Seattle

Well I moved in to my new house yesterday and it's going great so far. And I went for a drive today around my neighborhood and it's lovely. I live really close to a beautiful harbor with lots of sailboats and cute restaurants. And a cool bridge going over Lake Washington. It's all kind of reminds me of San Diego a little bit, although it's slightly more colorful. And not as warm.

Jen~Congrats again. I think (though this is kind of bad advice) NOT training is as good of a way to go as any. I guess you just miss out on the benefits of always walking to train. But you seem super fit anyway. It sounds like it didn't matter. And walking is altogether a thing that your body is ok with. I think. This summer I was hiking over 20 miles a day sometime consecutively. And my body was like, "what? this all you got?" I guess what I'm trying to say is that it sounds a lot more treacherous than it actually is. And as humans, we're probably supposed to walk a hell of a lot more than we actually do. But good for you. And great! that you're going to keep on going to other fund raisers. And I'm in Seattle because it's got a little bit of everything I want out of a place to live, a great theater scene, lots of bars and restaurants to make money in, great coffee shops, lots of freaks like me, and Obama sign in every window, good radio stations, beautiful water everywhere, mountains, national parks very near by, lots of yoga, great vegetarian food, and two of my best friends from high school are out here going to a great school, which I could go to if I decide to go back to school. I wanted to live in the city I liked best, I think that's how life should be. And Jesse is in MN, he came to spend the whole month of September with me in Glacier, then helped my come out to Seattle and headed back to MN. I'd really love for him to move out here, but he really wants to save up money and go to LA for a while to audition for stuff. Which I want him to do, and quickly, so he can not have it hanging over his head anymore.He's the same with L.A. as I was with N.Y. It's something he just needs to do so that he can know what he's not missing and get it out of his conscience. And yes, I'm addicted to travel. It's a disease, but a good one. I know I should grow up and start hitting the theater, but I can't suppress this need to see everything. I'm thinking of going to Africa this winter with my friend Mel. I still need to hear details and see if I can afford it, but if I can I'll go. And postpone buckling down for yet another few months. But theater is always there, and so in and out. I might even be able to get a job this Christmas season and then still go in January.

Tam~ I miss the mountains a lot. It was really really hard to go, and even harder not to go back. But then again, it's probably under several feet of snow by now, so I might as well get comfy here. And it's great here so I can get used to it. I think 89% is great! I'm glad it's winding down too. That must be a really nice thought. I might still try to bring presents, but I haven't found anything great AND cheap. That seems to be the problem pretty often in life. I would love to play some bingo on the 21st. Next Tuesday right? I'll be around. Can Jessie come? I miss her.

Mom~ I really can't wait to see your new place, and Mitch's too. I feel so terrible about Lacey. I'd love to see her while I'm home, but I know it still might be too soon for visitors like me. My new air mattress was pretty cozy last night. I slept well, but my room sure is in need of some personality. It's empty walls and a bed in the corner with a couple of suitcases on the floor. I could really use some furniture and posters and a nice rug. Maybe I'll look for some home decor in MN. I miss Max a lot too. I really can't wait to be home. I talked to Mitch last night and he said he wouldn't mind at all if I stayed at his house. Then his cats wouldn't be so lonely. It'd be nice for me too. And he might play hooky from work to get some Pizza with Jesse and I on Thursday night when I fly in.

I'm doing this Sweatbox yoga for a week. It's good, and I can tell that it really helps get the toxins out of you body. But they turn the room up to 100 degrees. And last night the instructor forgot to turn it off halfway through class like she's supposed to. And I swear it was at least 10 degrees hotter than it has been. It was killer. I ended up just lying down on my back for most of the last 15 minutes of class. And it's a 90 minute class, so imagine how hot it gets in a room of people sweating that starts out at 100 degrees. Other than last night, it's been going really well though. I can really feel the benefits. They say the routine works every muscle, organ, and cell of your body and detoxifies everything.

That's pretty much all I've done in Seattle so far. It's too early to apply for jobs if I'm going to be gone for 3 weeks. So I'll hit all of that when I get back. Can't wait to see you all soon.