Speedy Sunday Update

On this week before the Super Bowl, it is appropriate to give updates. So here goes.

Jenn, Kim, Sara, and I went to the Ethnic Festival yesterday in great downtown Olympia. The performances were on both stages of the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. My friend from work performed with both her dance troupes on Stage II. Her second performance was announced by none other than Councilmember Jeff Kingsbury. I didn't get a chance to talk to him, but it was funny to see him in such a QC mode!

There were lots of booths set up with the different ethnic groups sharing about themselves. I stopped at the Daughters of Denmark booth. They were right next to the Sons of Norway, but being a daughter, they caught my eye. We started talking and they all gave me their phone numbers so that I could get together with them and talk about the old country. I guess that it is time for me to find out more about my heritage so that I can speak knowledgeably with them!

They also had lots of shopping and I got a ring and a few other things. Between my friend's performances, the four of us got breakfast downtown and did a little extra-curricular shopping. The breakfast was so good that some of the group was talking about having breakfast there every Saturday!

In other news, Brendan has been going out as a chef with Amtrak. The rumor on the rails is that they will be retiring and firing some of the current chefs, making room for a promotion. Hopefully all will work out in his favor. It is a little more work, but he seems to enjoy the responsibility.

I have a huge luncheon to put on at work and am getting a little nervous. Think of me on Tuesday. That's the make or break time.

Well, gotta jam. More to come!