Coming Soon...

If you follow this blog or just check in occasionally you've probably noticed that it's been awhile since I've written a post. Long story short life got in the way and I couldn't quite get it together. I have about five drafts in various stages of completion and my goal is to finish them soon. Fresh content is coming soon. YAY!

I know you're excited.

You should be :)

Until then I wanted to share this inspirational quote. I'm not letting fear get in the way of what I want to accomplish in life. Neither should you.

Day Trip to Deception Pass

Deception Pass

Impromptu trip to a historic landmark?

Sign. Me. Up.

Recently Jeff surprised me with a plan to drive up to Deception Pass. Located about 80 miles north of Seattle in Anacortes. Deception Pass is a strait between Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands. For about a year now I’ve been wanting to go up there so I was elated by this news. Deception Pass offers beautiful views of Puget Sound, Skagit Bay, and Macs Cove. It’s a popular sightseeing destination in the Pacific Northwest that I can now (excitedly of course) describe first hand.

12 books in 12 months: #3 Undead and Unwed by Marie Janice Davidson

In Undead and Unwed, Betsy Taylor is laid off from her job as a secretary, killed in a car wreck, then wakes up as a vampire in a casket at a funeral home. She loves designer shoes (think Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, and Manolo Blahniks), is obsessed with her appearance, and doesn’t mince words. Betsy, along with two human sidekicks, is thrust in the middle of a vampire feud. She doesn’t want to pick a side and certainly doesn’t want to follow any vampire rules. I quickly devoured this hilarious novel and enjoyed every bite.

Kayaking 101 on Seattle's Lake Union

The rest of my classmates returning to dock.

Sunday morning I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a kayak. As part of a bucket list of sorts, I ventured down to Seattle’s Lake Union to attend a basic strokes kayaking class held at Northwest Outdoor Center.

I was nervous and equally excited.

This is the first time I’ve done a water activity. There’s no jet skiing, wakeboarding, canoeing, etc. in my repertoire so this was truly a new adventure for me.

Quote of the Day

Photo gallery: Picture Perfect View of Seattle

View from Kerry Park.

One of the best views of downtown Seattle is from Kerry Park in the Queen Anne neighborhood. When the weather is nice you can count on a steady stream of people from locals to tourists enjoying the scenery. When I first came to visit in 2010 my friend Amber took me there and I was amazed by the picturesque view. You could argue it’s what sealed the deal in wanting to live here one day. Although at the time that seemed like a far-fetched dream.

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.

Seahawks Sunday

We’re headed to the playoffs baby! This is exciting for Seattle Seahawks fans and the city in general. If we keep playing like we have the last few games I think we can make it to the Super Bowl again this year. (Because you know I’m an expert in football and Pete Carroll and I discuss strategy before game day hahaha.) After a bit of a slow start I’m thrilled the Hawks are playing like a championship team.

Within a few months of moving here last year we won the Super Bowl. After the game my friend Amber and I walked a couple blocks down the street from her house to hang out at a bar. Crowds of people were out walking around, cheering, chanting “SEA! HAWKS!” and waving 12th man flags. The bar was packed and there was a glow on the faces of everyone there.

It was electric.

Book lover getting back on track

Just a few of my books.

I’m an avid reader and have been for as long as I can remember. I come from a family of bibliophiles and my mom is a librarian so you could say I really didn’t have much of a choice in the matter. After school I didn’t always go straight home, instead I went to North Myrtle Beach Middle School to help my mom in the library. I checked out books, put them back on the shelf, and when I was lucky I even got to use the laminating machine. For the record, I STILL get excited about laminating signs.

To this day I love roaming the aisles of bookstores. I love the smell emanating from the shelves. I love being surrounded by books. There’s a sense of calm and curiosity that washes over me. If I walk into a Half Price Books or Barnes and Noble I'll probably leave with at least two novels. I can't help myself.

Good news!

Panelists at the LinkedIn Rock Your Profile event in Seattle.

Since leaving television more than a year ago I've been in the midst of a career transition. Despite some obstacles I feel like I'm hitting my stride.

One goal down, many more to go

Recently the temporary position I have been working the last several weeks became permanent. Whoo hoo! (Two thumbs up for health benefits that start immediately, a company paid bus pass, and other perks) It feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can take a deep breath and know that I have a steady source of income. I hadn’t fully realized just how important it is until now. I’m really not a fan of uncertainty.

I’m pretty excited to be able to check this off my to-do list. The down time that I have at work allows me to work on various writing projects. That’s another win.

Warm weather brings bliss

Who knew a little warm weather could brighten everyone’s mood? Today western Washington is experiencing above average temperatures. The highs are predicted to reach into the 80’s today, the humidity is low and it’s got everyone in my office in a very cheerful mood. Actually cheerful doesn’t quite describe the vibe, it’s more like giddiness; a kid on Christmas morning opening presents type of joy. Everybody is talking about the weather and several people are wearing shorts today (the Pacific Northwest has a very casual attitude when it comes to clothing even in the workplace).