It seems to me that my time here ranges on extremes a lot of times, meaning I either have a wonderful experience or something really sets me a few steps backwards in life. Seattle is a range of the good, the bad, and the weird for me. I didn’t write anything last week because I … More Human Bus Schedule
I have been applying to work for Rick Steves since I was in college, long before Seattle was ever a seedling of an idea in my brain. Needless to say, I have been shut down on numerous occasions. Yet Rick Steves’ books are the Bible of travel guides in my mind. As someone who prioritizes … More The Standby Camaraderie
I sat next to a man on the bus who was sound asleep, his whole body flopping around, lifeless, with every turn we took. It was the only seat available to me at that time, so I reluctantly sat next to him, blatantly staring and looking for signs of life as fifteen minutes passed with … More San Diego Sidetrip
As I’ve mentioned before, there are weeks when I don’t have a clue what to write about. Then there are weeks like this, where there is so much going on that it makes it nearly impossible to stay focused on one topic. Do I write about the girl who sat next me in Starbucks talking … More Dirty Santa
I don’t necessarily find Holden Caulfield to be a source of wisdom, but lately I’ve found a quote from The Catcher in the Rye sticking out in my head: “I’m always saying, ‘Glad to’ve met you’ to someone I’m not at all glad I met. If you want to stay alive, you have to say … More Holden Caulfield Survival Skills
When a week of my Seattle life went by without any bizarre antics, abnormal interactions, or anything unusual happening, I panicked. After I first moved out here, there were so many things that struck me as bizarre, I wondered if, with enough time, I would become desensitized to all of the things that struck me … More I Ain’t Your Friend
For the past few months, I have been logging in the hours in random bars because I have become obsessed with Seattle trivia nights. I cracked open the door to this obsession a few months back, when I dropped into a local pub in my neighborhood called Murphy’s. It’s a quaint Irish pub that has … More Trivial Pursuit
Back by popular demand, the much anticipated follow up of “Shit People Say (Part 1)” that I wrote back in September. The time has arrived when I provide a second segment of weird conversations that I’ve either overheard or partaken in since I arrived here in Seattle. “I’m not trying to throw this at you … More Shit People Say (Part 2)
I’ve had a hankering to listen to Rachmaninoff in concert for a while now. I realize this statement easily qualifies me as the nerd that I am, but as I’m sure you’ve figured out at this point, I figure I may as well own all of my quirks. The love I feel for this Russian’s … More Pianos and Prophecies
I’ve come a long way from when I first moved to Seattle. It’s been an experience of ups and downs since I arrived here back in June. I feel like lately I’ve been on a downward slope, but this week I dubbed the week of getting my shit together and have been focusing on exactly … More Emergency Contact
Transient Transplant 