Seattle: part two.

So, let's just sum some of this trip up.

Part two: after my first update I went on a little more exploring. Saw some more neon signs, stumbled upon some gum-walled alleys, wondered my way through a shopping district of some sort with a cool public art area of blue trees and weird figures. 

The next day, upon awaking and after a little phone conversation with family members, I went back into the world, touring it up at Theo's Chocolate Inc where (watch out) I found out that chocolate over 70% cocoa is considered a health food! Get it! Also, I found out how chocolate is made and that I like chocolate nibs that most people find disagreeable. On my way back towards the Bolt bus (which I highly recommend taking) I saw the space needle. 

Overall, I toured it up and with the exception of an expensive yet low quality dinner the first night the whole experience was very affordable. 

Let's do a quick price breakdown:

$20 round trip bus ride to and from Seattle 

$26 hostel stay (the hostel's of Seattle are not the cheapest)

$2.50 in bus fair to get around

$6 for the chocolate tour

$6 burrito for lunch 

$free breakfast

$free water

$(stupid 19) dinner I bought a lot of food 'cause I was starving before I learned that the food sucked. 

79.50 (coulda been a bit less if not for that stupid meal) But, I didn't skimp on meals in general. If I had wanted to go cheaper I could have packed food. The hostel was nice and clean. 

I went to have fun and I did.

The view from my hostel

 A kinetic sculpture

 A moment of sunlight at the end of an otherwise dreary day in Seattle

 More  "neon"

What was I saying? So much neon.

 Stumbled unto this gum alley

 Several yards of  gum walls

 Gum window

Displays of love in "ABC" gum 

 Kiki Smith-esq sculptures

In a grove of blue trees 

 fire hydrant of Seattle

 Garish signs galore

 Went on a chocolate factory tour.

 Funnel for chocolate nibs

 Space Needle!

(yeah I'm a tourist)

Flowers I brought back to Portland

Zoobomb

On Sunday I went Zoobombing. I've attached an article here which pretty aptly describes the event.

In fact, I rode on the Max up the hill with the blind bomber who is mentioned in the article. It was delightful. I went up with my new friend from work, Christopher (because I was afraid to do it alone) and we made it for the second round of hill bombing. We rode back up for the third round but ended up doing it before the rest of the group since it was getting late and we both had work in the morning. I was super tired for work the next day as we ended up staying out pretty late (I got home at about 1:40am) but it was totally worth it. Not only did I get an awesome new experience I also got some new friend time in.

Outside of my new zoobomb experience, I've also been working on an art project and have made some pretty cool purchases as of late. I bought a table saw the other day but am still in the process of changing the blade so that I can use it. I'm about to head out to buy some embroidery floss. Hopefully, I can show you all some pictures of what's been getting underway pretty soon.

Bye for now.

Things that keep me from sleeping

Outside of alarms, the things that keep me from sleeping are mostly positive. I started an art project about a week ago and am frequently too involved in working or thinking about it to sleep. Even when I'm out of supplies, I'm planning what I'd like to be doing and what I need to get. I've got to work for the next five or six days which means it might be a bit difficult to work in cross stitching, supply getting, and (hopefully) table saw repair. But, I've been relatively productive, as of late, so I might be able to get all that done. It's nice only working until 3 or 4 at the latest because you can sure get a lot done in the evening if you can muster post-work energy.

I'm reading a new book but I'm not totally in love with it so It's not doing so much work keeping me awake. Mostly, it's just art planning that's keeping me from catching those zz's. I've also, been toying with the idea of going to school for nursing (maybe to be an ob/gyn nurse) I'm going to try and find out the requirements to receive in state tuition here in OR are before I get too carried away with planning that.

I hope you all are having a great Tuesday and are losing sleep over something good too.