Sleepless in Seattle

I am having the hardest time adjusting to the times here. The news is on at 11 pm! Shows that are typically on at 8 start at 9! And instead of waking up naturally at 5 pm like I do at home, I'm waking up at 3 am! Grrrrr....

But...the city is great, the training is going well, the fruit and fish are nice and fresh, the meals they are feeding us are too delicious, and there are more coffee shops in the next two blocks than in all of Wisconsin I think. It's great!

What Happened?

Arrggghhh! I couldn't stand it. I fell asleep last night before the Badger football game was over, so I could get some decent sleep and still make my 6:40 am flight this morning. By the time I got to Seattle, it was 11:30 am (1:30 pm Central Time). The Packers game against San Diego was half over. I got my luggage, hailed a cab, and texted a few people, asking for the score. Steph wrote that we were up 17-14. I got into my room, and of course the game isn't televised here, and the score flashed across the screen....crap! we were now down 21-17. Grrr...

I decided to make the most of my time here and decided to head toward the Bainbridge Island Ferry. I wanted to see Bainbridge Island, and I heard it's actually worthwhile, not to mention not terribly expensive. As soon as I got off the ferry and was wondering in some lotion shop, Carrie texted me that we won. She assumed I knew, but I didn't. What a great surprise!!!

Then, as I was waiting for my coffee in another shop, I browsed the Sports section of the Seattle Times on the table and saw that the Badgers won 17-14 last night. Wow!

It's amazing that I had to leave hundreds and hundreds of miles from home to find out who won. Crazy...

And yes, the ferry ride was worth it. I felt like Addison Montgomery on Grey's Anatomy! :)

This Week

I had a lunch date this week. It must've went well, because "date #2" is already planned when I come back from Seattle next weekend! I don't know what will happen from here, and that's ok. I know I had a good time, I enjoyed our conversation and I want to keep getting to know him as long as he wants to keep getting to know me. It feels good to be out and meeting people. I'm enjoying it so far.

I'm also VERY excited about my Seattle trip. What a great opportunity it will be to get some training, but also spend some time in a fantastic city! And the best part about it is...I have another date when I get home! Yay!

Plunge

I'm taking the plunge, jumping into the singles pool, putting myself out there.

i.e.....I have a date next week!
A few weeks ago I said I wasn't ready. But now I feel ready again. At the very least, I'm meeting someone new, who seems very funny, nice and easy going. That's never a bad thing.
Will it turn into a second date? What will it be like? Will I enjoy myself?

I guess I'll have to wait and find out.

Wins!

Hip, hip hooray! The Packers beat the Eagles yesterday, 16-13. Although the offense needs to get something going, I'll still take the win.

The Brew Crew beat Cinci on Saturday night and yesterday, putting them in first place, where they belong!

And the Badgers beat UNLV on Saturday!

What a great weekend to be a Wisconsin sports fan!!