While I do have day to day adventures- and rearranging my furniture might be exciting to some, I feel that all in all I have very little to add to the blogging world. At one point I thought of it as an online journal... then I realized: that is about the dumbest thing ever. If there is anything I do NOT want the entire world to see, it is my personal "journal".
So, if you are all wrapped up in what I have to say here, shoot me an email with your very own email address. Ask me what you want to ask me (yep, all eight of you), and I will tell you what you want to know. Heck, shoot me an email asking me to update you when something cool happens. I'll try my best to oblige. Then again, as I have demonstrated here, I am not the gold standard of compliance.
Patience is a virtue.
Good day blog, your days are numbered.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
blurry
Looks messier, but progress is being made. Slowly.
I haven't really tried to take any good photographs so you get a mix of natural light and well, darkness plus a lamp. Neither are quite representative of what the place looks like, but its a start. Again, feedback is a-okay.
How hot is that bike!?
The Multicare Security guys love it when I leave my door open... They come around the corner ready for a bad guy breaking into my place, and find me, posting a picture of my open door, waving at them. They smile.
Nighttime falls, hulu appears on the screen...
Aaalrighty. More later.
I haven't really tried to take any good photographs so you get a mix of natural light and well, darkness plus a lamp. Neither are quite representative of what the place looks like, but its a start. Again, feedback is a-okay.
Pat on the back to James, installer of clothing rack and bully to the bullies.
How hot is that bike!?
The Multicare Security guys love it when I leave my door open... They come around the corner ready for a bad guy breaking into my place, and find me, posting a picture of my open door, waving at them. They smile.
Nighttime falls, hulu appears on the screen...
I've got nothing smart or witty to say. This is my kitchen.
Aaalrighty. More later.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
In case you were keeping track
The new address is as follows:
414 S. I St. #8
Tacoma, WA 98405
Allow me to give you a tour (of the tentative layout... this is by no means the final product!)
Finally, the "get ready for the day" area. Dresser, mirror (which will eventually be hung) makeup stuff, closet, and BED.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, takes you full circle. You have just experienced a day in the life of Kara's new studio!
Hope you enjoyed the ride.
I am very very open to suggestions. I have a bunch of stuff that was not included in the photos... namely, an awesome, old, HEAVY bicycle. As well as boxes full of books, vases, wall decor, lamps, etc.
Depending on the numbers, I'd like to get rid of the dresser (which holds more than you think: the usual bras and undies, socks, swimsuits, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, towels, washcloths, and some makeshift curtains) and trade it for an armoire of sorts. Then I could use my skinny little closet for storage.
We will see. I'm just happy to have my own place. And at the moment, my focus is not so much on myself as it is on Mommy-to-be Mer! Gotta give the little peanut a friendly welcome, right!?
More at some point, thanks for the patience!
414 S. I St. #8
Tacoma, WA 98405
Allow me to give you a tour (of the tentative layout... this is by no means the final product!)
When you open the front door, this is what you see.
Take a step back and check out that kitchen you just walked through...
And now, the dining table/desk, bookshelf/office stuff.
Finally, the "get ready for the day" area. Dresser, mirror (which will eventually be hung) makeup stuff, closet, and BED.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, takes you full circle. You have just experienced a day in the life of Kara's new studio!
Hope you enjoyed the ride.
I am very very open to suggestions. I have a bunch of stuff that was not included in the photos... namely, an awesome, old, HEAVY bicycle. As well as boxes full of books, vases, wall decor, lamps, etc.
Depending on the numbers, I'd like to get rid of the dresser (which holds more than you think: the usual bras and undies, socks, swimsuits, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, towels, washcloths, and some makeshift curtains) and trade it for an armoire of sorts. Then I could use my skinny little closet for storage.
We will see. I'm just happy to have my own place. And at the moment, my focus is not so much on myself as it is on Mommy-to-be Mer! Gotta give the little peanut a friendly welcome, right!?
More at some point, thanks for the patience!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Right?
Right.
So here is the deal. I am back in Tacoma for at least a couple weeks! This is what I've been up to:
First, I spent two weeks or so in Sioux Falls for Caitlin and William's wedding.
The "pretending to be hammered" Groom and I. (He didn't have to try TOO hard)
Right.
So here is the deal. I am back in Tacoma for at least a couple weeks! This is what I've been up to:
First, I spent two weeks or so in Sioux Falls for Caitlin and William's wedding.
The Beautiful Bride and I
The "pretending to be hammered" Groom and I. (He didn't have to try TOO hard)
Next, I got back to Tacoma, unpacked, did some laundry, packed, and headed off to Athens (not THAT Athens), Georgia (sorry, not that Georgia either). Anyway, my friends Ali and Brent were kind enough to pick me up in Atlanta and drive me to their home in Athens, provide me with my very own room and bathroom, sign me up for a 5k (I did it!!), teach me all about tennis, feed me delicious food, make me coffee, introduce me to super nice people, take me to the pool.... I could go on...
Ali and I at the pool
Brent, me, Ali, and Laura living the good life. Food, drink, and merriment.
Brent, me, Ali, and Laura living the good life. Food, drink, and merriment.
Anyway folks, I'll try my best to get back on track. These next few weeks will not be without excitement either... I will be moving (somewhere, not sure where yet), and with any luck, finding a full time job.
Send me good vibes, I'll be needing them!
Send me good vibes, I'll be needing them!
Monday, August 17, 2009
He's all grown up!
Many of you have heard this story, but I'll share it again the best I can.
April 20, 2008. On the phone with Michael.
Mike: Hello?
Kara: Hey
M: Whats up?
K: Not much... Happy Birthday!!!
M: Thanks
K: So the big one-nine. Your last year as a teenager! How cool! Man, enjoy yourself while you are young. Soon you will be in your TWENTIES. So mike, this is your last year as a teen, what are you going to do? Big plans?
M: *pause*
K: So happy birthday! Nineteen years! Mike you are growing up so...
M: Kara?
K: Yeah?
M: I'm 20.
I'll post the pics that inspired this post.... at a later date. Right now, reminiscing with the brother :0)
April 20, 2008. On the phone with Michael.
Mike: Hello?
Kara: Hey
M: Whats up?
K: Not much... Happy Birthday!!!
M: Thanks
K: So the big one-nine. Your last year as a teenager! How cool! Man, enjoy yourself while you are young. Soon you will be in your TWENTIES. So mike, this is your last year as a teen, what are you going to do? Big plans?
M: *pause*
K: So happy birthday! Nineteen years! Mike you are growing up so...
M: Kara?
K: Yeah?
M: I'm 20.
I'll post the pics that inspired this post.... at a later date. Right now, reminiscing with the brother :0)
quarter century
I'd love to say something deep. To really take a step back, observe and analyze my current state of being, and share eloquently stated pearls of wisdom... but this is not going to happen.
Instead, (three days late), you get old pictures of me!
12 days
1 year
2 years
Apparently 3 and 4 were not photo worthy, so here's year 5
And year 6
Would you just look at how rockin' we all look in that last picture? Daaaamn!
Funny how things change. Anna, my cousin, the one in the white polka dot shirt, now has two boys, the oldest being exactly the age I was in this picture.
Well anyway. Tomorrow I'm off to visit that cute little guy in the blue and white tank top and yellow sunglasses. Only now he is 21, has a girlfriend, a house, a motorcycle, a car, and a job running sound for events at South Dakota State University.
Ahhh life.
Instead, (three days late), you get old pictures of me!
12 days
1 year
2 years
Apparently 3 and 4 were not photo worthy, so here's year 5
And year 6
Would you just look at how rockin' we all look in that last picture? Daaaamn!
Funny how things change. Anna, my cousin, the one in the white polka dot shirt, now has two boys, the oldest being exactly the age I was in this picture.
Well anyway. Tomorrow I'm off to visit that cute little guy in the blue and white tank top and yellow sunglasses. Only now he is 21, has a girlfriend, a house, a motorcycle, a car, and a job running sound for events at South Dakota State University.
Ahhh life.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
This is why I like solo roadtrips...
Today I am grateful that I made it home and am no longer sitting in my car. I'd like to make it known that for that final stretch, I was rockin' to Billy Joel. This made me very happy- not so much the act of listening to Billy Joel, but knowing that if there was video footage of me in that last hour or so of my drive, it would be hilarious. Deeply embarrassing, but hilarious. Windows down, stereo as loud as it would go, smoking a cigarette, singing (badly) at the top of my lungs, playing the steering wheel drums, and just having a grand 'ol time.
Needless to say, I am running on adrenaline. I am officially so tired I'm giddy. You know what I'm talkin' about. More tomorrow 'cause right now
I
Needless to say, I am running on adrenaline. I am officially so tired I'm giddy. You know what I'm talkin' about. More tomorrow 'cause right now
I
am off
to la-la-land
Monday, August 10, 2009
Old Maids
I said I would update, I haven't. But ya know what? I am pretty sure the people who actually read this are the ones I spend all my time with anyway so they know exactly whats been going on. There are no big surprises here.
However, I think I had a good thing going when I was coming up with at least one thing to be grateful for each day. I dont know if you liked it, but I enjoyed doing it, and I'm all about starting that up again.
I have had a really great week. I mean- I don't feel like giving the world a great big hug, but I don't want out so desperately either. Perhaps this is weird, but I feel it most in my eyes. I dont know if you can tell by looking at me, but this last week my eyes have been open and anticipating and actively taking things in. I have had happy eyes as of late- as opposed to being all droopy and cynical or darting around desperately trying to avoid eye contact with others. I can fake a smile, speak happy words, and make it seem legit... but my eyes are (or at least feel) more telling. Yeah, maybe this is weird.
Anyway, I'd like to get back on track with my documentation of what makes me smile for real. Whole body smiles. Things that really truely bring me joy.
Today (yesterday, I guess) I went to Beth's, a very cool cafe less than a block from Lance's house in Greenlake with Kristen, Lance, and Brice. Beth's is known for their 6 or 12 egg omelets. (The four of us split a 12 egg bacon something-or-other omelet. It was delicious, and I am still full a solid 13 hours later) They also have an interesting way of decorating the place... there are stacks of plain white paper, big 'ol packs of crayons, and masking tape to stick your art to the walls wherever you can find a space. I was feeling less than inspired, but Lance and Kristen went all out. Kristen's artwork is what I am going to officially be grateful for... but really, it was the whole day.
Above you see photo documentation of some impromptu art that kept me giggling for quite some time. Thank you Kristen, Lance, and Brice. You guys get an A+.
However, I think I had a good thing going when I was coming up with at least one thing to be grateful for each day. I dont know if you liked it, but I enjoyed doing it, and I'm all about starting that up again.
I have had a really great week. I mean- I don't feel like giving the world a great big hug, but I don't want out so desperately either. Perhaps this is weird, but I feel it most in my eyes. I dont know if you can tell by looking at me, but this last week my eyes have been open and anticipating and actively taking things in. I have had happy eyes as of late- as opposed to being all droopy and cynical or darting around desperately trying to avoid eye contact with others. I can fake a smile, speak happy words, and make it seem legit... but my eyes are (or at least feel) more telling. Yeah, maybe this is weird.
Anyway, I'd like to get back on track with my documentation of what makes me smile for real. Whole body smiles. Things that really truely bring me joy.
Today (yesterday, I guess) I went to Beth's, a very cool cafe less than a block from Lance's house in Greenlake with Kristen, Lance, and Brice. Beth's is known for their 6 or 12 egg omelets. (The four of us split a 12 egg bacon something-or-other omelet. It was delicious, and I am still full a solid 13 hours later) They also have an interesting way of decorating the place... there are stacks of plain white paper, big 'ol packs of crayons, and masking tape to stick your art to the walls wherever you can find a space. I was feeling less than inspired, but Lance and Kristen went all out. Kristen's artwork is what I am going to officially be grateful for... but really, it was the whole day.
Above you see photo documentation of some impromptu art that kept me giggling for quite some time. Thank you Kristen, Lance, and Brice. You guys get an A+.
Monday, July 20, 2009
I am thankful for friends friends friends.
Its been a busy weekend... update, and multiple photos within a week or so!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Back!
I have returned!
The next few days are filling up quickly. Today is for regrouping, organizing, laundry, etc. Tomorrow I'll be back to babysitting, and in the evening my friend Nic and a buddy or two of his will be staying with me and spending the next few days in the Tacoma/Seattle area. There will be appointments here and there, planning for my August trip to Sioux Falls, and catching up with friends.
But for now, coffee.
The next few days are filling up quickly. Today is for regrouping, organizing, laundry, etc. Tomorrow I'll be back to babysitting, and in the evening my friend Nic and a buddy or two of his will be staying with me and spending the next few days in the Tacoma/Seattle area. There will be appointments here and there, planning for my August trip to Sioux Falls, and catching up with friends.
But for now, coffee.
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