{ A happier place }

While watching the Pianist (film referring to the Holocaust) in class,

I couldn't help but diverge my mind into a happier place.

I found this photo that a friend posted and had to share it as well =)

In the simplest form...it is a girls heaven.

Im going to continue dreaming =)

{ Keep Sakes }

My friend Mollie took this picture in my room.

It includes the flowers and valentines day vase that Justin gave me.

Therefor I stuck my favorite picture of us in it =).

I thought I would post it as a keep-sake.

This past weekend I went to Spokane with some girlfriends.

It was originally planned so that I could get my hair done, but of course my favorites wanted to come along =)

We started with drinks, then went to our friend Ashley's apartment where we were going to stay.

She then drove us to go shopping which was much needed and I found some great finds for Europe.

Afterwards we went to P.F. Chengs for dinner and more drinks,

then continued the fun at Ashley's Apartment with more wine and amazing talks.

It was truly needed and I am sad to leave these girls in a few weeks.

P.S. The Lettuce wraps are to die for =)

I love you all!

Happy Holidays to the rest of you ;)

{ The Last Projects }

{ Decision Making }

{ Things I want }

This is probably one of the coolest places I have ever seen.

I cant explain how badly I want this, or at least visit it.

Pure heaven in the jungle.

{ Deadliest Catch }

In honor of another Season Premier of Deadliest Catch tonight,

I thought I would share my small obsession =)

The obsession really stems from the fact that...

I live n Ballard, love crab/crabbing, and my whole family is fixated by it.

My signed tee, including Phil Harris

My favorite man at the Ballard Seafood fest

Our lucky day when we stumbled across the Northwestern after a boating outing through the cut and the locks.

If you can start the day without caffeine;
If you can get going without pep pills;
If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains;
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles;
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it;
If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time;
If you can forgive a friend's lack of consideration;
If you can overlook it when those you love take it out on you when,
   through no fault of your own, something goes wrong;
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment;
If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him;
If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend;
If you can face the world without lies and deceit;
If you can conquer tension without medical help;
If you can relax without liquor;
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs;
If you can honestly say that deep in your heart you have no prejudice
   against creed or color, religion or politics; then, my friend, you are
   almost as good as your dog.


I miss my Andy with all my heart!

{ Be Thankful }

I found these two images on Post Secret today and couldn't help but sharing them.

As sad as they are, it makes me thankful and happy to be where I am in life.

I love Seattle and will never leave.

I also love my university and could never repay the experience it gave me.

Everything happens for a reason.

{ Inspire yourself }

Never give up =)

Two days ago I ordered my first pair of TOMS, and to say the least I am so excited for them to get here!

I also scheduled a hair appointment and shopping day in Spokane to prepare for Europe.

This is my favorite piece today. Forever 21 $3.50

Today is the day that mom gets here for our last moms weekend. 

So sad but am so excited because its one of the best weekends of the year!

Massages and Tea planned tomorrow, then a bbq are pinkhouse.

And somewhere between the hangover and bed on saturday will be the infamous Moscow shoe sale!

Many pictures will be up after the weekend

{ Use your talent }

Be creative today =)

{ Aquatint }

Yesterday I finished my first Aquatint print.

Mind you I also did my first one in three different colors on top of the original black.

Working with color and aquatint is fairly difficult and only two of us in the class did.

Therefor I am extra proud of these =)

Next step is to find the perfect sequence frame to put them in

This seemed appropriate for today; It is gorgeous in Pullman

and there is no excuse to not find happiness in the day.