The Narrows bridge.

Not many people outside of Washington know the story of "Galloping Gerty" or the "Narrows bridge" but it once collapsed. Growing up in the Northwest, most people have seen the sight of the "Narrows Bridge". I have been lucky to go over the thing my entire life, living across one side and having a social life on the other. In 2006 they put up a second bridge on the left side of the original, which also added a lovely $4.00 toll. At the beginning of this summer they hiked the toll up to $5.00...!!!! and $4.00 for residents. I started working across the bridge so between gas and toll, I'm spending over $150 a month just to work! Seems kind of unnecessary... but at least I get to witness these beautiful views... for now, i'm okay with it.

New beginnings and bittersweet ends

I was conflicted for a while, really stressed out about working at Macy's and hating my job so much. Anytime someone would ask, "hows macys?" i'd say "hate it". EVERYTIME! The company just wasn't what I was wanting and after two years, I finally said my goodbyes this week and put in my notice. I was planning on having two jobs but then fate knocked on my window and handed me this amazing job at "Menchies Frozen Yogurt", that doesn't sound like much to a lot of people but i'm only 20. I have to be in school and have a flexible job so that one day I can have an amazing career. I have to say, my boss, my coworkers and my roll in this company is amazing. I know I have only been working here for 3 weeks, but I am so happy. All the stress that I had been feeling was lifted off of my shoulders as soon as I stepped in that door. Our grand opening is on the 19th, and my boss has asked me to be one of his leading people. (in training for now)... I'm glad that this happened before fall. because working at the mall was stressful, I hated my manager and I ate all the time! And had a shopping problem... i'll miss all of my friends at Macy's but I love Menchies so much more. It's time to move forth so that I can be in school and own my own business in the next 5 years!

PS. ANYONE IN THE GIG HARBOR AREA, OUR GRAND OPENING IS AUGUST 19TH! FIRST 20 PEOPLE IN THE DOOR RECEIVE FREE YOGURT FOR A MONTH AND FREE YOGURT FROM 11-1PM FOR THE PUBLIC!
https://www.facebook.com/MenchiesPointFosdickSquare

That looks so sun-setty

It's so funny living in Tacoma, how different the views are on this side of the sound. I'm from the woods in Gig Harbor, Washington. Not really, but I live surrounded by lots of trees. My views were constantly covered by shadows growing up, which always bummed me out when the sun was rising or setting. I love living in the city because I live on the top floor of our house and my window faces the sunset. It's so beautiful at night. I recently moved my room around a little... and now my bed faces the windows to the street. It's constantly glowing in my room and I am always getting the perfect views of the sky. I must look so creepy with my camera facing the neighborhood out of my window...

Records

I think most people can agree that the sounds of a record appose to a MP3 or CD always sounds more rad. I pulled out my record player this morning and really wanted to play some music but I only have a few records. I really want to purchase the Whitley Vinyl and The Avett Brothers or Band of horses because I listen to them all the time... but also Rocky Votolato ever since we saw him live. I already have a Bright eyes album so I'm not to interested in buying another one yet. I just can't find places besides Amazon and Ebay that sell records for a decent price, any suggestions? (@kelseyadame - twitter)

58 days baby!

Until my birthday :D

I made a special list, partially out of bordem and also because it's my 21st and I am going to go insane.

From left to right : Brandy Melville Gift card - Free People Baja Denim Jacket - Keurig B70 platinum Coffee Makerr - Photoshop CS5 - Mint Green Hudson Skinnies - Pink and Silver Short Embellished Party Dress - Medium Flamingo&White Aristotle Fixed Gear - Marc Jacobs Pastel Shoulder bag - Michael Kors Jet Zip Around wallet - Floral phone cover - Nordstrom Gift Card - Floral Leather Backpack - The Help DVD - Canon T2i lens set - Press 'British Intarsia' French Navy V-Neck Cardigan - Black Cordones Slip on Toms - "Wisett Desert Botas, Natural Chukka Boot" by TOMS - Rubbish Chambray Boyfriend shirt Light Wash- BRACES! (DAD) :)

Photo Filters!

Summer has FINALLY arrived in Washington, after the 4th it happened. I knew it would be sunny sooner or later and I have been wanting to wear my high wasted shorts for months. I've also been wanting to use my photo filters on my canon, I finally got to. As you can see below. AND! I am so happy "high wasted" is back in style because I have been secretly wearing my work pants and skirts high above my hips for almost two years... I even got told to pull them down once because I looked a little "grandma-ish". Which is funny, because that same co worker of mine was wearing high wasted shorts today.... hm. 

 

 Happy summer!
Go for a bike ride and tonight have a camp fire! :D