www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
night!
j
4.24.2008
cirque du soleil's corteo...WOW
just got back from opening night of corteo at marymoor park...i think this one is my new favorite cirque show. so beautiful and amazing colors, visuals, singing, choreography, music, acrobats, midgets, everything. if you're in seattle you have to see this show!
www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
night!
j
www.cirquedusoleil.com/corteo
night!
j
4.23.2008
this might be a problem
Costco CEO says demand rises for rice and flour
Rice shortage hits home in Seattle
my favorite quote about this, from citizen rain: "This sounds very elitist given the situation around the world, but could you imagine if Seattle sushi places run out of rice? (Shudder.) "
LOL (but not if i can't have my rice)
Rice shortage hits home in Seattle
my favorite quote about this, from citizen rain: "This sounds very elitist given the situation around the world, but could you imagine if Seattle sushi places run out of rice? (Shudder.) "
LOL (but not if i can't have my rice)
4.22.2008
the niketown banner curse
via nflfreaks.com king5.com: Seahawks release Shaun Alexander
i really admire what shaun has given to the seattle community off the field...he was really just a good guy at the end of the day and is always out teaching and doing what he can to help others. that and he was never an a-hole when he shopped at niketown. that's what i'm going to miss if he goes somewhere else!
YAYER
courtesy globeandmail.comGSP! GSP! GSP!
georges st. pierre is not only fine, he also happens to be the new (and rightful) UFC welterweight champion and hands down one of the fittest athletes in the world. most UFC fighters are really good in one or two aspects of mixed martial arts. GSP is not the best at any particular thing, but he is pretty damn good at almost freakin everything. he is perfect what can i say? he was totally worth moving my birthday party up a week from my real birthday just so i could have a fight party :)
it feel like atlanta, it feel like L.A. - it feel like PERFECTION
after a week of birthday fun and being busy at work as usual - here it is. damn i'm so late on this! if you missed the kanye show last weds you seriously missed out. i've been to a lot of concerts over the years and this is probably the best one i've ever seen. yeezy is over-the-top and cocky, making no exceptions for the way he is and how he does things - which is why it's extra amazing that he more than delivers everything he's talked about. he calmed down a bit after his mother passed but you can tell he threw his heart and passion into designing this concert. that's what i love - seeing musicians get involved with their show beyond just showing up and playing music. this show's got spaceships, inflatable dolls, superscreens and a jim henson designed set that completely changes its look once different lights are imposed on it. freakin amazing. i was tryin to find fonzie and animal quite frankly. i am so impressed. he freakin tied (a whole lot of) his songs together and weaved a story out of them. ugh. what an experience. 
lupe and N.E.R.D also killed it. lupe always does though. why did the neptunes rock the joint even with only one new song? ballers! i could have done without rihanna, but jake's friend is one of her backup dancers and i am happy he's got such a great job
4.17.2008
GPH @ The Sole Repair Shop tonight!
will post my thoughts on the kanye show later tonight!
Girl Power Hour Goes Eco-Chic
Presented by THE FINERIE
DATE: April 17, 2008
TIME: 6:30pm-9:30pm
LOCATION: The Sole Repair Shop // 1001 E. Pike
MORE: $10 @ the door, cash only (light appetizers, no-host bar)
RSVP: www.girlpowerhour.com
Event Start Time: Doors don't open until 6:30pm. If you come early, be prepared to wait outside.
Please Note: Location is tricky to find. Look for the electric Smart Car and green balloons outfront of the event space.
Sidenote: We are excited to be featuring a mini sustainable fashion show and many other features.
Parking: There is a paid parking lot located next to the event space on 10th. There is also a paid parking lot located underneath the QFC on Broadway and Pike; or, look for street parking.
Girl Power Hour Goes Eco-Chic
Presented by THE FINERIE
DATE: April 17, 2008
TIME: 6:30pm-9:30pm
LOCATION: The Sole Repair Shop // 1001 E. Pike
MORE: $10 @ the door, cash only (light appetizers, no-host bar)
RSVP: www.girlpowerhour.com
Event Start Time: Doors don't open until 6:30pm. If you come early, be prepared to wait outside.
Please Note: Location is tricky to find. Look for the electric Smart Car and green balloons outfront of the event space.
Sidenote: We are excited to be featuring a mini sustainable fashion show and many other features.
Parking: There is a paid parking lot located next to the event space on 10th. There is also a paid parking lot located underneath the QFC on Broadway and Pike; or, look for street parking.
4.13.2008
compassion, can't get enough
i finished tuesdays with morrie today - gosh this book is amazing! the many messages in this book are so simple and yet so powerful. lessions on everything from love, courage, family, life, death - everything in this book centers around the simple satisfaction that can be found from humility and compassion. coupled with the dalai lama's visit to seattle this weekend - two different and equally strong events that can help anyone take a few minutes and slow down from their busy lives to really appreciate what matters to them most!
4.10.2008
you already know...
two giant forces have made seattle the eye of its storm this weekend...downtown is going to suck
the green festival - the first ever extravaganza for everything you ever wanted to know about sustainability
seeds of compassion - dalai lama's 5-day visit to seattle. even though you have a snowball's chance in hell of scoring tickets to the qwest field event, there are a ton of (much smaller) workshops and seminars going on around the city through next wednesday. check out the website for more details!
the green festival - the first ever extravaganza for everything you ever wanted to know about sustainability
seeds of compassion - dalai lama's 5-day visit to seattle. even though you have a snowball's chance in hell of scoring tickets to the qwest field event, there are a ton of (much smaller) workshops and seminars going on around the city through next wednesday. check out the website for more details!
plugged out
this is so funny and ghetto...
after almost a year of living here, we no longer have access to the wonderful world that is cable television. oh well! this is total flashback to the days when i lived in a shoebox of an apartment during freshman year, or the old casa de la paula y jess when all we'd do is watch movies and listen to music. i have a hard time remembering how we got by for years without cable tv, but i'm sure all that studying had something to do with it. hey i turned out alright, right? at first i was slightly panicking about not having tv, but really this is a blessing in disguise. we were watching too much tv anyways. now we have no choice but to read more, watch movies, eat, cook, go out, whatevs. tell you the truth, i think it'll be a nice break to not have tv for the next couple of months. until i start to miss the really stupid shit i hate to love, like keeping up with the kardashians LOL
word
after almost a year of living here, we no longer have access to the wonderful world that is cable television. oh well! this is total flashback to the days when i lived in a shoebox of an apartment during freshman year, or the old casa de la paula y jess when all we'd do is watch movies and listen to music. i have a hard time remembering how we got by for years without cable tv, but i'm sure all that studying had something to do with it. hey i turned out alright, right? at first i was slightly panicking about not having tv, but really this is a blessing in disguise. we were watching too much tv anyways. now we have no choice but to read more, watch movies, eat, cook, go out, whatevs. tell you the truth, i think it'll be a nice break to not have tv for the next couple of months. until i start to miss the really stupid shit i hate to love, like keeping up with the kardashians LOL
word
4.08.2008
get engaged!
Looking for a way to make your voice heard and have influence on public policy and city life?
Get Engaged!
The Mayor and the Metrocenter YMCA are seeking diverse young adults ages 18-29 to join the Get Engaged Program. Participants will serve on boards and commissions that advise city government on a variety of issues, including human rights, historical preservation, city planning and arts and culture. Select a commission/board that matches your interest and apply!
The application deadline is April 28, 2008 and all submissions must be e-mailed. For Get Engaged application and details, visit: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm.
Get Engaged is an innovative program that is a partnership between the City of Seattle and Metrocenter YMCA. The program’s goal is to cultivate the next generation of leaders by highlighting the importance and value of young adults in community affairs. As a participant, you join a cohort of thirteen inspiring individuals who are dedicated to making Seattle a better place to live through community building and leadership development.
Questions? Contact Mona Grife at mgrife@seattleymca.org or (206) 382-5005.
Get Engaged!
The Mayor and the Metrocenter YMCA are seeking diverse young adults ages 18-29 to join the Get Engaged Program. Participants will serve on boards and commissions that advise city government on a variety of issues, including human rights, historical preservation, city planning and arts and culture. Select a commission/board that matches your interest and apply!
The application deadline is April 28, 2008 and all submissions must be e-mailed. For Get Engaged application and details, visit: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/boards.htm.
Get Engaged is an innovative program that is a partnership between the City of Seattle and Metrocenter YMCA. The program’s goal is to cultivate the next generation of leaders by highlighting the importance and value of young adults in community affairs. As a participant, you join a cohort of thirteen inspiring individuals who are dedicated to making Seattle a better place to live through community building and leadership development.
Questions? Contact Mona Grife at mgrife@seattleymca.org or (206) 382-5005.
i'm back!
ya miss me?
mmm meatball sliders (say it like homer)
i got sick late last week. i can't even remember how many times i've gotten sick and in how many different forms. will people stop coming to work when they get sick and shit? or at least stop shaking hands for awhile? i can't be washing my hands every five minutes, especially at events. oh well. this weekend i loaded up on vitamin c and sleep, and now i think it's just major allergies. i had to emcee my event this morning as always and i hope the crowd understood what i was saying, because i was congested as a mother.
on any given day i am anywhere from "behind at work" to "way way behind at work", and by that i mean answering emails and voicemails from being out at events and meetings all the damn time. this is what usually keeps me from blogging my little heart out - and it sucks because the good blogs, the ones people come back to and read with their coffee, are the ones that are updated regularly with things they want to read about (from the nosy peeks into personal lives to noteworthy news articles or events.) already this week i missed telling you all about the jamba juice free breakfast day and the starbucks' giveaway of the new pike place blend. oh well!
on a final note, we went to moe bar and quinn's for a late dinner & drinks on saturday night. moe bar was packed with cap hill hipsters and was very chill - i love the gold walls. we waited half an hour for quinn's - not for the duck duck mousse which is a little much for me, but for these:
mmm meatball sliders (say it like homer)
4.03.2008
First Fridays: SAM Remix @ The Seattle Art Museum
The Seattle Urban League Young Professionals group is teaming up with The Langston Hughes African American Film Festival and Delta Sigma Theta with the Seattle Art Museum for their First Friday: SAM Remix.
SAM presents award-winning KEXP DJ Kid Hops, dance to a bit of London with a sprinkle of Kingston. Immerse yourself in visual art, enjoy cocktails for TASTE bar and meet like minded professionals.
The first 30 people with SULYP will receive free admission to SAM.
Be sure to check out these two Special Exhibitions (once they’re gone, they will never be back in the Northwest again):
The Gates of Paradise: Lorenzo Ghiberti's Renaissance Masterpiece
January 26–April 6, 2008
SAM Third Floor Galleries
Roman Art from the Louvre
February 21–May 11, 2008
SAM Simonyi Special Exhibition Galleries
First Fridays: SAM Remix
April 4, 2008
6-9 p.m.
Brotman Forum
Seattle Art Museum
1300 First Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
things to do this weekend: the shoe show grand opening
Our dear friend Alex is opening his new store, The Shoe Show, this Saturday in Tacoma!
2614 B 6th Ave Tacoma 98406
10% of all proceeds during grand opening will be donated to The Human Society of Tacoma and Pierce County and Temple Beth El’s Hebrew school.
Raffle for a $100 shopping spree on Sunday, April 13th 2008. One ticket for each pair of shoes purchased will enter you into the drawing starting April 5th, 2008.
2614 B 6th Ave Tacoma 98406
10% of all proceeds during grand opening will be donated to The Human Society of Tacoma and Pierce County and Temple Beth El’s Hebrew school.
Raffle for a $100 shopping spree on Sunday, April 13th 2008. One ticket for each pair of shoes purchased will enter you into the drawing starting April 5th, 2008.
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