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.

A weekend of firsts: Pacific Science Center, Space Needle & Pacific Northwest Ballet

Each year millions of tourists descend upon Seattle and the surrounding areas to visit places like the Space Needle, Pikes Place Market, and Ballard Locks. Recently I explored one popular area of the Emerald City which turned out to be a weekend of firsts.

Quote of the Day

This is one of my favorite quotes. It's in the same school of thought as “opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work,” which is credited to Thomas Edison.

In part, this blog is my dance. Most importantly I enjoy crafting new posts to share and I trust the right “partner” will come along and ask to join me.

Quote of the Day

It's been a busy week for me but I wanted to share this quote. I've heard a lot of no's in my life but something better has always come along in the end. I'm keeping this in mind this week as I keep working hard to accomplish my goals.

I'm Still In

A few days have passed since Super Bowl XLIX. Today the shock and horror of that game ending play is a little easier to accept.

Here we were. Seconds left on the clock and I could taste victory. I just knew we were going to win. We were thisclose. After Jermaine Kearse’s unbelievable catch it seemed like the odds were in our favor. The ball bounced off his body and he still caught it. We gained significant yardage and it put us in a position to defeat the Patriots.

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.