http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com a blog for anyone, but mostly for me. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:55:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'll admit it - things are going really well for me lately. I haven't felt this good in a long time. I'm really enjoying my new job - it's a new position to navigate through. There are new colleagues to figure out and it's a new industry to explore. I'm ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/peaks-and-valleys/ Lately, it feels like every time I post, I'm apologizing for not posting often enough. Like I previously mentioned, our summers are jam packed with fun! It is a little disappointing to me that I haven't made more time for blogging, because I really do enjoy it. I will try ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/busy-summer/ I read The Rent Tent by Anita Diamant about six years ago, and while I don't remember very much about it, I do remember LOVING it. When someone at bookclub lent me The Last Days of Dogtown, I was anxious to read more of Dianant and see if she is ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/book-review-the-last-days-of-dogtown/ I apologize for not posting more regularly – I’m blaming it on summer. The weather is great and we are booked EVERY single weekend through mid-August. Derek and I celebrated the 4th of July at Lake Las Vegas for a wedding. We had so much fun – even though ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/lake-las-vegas/ Most of you (who I know) have already seen this video - because I made you. But for those of you who haven't seen it - watch it twice. I love the facial expressions and the accent! So funny! http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/02/charlie-that-really-hurt/ I've decided I'm going to start writing short book reviews on the books I read. Two weekends ago, while we were camping at Silver Falls, I read Three Junes by Julia Glass. It was recommended by my mom. Overall, I really enjoyed Three Junes. It's a warm story that weaves ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/07/01/book-review-three-junes/ I will admit it. I get road anger (although it's not bad enough to classify it as "rage"). I'm easily aggravated by the traffic. The congestion. The buses. The bicyclists. (Just to clarify, I fully support cyclists - I think that cities and urban planners need to provide better solutions ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/06/30/road-rage/ Last weekend (on the summer solstice) Derek and I went camping - it was our seven year anniversary. Can you believe it?!? We've been celebrating our anniversary by camping for the last four years. We really enjoy camping together- it's kind of our thing. Some couples snowboard. Or go to ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/camping-silver-falls/ Oh, it's contentment. Simple and pure. I'm not overly stressed or anxious. I'm not lonely. I'm not worrying about the future - I'm happy and satisfied now.  I'm content - and it feels nice. http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/whats-this-feeling/ This weekend has been one of the best in awhile - here are a few of the highlights. The Sun Came Out - Just when I was ready to lose all hope - the sun came out in full force.  It was wonderful and made my weekend. Cooking for Friends - Sara ... http://kbrownlee.wordpress.com/2008/06/15/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/