlelites are tough. Sure the roads and schools close when there is more than an inch of snow. And yes, if the temperature goes anywhere below zero (32) the city is pratically in a state of emergency. But to live through 35 days of straight rain is a feat. A feat no true Albertan would know how to achieve.
Speaking of Seattle, I just got back from yet another visit out west. I can honestly say that Seattle is starting to feel like a second home. I know where the kids suffering from "hip-ititis" go for their coffee (The Bauhaus), I know where to see a fun all ages show with lots of awkward teens (The Vera project), I know where to get the mini donuts at the market, I frequent Nemos and (before it was closed) the Croc, and I can drive like any Seattlelite- although my first time downtown on a super steep hill in Andrew's car I may or may not have "rode the clutch".
I look forward to Seattle: The green grass, the art museum, the Market, the coffee and the prices. In Canmore where I live, A box of Emergen-C (Vitamin supplement) costs...wait for it..... $27.99!! The same box (without french labeling) in Seattle costs....$8.49! This same formula can be applied to clothes, skis, books, tea, chocolate etc. Needless to say, everytime I leave Seattle I am carrying about 15lbs of vitamins which I dole out to a bunch of near-scurvy Canadians!
The only thing I cannot love about Seattle is the rain. I have seen Seattle in the sun and it is gorgeous, glistening, sparkling, vibrant and happy. However the rest of the time it is perpetually in gray...drizzing, dark, damp, mouldy gray. How do you people do it? Even with an umbrella- how do your pants stay dry? How about your feet....? Are you wearing gore-tex socks inside your dress-shoes? When I am down town in a down-pour I wish I was wearing a rain-suit, but I never see anyone in a rain-suit. How come? Do your offices have clothes dryers that you can use? Do you spray your work skirts with a waterproof technology that isnt yet available in Canada? All I can say is Seattlelites are tough. Sure the roads and schools close when there is more than an inch of snow. And yes, if the temperature goes anywhere below zero (32) the city is pratically in a state of emergency. But to live through 35 days of straight rain is a feat. A feat no true Albertan would know how to achieve.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Has it been over 3 months already?
I realize that the blog has run cold. But I can't be entirely blamed since we aren't really traveling anymore (unless you count going back and forth between the US and Cananda) As you most likely know, Andrew and I have both arrived home - although home for me is not home for him. I am living in Canmore and Andrew is back in Bellevue. We are working on a solution to this little problem and will keep you posted when we finally solve it. For now, we are enjoying the hour long flight and detailed customs questioning.
We spent Christmas together with Andrew's family-there were 15 of us for Christmas dinner...it was a blast. There was an impromptu pageant, delicious food, Andrew's Nepalese sister and of course, plenty of wine! Boxing day (note: I'll explain the origins of this Commonwealth holiday in my next post for all you Americans out there) was spent driving from Seattle to Calgary , a feat which we accomplished in only 13.5 hours! We arrived in Calgary just in time to surprise my family for dinner. I could see the little wheels in my mom's head turning as she realized that she didn't have a bed made up for us, towels laid out, and that she had cooked (gasp) leftovers! After the initial shock and after about 24 hours they were glad to have us back!
After New Years (which we spend working at one of my brothers 'parties- see www.thomaslynchevents.com Andrew made the solo trip back to Seattle (crying the whole way there no doubt) Which brings us to my 25th birthday - which I celebrated with a low-key dinner sans Andrew...
I spent Jan. 25th - Feb. 2nd in Seattle (where I was reprimanded for abandoning the blog - this post is for you Carol!) And started work at the gym in Canmore a few days ago.There you have it- Andrew and I are indeed still alive, and still dating! I hope to put some holiday photos on soon.
We spent Christmas together with Andrew's family-there were 15 of us for Christmas dinner...it was a blast. There was an impromptu pageant, delicious food, Andrew's Nepalese sister and of course, plenty of wine! Boxing day (note: I'll explain the origins of this Commonwealth holiday in my next post for all you Americans out there) was spent driving from Seattle to Calgary , a feat which we accomplished in only 13.5 hours! We arrived in Calgary just in time to surprise my family for dinner. I could see the little wheels in my mom's head turning as she realized that she didn't have a bed made up for us, towels laid out, and that she had cooked (gasp) leftovers! After the initial shock and after about 24 hours they were glad to have us back!
After New Years (which we spend working at one of my brothers 'parties- see www.thomaslynchevents.com Andrew made the solo trip back to Seattle (crying the whole way there no doubt) Which brings us to my 25th birthday - which I celebrated with a low-key dinner sans Andrew...
I spent Jan. 25th - Feb. 2nd in Seattle (where I was reprimanded for abandoning the blog - this post is for you Carol!) And started work at the gym in Canmore a few days ago.There you have it- Andrew and I are indeed still alive, and still dating! I hope to put some holiday photos on soon.
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