Seattle love
Written by hootenannie on February 12th, 2010I am on vacation in Seattle, and my heart is so happy I could cry.
Last night, as Greta and I were settling in to go to sleep, she asked if she should wake me up in the morning. In a moment of Shakespearean inspiration, what I meant to say was, “I’m sure I will rouse at the sound of you.” But what I actually said was, “I’m sure I will arouse at the sound of you.” We giggled. I’m still giggling, actually – here at Zoka coffee shop, all alone, laughing at my computer screen.
I just finished running in the rain around Green Lake 4 times. For those of you keeping score, that is 11.2 miles. I am flabbergasted at my own resolve and dedication these days, because there was a time that I couldn’t run 4 laps around a track, let alone a 2.8 mile loop.
Sorry to not have anything more sparkling to share (although, seriously: AROUSE!). But frankly, my dears, I have places to be, and a haircut to enjoy. Happy Valentines Day!
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Ha!! I’m laughing. I’m going to be laughing all day at that one. Awesomeness. :)
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Love this!! I can’t even count the amount of times I have made similar slips (one time included dropping the “F” bomb in a conversation with a pastor’s wife – one of the most conservative ladies I know!). Oh the joys of a tongue that cannot be tamed!
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How long are you in town?
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welcome to the northwest!
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Reminds me of a conversation with my mom where the word “focus” accidentally turned into the F word… oops. Glad you’re enjoying your vacation!
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11.2 miles? Amazing! You’re amazing!
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Haha! Little AP– when my French friends were visiting, one of them kept saying “focus”– a very proper, gentlemanly Frenchman– and EVERY time, it came out, “Fuk-yews.” I finally explained what he was saying and he was mortified. ‘Twas adorable. :)
Grown-up AP, i.e., Greta’s best friend:
There are things I could say.
Like:
I love having you in my bed.
Or,
Pillow talk with you is the best.
Or,
It is so funny when “arousal” comes up in our conversations.
Yet, given the context, all those things seem dreadfully inappropriate. Let the dwellers of Annie’s blog comment section understand: we are both confirmedly heterosexual.
Still, Annie pillow talk is the best. :)
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You go girl. 13.1 and done:) limping along now:)
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Zoka! Greenlake! AHHHH!!!! I can almost smell Seattle. Hello Emerald City – I love you!
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I love Green Lake! Reminds me of my fabulous Seattle visit.