Sometimes, when she won't come over on her own accord, I like to lure my coworker (Maggie the dog) over to my desk with a treat and then snatch her up and make her take pictures with me.
I'm pretty sure that she's grown hip to my tricks but the treats continue to prove to be too delicious to pass up... and I think that secretly she finds the cuddles delicious as well.
After a few days... okay, a few weeks, months, and maybe even years of me going "W-T-EFFFF?" I was planning on titling this entry "Dudes Be Dumb" and elaborating on this statement. For the sake of time and my sanity I decided to save my breath and instead post on a few good things that have been going on as of late...
1. This past weekend was almost impossibly beautiful... like I could be brought to tears just reminiscing over the sun and warmth!
I was dog sitting in South Seattle and on Saturday morning decided to grab my camera and explore nearby Georgetown.Unfortunately my camera was without its SD card (wretch! blast!) and so my iPhone had to suffice. Luckily I had just downloaded a bundle of new photo apps and so this was the perfect opportunity to play around and pretend like I'm artistically gifted (side note: I really need to learn how to use my DSLR and stop relying on cool photo editing software... but that's for another time). Here's a glimpse at my sunny (and industrial) explorations...
The Corson Building. I have yet to eat there ($$$$) but was charmed when I stumbled upon in my wanderings.
... Oh the humanity!
Apparently heaven is a place on earth and it's called Useful Vintage Goods in Georgetown, Seattle. I could have stayed in there all day basking in the splendor of the hopelessly unaffordable found objects.
Came across the Georgetown Trailer Park Market. Like a flea market... ... ... but in trailers. Rest assured, I'll be back!
2. After a stellar Saturday the weekend just kept getting better. Easter Sunday looked a little something like this...
After 1 PM the photos stopped. Mimosa + Bloody Mary = Extended lunch time nap (on my new memory foam mattress topper). Basically I was a happy camper.
I have more "good things" to post but this is getting a little lengthy, I am getting hungry, and I want to save something to post another time!
I hope my billions of trillions of zillions of readers also had a splendidly sunny weekend filled with sandal wearing, naps, walks, friends, and foods!
I'm going to leave you with the lead track from my newest impulse iTunes purchase... yeah, that's right I bought Fleetwood Mac's Rumours... what about it?
I am immensely looking forward to some down time. I frequently find myself overextended and the past two weeks have been prime examples of that. Concerts, flat tires, dog sitting, dinner plans, happy hours, much needed yoga and all too short runs, unforeseen Seattle traffic meltdowns, and a full work schedule have left me exhausted (and with FILTHY hair. Seriously, my number 1 to do after work is washing this ole mop). Tomorrow morning my good friend Sleeping-In and I are going to become reacquainted, after that I'm doing some tire repair, serious laundry, and spending some time with Dillon High Panthers (I haven't been able to watch Friday Night Lights all week. *GASP*).
Despite feeling only half awake at the moment there have been a few things keeping me energized through a hectic 5 days. They are pictoraly represented below:
I find it highly doubtful that this level of "at work cuteness" will ever get old.
Oh, well hello Spring! In the right light you're a real stunner!
I went showin' last night. "Showin'" for those of you not in the know (i.e. not in my weird little brain) is when you go to a show. In case you didn't figure that out. Anyway, as I was saying, I went showin' last night and I'm going showin' tonight. I saw Typhoon who I had been hoping to see for quite awhile. They did not disappoint. Actually it was way better than I expected. I, however, did disappoint. I dragged my tired self out of there early so that I could be assured I could drive home without falling asleep behind the wheel and missed some of my favorite songs. But, make it home safe I did!
Happy weekend to all! It's Easter on Sunday and that means the best day of the year is nearly here... Peeps will be 50% on Monday! Better stock up!
Clearly I'm going to close this entry with a Typhoon tune... clearly...
Last Thursday was a great day. In fact, it was the perfect day to turn 27. Which is exactly what I did!
The last few birthday's were replete with tears on or around March 15. The Quarterlife Crisis is real I tell you. Really real.
This year I had zero anxiety, zero regrets, and zero cry sessions. The day was lovely and complete with breakfast made for me by roommate, a dog sleeping under my desk all day, a lovely playlist to listen to at work, college basketball viewing, a new birthday outfit, a manicure, and some of my favorite people at one of my favorite bars. Oh, pizza and Peeps made an appearance too! Perfection.
Birthday Playlist (there's no rhyme or reason to the selections... they just felt right)...
People C'Mon - Delta Spirit
Kodachrome - Paul Simon
I'll Be yours - Those Dancing Days
Nothing Short of Thankful - The Avett Brothers
Ten-Twenty-Twn - The Generationals
King of the World - First Aid Kit
Ce Jeu - Yelle
Long Walk To Never - JayMay
Go Out All Night - Givers
Goin' Home - Dan Auerbach
No Longer There - The Cat Empire
I'm Always In Love - Wilco
Yeah so I know we are now well into March but I was so darn diligent with my FebPhotoADay snapshotting that I had to post a few of my favorites. For those of you who don't know about it here's the list (along with a link to the original) of the daily photos participants are to snap...
Below are about half of the pictures I threw up on instagram throughout the month of February! Enjoy!
This week FLEW by. I'm still at the office trying to finish up a newsletter and prep for Monday's trip to Orlando. Yeah not sure if I mentioned it or not but I'm off to my first business trip next week! HELLOOOOOO PER DIEM!
Today's been busy but with the help of the following mellow Friday music mix I've managed to say pretty "zenned out":
The Rabbit, the Bat, and the Reindeer - Dr. Dog
Ragged Wood - Fleet Foxes
Sun Down - Nik Freitas
House Built for Two - Delta Spirit
Goin' Home - Dan Auerbach
Ball of the Dead Rat - The Teeth
Listen My Son - The Unseen Ghost
It was a pretty good week but I'm definitely looking forward to some downtime this weekend. The only thing that makes me a little sad to say good-bye to the work week is knowing I won't see my office buddy for a few days...
She left for Happy Hour a few hours ago and already it's been terribly lonely not having a moppety puppy to cuddle when the whim strikes!
I know that last Thursday I was MIA. Sorry. Apologies. Please forgive.
I'm here now though and I hope that too much damage wasn't done in my absence.
Like I mentioned last week one reason I haven't had time to post has been my busy live music schedule. Despite keeping me away from writing, my shows have provided me with plenty of inspiration for "Scruff Thursday".
Exactly a week ago, I went to see Pickwick (again). Caitlin, Alycia, and myself squirmed our way to the front and I was able to get some pretty scruff-tastic pictures of the band doing what they do.
After the show we milled around near the stage for awhile until the band came out. Then, without any liquid courage whatsoever, I told Michael Parker that he had a pretty beard and asked for a picture. When it happened I thought, "Oh he must be so pleased. Cute girls... admiring his beard and music! Such fun!" But then I saw how the picture turned out...
Mad muggin' not appreciated.
My video attempt at this show wasn't quite as bad as usual and so I have included it for your viewing pleasure! (I know it starts out sideways... but it's correct pretty quickly!)
The past few days, weather-wise, have been stereotypical Seattle... i.e. oppressively gloomy and damp. I was originally going to write today's post on my upcoming trip to Florida and how beyond thrilled I am to be getting away to a warmer, sunnier locale.
But then something wonderful happened. The sun came out to play!
I know Seattle's weather is frequently a topic on this here blog and that's because it really impacts my day to day mood. Weirdly enough, it seems that the longer I live here the more the weather gets to me and usually at this time of year I try to just hunker down and numb myself to the constant gray. But February 2012 has been rather exceptional. We had a string of not only sunny but also warm days a few weeks ago. And when that gift left us I had resigned myself to a sunless existence for a few weeks. But no! The sun is back!!
I thought to illustrate the point that when Seattle is sunny it is quite possibly the most beautiful city in the entire country, I would post a few of my favorite snapshots of Seattle in all its sun drenched glory...
Well for awhile there the weather was pretty sweet. That meant long walks...
And of course dogs and their treats...
But mainly it's been live music...
After tomorrow night's Pickwick show I'll have a little break. Many a draft for blog entries are waiting for me to finalize!
Until they're up enjoy this sweet video from the Wilco Concert... (note: It's not my video... mine were taking F.O.R.E.V.E.R. to upload and I gave up!)
Finally I update! This week was "adjustment week" with the new gig and all. I was completely exhausted pretty much 100% of the time. But I think with the first work week taken care of I will be less overwhelmed on a daily basis and thusly have more time for my interwebbing in the evening. This morning I finally sat down to get caught up on google-reader and I had 650 entries to go through! Unacceptable.
Today's entry is short on the words and long on the pictures. I present a pictoral tour of my first day working for-profit (wild, I know!)...
Yeah... that's right. I topped the day off with a healthy dose of The Bachelor. Don't judge. Please!!
