Five things
I was just informed by my immigration lawyer that my work-sponsored visa was approved! We have been involved in this whole visa process since at least February of this year, without definite word that...
View ArticleHappy International Lefthanders Day!
Today is International Lefthanders Day and I’m a leftie, so I’ll be partying like it’s 1999! First, a little history. August 13 is designated International Lefthanders Day by Lefthanders International....
View ArticleDownsizing
One of the only things I *enjoy* about moving is the possibility of starting fresh. Before moving to Seattle, we were living in Ann Arbor, Michigan because my husband was attending grad school at U of...
View ArticleMorning routine
I always thought that I was a night owl. When I was younger (think high school and college) I could stay up until the wee hours of the morning – either finishing a project or an essay, studying for a...
View ArticleOne year cativersary!
One year ago today, Benito, our orange domestic medium hair, joined our small family! I always knew that I wanted to have a cat but my husband was never really convinced. He has been – and I think...
View ArticleLessons learned
I’m back from my ultra-quick trip to Argentina, where I – finally! – got my visa and also visited some doctors and spent some nice time with my family, especially with my grandfather (who is...
View ArticleWeird
You know that feeling when you sense something will happen, there is a strange vibe in the air? I’ve felt weirdness in the air since I woke up Monday morning. This week is not over yet but it’s...
View ArticleWelcome 2016!
This is the last full year before I turn 30, so I have decided that I am going to treat m’self all. year. long. But it’s not only about material stuff, I also want to do things for me that can make me...
View ArticleCareer goals 2016
I’ve spoken here about my personal goals for 2016 and I laid out a monthly plan for tiny goals to achieve that will make for a nice, whole year. I also have separate career goals or resolutions for...
View ArticleHappy Groundhog Day!
Today is Groundhog Day and it is also an opportunity for me to explain the reason behind the name, Groundhog Design. According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on...
View ArticleTwo years
It’s incredible how time flies by. It’s been two years and two great ones! Here’s to many, many more. Photo © Groundhog DesignFiled under: Life
View ArticleWinter blues
It’s been such a long, long Winter here in Seattle. I can’t seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I find myself unmotivated to do anything. No ideas on what to paint! It’s been tough....
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