Winter Hike

Jeff and I bundled up on Saturday, and hiked the Treadwell Ditch trail on Douglas.

Oscar came too.

How fun was it to sink waist deep in the snow with every step? Well, not so fun for me. "Trust me" Jeff repeated as I bit my tongue, wanting to scream profanities at him. I like to stick to the trail.

Oscar had no trouble.

Ultimately, I forgave him for forcing me to be adventurous.

Christmas Month

It is my belief that Christmas doesn't officially end until Valentine's Day. I guess that is why I keep eating candy...
My amazing mama made this little playhouse for my niece and nephew for Christmas. We had one just like it when I was wee.
It is so delightfully retro, and fits over a standard card table.

It is why you should never dispose of your favorite patterns.

I don't often cook. I used to bake. But cooking? Not my forte. Although, I love gravy. Any sauce really. Jeff fixed me biscuits and gravy a couple of times, and it is so crazy easy. Just brown some sausage, add a about 1/4 cup flour, then a quart of milk. Simmer for a bit-then you got gravy. And we just use the Pillsbury biscuits.

The fam seemed impressed, and I wish Jeff was there to pretend to be impressed too.

I eat this meal a little too much, therefore showing off MY biscuits.

Here's a bonus shot of Dad and Buster. Buster is 18 years old. Most of the time he acts like and old-fart dog, except when there is the smell of roasted turkey.

oh man

Does anyone out there read me anymore? Well, who cares really. I feel like letting you ghosts know what's up. Hopefully all you blogging-hiatused peeps will follow suit.

So Leading Ladies... what a perfectly unforgettable experience. I felt so lucky the whole time we were in performances. Our audiences were so responsive, and I didn't meet one person who didn't love the play. It is so nice to perform in something that easily has mass appeal. Now, don't get me wrong-I love artsy fartsy heavy dramas. But this was just perfectly delightful.

I was lucky enough to have a little bonus while performing in November. I started dating the managing director of the theatre. He is a smart, focused, fun, weird, handsome, Yale alum named Jeff. He is very cute. And we are still dating... *big smile*

I went home for the holidays for a month, and had an incredible time with my family. It is always so fun to be with the people who know me the best. It's also nice that they will always laugh at my jokes. ALWAYS. Even/especially when they're not even funny. So, this horse walks into a bar....yeah. You know the rest.

Now I am back in Juneau. I will be here for about three months working for the Finance Committee during the Legislative session. I start tomorrow, and feel like I'm diving into the unknown. I have a whole new wardrobe, and I am so excited to get going. It is strange to know that I have a real live job outside of the Red Onion. I will be back at the Red Onion this summer, but the Legislature job will really keep me focused until the summer.

Phew. Ok. Blog-CHECK. Now, time for dinner.

walk around

The house I'm living in until December.

View of downtown from the library.

My neighbor's house.

Another view from the library.

Sarah's old place.

who

I didn't win the election.
Probably should have campaigned more.
Since I didn't really campaign at all.
I'm relieved.
Really.

Now I can focus on rehearsing.

And knitting...

I am all done with the sweater, except I might add some eyes for the owls. It is so cozy and warmed me all day today.

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note:

I don't think I will win this time,

but I'm certainly geared up for the next election!

Owls

Knitting this sweater.
I'm this far into it.

Will wear these shoes with the sweater when I'm finished.