Busy Week

Wow - I can't believe it's already FRIDAY! This morning on the way to the bank I accidently walked under a ladder ....on FRIDAY OCTOBER 13th! I figured I had my dose of bad luck this week so que sara sara.

I went to go see Calvin again this evening since Will started his Chinese lessons after work today - but Calvin was double booked with the other "tutor" , ummm.. babysitter. So since I've been twice this week and she and her boyfriend need work, I happily left knowing I could come back home and have some time to write a blog. (and can I just say, I didn't have a massage all week - just too busy - I know how sorry you all feel for me). he he

I have had 2 chinese lessons so far and the tones are tough. But I know how to count to 10, my basic colors and How to ask what is this, what is that (which will come in handy) along with "Plesae give me ______." It is very exciting to start to understand a few words when I hear people talking. The light bulb is coming on.... but I just can't get them to stop staring - one thing at a time.

Our little cocktail/happy hour party was a hit! Will's co-workers in his immediate group are hilarious. We made baba ganouj, nan (again) and I finally got my recipe right for Raita. I also had some vegetables - I feel like a real cook - I had to go back to the basics - I didn't even have a vegetable peeler for the carrots. And I was cutting up fresh dill and mint... I know - I TOTALLY have to take a picture of myself because I know you all don't believe me. :)

Tomorrow we go pick up our hoard of clothes we had made at the fabric market. Well, Will made out well. He got a full length Cashmere coat made, 2 shirts and a suit. I had a 1/2 length red cashmere coat made (so fab!) and a wool skirt - both have those cool 50s style buttons. We spent about $250 US dollars on all of that. I hope that it all turns out well - especially the suit for Will - to get a jacket and pants made cost $75 (and that was with fancy material). Maybe Will will model for everyone - which reminds me we need to go buy another digital camera. Thanks everyone for all your nice thoughts and comments this week.