Well, so far we've just been trying to get official (license plates, driver licenses, internet, library cards, registering to vote, opening bank accounts and the like). Aside from filling out countless job applications and working brief stints at horrible conveyor belt jobs we've just been livin' life.
I (nic) may work at a student coop farm or on a shellfish farm (both in the works). Missy has an interview at a local gymnastics establishment tomorrow.
We like visiting the local farmers market, getting the freshest of produce for me to concoct delicious culinary creations. I made some mussels steamed in a broth consisting of stewed tomatoes, onions, garlic, mustard and beer ... The beer isles at the grocery stores are unfathomable compared to Utah. All full strength beers ... so many of which are microbrewed right here in the northwest. One of our favorite haunts so far is the Fishtale Brewpub ... each friday we've gone to get a pitcher of mussels or steamers (clams), accompanied by some fine, on premises, craft brews (and takin home crazy deals like a 12 pack of 22 ouncers for $12!!!).
The smell of the ocean mixes wonderfully with the smell of the ever present pines ... and hopefully we'll have some good jobs soon.
We really really miss all you guys .. and look forward to seeing you all soon at Robby and Chel's wedding in VEGAS!!!
Much Love!!
Nic and Miss
