CONGRATS!

to my honey - he took his last exam of 9 architectural registration exams this week! he has been studying his little butt off since this time last year - and successfully has passed 8 for certain- i'm guessing he passed this last one, too - but we have to wait until the computer checks in with its supervisor and reports the scores . . . so yes, computerized test - results in 2-5 weeks!

these tests are required of architectural interns to officially allow them to be called 'architects' - and not only that, they are now liable for their projects and with that comes potential to be sued - yay! but really, it's a good thing and i am sooo proud of him.

now to think of something to do for him to celebrate . . . see, i had this idea that i would surprise him with a trip to new york city - well, that was before i lost my job- and as i am working with fewer funds and will potentially be busy on weekends with the market- i feel i should think of something else (not to mention i spilled the beans when i was tipsy one night in san fran - but in that light, he was also tipsy and probably doesn't remember!)

hmmm . . .

can i just say . . .

how excited i am to finally be able to get my capris out from the bottom of the pile?! actually, i can, and i will . . . it has been such a glorious weekend, finally, after so much rain . . . although it hasn't been the rain i've minded as much as the cold . . . it is also good timing as i need to do laundry - now i'm saving that for a rainy day, which means maybe it won't rain for a few more days!

things on my end are perking up a bit . . . i have a meeting with another coffee shop that wishes to carry my biscotti this week - so that is exciting . . . and i've had my first real etsy order - real as in not a friend or my husband :)

this week i have a couple of tasks of high importance . . . i have to purchase packaging materials - for etsy and the Beaverton farmers market . . . i need to edit my trial contract and client contract . . . finish my business card design . . . work on labels and pricing for the BFM . . . and file the tax-exempt business tax form . . .

baking-wise . . . i've been experimenting with more marshmallow flavors - which is also why i need to keep jogging! right now, i can add chocolate, coconut and cinnamon to the mix . . . yummy! next up is to test out different coatings for the mallows - like toasted coconut and such . . .
beyond my current list of offerings, i also made hazelnut macaroons last night. i think they are tasty- though a bit hollow - haven't made any filling- may try that tonight, or just use some chocolate hazelnut spread my friend ekta got me : ) (think nutella, but better!)