A Cute Story

I was down in the mass spectrometry center the other day, just setting up samples and making sure things were running smoothly. This is not the most mentally taxing task. It involves checking something approximately every eight minutes. So to entertain myself (because you know, eights minutes can feel like an eternity), I was reading this:


I totally love reading this magazine. I think it's because it's so scientific and exacting, but at the same time pretty funny too. Anyways, as I was reading about how to bake chicken breasts, my friend John comes up behind and says, "Not that I am reading over your shoulder or anything, but I LOVE that magazine! It's my guilty pleasure." To fully get the picture here, John is a good-looking blonde-haired, blue-eyed, athletic and fit guy. Who apparently likes to cook too! I love it when you discover unknown similarities between your friends. What a happy moment. =)

Yee haw Gorgeous!

This combination is so damn purdy. So much to love about it! The denim shirt as a contrast to the ruffly, girly skirt. The boots tying the whole outfit together. The gorgeous styling of model Maryna Linchuk's hair. Perfect, perfect, perfect! I would totally wear this anywhere, not just as wedding attire as suggested here.


I am scheming of an outfit where I can pair denim and ruffles. Hmm...

one one one one one

It's 11/1/11! Woo-whee! Palindromic dates are somehow more special, aren't they? And we've got a whole slew of them coming up this month. More importantly this month there should be an explosion of fall color. Maybe it's a sign of my age that I am so enamored with colors that come with the changing of seasons. I can't stop looking at the falling golden leaves! Went hiking a couple of weeks ago to Gothic Basin and Foggy Lake in the North Cascades and wish I could have spent more time there taking pictures.



The hike was a fun one too, challenging and steep. You feel the burn in your quads for sure. The above picture is during the warm up stage of the hike still.


You get to this gully along the way, jump across the river, and more up and up...








Such a nice hike! One of my favorites to do now. One last parting glance...

Happy Fall Times!

Hello!

I had a professor as an undergraduate by the name of Jon Bridgman. He was my favorite professor of all time for the following reasons: 1) He had this rumbling laugh. And it would erupt out of nowhere; 2) Dr. Bridgman was an engaging lecturer and thoughtful educator. He inspired people to learn; 3) He always gave something extra in his lectures, such as a little bit of life advice or, some thought to chew on throughout the day. Or a really hilarious joke or story.

Dr. Jon Bridgman lecturing in Kane Hall, at the University of Washington (1987).
Picture taken from A&S Perspectives Winter/Spring 2001

I remember sitting in class one day in the springtime, and just as class was dismissed, Dr. Bridgman encouraged us to walk upstairs and to look at the beautiful cherry blossoms as they were blooming. Dr. Bridgman said, "I once had a teacher tell me that to truly appreciate each day, one should try to find five beautiful things to look at each day. I remember this piece of advice about once a month." Us students laughed, and then proceeded to leave class. Although I did not go upstairs, I luckily did get to pass by the cherry blossoms on my way out. And you know what? They were beautiful. And I felt happy.

So this blog is my attempt to really appreciate life. To try to look at five beautiful things...um, how about per week, and share them? I am trying to be realistic. So how about a goal of at least five beautiful things a week? And if I post more, then all right, more beautiful things to look at!

So...speaking of those cherry blossoms...


Thanks Dr. Bridgman! It's been at least six years since I have taken a class of yours and what you taught is still with me today!