…here’s what I’ve been up to lately. We’re on our midwinter break, which is that awesome, magical time in which we, for a variety of reasons, get the rest of the week off after Presidents’ Day. In an effort to get a lot done, I made a list before the break, and so far, I have done most of the items that don’t relate to school. So, here’s a breakdown of what I’ve been up to since Friday:

Friday: Worked at school until 4. Hung out with Justin’s co-workers at Matador, a unique, Spanish-influenced restaurant in Ballard. $4 nachos with everything. Yum! Verite for coffee and cupcakes with hubby. Tried to see a movie, but Pacific Place parking was full….for six levels… Watched the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car instead (and knitted!). Talked to Joanna!

Saturday: Beautiful day!!! Took Justin to fencing. Talked to Anna! Shopped at the consignment store “Buffalo Exchange” and went to Safeway. Washed the car. Worked on Lent Homily for Sunday. Hung out with the ladies at Joy’s apartment–tea party! Worked on homily again; went to film night and saw Jesus Camp. Worked on homily more.

Sunday: Cleaned house, finished homily, baked brie for church. Big feast this week! Two visitors–Dawn’s friend Shaina and a visitor we hadn’t met before, but who is really cool. We’re really focusing on Lent this year and we’re working on figuring out small groups and midweek meetings. This afternoon: trimmed back roses, planted broccoli indoors, re-potted basil, thinned out tiny basil plants from seed, planned garden, and researched compost bins. Did MK taxes, did laundry, hung out with Andrea (boggle!!), and talked to my family.

This weekend has been so much more relaxing than normal. I actually feel like I can be a friend to people when I’m not so stressed about school. I still have quite a bit of work to do this week, but at least it’s spread out over the next 7 days.

Tomorrow Justin goes to the doctor and the dentist, and I will be going to Seattle Center with a friend of mine to see some of our students in a dance performance as part of a festival (I hear there are free manicures, too!).

I know I plan on doing more knitting, movie-watching, exercising, hanging out, school work, and cleaning this week. I will cook and sleep and do all of those wonderful things I don’t feel relaxed about doing. Off to fold the laundry!