State of Our Affairs – Mt. Desolation
Half Full Glass of Wine – Tame Impala
I Only Know (What I Know Now) – James Blake
Huffy Ten Speed – Body Language
Take me to the Riot - StarsMonday, December 13, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Music Monday 12.6
Extra long today, but extra good.
Simple Girl - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Made For Us – Mackintosh Braun
Down Underground – The Liminanas
Towards the Sun - Alexi Murdoch
Through the Dark – Alexi Murdoch
We Live Underground – Lights On!
Make Me Wanna Die – The Pretty Reckless
A Brittle Filament – The One AM Radio
November Was White, December Was Grey – Say Hi
The Truth About Cats and Dogs (Is That They Die) – Pony Up!
Pumped up Kicks - Foster the People
All of the Lights – Kanye West
Love Lost (Keljet Remix) – The Temper Trap
What's My Name Ft. Drake - Rihanna
enjoy.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
M.O.H.
Awww, weddings. Who doesn't love weddings? I know I have been a fan of the event ever since I first saw my mother in her own wedding gown (picture shown in previous post). I have always been very passionate about all the details, logistics, and the execution of this sacred ceremony. And then I meet someone who was even more passionate than myself. That person is my best friend, Liz.
Ever since Liz and I were young girls making veils out of paper towel for our stuff animals, it obvious how important this day was going to be for us both and that it would be mandatory that we help each other with the other's wedding.
The chain of events that happen after this childhood decision are as follows:
Best friend meets boy, best friend and boy date, best friend and boy date for a long time, boy starts ring fund, best friend gets extremely excited about ring fund, best friend and boy take a trip to where they met, boy asks best friend a very big question, best friend says YES, wedding plans commence, I visit best friend, best friend's turn to ask a question, I excitedly accept invitation to be best friend's Maid of Honor, champagne bottles pop.
I have attended many weddings, been in a handful of ceremonies, and finally will be the Maid of Honor at the wedding I have been most excited for, second to my own. I am so thrilled to be involved, be given tasks, asked for advice, and mostly aid my best friend through this monumental event in her life.
Stay tuned for August 13, 2010.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Virgin America
I recently took a trip to visit my bestest best friend, Liz. I have begun to consider myself a frequent flyer with having taken over a hand full of plane trips during the 2010 year. Being a new condesure of traveling by air, I decided to try out Virgin Airlines. Ok, that is a lie. It was the cheapest flight to Los Angeles, but I was thrilled to book this flight and experience the unique trip.
And that it was, unique.
The check in station at the airport had somewhat of a retro hip coffee shop vibe to it, with indie music playing and friendly hipster attendant with black frame glasses asking if I need help with anything.
Once through the dreaded TSA inspection and at Gate A6, I found the red glamour of Virgin America to be warm and welcoming, but also had a status of elite value. They offered to check my carry on luggage for free, I in turn offered to be their best friend. The time came to board the big bird, or as it turned out to be, get into “the club”. The red velvet ropes and purple-blue track lights lead me to 8F where I rocked out (in my head) to the bumpin tunes that was playing on the overhead. I half way expected to be sitting next to Will.I.Am, but in turn shared the row with a 4 year, also named Aaron. Bet he still appreciates the Black Eyed Peas.
Each seat had a screen in the back of it with interactive activities you can participate in during the flight. I particularly loved the Google Maps, where I could watch the plane travel across Washington, Oregon, and down south through California. If not choosing to watch T.V, recent blockbusters, or even shop online, and instead watch a map for almost two hours is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
A few other fun features I loved about this flight include, outlets below each seat to plus in devices, ordering drinks from the screen on your seat, the (surprisingly) entertaining safety video at the start, and the fact that I didn’t hate my life on this flight.
If I had it my way, I would fly Virgin American every time I travel. We would be inseparable. We would be like Sonnie and Cher, Erin and VA, as I would endearingly nickname my newest BFF. Unfortunately, with the exception of this trip, I have “wallet restrictions”. Some day, we will be able to fly off into the sunset together. Someday.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Halloweenie Oh Ten
This year for the festive fall holiday, I dressed up in one of my more creative last minute costumes. I was, drumroll please, a PEA POD. Yes, that is right, the green veggie you were forced to eat as a small child.
I think the best part of this make shift costume is that when I danced the "peas" danced along too.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Music Monday 9.27
Oh Monday morning. Hoping this helps you kick start your work week.
Tessellate – Tokyo Police Club
Little House of Savages – The Walkmen
Black Rice - WomenMonday, September 20, 2010
Rewind (7.4.10)
My deepest apologizes for my blog hiatus. There was some serious complications with my computer being held hostage at Apple, lack of "personal" use for the work PC, and a tinkle bit of laziness on my part. But never you fear, I am back.
Let's rewind, shall we...
I flew out on Friday after work, and got in rather late due to some sort of gate issue. Meet up with a whole welcoming group and headed back to Calabases for a relaxing night at Liz's.
Saturday we were up early and off to the baseball fields to get a scrimmage softball game in. It was hot out, which was a very nice change from the drab 50somethings it had been in Seattle. In fact, Liz got a funky tank top tab line.
After shagging some balls and putting up some big sticks we went and got some sushi to tide over our hunger. Yum yum yum.
The rest of the day was spent at the beach getting a tan, playing pick up games of soccer, discovering wild marina life (aka jellyfish), and enjoying each other's company.
Sunday, Independence Day, was spent pool side at Liz's apartment building. We, and by we I mean "the boys", barbecued up hot dogs and hamburgers while us ladies worked on our tans. We had dancing and swimming, and a grand singing of our national anthem. I was a very proud American that day!
I unfortunately had to leave at 6am in the morning, which I have vowed to never book a flight that leaves that early ever again. It was wonderful catching up with the new friends I have made in California and of course with my bestie. All and all it was a fantastic way to spend my few days off.
God bless America.
God bless America.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Summers Past
This is the first summer of my life that isn't a vacation. It hasn't felt like any of the other 22 sunny seasons I lived through. It hasn't really felt like summer at all. Blame it on the extra long spring Seattle has been suffering, but in reality, I think it's because of what I like to call "the real world effect".
The real world effect is the little pains and joys I am slowly learning about growing up and life outside of that of a student. All my life summer meant freedom, relaxing, and day after day fun. Now, it's just another work week. I am still trying to figure out where June went? Life is flying by so quickly.
I miss being a kid. Summer when I was thirteen consisted of running through sprinklers, bike rides to go buy ice cream, and night games with the neighbor kids. Of course there was the dreaded "chores" we would be given, but even those don't seem so bad now. Summer was weekend get-aways with the fam, Camp Perkins with Liz, sleep-outs on the tramp, and daily adventures with Nate.
My whole life I have been so excited to grow up, to be mature and adult. For the first time, this summer, I wish I was 13 again. So enjoy that ice cold lemonade, sunset stroll around the block, and Dad's burger hot off the grill for as long as you can.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Music Monday 6.7
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sasquatch 2010
This Memorial Day weekend, I happened upon (free) tickets to the sold out music festival, Sasquatch. The annual concert was held at the beautiful Gorge Amphitheater, located in central Washington. My dear friend Tanya and I loaded up my car and headed East to catch some amazing Indie bands.
Here are the following bands that we got to see. Feel free to be jealous.
Massive Attack
LCD Soundsystem
Tegan and Sara
Kid Cudi
Public Enemy
Local Natives
Deadmau5
Ween
MGMT
Band of Horses
She & Him
Passion Pit
The New Pornographers
Drive By Truckers
Boys Noize
Friday, May 28, 2010
3OH!3 Concert
I got in touch with my inner 16-year-old, high school girl on Wednesday when I attended a 3OH!3 concert. I got a hook up for free tickets from a good friend of mine. So I invited my friend Tanya to be my and one.
We sang at the top of our lungs, threw up some rock hands, and worked our way up to almost the very front. We avoid the mosh pit, fewwww.
All and all it was a very fun show, even if we were the oldest ones there.
Here is some sweet footage at the show.
(please excuse the language)
The B Lister
The other night I got to meet Andrew Keegan, the actor from "10 Things I Hate About You". You know, this guy.
He came into my work and hung out (with a lady friend, darnit) for almost the whole night. He was a pretty cool guy.
He signed a dollar bill for me (which I did not ask for, but he did it anyway). How lucky am I? haha.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Music Monday 5.24
Dollhouse – Priscilla Renea
Mr. Workabee – Priscilla Renea
Animal – Neon Trees
Paradise Circus Ft. Hope Sandoval – Massive Attack
Salvation – Scanners
Tear Drop – Massive Attack
Last Goodbye – Monsters Are Waiting
Shake Your Fist – Telegraph Canyon
Quiet Assurance – Telegraph Canyon
Jezebel – Two Hours Traffic
Whenever We Finish – Two Hours Traffic
Stuck for the Summer – Two Hours Traffic
Sweetest Kill – Broken Social Scene
Bang Pop – Free Energy
The Difference Between Us – The Dead Weather
Constructive Summer – The Hold Steady
We’re Already Home Baby – Last Gang
Life of the Party – A Rocket to the Moon
Baby We’re Invincible – A Rocket to the Moon
Drop It Low Ft. Chris Brown – Ester Dean
Paranoide (Party Rock Remix) – Kanye West Ft. LMFAO
Just Breathe – Pearl Jam
The High Road – Broken bells
Friday, May 21, 2010
One Year Ago
This last weekend I traveled over three passes, 478 miles, and two potty breaks to get back to my beloved college town, Missoula, MT. It was graduation weekend from the University of Montana. I roommate for all of college, and great friend Adria was graduating from grad school with a masters in accounting, and I really wanted to be there to support her. Plus, I knew a bunch of us "class of '09er's" would be there two.
So I loaded up Cindy, who has turned out to be quite the road tripper and headed east. 7 looooong hours later I was there. The beautiful town of Missoula is settled in the Bitterroot Valley and was buzzing with excitement for the weekend's activities.
The weather was beautiful, 80's and sunny. I couldn't have asked for a nicer get-away from the 50s and overcast that was Seattle that weekend. I attended commencement, graduation parties, barbecues, ate at all the "Missoula" places I loved, and of course painted the town red at night.
It occurred to me while listening the annoucer read off names, that it had been a whole year since I was in the cap and gown, excited and nervous about my future. These past 12 months have flown by. So much has changed in my life in one year, I live in a big city, I have two jobs that I love, I am "on my own" in a sense. However, I still feel a little like that careless Senior in college, hanging out with friends, weekend trips, cutting rugs at bars. It is a weird transition phase that I am in right now. I don't mind it though. Much similar to a song I know, Britney Spears "I'm not a girl not yet a women" (yeah, I just quoted BS, don't judge).
With that in mind, I am going to continue what I do and enjoy being a 23 year old, single, recent college graduate. I have plenty of time to "become a woman", but the way these years are flying by, it may happen tomorrow.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Music Monday 5.17
Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
The Sound – Miles Benjamin Anthony
You Don’t Have to Leave – Mike Posner
I Don’t Trust Myself – Mike Posner
Video Killed The Radio Star – Amber Pacific
Prepare the Masses – A Change of Pace
California Gurls (Ft. Snoop Dogg) – Katy Perry
Monday, May 10, 2010
Uber Updates
Ahhh... how does life go so fast? I apologize for my hiatus from my blog, but never you worry. Here is an update on the events of this crazy busy life I lead.
Work has brought me some fun/interesting events. Our event list has been picking up more and more as we approach "event season" a.k.a. summer time.
March included the following events: Blue Collar Comedy Tour, WWE Smackdown, lots of Sounders games, Zac Brown Band, George Strait/Reba/Leann Womack Concert, and John Mayer
April flew by like a whirlwind. Events worked in this spring month include: more Sounders games, LMAFO/Ludicrous/Black Eyed Peas concert, DJ Tiesto, and AMA Supercross.
And now, already a week into May, I have worked some pretty cool events: Nickelback, Sounders again, and Lifehouse/Daughtry concert.
I also celebrated my 23rd birthday recently. Gosh, 23 just seems old. A quarter of my life has been lived. To celebrate my this special day, I went to dinner with a few good girl friends at this delicious Italian restaurant that had a live band. I was not ashamed to "play the birthday card" when I asked if they did anything for birthdays. The way the server answered makes me think that they don't normally do anything, but that he wanted to do SOMETHING. So he returned with a plate that had a smiley face made out of raspberry syrup and a candle for my birthday treat.
1,362 calories and one bottle of merlot later we made our way over to a Hawaiian tiki bar appropriately named Hula Hula for some Karaoke and fruity drinks with umbrellas in them. I of course could not say no to serenading the group with my powerful pipes. I sang "Shout", a real crowd pleaser.
On my cab ride home, I forgot to leave the driver a tip for his excellent service of getting me home safe and sound. Refusing to stiff the man but without any cash, I offered him one of my delicious birthday cupcakes. Slightly disgusted he declined and sent me on my way. Oh well, more for me. A day filled with cake, balloons, drinks, and friends is exactly how I wanted to spend my day of birth.
I have also traveled since my last blog. I made a trip over to beautiful Moscow, Idaho to visit my brother Nate. He invited me a year ago to attend his fraternity's spring camp out that they have named "Neanderthal". I accepted the invitation, loaded Cindy (my wheels) up, and hit the I-90 for some weekend camping fun. We found a sweet spot located deep in a canyon just south of Lewiston, Idaho.
We had camp fires, sing-a-longs (adult style), smores, dancing, pick-up baseball games, and plenty of laughs. I am glad I was able to get out of the concrete jungle and enjoy "roughing it" with my brother and his friends.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Heading on Down to Tulip Town
My mother came and visited me this last week. It was fantastic to have her here and spend some quality mom/daughter time. Her trip was spent with Sounders game, plenty of fresh seafood, cooking muah some delicious dinners, Mariner's game, and a trip to "Tulip Town" for the world's largest Tulip Festival.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Tuesday I went to yet another Mariners baseball game. This time with a bunch of friends from Fox Sports Grill. It was a lot of fun. And the Mariners managed to win!!!
Opening Day at Safeco Field
Monday I got to go to the Opening Day for The Mariners. It was their first home game of the season, and a wildly attended game for the Seattle baseball team.
I enjoyed some candy, the beautiful weather, a cold beer, and some good baseball.
However, the M's were unable to pull off a win (...if they don't win it's a shame...).
Off to the Races
Sunday I went to my first ever horse races. We traveled south to the beautiful Emeral Downs Horse Racing tracks, which I learned is the only racing track in Washington, to watch (and maybe bet on) the strong steeds.
At first it was like a different planet with a weird foreign language, trifecta box, purses, and jockeys. However, I am a quick learner and within no time got the jist of it.
I decided it was time to man up and place some bets. I am not a huge risk taker, so my bets consisted of a whopping $2 (which is the minimum you have to bet). I was using my newly obtained strategy when placing my bets, but after a while I started betting on which horse had a shinny coat or great color scheme. All and all I probably broke even on the day's gambling.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
Today, I attended Easter Sunday Mass at Saint James Cathedral here in Seattle. It was my first time attending this monumental Catholic holiday in a Cathedral. It was like the Super Bowl of Masses.
Here are a few differences between the beloved church I grew up with in beautiful Blackfoot, Idaho, Saint Bernard's.
St. Bs - you know everyone by there by first and last name
St. Js - don't know anyone
St. Bs - Rarely see the church full
St. Js - have to get there early to get a seat
St. B's - 2 alter serves
St. J's - an army of alter serves
St. B's - choir consists of a lady named Donna
St. J's - Angel sent, 20 deep, choir ranging from alto to soprano
St. B's - whole property could fit inside St. J's
Here are some beautiful pictures of the Cathedral
Though the service was absolutely breath taking, I missed my family today while I attended church by myself. Hope you all spent the day with your families and loved ones.
Happy Easter to all!
Monday, March 29, 2010
SPD Twenty-Ten
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
A few of the lovely ladies I work with
A shot of my sweet moves
Hilarious
Music Monday 3.29
Monday, March 15, 2010
Music Monday 3.15
Sorry I missed last week's Music Monday. This weeks playlist rocks so much that it makes up for the absence last week.
Spirit Horse - Sea Wolf
The Violet Hour - Sea Wolf
Enjoy.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Sunday Fun Day
Just some good friends taking advantage of the beautiful weather and a day off. An excellent way to cap off the weekend.
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