A custom necklace from Sailor’s Omen arrived in the mail today! She’s a gem!
Check out the other goodies for sale at Sailor’s Omen!
I bought a few scarves yesterday. I’m trying out some new hair styles. Success?
It looks like I’m ready for a farm. Now where’s my tractor?
This is my collection of ticket stubs so far this year! I usually try to keep all of my ticket stubs, but I’m trying EXTRA hard this year! I’m not a scrapbooker, but I want to do something to keep these safe. Any ideas?
Collection.
Joel Hodgson of Mystery Science Theater 3000!
We went to see the band, Sparks, a few weeks ago. It was their first time playing in Seattle AND we were right against the stage!
Yesterday Eric and I went to see the documentary “A Band Called Death.” It was so good! Here’s how the documentary’s Facebook page describes the film…”Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was Death. Formed in the early ’70s by three teenage brothers from Detroit, Death is credited as being the first black punk band, and the Hackney brothers, David, Bobby, and Dannis, are now considered pioneers in their field. But it wasn’t until recently — when a dusty 1974 demo tape made its way out of Bobby’s attic nearly 30 years after Death’s heyday — that anyone outside a small group of punk enthusiasts had even heard of them.”
I flew to Pennsylvania and back this year.
Also…The Hobbit and lots of roller derby!
What have you seen and where have you gone this year?
Today wasn’t a horrible day, but it wasn’t a good day. I was mega-tired and cranky. Also I realized halfway through my workday that my underwear was inside out. Eric so kindly pointed out that my panties were literally in a bunch. True story. And just for the record, I don’t even like the word “panties.”
A few things managed to brighten my day though. I elliptical-led (how do you use that word?!) 4.25 miles after work. Sweet sweet sweat to make the cranky go away.
I’ve been hesitant to list to St. Vincent and David Byrne but I finally did it today! I love David Byrne, but I was skeptical. This is fabulous! David Byrne is 61 and is as dreamy as ever! Shake it boy.
I also made chocolate chip cookies after dinner tonight. Suck that one bad day!
There are 48 hours left to donate to our Kickstarter project! Get in on that if it tickles your fancy!
I saw a preview for a new show coming soon on the Discovery Channel. ”North America” premieres May 19th. Shows like this make me want to travel forever. I hope you can check it out too!
This past weekend there was a community yard sale in West Seattle. It was a last-minute decision, but we decided to hit the streets and find some deals. The first yard sale we went to had “camera equipment,” in their listing. We went and found cameras! Eric walked away with one camera, but it was only $1! Score!
At the first yard sale I found a letterpress drawer! I’ve been lusting after them for a long time now. They’re usually really really expensive if you can find them for sale online. I found this guy for $5. Win win win! We went to about 30 yard sales, but the only things we bought were at the first house we stopped at. We should have just stopped then and ate vegan donuts!
This week has been a long one. And this was definitely needed!
And while I’m at it here’s another one of my favorites.
But this is my absolute favorite! I pretty much naturally dance like
I made a whole mess of rice yesterday! I like to throw all sorts of goodies in my rice. This time I used kidney beans, sweet corn, broccoli, red bell pepper and pineapple!
I went for my first run in very very very long time yesterday. I ran 1.5 miles away from the house and then almost cried when I realized I had to somehow make it home. Boo! It really wasn’t THAT bad…the sun was shining, I was sweaty and after one day in the sun my freckles are coming back! And don’t run on the petal on the sidewalk. Slippery like whoa!
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One of the Best Things I’ve EVER consumed:
The Cubano from South in Leavenworth, Washington. Holiday rice, black beans, fried banana, avocado slices and lettuce in a flour tortilla served with cabbage salad, corn chips and a salsa bar! Tasty goodness for my mouth!
The Cubano.
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-Sarah
The main reason for my trip to Pennsylvania a few weeks ago was for a Baby Shower for my baby niece! I surprised my sister and didn’t tell her that I was flying in to visit for a week. I made her cry which was kind of funny, but then I felt bad that I made a pregnant women cry. We spent time doing some shopping for the baby, organizing her room and sorting clothing by size.
Baby Keeley’s first baby book! I saw this and I knew I had to buy it for her.
There she is!
My sister, Krista, and my brother-in-law, Tim, put cute animal decals around the nursery.
Krista and Tim!
Pink and green.
I had so much fun checking out the baby’s room and going through baby clothing!
Little owls.
Tim made a cute little pig to decorate the room.
And this awesome bunny! The bunny rolls and that ball inside moves around too.
So many clothes! We spent a few hours taking tags off of them, washing them and then folding so many tiny onsies!
We went shopping the first night I was in PA and they found the little dress they’re going to bring baby girl home in!
AND I spotted these yellow pants and blue sweater. I’m actually pretty jealous of her. I want yellow pants and a blue sweater!
Baby book and baby belly!
Sister and sister!
I heard her! Not really, but I did feel her kick every day.
On Sunday we had a baby shower for Krista, Tim and baby.
Little pink flowers.
Gifts for the party guests.
Baby photos of Krista and Tim.
There were a few baby shower games too. I even won a game!
Look at that baby belly!
Krista and Tim were given so many cute and thoughtful gifts! The baby is going to be well loved when she makes and appearance.
Daddy’s little cupcake and Mommy’s new shopping buddy.
People made super cute blankets for baby.
I hope she’s a horse lover like I was when I was a kid!
I don’t have the patience to crochet, so I asked my sister’s friend, Ang, to make a hat with a little squirrel on it for the baby.
More handmade goods.
Krista and Tim were sorting the baby shower gifts that night and then we took more photos in the nursery!
So cute! I can’t wait to meet my niece!
Baby love.
Mama and Papa love!
Baby girl is going to be so loved when she makes an appearance.
All of those handmade blankets were presents at the baby shower!
The drawers are filled with diapers and blankets.
The clothes are also arranged and sorted by size.
Wishes do come true!
Everyone brought a book to the baby shower which they signed and wrote a note to the baby. Such a cute idea and keepsake for the baby!
Tiny shoes!
I had such a fun trip with my family! I was of course happy to see Eric back in Seattle, but I was sad for a few days after coming home. The first few days back for me are always the hardest. You forget…and it’s sad…how much you miss family when you’re away from them for so long. Krista and Tim now have a new computer so we can Skype! I’ve Skyped with them a few times already. Today I was talking to my sister and I could actually SEE the baby kicking. OMG! It was so exciting. The baby is due the day of our wedding, but I’m secretly hoping she arrives early so I can spend a few days with her before the wedding.
Come on out baby girl! I can’t wait to meet you!
Eric and I posted our Kickstarter project a few days ago! I get wordy and confusing so here’s how Eric described the project on Hey I’m Over Here.
“Following our June wedding on the east coast, Sarah and I will be embarking on a honeymoon trip along Route 66. For three weeks, we’ll be photographing the Road and the oddities along it with vintage Polaroid cameras.
Unlike many Kickstarter photography projects, our end goal isn’t a book – it’s the photos themselves. We want to travel Route 66, take photos with vintage Polaroids and send them to people – friends, family, even strangers. Each photo will necessarily be a one of a kind, you will have the only copy in existence. We won’t even have one! . Each will be taken along Route 66 and will in some way capture the essence of the old road. And to be clear, regardless of whether the project is funded, we’ll be traveling Route 66 this summer. The support you give will allow us to purchase film, additional cameras and needed supplies for shipping the photos. Rest assured you will not be funding our vacation.”
In less than two days we actually reached our funding goal! We were so surprised and thankful that people wanted our photos! You can still support the project and we’ll send you photos from the road if you’re interested. Head on over to our Kickstarter page to check it out!
This post needs a cat photo.
I managed to snap a few shots of some of the food I ate while in PA. In central PA, where I was staying, there aren’t many options for vegans/vegetarians if you want to go out to eat. Luckily there’s the college town of Lewisburg that has a cafe with two vegan lunch options. Cherry Alley Cafe used to have some amazing burritos! Vegan and all! I was really disappointed to find that they did away with awesome-burrito. They did have some vegan cookies though. I used to always get their iced chai tea with soy milk too. The barista there was actually kind enough to tell me that the chai mix isn’t vegan. Boo!! I’m assuming there’s dry milk in it. Make your own chai mix, Cherry Alley! Some spices and some grinding and BAM!…chai tea.
My mom did take me to a grocery store to stock up on some avocados, tofu and refried beans though! I usually live on bean burritos when I travel!
Travel food. Beans, avocado and hot sauce.
Root beer Italian ice! Rita’s is an east coast thing. I miss it!
Cherry Alley does have fun tables. I made that same face when I found out the chai tea mix isn’t vegan.
Tofu wrap!
And a grilled vegetable panini. The so kindly put cheese on this even though I asked for no cheese. They made me another one, but Cherry Alley kind of let me down! The birch beer in the background did not though!
More Italian ice! This time it was lemonade.
My aunt usually makes me something vegan when I’m in Pennsylvania visiting. This time she made me chocolate chip blondies and a chocolate cake with chocolate icing! I DID NOT eat all of that by myself. Although I could have.
After Eric picked me up from the airport we went to Bamboo Garden. We always go to Bamboo Garden after he picks me up or we pick someone up from the airport. It’s a nice little tradition.
Bamboo Garden!
There’s an antique mall/flea market that I love in Lewisburg, PA called, The Street of Shops. I squealed inside when I saw these lamps there! You might remember that I found a similar turtle lamp in a thrift store a few months ago. I wanted to take all of them home, but I knew I couldn’t. I snagged that little dinosaur lamp in the back. I didn’t have room to take him on the plane with me so I packaged him up as well as I could and my sister shipped him back to me. The package should arrive early this week and I’m hoping his little glass back didn’t break!
Remember my turtle lamp?
My dad and I had some time to work on a project for the wedding! I wanted to make some glass Ball jar cups so the wedding guests can take them home with them. I found bright yellow and white straws to put in these guys.
Dad punched a hole in the lid.
And I drilled the hole out! We then fished rubber grommets through the hole that the straws will later be placed in.
We made 36 Ball jar cups in about 45 minutes! Fun PA DIY!
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