Super Bowl Repeat? #GoHawks

This morning the Seattle Seahawks boarded a flight bound for Arizona. One week from today they’ll face off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX. As expected thousands of 12s decked out in navy blue and lime green lined the streets to see them off. If you’re interested in checking out the pictures they are here, here, and here.

I’m still kind of in shock.

Be Stubborn

I'm keeping this quote in mind this week.

Evergreen State Gem: North Creek Trail

North Creek Trail is a little gem in Snohomish County. Recently I went for a walk there as part of my commitment to moving my body more this year. I’ve been to this trail before during the summer but this is my first time walking it this winter. The trail is home to several ponds, wildlife, and of course tall trees, some decades old. In total it’s about eight miles long and connects Bothell, Mill Creek, and Everett. On any given day you’ll find people jogging, taking a stroll or walking their dog.

Pinterest Win: Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash Bake

Four of my Pinterest boards

For about a year now I’ve been pinning photos of beautiful faraway places I want to visit one day, quotes and recipes to boards set up on my Pinterest page. When I find a recipe that looks good I immediately pin it to my “one day I’ll cook this” board. I have every intention of trying it out at some point but there’s a fear that it won’t turn out well. There are several places devoted to Pinterest “fails” and the outcomes are pretty funny.

Thankfully not everything on Pinterest is a Martha Stewart style perfectly perfected advanced recipe that can never be duplicated. I can attest and happily so. Recently I rolled up my sleeves and tried out a new recipe, Tomato Basil Spaghetti Squash Bake posted on the website Alaska from Scratch.

Bienvenue 2015!

I’m starting 2015 watching “Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again” on HBO. It’s a documentary of sorts about her recent world tour. JLO is one of my favorite entertainers and I’ve been a fan since the beginning of her career. The fact that she’s still performing and garnering headlines is a testament to her talent and work ethic.

Whenever I watch actors and musicians perform on stage there’s a mix of admiration and envy that flows through me. I want to be up there singing, dancing, and wearing glittery costumes. It’s a fantasy. An elaborate one that one that happens in my head.