08/04/10

I feel like I'm in a commercial. I just walked every corner of my house with my laptop scouring for free internet. No luck in any of the bathrooms, the kitchen, on the piano, the kitchen table, nor the front porch. Oohhh, but I am a master hunter and have found Portland Experimental Sculpture wifi outside on my back steps! Doesn't matter that it's cloudy and nippy and the construction workers next door keep giving me awkward glances while making a banging and pounding racket. Because of my stolen goods, it's a great day to be outside internet surfing! And, real internet coming shortly.

Friday night was Frææænch date night. I put on a twirling dress and Ben took me out to Chez Machin (thank you Groupon). The food was tantalizingly delicious(I've always wanted to describe a food as "tantalizing." I sound like a critic.) and my stomach was oh-so satisfied. I ordered Chicken Cordon Bleu in honor of Aaron (and may I say, way better than the frozen food kind, but I do miss Cordon Blehhh nights with you) and Ben got the Boeuf Bourguignon/puff pastry delight! Pop insisted that I order an appetizer of french fries and ketchup, but I was not ready to handle the infamous French 'tude and ordered their specialty, French Onion Soup, instead. After our glutinous dinner, we drank wine and watched Le Mépris. It was the perfect French date night.

My weekend was spent packing/hauling/moving/unpacking boxes and large furniture. My house is grown-up style and perfect. My backyard opens up to a spiral walking bridge that leads to a park. I anticipate many lazy reading days and picnics. Once I find my camera, I'll post pictures.

The job interview was intense. Springbrook Software is located in the Pink Lady, the tallest building in Portland. I stood outside looking up for a while trying to find my nerves. It was intimidating and towering. The interview was held in the conference room. Me vs the interviewers. It lasted 45 minutes and my palms were sweating, but it was fantastic! I told a few humorous anecdotes, got a couple of laughs; impressed with my questions; said all the right things. Next step is narrowing down to two candidates and having a final interview. I should find out today/tomorrow if I'm a chosen one. So keep those fingers crossed!

Yesterday, I went to a matinee. This is the first time I've ever been to the movies by myself. It wasn't at all depressing. I feel like day time lonely movie watching is perfectly agreeable.

Nate is in Seattle, Stephen is in town visiting, and Jason is moving to Portland. Apparently now is the time to see the NW. Perhaps is has something to do with the 75 degree weather we're having?