So we're not writing anything tonight. We'll both write in the next few days though.
In the meantime: http://www.flickr.com/photos/msali/page1/
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Yesterday & Today: an exercise in time management
So yesterday, to put it succinctly, we did nothing. We started our day mid-afternoon, took a bus to Capitol Hill*, went home because it was cold/raining/miserable, then we decided at 8 or 9 (when all the businesses are already closed or are closing, mind you) that we'd like to go out and shop. You can imagine how that turned out. Vegas mentality, you know?
*To any and every person who suggested we check out Capitol Hill, or anyone who intends to maybe check out Capitol Hill in the future: it sucks. Our bus driver kicked us off at the last stop and told us bleakly that there wasn't much around other than "Bruce Lee's grave, and a really cool atrium." It was January 1st to boot, so most everything was closed. The only thing that was open was a handful of restaurants.
Anyways, we ended the night by killing a few hours at GameWorks, which neither of us had been to since we were 12. The woman who sold us our card was named Sky Blue. And we scored enough tickets to get these WACKY glasses!
Whoa! Those are comically large!
Today we woke up late (again). We started out our day at this coffee shop that we hadn't checked out before, which is odd considering that it's right next door. They were super friendly and super delicious, so if you're ever in the area, check out Seattle Coffee Works by Pike Place Market.
Then we hit up the hipster trinity (H&M, American Apparel, Urban Outfitters) before taking the two-minute ride of our lives known as the Seattle Monorail. We were at the Seattle Center in no time, where we quickly realized that every dollar and minute spent prior to this day in Seattle was spent in utter futility. We disappointedly found out that the City Pass we intended on buying the day of was actually good for nine days, so we totally could've bought them the day we got here and gone back whenever. So we decided to just pay for all the attractions a la carte, and only got through the Experience Music Project (awesome!) aaaand that's about it. I mean, you know, we wanted to do AT LEAST the SciFi museum and a few other things, but we're running on Vegas time and assumed that everything stayed open until at least 8. Wrong. We're gonna try to fit in the other half of Seattle Center tomorrow.
On the way back home we ate about 1038457135 things (me personally: sandwich, fish & chips, fudge, crepe, smoothie, more fudge [ladiez]), and stopped by an FYE that was going out of business, so of course we spent an hour and hundreds of millions of dollars there. I got so excited that I began sweating whole calories out of every pore (ladiez).
In other words the past 48 hours have been chock full of disappointment, self-indulgence, laziness, and consumerism.
And now pictures!
For the record, I hate this photo with all of my being.
In conclusion, we show up late to everything and never take pictures of anything. We are the worst tourists any city has ever had the displeasure of hosting.
*To any and every person who suggested we check out Capitol Hill, or anyone who intends to maybe check out Capitol Hill in the future: it sucks. Our bus driver kicked us off at the last stop and told us bleakly that there wasn't much around other than "Bruce Lee's grave, and a really cool atrium." It was January 1st to boot, so most everything was closed. The only thing that was open was a handful of restaurants.
Anyways, we ended the night by killing a few hours at GameWorks, which neither of us had been to since we were 12. The woman who sold us our card was named Sky Blue. And we scored enough tickets to get these WACKY glasses!
Whoa! Those are comically large!
Today we woke up late (again). We started out our day at this coffee shop that we hadn't checked out before, which is odd considering that it's right next door. They were super friendly and super delicious, so if you're ever in the area, check out Seattle Coffee Works by Pike Place Market.
Then we hit up the hipster trinity (H&M, American Apparel, Urban Outfitters) before taking the two-minute ride of our lives known as the Seattle Monorail. We were at the Seattle Center in no time, where we quickly realized that every dollar and minute spent prior to this day in Seattle was spent in utter futility. We disappointedly found out that the City Pass we intended on buying the day of was actually good for nine days, so we totally could've bought them the day we got here and gone back whenever. So we decided to just pay for all the attractions a la carte, and only got through the Experience Music Project (awesome!) aaaand that's about it. I mean, you know, we wanted to do AT LEAST the SciFi museum and a few other things, but we're running on Vegas time and assumed that everything stayed open until at least 8. Wrong. We're gonna try to fit in the other half of Seattle Center tomorrow.
On the way back home we ate about 1038457135 things (me personally: sandwich, fish & chips, fudge, crepe, smoothie, more fudge [ladiez]), and stopped by an FYE that was going out of business, so of course we spent an hour and hundreds of millions of dollars there. I got so excited that I began sweating whole calories out of every pore (ladiez).
In other words the past 48 hours have been chock full of disappointment, self-indulgence, laziness, and consumerism.
And now pictures!
For the record, I hate this photo with all of my being.
In conclusion, we show up late to everything and never take pictures of anything. We are the worst tourists any city has ever had the displeasure of hosting.
Friday, January 1, 2010
NYE Photos and More
Cute house!
Across the street from our hostel.
MINUS THE BEAR
so many glorious pedals
Kay Kay and the Weathered Underground
Ron, our bff tour guide.
NYE with MINUS THE BEAR
Yesterday, we spent the day at Pioneer Square (Seattle's most historical part of town) and took the "famous" underground tour. Essentially, you go down into some tunnels and learn about how Seattle was founded and how majority of the people that built the city and were of importance back then were prostitutes, cheating politicians, and a not very intelligent pyromaniac.
After learning more then either one of us probably desired to know about Seattle in the 1800's we attempted to find food but unfortunately the one restaurant that looked appealing rejected us because we were not 21 (lame!). That didn't stop us from exploring more and not settling for one of the many many pizza places. We were on a search for soup and when we were moments away from giving up we stumbled upon "Soup & Friends". The soup was delicious and Soup and Friends was located right next to a crepe place who's name currently escapes me. I wish I could remember their name because it was DELICIOUS.
On to New Years Eve...
Michael and I spent the early evening trying to look older and memorize our alter egos Jimar and Nicole. When we arrived at The Showbox I got a brief glance and a smile from the man checking our i.d.s (p.s. I was supposedly 28 years old) and Mike got a double look over but still got in regardless.
The first band that played was Kay Kay and the Weathered Underground. A magical group of twelve people. Including a violinist, cellist, VIOLIST, general horn section and the basic piano, guitar, drum, bass, etc. Their music is very up beat and happy. I highly recommend them.
Next was The Lonely Forest. I don't really remember them as much because I was a little tipsy at this moment but I do remember the lead singer looked like a young Jake Gyllenhaal. (Think Donnie Darko or The Good Girl, Jake.) It was almost creepy once I made this connection. I do also remember they all seemed very happy and appreciative to be playing.
Then, mystically, I ended up front row center for Minus the Bear. I still don't know how this happened. But it was absolutely wonderful in every sense of the word. I couldn't stop smiling. I was so close, I could reach my hand out and touch the lead singer (who we saw walking pass us on the street earlier the day). There was no count-down to 2010 because Minus the Bear was too busy blowing everyone's mind with their musical wonderfulness.
The night then ended with a bottle of pink champagne and getting to know our fellow residents at the hostel.
Overall, a wonderful, musical, magical way to start the year.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
I like what you're doin'
Between the two of us, we brought five cameras on this trip. How or why we haven't taken more pictures is beyond me. Nevertheless, yesterday & today in pictures:
We found a car with leaves on it. Wacky!
I got a bear hat and had a burrito.
The mystery machine in the 21st century.
Here's some photos of the common area of our hostel. By the way, in our previous post, Ali failed to mention that one of our roommates is a nice Australian gentleman traveling through America. The other one is ABSOLUTELY INSANE.
The Tully's Coffee factory on the way from the airport to our hostel. Isn't there an Architecture in Helsinki album cover like this?
We stumbled across a thrift store that was formerly Bruce Lee's first dojo in Seattle. This is the back of it. And if you ever happen to find yourself here, the girl working at the counter will be very eager to share the building's history with you.
We walked about three miles today, from the University District to Fremont. And Fremont was amazing. Then we met our great buddy Gavan! And then we picked up our other great friend Dana! Ali tried new food! Good times were had!
Oh and we'll probably hit up Portland on January 1st. So if you're in the Portland area, holla atcha friendz.
Tomorrow we'll be going to Pioneer Square, and then partying. Also coming soon: A party on wheels - that floats!
P.S. I'm getting sick. Awesome.
We found a car with leaves on it. Wacky!
I got a bear hat and had a burrito.
The mystery machine in the 21st century.
Here's some photos of the common area of our hostel. By the way, in our previous post, Ali failed to mention that one of our roommates is a nice Australian gentleman traveling through America. The other one is ABSOLUTELY INSANE.
The Tully's Coffee factory on the way from the airport to our hostel. Isn't there an Architecture in Helsinki album cover like this?
We stumbled across a thrift store that was formerly Bruce Lee's first dojo in Seattle. This is the back of it. And if you ever happen to find yourself here, the girl working at the counter will be very eager to share the building's history with you.
We walked about three miles today, from the University District to Fremont. And Fremont was amazing. Then we met our great buddy Gavan! And then we picked up our other great friend Dana! Ali tried new food! Good times were had!
Oh and we'll probably hit up Portland on January 1st. So if you're in the Portland area, holla atcha friendz.
Tomorrow we'll be going to Pioneer Square, and then partying. Also coming soon: A party on wheels - that floats!
P.S. I'm getting sick. Awesome.
Day 1: A brief overview
After taking a brief nap in the Seattle airport Mike's flight came in around noon. We were reunited at last and our first mission of the trip was to find proper transportation.
We walked about five minutes until we finally found the entrance to the Light Rail (the Seattle train that goes through the city) and on our way downtown we passed buildings with various murals and paintings on them making the city look relatively bright and happy.
After that we found our hostel which is surprisingly much nicer then I anticipated. The bathrooms are luxurious compared to the one's in my dorm room. We get free food three nights this week as well as complimentary continental breakfast every morning.
Mike and I are in a 6 person dorm. The bunk-beds have nice little shades on each bed for privacy and the two people we have had to share the room with thus far don't seem like serial killers or rapists.
We then spent the remainder of the evening walking around downtown stopping at everything that was shiny and pretty to stand in awe of it's shiny and/or prettiness.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
I too will be extraordinarily exhausted because my body failed to allow me any good sleep once again. I'm about to leave for the airport in half an hour and hope I don't fall asleep in the Seattle airport while I wait for Mike to get there.
Today we will have to keep the activities light and easy.
-Alison
This starts now.
Mike here.
Babysat for my sister all night. I've gotta be on a plane in six hours, and God knows how early I have to get there thanks to the Crotchbomber. So in other words I'm not sleeping tonight and my first day in Seattle will be extraordinarily exhausting.
Let's do this.
Babysat for my sister all night. I've gotta be on a plane in six hours, and God knows how early I have to get there thanks to the Crotchbomber. So in other words I'm not sleeping tonight and my first day in Seattle will be extraordinarily exhausting.
Let's do this.
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