Zero Day

After reading the book Hiking Through by Paul Stutzman I have come to really appreciate the zero day! When Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail a zero day is one spent in a town, in a motel or hostel, eating in restaurants and just taking it easy. 

Coast Gateway Hotel in Seatac

We were able to book our hotel through Hotwire.com for $68/night plus tax. Great deal!! When my husband asked me to join him on a trip to Seattle area I knew exactly what I wanted to do while he was in his training all day. But he and several friends just didn't get it. What! Spend all day in the room...blogging, knitting and reading!!! To me it sounded like bliss to be able to do things I love to do without any responsibilities--no dogs to feed; meals to fix; dishes or laundry to be washed! Like I said, bliss:)

Hospitality Room

The picture above is of the Hospitality Room where a Continental Breakfast is served until 10:00 each morning. They had a good selection so I had a nice breakfast each morning. 

Fitness Room

I promised my husband I would use the fitness room while we were staying at this hotel but was disappointed the treadmill was "out of order".  I ended up the eliptical but could only do about 15 minutes on it. It's just plain hard!!! Give me my treadmill any day! We really enjoyed our visit to this hotel and would be happy to stay here again. Nice facilities, comfortable room, friendly staff!

Last night we ate at Zoopa's in Tukwila then did a bit of shopping. Hubby enjoyed a visit to Nordstrom Rack and I was frustrated by a trip to Joann Fabrics. I purchased a cover for my iPad from Nordstrom Rack but will have to show it later; I sent the camera off in the car with my hubby:(  

Today check out is at noon so will have a few hours to kill before hubby is finished with his training. I'm sure I can find SOMETHING to do:) We will make a visit to Trader Joe's, one of our favorite stores, before heading home! 

What is your idea of the perfect Zero Day?

Have a great day! 

Kat

Sunday Night Chit-Chat

It's time for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat once again! It is frustrating trying to type this post as the Wifi in the hotel is sooo slow:( But I will persevere! I may have this post finished by next Sunday!

My picture today is a cartoon that was in the e-newsletter from my favorite fabric store, Quilter's Roundup! First rule of purchasing fabric, Leave the husband at home!!!

As you know, the Sunday Night Chit-Chat is started each week by Carla at My 1/2 Dozen Daily. So let's get started!

I am...

Reading...Still reading Happiness Key by Emilie Richards! I should finish it this week though as I will have lots of reading time while I am at the hotel. We finished our read aloud Hiking Through by Paul Stutzman and it was one of the best books I have ever read! It was so inspirational! I was truly sorry when we finished it!

Watching...Revenge. I really didn't mean to get caught up in this one but...I am!

Listening to...The TV. I miss the puppy snoring:)

Cooking/Baking...I baked bread before I left for Seattle.

Happy I accomplished this week...I made it through the week without actually coming down with the flu that was trying to take hold. I had a few days with low energy and feeling kinda yucky but never did get really sick. I used lots of Airborne, Wellness Formula, Vitamin C and Aloe Vera juice.

Looking forward to next week...Hubby has training near Seattle so we are staying in a nice hotel, eating in restaurants and enjoying a few days away from home. 

Thankful for today...That I am feeling better so I can enjoy the time in Seattle with my hubby!

*BONUS QUESTION*
Am I located in an area that's supposed to be affected by Hurricane Sandy? No, I live on the West Coast:)

Hooray! I made it through the post:))) I think it's just that a lot of other people are on the internet at the same time so it's slowing everything down. 

Have a great night and I will be back tomorrow. Hope to see you then!

Please join me in praying for all those in the path of Hurricane Sandy!

Kat

Sunday Night Chit-Chat

My picture for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat is of the beautiful flowers my hubby brought me on Thursday...for no reason at all:) The very best reason is no reason:D

The Sunday Night Chit-Chat is started each week by the very sweet Carla at My Half Dozen Daily. For the rules please check out Carla's website. Sooo, let's get started...

I am...

Reading...Happiness Key by Emilie Richards. It is the first book in a Trilogy. I was able to get the first and third books for 50 cents each but am ordering book two from Amazon. We are also still reading Hiking Though by Paul Stutzman as our read aloud. This book is so inspirational! I LOVE it!!!

Watching...The Note 3.

Listening to...The movie we are watching.

Cooking/Baking...I made Mushroom Barley Soup with a big green salad for dinner. I made a delicious recipe of Honey Mustard Salad Dressing:)

Happy you accomplished this week...I got the house cleaned up after being gone for a week. 

Looking forward to next week...My Happy Stampers Club meeting:) I love those ladies and we have such a good time together!

Thankful for today...My wonderful family:) And for my wonderful blog readers!

**BONUS QUESTION**

What time do I go to bed at and wake up in the morning?  I am usually in bed by 9:00 and asleep by 10:00. I get up at 6:00 in the morning. I would like to get up at 5:00 in the morning to be able to read my Bible and will start working toward that end this week. 

Thank you for visiting tonight! I hope you will visit again soon!

Kat