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Like I could visit the Northwest without mentioning Twilight! No, unfortunately I didn’t meet Robert Pattinson in Seattle, or the other Robert Pattinson standing next to him. But Randy did say my face lit up like a Christmas tree when I saw the cutout of him. Hehe.

3475766648_f68ef098dfSo close! Yet, so far.

We did end up taking a ferry to Bainbridge to check things out over there, and when I saw on the map that PORT ANGELES was only an hour and half away I demanded nicely asked Randy if we could go there and eat at the Italian restaurant Bella and Edward ate at, and maybe order the mushroom ravioli. (Hey don’t judge me! I never thought I’d want to do this, but given that the opportunity was so close I couldn’t resist!) We started driving there and about halfway I decided that maybe it’d be a good idea if I gave them a call. It’s a good thing because they said they were closing early. CLOSING EARLY at 7:30!! So instead we went to Port Townsend where I got hit on by weird hairy locals and wild wolves were running loose in the street. Okay maybe not wolves but large wolf-like dogs. And yes, I’m thinking what you’re thinking, but I’m not going to say it. Instead I’ll show you one of the books I found while I was up there. You can order it on Amazon too. I think it could come in handy.

vampirehandbookThis guy look familiar to anyone?

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We saw some weird stuff while visiting Seattle and thought I’d share a few of our observations.

Street Signs

donotlitter3This one cracks me up. They obviously take littering seriously in Seattle. “Litter and DIE.” “Litter and I will make you wish you were never born!” “Litter and I will haunt your dreams!” Litter and…okay you get the point.

nsewNO PARKING SOUTHEAST OF HERE. I mean seriously. You need a compass to park here. They’re everywhere!

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Caution: Hula Hoopers Crossing

Other Odd Signs

185115320_90a7ceeedaWe had a drink here. It was hard for me to get the name right. I think you can guess why.

occultbooksUsed occult books you say?? I’ve been wondering what to do with all mine!

Fashion

Seattle definitely has an interesting sense of fashion. I don’t think I’ve ever seen that many tattoos and piercings clustered in one area. I don’t think it’s hip to match either or even wear logical clothes. I saw a guy walking down the street wearing the bottom half of a tiger suit. I’m mad I didn’t get a picture, but it would have required me to run out of the coffee shop and chase him down the street. I did get a couple photos though and thought I’d share.

outfitI don’t even know how to comment on this. Just be thankful I spared you the one where she lifts here arms.

outfit2Yeah yeah I know, but you gotta love the fisherman suspenders! Hey baby.

jackhoodyEven Jack got in on the grunge thing and wore a hoody.

Animals

pigLet’s just say there was an incident and no “real” animals were harmed.

bbqThe BBQ mobile!

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trollTrolls are animals right?

Just Odd

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So I decided to spare you the cheesy couple photos and 30-some odd drunken photos we took of each other every night. Instead I thought I’d share with you some of our favorite places in Seattle. First, let me recommend that you do NOT purchase this book:

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They should call it “Eat. Shop. Go out of business. Seattle.” 3 out of the 5 places I visited from this book were no longer there. They’d moved or gone out of business. It became a running joke. Any place I wanted to go would be gone. Being recommended in this book was like the kiss of death or something. However it did lead me to some cool neighborhoods where I found other places that I liked – like these:

Favorite Spot: Post Alley Gum Wall
A giant alleyway full of chewed gum. Who doesn’t love that?? I was obsessed.

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Favorite Shop: Watson Kennedy
Randy had to tear me out of this store. Think Anthropologie home mixed in with Paper Source, add some jewelry and antiques, and I’m in Heaven. This is the kind of store that convinces me that I need to own antique typewriter, I need to brush my teeth with fancy toothpaste and I need to drink juice out of glass goblets.

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I’m in Seattle for the weekend. We decided to go because we’ve  never been and found a cheap flight. Any recommendations?

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Curses!

 

Curses!

 

Is mother nature playing a trick on me? Like seriously. Did I actually move to Seattle by accident? I am so sick of rain! We’ve been here for almost 2 months and I’d say that it’s rained at least 4-5 weeks. Boo. And guess what happened to me this morning? So, I decided to wear white pants to work, stupid decision, considering it started pouring when I walked outside. Ugh, Karen. Anyway, I’m waiting for the bus, listening to my iPod when a cabby comes screaming around the corner, hits a puddle and sends nasty, muddy, city rain water splashing all over me. Yea, I was that girl, wearing white pants, covered in muddy water. Ick. 

But everything was OK because when I got to work, one of our clients delivered cupcakes to everyone at the office! Sweet :)

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