I’ve wanted to go to Gas Works Park ever since I saw it in the Seattle segment of the 2008 Where the Hell is Matt? video. The park is the former site of a gas plant, but much of the machinery has been left as part of the park though the most dangerous elements have been removed or sealed off.
It’s actually a great park for scenery. You’ve got derelict remnants of the industrial era, Lake Union w/ myriad boats and seaplanes, green fields, kites, and more. The beautiful weather assisted in the wonder of the experience as well.
I love Seattle because of days like today. It’s sunny, blue skies, green trees. Spring is full blown today. I’m half-naked right now and loving it.
Martin got an iPod and converted all his albums to MP3s. The good news? I got my pick of his albums and ended up w/ about 15 CDs consisting mostly of ’90s alternative rock. Blink-182 FTW.
What’s my age again?
Made last minute dinner plans for tonight and breakfast plans for tomorrow. Apparently, I enjoy living moment-to-moment. It doesn’t hurt that yesterday George W. provided me w/ some much appreciated stimulation in the form of $600. Plus, I had my first payday from my new business which helps out, too.
Today, Washington saw the worst weather it’s had all year. The governor declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding and high winds around the state as well as high levels of snow in the mountain passes.
I figured the bus would be horrible and the ride home long. Today, the bus got me home the fastest it has in the three months since I started this job.
I want to roadtrip to Canada tonight to see The Weakerthans whose show in Seattle I missed last night due to checking their myspace concert schedule and finding out they were playing downtown right that moment. I’m being good though and not going due to lack of financial resources.
I’ve been here almost a year and haven’t seen a show yet. I hope to make up for that. New Found Glory is coming up and, in November, Motion City Soundtrack, Anberlin, and Mae are all playing at the same show.
I went to the eye doctor today and got my vision checked. My prescription is out-of-date so I need new lenses. Than God for vision insurance. It would’ve cost me $578, but for the exam, exam materials, new lenses, new frames, and anti-reflective coating will only cost me $146. I have no complaints and only wish I’d gone sooner.
I’ve got a doctor, I’ve got an eye doctor; now all I need is a new dentist.
