Here fishy fishy

Hi peeps - we're heading to Homer later this afternoon to meet up with D's parents. I need to get some halibut fishing in before flying off to Tennessee later this month...

The day after

Aha, I was right! We walked into the sushi place last night and some of my girlfriends were sitting in the reception area, attempting to look innocent. Turns out that D colluded with our friends to setup last night's dinner. Not everyone could make it, but it was a fun night for those of us who were there! I'm not sure if we'll revisit that restaurant again though -- the service was S-L-O-W and some of the food wasn't up to par.

I managed to zip in and out of the DMV yesterday in under an hour - quite amazing - and surprise, I can live with my new license photo. Which is good because it'll be with me for the next 5 years.

My boss brought me the most beautiful bouquet yesterday for my birthday -- white lillies and the biggest hydrangeas you have ever seen! Seriously, these things are as big as someone's head. People are amazed by the size of them when they walk by my office. And the smell! Just heavenly...

The big 3-2

Oh boy, I'm moving a little slow today! Some girls from work threw me a super fabulous pre-birthday party last night. With heaping salmon salads in bread bowls, plus coconut chocolate cake. And wine. Lots of wine. I'll be honest, it was a struggle to get out of bed this morning. I keep forgetting that I can't drink like I'm 21 anymore!

Tonight D is taking me to a new sushi restaurant in town. This place is gorgeous on the inside, but the best part? They serve deep fried tempura Oreos for dessert! I know it sounds weird, but it's to die for -- the Oreos are soft and gooey on the inside, with whipped cream and chocolate sauce on top. Mmm, can't wait, although I have a sneaking suspicion that tonight's dinner may turn into a surprise party. Usually I get calls and emails asking what the plans are for my birthday, but not a peep out of anybody this year.

And finally, my driver's license is up today -- it is time to renew and replace my old photo (which makes me look like a jaundiced pumpkin-head). Crossing my fingers for less than a 2 hour wait at the DMV. Wishful thinking, right?

The killing spree continues

The dead vole count is rising fast. Pepper brought home her 6th victim on Saturday. I'm almost afraid to let her out of the house now for fear of finding another "gift" on my kitchen floor!