Song of the moment

Feeling this song at the moment... try it out

Dreams I'll never see -  Molly Hatchet

And I'm hung up upon dreams,

I'm never gonna see yet
Lord help me, baby,

dreams get the best of me yet

Another comical stumble..

[ Art ]

I am going to start posting some art I have done so that I can keep track of it but also share =)

Some are obvious works of art and others just for fun.

Printmaking Spring 2011

Charcoal Spring 2009


Now to continue with my channel hopping between the Oscars and the Coug game.
Cougs are currently up against the Huskies and I am happy.
Peace.

{Living in a Snow-globe}

This morning we woke up to at least an inch of new snow and that was just the beginning.

It continuously snowed for hours and didn't let up until around 5:00. But of course that wasn't the end. It is currently still snowing and predicted to keep up until friday.

No school is all I am crossing my fingers for =)

Us Pullman-ites that were here 4 years ago experienced the wonderfulness of college being cancelled for two days. Who woulda' thought that was possible. According to the records it was the first "snow-day" in 22 years. Here's some old snapshots of that wonderful day..

The corner of Linden and B st.

Looking down Linden st.

My good buddy Jeff brought out his snowmobile at Alpha Tau Omega
and the possibilities seemed endless.

Thats enough of memory lane but those snow days were truly memorable.

Here are a few things I came across during my stumbling today.

I thought these vintage themed posters (especially the Norman Rockwell) created for relevant issues were pretty cool. 

I wrote a report on Net Neutrality last semester and truly think people need to be more educated about it, it could affect us sooner then we think.

In short Net Neutrality means that Interent service providers wont discriminate or limit us to different kinds of content and applications online. It guarantees a level playing field for all websites and Internet technologies. If there wasn't net neutrality we would have no control as to what we have access to on the internet because of our service providers.

Basically bullshit.

Besides the little rant on something I am concerned about, I also found some great ideas/finds while stumbling...

So key for a designers keyboard.

I need this.

And I really really want this in my home. Desperately.

Now time to watch Justin and the guys play poker so that I soon will be able to play. I have a feeling beginners luck will be on my side the day I decide to actually step up to the plate and play on my own =)

Thought this was a bit comical..

Heres to the Presidents!

For the much needed 3-day weekend I came home to visit the family and celebrate my grandmas birthday. Grandma didn't know my sister and I were coming home so she was pleasantly surprised. The whole family gathered for brunch at her house.

The feast included yummy waffles and blackberry fruit salad.

Grandmas present was an outing to Yuen Lui for some pictures of just the girls. The best part was how hilarious the pictures turned out. I think the woman was getting pretty annoyed with our indecisiveness and non-stop laughing. I also couldn't believe how out-dated the place was. Professional studios may never survive if they dont catch up with the modern/digitized age, may I say.

View from Grandmas deck, looking over Lake Washington

Friday included a very full day of business and catching up. I went into the radio station for a good part of the day to catch up with my boss and other coworkers.

It's amazing how many people are new in just the time since i've left, it was a bit of a reality shock that any job can be taken in the matter of months.

My boss, another coworker, and myself went out to sushi at Genki sushi in lower Queen Anne for lunch. After being in Pullman for so long there is nothing like fresh sushi and saki. Later we also went out to happy hour at Toulouse, also in lower Queen Anne. 

After all of the business I went and visited one of my closest friends Becka and her roommates that now live in Ballard (I cant explain how happy this makes me). We went out for drinks and dinner at the Loft in downtown Ballard.

It makes me sad how so many of my high school friends go out in Ballard and I am just now starting to experience it. I guess thats what you get for going to school on the other side of the state. I do look forward to spending more time on Ballard ave since it is so fun and quant (this is where my to-do list for after graduation comes in, experience home again.)

Today my mom, sister, and I went to the Fremont market to explore. Of course we each found something that was a must-have. The market is every weekend until 5, just outside of the Red door. 

We got some of the best oven-baked pizza and of course sushi was a must again. Our only option was Blue-C but it was completely acceptable for my sushi cravings.

We also wondered to a few boutiques and the Theo Chocolate factory. 

These are my fabulous goodies =)

A pair of brown leather boots from Dream Boutique.

I realized what a catch they were when I saw the 70% off sign. 

Also an earring rack made from a vintage frame and mesh wiring. 

I have no shame in admitting I will be back to the market more then often when I move back home.

Ta-ta for now!

Just A Thursday

Its just a thursday but it feels good, Im going home today!

I haven't been home yet this semester and this may be the only time until I graduate... eek.

Crossing my fingers that the roads and pass are okay and that the trusty Bronco will get us through.

Tomorrow shall be interesting going back to the office after a couple of months leave. Hoping for some sushi with some coworkers and hopefully after work a few beers at the local Dexter and Hayes bar.

Heres a little sneak peak at the beauty that we woke up to this morning in good ol' Pullman..

Here is also a snapshot of my new favorite accessory =)

Forever 21 - $3.50

{ Valentines Day }

Of course I am already slacking on my blogging but,

but hey theres only so much time in a day.

Yesterday was valentines day and I loved it oh so much.

Justin knows I act like its my birthday on valentines day so he let me have my 24 hours of fame. Luckily were both mature enough to know we dont have to over do it.

But he did succeed with this =)

The day wound down to a nice dinner at Banyons, the restaurant in the club house of the Palouse Ridge Golf Course. They had a great deal on wine. You can get three smaller glasses of different aged wine for $10, instead of one for $7. I was even lucky enough to have my favorite dessert after, creme brulee =). Yuuummmm

I have always loved valentines day and never understood those you hated on its meaning to the days end. I wish it was easier for those to be happy for others who have a fulfilled valentines day, but thats just not the way human nature works. We must despise those who have what we want... I wish it wasn't so.

Just be happy.

Later I received a valentines email from Justin's mom with these great pictures from our recent Kauai trip...

A New Start

Lately I have been sensing the light at the end of the tunnel to my long educational career

and have been wanting to revamp many parts of my life.

I love reading a number of my friends blogs and therefor had to get started on mine again.

I also got the new and improved Verizon iPhone yesterday and feel so powerful,

as well as a few packages of work-worthy clothes and boots!

Next on the improvement list is a personal website of my creative work as well as a newly designed resume.

Besides all of that I wanted to share a cool moment that I got to experience about 2 weeks ago...

The famous and highly respected author Greg Mortenson came to WSU to speak and I couldn't help my excitement.

Both of his books Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools have been two of my favorite books ever and would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone. This is one of those moments you just have to trust a recommendation.