web designing, dinner, and ST

Last night my sweet friend Shalina came up from South Orange County so we could work on building her a website...eat a yummy dinner together...and catch up a bit. It was a bit of a whirldwind day for me - I was planning on having Shalina over on Thursday evening but her plans changed last minute {oh the life of an athletic trainer - if they need you @ a game, you must go!} so our dinner plans needed adjusting as well. I ran out at lunch and purchased the necessary items, then went home and threw Italian chicken in the crock pot {how old do I sound right now - I seriously sound like an adult - and I know I am one by age - but it isn't typically true in constitution} then went back to the office. I worked late - then Shalina met me at the office so we could use good ol' inDesign to create the structure and general concept of her page. We worked until about 8:00pm and then gave up. We are far from finished - but we definitely got some good work done. Here is a little sneak peek {this is just the opening page - and obviously NOT in completed form - but it's a taste.}

We went to my house where the Italian chicken was VERY done {it hung out in the crock pot for approximately 7 hours...LONG TIME!} and threw together pignoli couscous and green beans w/slivered almonds to go on the side. DELCIOUS! Truly it was a DELIGHTFUL DINNER! Ina's couscous recipe was a WINNER for sure! {i LOVE ina garten!} All too soon ST needed to get home to her husband and bed was CALLING me so we said goodnight and goodbye until next time. Is there anything better than good friends? I'm convinced they are God's greatest gifts to us while we endure life here on earth. Thanks for being such a great part of life Shalina. iloveyou {and yes, she does read this!}