Tag Archive for 'life'

A Tree with a View

Tree with a View

Happy Holidays!

I was home sick today… there’s a massive bug going around work.  I was pretty useless sitting on my couch, so I decided to make a holiday Silverlight card.

 

And if you’re thinking….

                wow, that’s really ugly.

… or …

                that looks like a 7 year old’s crayon drawing.

… you’re absolutely right.  

 

I have no design skills (as my officemate likes to continuously point out.)

Hope you enjoy it anyways!  :)

 

See the full post, if you’re reading my feed and can’t see the card!

Obamarama

Yes We Can!!

Celebrating at Pike Place Market.

 

Election Night

obama showed up!

 

Election Night

confetti

 

Election Night\

with orkestar zirkonium in the background

Photo Series

My photo class last spring had a final project.  I finally finished editing it.  (I cheated a little bit and replaced the opening photo with one that I took before the class started… but it really fit the theme, so oh well.  :) )

You can see the series as a slideshow.  (For best viewing, uncheck “Options” -> “Embiggen small things to fill screen”)

I hope you enjoy it.

Beany & Brian’s Wedding

Last month, I had the awesome honor of being Beany’s best woman.  The wedding was so much fun.  And she was a beautiful bride.

 

 Beany & Brian's Wedding

beautiful beany

 

 Beany & Brian's Wedding

picturesque

 

Beany & Brian's Wedding 

beany and brian… yes, that sign says fri fish fry.

 

Beany & Brian's Wedding 

wedding details

 

First Dance 

first dance

 

Ready!!! 

at the salon, getting pretty

 

classy

"Understanding" the Financial Crisis

A few months ago, I listened to the “The Giant Pool of Money” episode on “This American Life.”  It gave the most understandable explanation of the sub-prime mortgage crisis that I’ve heard.

Now, the same folks tackle the bailout question in “Another Frightening Show About the Economy“. A preview of it can also be found here: “Is The Bailout Worth It?“  The preview is posted on a new podcast and blog called “Planet Money,” which is done by some of the same folks and covers the ongoing economic situation.

Anyways, both “This American Life” episodes (”The Giant Pool of Money” and “Another Frightening Show About the Economy“) are definitely worth a listen.

 planetmoney

americanlife

Sloan & Drew’s Wedding

Over Labor Day, I got to spend a few relaxing days in Kauai for Sloan & Drew’s Wedding.

 

Sloan & Drew's Wedding

here comes the bride

 

Sloan & Drew's Wedding

i know it’s in here somewhere

 

Sloan & Drew's Wedding

lovely

  Sloan & Drew's Wedding

holding hands

 

Sloan & Drew's Wedding 

under the banyan tree

 

Waimea Canyon

waimea canyon - the grand canyon of pacific

 

Waimea

ocean!

 

 

tree

 

Kalalau Lookout 

overlooking kalulua beach

Randomness: Rent-a-Ruminant

On the bus this morning, I saw about 20 goats wandering around the Plymouth Pillars dog park in Capitol Hill. 

Yes, I said goats.

There was a “Rent-a Ruminant” sign hanging - quite simply, this company “brings [their] goats to your location to eat a wide range of vegetation, such as blackberries, ivy, and other invasive species. “ 

Clever.  :)

 

 Rent

Mt Rainer & Orcas Island

 

Mount Rainer

mt rainer 

 

dog or tree?

 

Creatures of the Forest

forest creatures

 Orcas Island

view from mt constitution, orcas island

 

Orcas Island 

me

 

Orcas Island

waiting for the ferry

U.S. men win 4×100m free relay

I finally watched the 4×100m men’s race.  It’s amazing.  Jason Lezak start the final leg WAY behind, and just powers his way through to win it.  BADASS, and just inspiring.
Watch the video here!  Read about it here.
race

Coming from behind:  Lezak on the left.  Bernard, of the French team, on the right.