For it's 1..2...3 strikes you're OUT.....

So a few weekends ago, I went to a Mariner's baseball game with some of my roommates and people from church. I haven't been to a baseball game in.....I don't know like 15 years or something. And the one I went to was hot and boring! So I didn't know quite what to expect from this game, but I ended up having a good time. I froze, but I had fun. As you can see from the first picture, we weren't seated super close. I know that the picture below it looks like it was just night time but it wasn't quite that late. The weather was really cold and rainy that night. Because this is Seattle, they built this stadium with a retractable roof but the rain still gets in especially if you are sitting really close to the top! About an hour into the game it started raining on us so some of the people in our group decided to see if they could move down to the lower seats. We watched them stealthy sneak into a pretty empty section and get all comfy. We also watched as one of the ushers approached them wanting to see their tickets. We all thought he'd kick them out but he let them stay....so the rest of followed suit and moved to the better seats!

This is the view from our new seats...as you can see, we're much closer to all the action!

 Just a few more pictures from the game. It was fun and the Mariners won! I feel lucky to have seen them win since they've been losing more than winning the last few weeks!


Towards the middle of the game there was a Ranger running to 2nd base and he slid to base and was declared safe. It was pretty clear to the crowd that he was OUT and even more apparent when they replayed to scene on the big screen. The call stood and he was SAFE but oh...there was some Unhappy Mariner's fans in the crowd. They BOOed until the inning was over. Luckily, the Ranger's didn't score any more runs that inning but the crowd definitely let their displeasure show! This game was also pretty intense because the Texas Rangers were hitting everyone. So many Mariner's took hits from the ball that night...and they looked super painful! I felt bad for anyone getting up to bat because I'm pretty sure most of them got hit.

Duly Noted

This is a break from the catch up I've been doing. I just want it noted that I am no longer Lost in Tucson! I listened Kiersty. I changed my heading to reflect where I currently am! And I'd just like to point out that while you did change your heading as well to match your blog...it took you almost a year! So I'd say I'm doing pretty well when it only took me a few months...we won't dwell on the fact that had you not called me out on it, it probably wouldn't have changed!

More posts to come on what I've been up too! Just so everyone can be happy with me..This weeks forecast  had all suns with minimal clouds and rain! I can't tell you how excited that made me! It might even be hot this weekend! I'll let you know if it was an accurate forecast or the weatherman's idea of a cruel cruel joke!

Green Lake Park

The sun has been a little shy since I've been here. When the sunny days and my days off coincide it's a joyous event! This Saturday was one of those glorious days! When it's sunny, everyone comes out to play. This is Green Lake Park. It's only a few miles from where I live and it's beautiful. When I got to the park, there was SOOOOO many people there. I couldn't believe how many people were out walking, playing croquet, frisbee, baseball, etc. So many people out enjoying the sun! I'm excited to see it this summer. You can go swimming and rent paddle boats! It sounds like lots of fun. I just walked the trail this time and enjoyed the nice weather. I got a few pics of the lake and the city behind it. I really love being so close to so many bodies of water. Do I wish that it was warmer so I could actually enjoy the water...yes! A resounding YES! But, sometimes we just have to learn to live with certain hardships!

 This is my favorite! I love that the trees are starting to bloom. The flowers are starting to come out as well and I am really loving spring! I pass some of these trees on my way home everyday. There is one street and they just line the block. The colors are so beautiful. Someday, I'll get some pictures of those.

"I know you can be overwhelmed and you can be underwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed?"

"I think you can in Europe."

I hope someone out there got this movie reference! If my sisters don't get it, I may have to think about disowning them....We saw it quite a few time! For those who didn't know it, it's from the movie Ten Things I Hate About You. I referenced it because I'm seeing so many of the places they filmed it at. It was filmed in Seattle and Tacoma and one of the scenes was shot here at the Fremont Troll! 

I found this guy under the Aurora Bridge a few weeks ago. I was told to watch what shoes I wear because he likes to steal shoes and apparently VW Bugs. Thankfully, I don't drive a VW so my car is safe and sound. It was fun to see this place that I never thought I'd see. I never thought I'd be in Seattle...yet here I am...living the dream. I am glad I found him during the day because I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to be wandering around here late at night. If the sleeping bags and stuff by the stairs is any indication, there are a few people sleeping with the troll at night.....

 I got a little to close and you can't really see the troll...but I got close and he didn't eat me so...win some, lose some!

Anyways, here's another adventure done! I'm enjoying getting to know the city and all the fun things there are to see!

Pike Place Market

This was my first order of business when I had a free weekend. I went to Pike Place Market with two of my roommates. We visited the gum wall....which is a pretty disgusting thing. Someone thought it would be a great idea to stick their chewed bum on a wall and then continue to do it! Now people spell names with their gum and make art...all sorts of fun things. But, now I've experienced it. I also experienced the best donuts! They were quite delicious and I'm glad I'm not closer to Pike Place!

A few shots from Pike Place of the water and the new Ferris Wheel

                       I just thought the picture behind my roommate was awesome...so we had to get a pic with it! I had a fun trip to the marketplace and will go back again to explore more. There is a place where you can watch them make cheese...and that sounds awesome and worth watching. I've also heard they have the best mac and cheese...so I definitely have to try that!

Sorry......More Pics

These are the pictures from my cell phone! I finally got them to work with me! Sorry they aren't in order, I didn't feel like fighting with it so, they're backwards. The top ones are more from my drive through Oregon and into Washington. I just loved the water to the side of me, it was so pretty.

 

Here is some of the fog I talked about...so gray and dreary but unlike any weather I'd been dealing with for the last 6 years!

      

This was the very beginning of my drive...just outside of Boise. The pictures don't really convey just how foggy it looked! I was sad because I knew this is what my life would be from now on in Seattle!

The Scenic Route

Ok, so I'm still having some issues getting all of the pictures from my drive...mostly because they're on my phone and it's not working with me...But here are some of the pictures from my drive here. This river was present for pretty much the last half of my drive from Boise to Seattle. I loved looking over and seeing all the water! I stopped a few times to take pictures of the water and as you can see, it was quite windy....and super COLD! This whole trip i was freezing! It will definitely take me some time to acclimate to this weather. I'm always cold and work and they make fun of me. There is definitely a different perception of what is hot and what is cold here. I'm of the perception that it hasn't been hot at all. The sun out means it's even colder than when it's raining! But I do love the area and I'll get used to the cold...I hope anyways. I'll post some more pictures soon, if i can get them off my phone! It show a little better just how cold and dreary the day was.