Nutty Bubble

The drink I mentioned yesterday was none other than the Nutty Bubble at O'Douls. I went out on a limb when I ordered it, but I'm sure glad I did because we went back the next night to get another.

Ingredients:
Champagne
Splash of Frangelico
Splash of White Creme de Cacao

Seriously try it.

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When is my next vacation?

Vancouver was fantastic. Relaxing. Fun. Just good times exploring the city and chillin' with Joe. However, now the only thing on my mind is "when is my next vacation?" and "can it please be longer?"

My answers: Soon and fo shizzle. Like a full week long.

Vancouver decided that it wanted to welcome us with a heavy dose of rain. As Seattlites, we came prepared with raincoats and umbrellas. Therefore, many of our pictures are 1) in raincoats and 2) self portraits because very few people were around. But here's a sampling:

Stanley Park. Rain schmain.

Canadians sure like to carve wood, eh?

Olympic torches. (I should photoshop the flames in...)

We went to a nice Italian restaurant, then got fun cocktails at the hotel bar. (My drink recipe to follow - it was delish) I got to wear my fun dress, but this is the best picture I got of it. Yes, it's the same dress I wore on New Years, but worn in a different way. Best. dress. EVER.

If you squint, you can see the Olympic rings in the background. (Above and slightly to the right of my head.) If you squint a little more, you can see a lady tanning topless on her boat.

(just kidding, there's no topless lady, but I totally had you, eh?)

Eh?

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The Joester and I are headed north to beautiful British Columbia for a long weekend. We figured that Vancouver is probably in its prime post-Olympics, so might as well take advantage of it, eh? We honestly have no plans whatsoever, but I think that'll make it even more relaxing. Maybe Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, Olympic Village? Any suggestions are welcome, eh?

Sarah McLachlan, you won me over in this ad - the way the wind blew in your hair. Kim Cattrall, you were a close second... the way you held that wine glass, I was sold. Sign me up for a vacay in Vancouver, eh? (I'm practicing my Canadian... eh?)

My new best friend

Meet my new best friend. I took her on my long run last weekend and she was by my side the whole time. I know she's called "Nathan Trail Mix", but I think she's more like a girl. Very dependable, fashionable (orange is the new black, don't you know?), practical, sensitive, adapts to new situations, etc.

She's almost like Mary Poppins' purse - everything you need can fit. Water, yes x2. Gu chomps, yes. Bandaids for blisters, yes. Kleenex for runny nose, yes. iPod, yes. Extra bobby pins for stray hairs that won't get out of your face, yes. Lip balm, yes. What else do you need?

Thanks for letting me borrow your best friend, Olita!

Guns not allowed

Last weekend, we went to Northwest Trek for a little birthday party. Why did I never think about going to a zoo-type place for my birthday? It's so cool!

As you can see, I thought it was REALLY cool and took like 57 pictures of animals and NO pictures of people. Well done, Erika - because you know that in like 10 years when you look back on these pictures, you're going to be... simply... amazed, right? Oh well, next time.

But here's a little of what we saw. First up, a limb-gnawing wolf. And I got so close. I should have been wearing my "No Fear" t-shirt. (Don't tell me you didn't have one of your own.)

Like two peas in a pod. But actually two owls in a tree. Hoot hoot.

He was thinking, "Damn Gina! Give me some cookies!" Or maybe, "I want to eat you."

I texted my dad a picture of these elk with a message, "I should have brought my gun!" And he responded, "At that distance, a rock would do!" Then I threw a rock and got kicked out. Thanks for the advice, Dad!

(ok, not really, but then I found $20.)

Moose crossing. She's thinking, "So your favorite ice cream is Moose Tracks? I bet I can change your mind."

Fainting Goat Gelato

Last Friday, Joe and I decided that we wanted to try this whole Molly Moon's craze. But then we saw a line that wrapped around the block and decided we should find a plan B.

I have to say, plan B was delicious! Fainting Goat Gelato in Wallingford. I don't think I could tell the difference between the real stuff in Italy! I got cinnamon and stracciatella. Joe got strawberry and super dark chocolate. All four were amazing. And we didn't have to wait in line. I think you should go, but please take me with you.

I don't know why they decided to name it Fainting Goat Gelato, but it inspired us to dink around on YouTube to see these goats we've heard so much about. Now I want one as a pet. But I would also invest in a set of drums to make these loud, sharp noises that make them "faint". Then PETA would probably start knocking on my door... you win some, you lose some.

It's official: Healthcare reform passes!

Congrats Obama and all the people that have worked for this for YEARS! This is going to change healthcare in America for the better.

(This is a GMMB Healthcare Reform ad that recently won an Addy... so did mine!)