March 21, 2006


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I'm watching Swat, Kenai and Finnely right now. Last night, Mot came by for some kitty therapy. Kenai and Mot watched "The Amazing Race" together. I think both were calm and settled by the time Mot had to leave for home.

March 20, 2006


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As I drove past into the International District, I noticed this old worn-down building on the corner of the road. It's partially hidden by on off-ramp and progress is slowly erasing the building, but I think at one time it was clean and well-maintained.

March 19, 2006


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Today on my last full day with Jesse, we went on a walk to the nearby park. The sun was shining and the grounds were filled with impromptu Soccer games. Jesse got her fill of sniffing, barking and sightseeing in her neighborhood.


I snapped this photo of Jesse after our walk on our way to Whole Foods for snack.

March 18, 2006


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Yesterday was the annual Pub Crawl and this was my favorite picture of the day featuring the organizer, Eric.

March 17, 2006


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The shores of Greenlake at Dusk. I love the blue tones in the air.

March 16, 2006


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The owner of the house I am watching is a youth minister and she has some fun toys including this dinosaur. I image he is actually quite nice but just has large teeth!

March 15, 2006


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Mr. Potato Head peeks out from the foliage of my desk plant. My co-workers mess with him on a daily basis and I often find my desk mascot in new unique situations. I do need to get him some accessories though!

March 14, 2006


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Against a soft aqua wall, a rough Cowboy hat lies waiting to be worn.

March 13, 2006


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The shells in the room I'm staying remind me of the ocean, bringing me serenity and peace.

March 12, 2006


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Today was another beautiful sunny day in Seattle. I met up with Mot for some shopping in Kirkland and we took advantage of the sunshine by taking a stroll along the waterfront. Kirkland is full of beautiful statues such as these three.

March 11, 2006
Photo Friday - Red


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I headed up to Stanwood for my hair appointment and took a few moments to drive along a dead-end road afterwards. I found this red barn and other great views on such a beautiful day. The red barn was a terrific find since the Photo Friday theme is "red" this week.


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March 10, 2006


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The piano in the house I'm watching always captures my attention. I wish I could make it sing the way it wants to sing. Unfortunately I can only play the first measure of "The First Noel."

March 9, 2006


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I had to run a disk to the print shop today and along the way I saw this great red building. I'm not sure why it is painted red but I do know that I like it.

March 8, 2006


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On my way to the gym this evening, I passed over I-5 where I noticed this "message" overlooking Seattle.

March 7, 2006


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Every single morning I drink coffee and last week for Self Portrait Tuesday I decided to document my drinking of it. This is my last photo for the week and a bright sunny way to show off my love for coffee.

March 6, 2006


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I purchased these flowers for the front porch after months of dead geriums occupying the space. Though this photo isn't the best, I still love the beauty of this plant.

March 5, 2006


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Matya and I took a walk around Greenlake today and I made sure to capture the day with my camera. This lady was sitting next to the lake studying or writing a letter which led me to dream about her activities. Was she writing a love letter and throwing it into the lake once written? Was she studying for her GMAT test and dreaming of being a professor some day? or were her activities more mundane but made extraordinary because she choose to sit by the lake while doing them?


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Photo Friday -- Feminine


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Today's Photo Friday theme is Feminine and this image from my aunt's wedding this past summer is the ultimate in femininity.

March 4, 2006


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New, beautiful furniture was delivered to the house today. Destiny took the opportunity to relax and stretch on the bare carpet in the sun before the space was reclaimed by furniture.

March 3, 2006


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I made a minature sweater the other day for Project Spectrum and photographed it this morning as the sun loosened the frost from the ground.

March 2, 2006


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Every morning I greet the elixir of love -- the coffee maker. Oh I do so love my morning coffee!

March 1, 2006


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As soon as Destiny heard me opening my Better Pal package, she quickly ran over to inspect my goodies. Her supervision certainly helped me enjoy my present even more.

February 28, 2006


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Katie and Ian will soon be parents and leave for their new home in South Carolina at the end of the week. I'm sad to see them go but happy for their new adventure!

February 27, 2006


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The view from my room, past my favorite piece of furniture decorated with my glass Fleur-de-lis ornament. This is the view my cat must often have since she enjoys sitting in the doorway in order to watch all in the household.

February 26, 2006


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As I prepared to leave the house I was watching today, I noticed this great box in their garage. The old wood and the worn label caught my eye. I love the vintage look of this box.

February 25, 2006


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My current housesitting gig is ending soon. After a long event today, I headed out to explore the backyard with the dogs. I saw what I am hoping is a fake fish in this beautiful fountain and I decided to document the contrast.

February 24, 2006

Photo Friday -- Masculine


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Today's Photo Friday theme is Masculine and when I spotted this sign in Georgetown, I knew this fit the bill.

Notice how there is a woman's head on a very masculine body.

February 23, 2006


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The guitar sits quietly in a corner awaiting its time on the stage. For now, it rests. One day though its time will come.

February 22, 2006


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There is a chess board sitting in the middle of the family room. A game is in progress. No one is around. Dust gathers on the board as the sun sets and the chess pieces await their next move.



A few days ago when it was sunny, I pretty much took the same photo. I enjoy seeing how lighting makes such a huge difference on the feeling of a photo.

February 22, 2006


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There is a chess board sitting in the middle of the family room. A game is in progress. No one is around. Dust gathers on the board as the sun sets and the chess pieces await their next move.

February 21, 2006



February's Self Portrait Tuesday's theme is "all of me" where you embrace your mistakes and love the ugly bits.


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This is all of me, from my nose to my lips, this is all of me. All the bits of me. All the ones I like and all the ones I don't like as much. In the end though, all these parts make up who I am.

February 20, 2006


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I caught Baby napping in the guest room today, a room with such beautiful color on the walls. I do find this color of blue to be quite refreshing and calming. It's the perfect color for a bedroom, a bathroom or an exercise room. Baby seems to have taken the color to heart and is so calm, she's now sleeping.

February 19, 2006


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At the house I'm watching, there is a pond just outside the front window filled with fish and glass bulbs. This morning as the sun shone brightly and the frost nipped at my toes, I snapped some photos of the glass bulbs bobbing in the water.

February 18, 2006


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I finished this baby sweater for a friend and found a wire body figure at the house I'm watching in which to model the sweater. I think this sweater turned out so very cute.

February 17, 2006
Photo Friday -- Baby


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Last night I began housesitting for my former boss. With three minature greyhounds, a cat, a turtle, fish and a parrot, there is lots to do here. Today's Photo Friday theme is Baby which strikes me as synchronicity since the cat's name is baby. Coincidence?

February 16, 2006


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As I drive into work every morning down I-5, I can see this Sugar Factory and until today, I did not know its' real location. Today after work, I had some extra time before I was to meet up with some friends, so I went on a field trip and found this building. It's just as cool close up as it is from the freeway.

February 15, 2006


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Seattle is experiencing an "Artic Blast" according to the television weathermen. This morning the backyard was dusted with frost and the crabapple tree was highlighted with the rising sun.

February 14, 2006


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The recipe for a perfect Valentine's Day home alone. After going to the gym (which was deserted!), I gathered my knitting, book and television remote for a quiet evenign alone with my cat. I think she was happy to see me since I've been gone for the past 6 days, of course she won't be pleased when I leave again on Thursday.

February 13, 2006


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Tonight is my last night with Phoenix and Pandora so I made sure to take them for a walk and give them bones to chew on. Now they'll remember me as the cool lady who does nice things for them and hopefully Pandora won't bark and hide next time I see her.

February 12, 2006


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This morning before I headed out to Kim's Baby Shower, I caught Kato watching the many morning walkers out in today's sunshine. I think he wanted to be out there himself but he's not allowed out in the front yard so he had to settle with watching from behind a glass window.