Delirity

I’m not sure how we’re already halfway through 2010, but I’m loving the beautiful summer weather we’re having in Portland!

Jesse is currently battling allergies and a business plan in order to open up a chiropractic practice of his very own, hopefully by the end of summer. I’m juggling work, helping Jesse with business stuff, family stuff, and trying to maintain a somewhat clean apartment. Can’t wait to share more exciting news about the business once we get to that point!

Jesse and I have been playing tag around the house. Sometimes he’s here. Sometimes I’m here. Occasionally we’re both here… but not too much (18 days in May and only 6 days during the first 3 weeks of June). Definitely an improvement from when he was working in Bellingham, but still not a full time thing yet (that should happen after the 3rd week of June).

When we are together, and even when we aren’t, a lot of time is currently being taken up by figuring out the startup of Jesse’s chiropractic office. We’re checking out locations, trying to get realtors to call us back (you’d think that in an economy where there are lots of vacant spots it wouldn’t be that hard to get a return call!), getting in touch with banks, trying to choose the perfect table, checking out other practices (to help us figure out what to do and what not to do), and Jesse is doing a lot of reading.

It’s exciting. And if all goes well, we’ll be in business by August 1st (or some point shortly thereafter). So much to do and so little time! Sometimes I wish I could help more, but sadly there are other things in my life to be dealt with at a higher priority (since Jesse really should take the lead on his own business). Wish us luck! It’s a super exciting, though very busy and stressful time.

I’d like to thank the LA traffic for a spontaneous reunion that will be occurring tomorrow. You see, Jesse was supposed to be getting back tonight from a trip to LA and I was supposed to be leaving for LA in the morning (different purposes and he booked his tickets before I booked mine). However, due to the wonder that is LA traffic, we’re now on the same flight home on Tuesday!

I’d like to thank our awesome friends Jenni and Dave for rescuing Jesse from the Ontario airport and giving him a place to sleep tonight… the best part is that I had been planning to visit them tomorrow anyway and the visit will be that much better since Jesse will be there too! It’s been far too long since we’ve all been together (maybe since their wedding almost 4 years ago? or at least a few Christmases ago).

Now if only our flights get delayed for a few more days due to weather or something we’d be in town for my college reunion…

Two of my favorite things. So far, the best pairing I have ever found is Lindt’s Intense Orange chocolate bar with Twinings Lady Grey (decaf!) tea. The next time you’re in Cost Plus (since this is where I normally get my fix), think about picking the combo up since it’s amazing.

I’ll be enjoying these delights tonight along with The White Queen now that I’m starting to feel better. What a delicious Friday night all the way around!

I love the time of winter when the bulbs start pushing daffodils and tulips up out of the ground. Growing up in San Diego, I had no idea about this magic. Portland is a completely different story.

Since I don’t have a yard in which to plant my own bulbs, I’ve taken to forcing bulbs and buying beautiful tulips and daffodils that are just about ready to bloom. I’m thinking maybe this is even better than having a yard with the flowers. This way, I can put them around the house so that I can see them all the time.

This weekend I spent a little time potting up some of my more recent purchases. That in addition to my newly cleaned apartment has made the place soooo much happier!

Bring on the Spring… I’m ready for all the beautiful color in my life!