Archive for November, 2008
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Posted in Holidays on Saturday, November 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In thanks
Posted in Amanda on Friday, November 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
First, the most important things in my life:
1. My husband and his remarkable, staggering ability to unconditionally love a mostly-flawed girl like me
2. My and my family’s health
3. A really good job and a nice health plan
And then the superficial things I’m thankful for:
1. Britney’s comeback
2. JCrew cardigans
3. That my hair is growing out faster [...]
The view from my office
Posted in Amanda, Work on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Now that the condo’s lease is up, I’ve gone back to driving to Seattle each week. As I was driving home this evening I got to thinking about Thanksgiving. I must admit that I’m actually thankful for the hours I spend alone in my car each week. I talk a lot on my phone, I [...]
Moving day
Posted in Seattle on Sunday, November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After a long day of moving, I bid a fond farewell to the incredible view from the condo’s deck and handed over the keys.
I want to be the next Annie Leibovitz
Posted in Amanda on Saturday, November 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve really enjoyed taking photographs over the last year. I’m the one at the family BBQ or birthday party forcing folks to pose for photos or sneaking around trying to capture a great spontaneous moment. Upon return from Italy, I really wanted to kick it up a notch and buy a camera with a little [...]
So excited for Adele
Posted in Amanda on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I just bought tickets to see Adele at the Wonder Ballroom in January. Can’t wait!
Family (Italian) supper
Posted in Family on Sunday, November 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
We had the family over last night for homemade ravioli and the opportunity to marvel at how HUGE Nate is!
Chianti
Posted in Travel on Saturday, November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Saturday morning we awoke early and started our journey toward Chianti. A driver picked us up at the Florence train station and drove about an hour up and down winding hills to our hotel amongst the Chianti Classico hills.
I use the word “hotel” loosely. Castello di Tornano is absolutely breathtaking, dating back to the 10th century. [...]
Rome
Posted in Travel on Saturday, November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tuesday morning we boarded our train in Florence and headed 90 minutes south to the capital city of Rome. Upon arrival, we hopped in a cab and a rogue driver delivered us to our hotel at the top of a hill about 15 minutes outside downtown. I must say that our lives did indeed flash [...]
Florence
Posted in Travel on Saturday, November 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The first stop on our grand Italian adventure was the lovely city of Florence in Tuscany. After traveling all day Saturday by plane, train and automobile, as well as schlepping our bags along cobblestone streets for about an hour (Piazzas can be a tad confusing when jet lagged), we arrived at our hotel Sunday at [...]
