tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-388984382024-02-28T01:59:26.469-08:00doublegrr ..Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-11946302413366795802012-05-07T11:16:00.000-07:002012-05-07T11:22:50.856-07:00Music Monday - Bad VeinsMy discovery of this band is sort of a long story.<br />
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There was a Frightened Rabbit show at The Showbox at the Market in Seattle. This was October of 2010. I wasn't able to go because I was broke. But I was following some of my photographer friends on Twitter that were shooting the show. Before FR came on, they started raving about this two piece band, Bad Veins. It's sometimes surprising when an opening band is actually good.<br />
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Fast forward a day or two, I was checking out their photos of the show on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kexp/sets/72157625122292664/with/5063365272/">Flickr</a> and noticed that the band was from Cincinnati, OH, which is where my boyfriend (now fiance) lived. I asked him if he had heard of them and he said they were a great band and I should check them out.<br />
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On first listen, I was in love.<br />
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Fast forward to December of 2010 and I was in Cincinnati to spend New Year's with Christian, the boyfriend. For a few years, Bad Veins had played a show at Northside Tavern on New Year's but we were having a giant Festivus Party and couldn't leave the apartment with it filled with people. So I wasn't able to see them play.<br />
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Fast forward to later in 2011 after I had moved to Cincinnati to start my life with Christian, now fiance. I know there was at least one free show I had missed due to schedule conflicts.<br />
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On the day Bad Veins was to open for Interpol at Bogart's, I was sitting online and noticed Ben of Bad Veins posting about a ticket giveaway. He asked for reasons why he should give away tickets. I explained, basically, the story I just told. He ended up giving a pair of tickets to everyone that responded. I still think me story is the best. :)<br />
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I ran into Ben at the show and gave him a thank you hug. I mean, free Bad Veins AND Interpol. Very generous. That was the first time I saw them and it was fantastic but when I saw them on Fountain Square later that summer, it was much more intense for some reason. So good.<br />
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I also find it a treat that I get to see him at my place of employment on a regular basis. Him and is wife, Chris, are pretty much the dynamic duo with his music and her crafty endeavors. People that I am grateful to have as acquaintances in the Queen City.<br />
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ANYWAY.<br />
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Bad Veins just released a new album on April 24th titled 'The Mess We've Made'. I was lucky to get a copy on Record Store Day and it is phenomenal. I great progression in talent.<br />
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Here is the first single:<br />
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'Dancing on TV'<br />
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Here is also a song from their previous album:<br />
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'Gold and Warm'<br />
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xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-83538895368730481922012-05-04T08:56:00.000-07:002012-05-04T08:57:06.539-07:00Stuck in a rut.It's been a challenge to stay positive lately. Or feel motivated or inspired. This city has taken it's toll on me. Starting over has not been easy.<br />
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Things I need to do in order to clear my mind:<br />
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<li>Organize my desk. </li>
<li>Organize our bedroom.</li>
<li>Exercise at least every other day.</li>
<li>Drink lots of water.</li>
<li>Remind myself what I am grateful for everyday. </li>
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Things I am grateful for today:</div>
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<li>Our partly cloudy skies and mild temperature.</li>
<li>Feeling healthier. </li>
<li>Having a better understanding of and with my neighbors. </li>
<li>Having the time to do what I want and need. </li>
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And on that note, I need to take advantage of that time. </div>
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xoxo</div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-5310462879453278022012-01-06T16:58:00.000-08:002012-01-06T16:59:05.528-08:00Friday NightsDuring the time I worked a full time job and didn't have too many friends in Seattle yet, I would be alone most weekend nights.<br />
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My boyfriend at the time worked an overnight job so I was left in our apartment to entertain myself.<br />
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Often, on Friday Nights, I would watch the latest movie trailers.<br />
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Being without a television for the past four years or so, I have fallen a little behind on the coming attractions. I would like to get back into that habit.<br />
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Here are a couple of trailers I sampled this evening that I wanted to share.<br />
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The Descendants<br />
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The Iron Lady - With what looks like a supporting roll by Anthony Stewart Head otherwise known as Giles :)<br />
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xoxo,<br />
PamPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-63032951668670886832011-12-23T09:46:00.000-08:002011-12-23T09:46:09.292-08:00Our Christmas ChallengeLast night I had to finally make the realization that we aren't going to have the most eventful holiday. Money is tight and we are both working. A situation that I suspect a lot of families are experiencing this year.<br />
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It sounds incredibly cliche but it makes you think about what the true meaning of the holiday is to you. As an individual. As a partner. As a family member.<br />
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For those that don't have a religious connection, it's just a day. But there is still meaning to it. There are still childhood memories that connect you to this time of year. Anticipation. Warm feelings. Being with family. Enjoying each other.<br />
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For me, I see lights and food and endless movies. A feeling of warmth and togetherness.<br />
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I can't allow myself to be disappointed by what we can't share with each other and be grateful for what we can. This is my first Christmas with Christian under the same roof, in the same city, in the same state, and though we are both busy and exhausted (and he sorta kinda is a bit bah humbug) .. We have to make the most of it.<br />
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Because when things are better and life is easier, we will look back on this and see our humble beginnings and be grateful and proud.<br />
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Happy Holidays!<br />
xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-42854766081102233032011-12-21T13:36:00.000-08:002011-12-21T13:39:44.383-08:00Wedding WednesdayIf you know me at all you know that I am obsessed with <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. One of my favorite aspects of it is finding ideas for my wedding that is somewhere in the near to distant future.<br />
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My fiance, Christian, proposed in March while we were traveling across the country during my move from Seattle to Cincinnati. I knew we planned on getting married and I knew that someday he would be popping the question but the timing was a complete surprise. Next year, we plan to move to Minneapolis and he had planned it while we were passing through there, which happened to be my first time.<br />
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Anyway, my point is, we have no date set. We plan for him to finish his degree in Urban Planning and deciding when we will be moving. We don't want to be too overwhelmed with too many big life events at once.<br />
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But I am still having a blast planning all the little details while also sharing it with my niece, Rachael, who is getting married in March. AND one of my best friends, Mandi, who is getting married in June. I'll be playing a roll in each wedding, as well. For Rachael's, I'll be taking all of the photos and for Mandi's I'll be a bridesmaid! So excited.<br />
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Feel free to check out my wedding pinboard here: <a href="http://pinterest.com/doublegrr/to-have-and-to-hold/">To Have And To Hold</a>.<br />
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I would love to get married in the fall. It's my favorite time of year. All the colors! I'm hoping to also incorporate the season into some of the wedding decor as well. Some fall colored bouquets and place settings with acorns.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.thethriftycrafter.com/2009/11/09/fall-in-love-with-fall/">acorns</a></span></div>
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We will definitely have an eco aspect to the event as well. Re-use is a huge passion of ours. And vintage being a passion of mine :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://ruffledblog.com/galleries/kristin-jons-vintage-stadium-wedding/?pid=28958">vintage, thrifted plates</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/230971/floral-wedding-centerpieces?lpgStart=1&currentslide=16&currentChapter=1#/103584">vintage tea tins</a></span></div>
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So, just a couple of ideas. These huge life events and Pinterest has reminded me why we are so lucky to have the internet and sites like this. I am able to share ideas for my wedding and their weddings while being hundreds of miles away from these important ladies. It makes the distance seem not so far.<br />
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xoxo,<br />
PamPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-77234034585946673732011-12-12T13:59:00.000-08:002011-12-21T13:40:12.217-08:00Music Monday - the bird and the beeI came across this band on a friend's spotify page. I love their original music almost as much as their cover songs of Hall and Oates. When I hear Private Eyes and I Can't Go For That play at work while waiting tables, I can't help but hear Inara's sweet vocals in my head.<br />
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I also LOOOOOVE their Christmas song: Carol of The Bells<br />
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xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-82391240388959724192011-12-09T10:23:00.001-08:002011-12-09T10:35:22.642-08:00Flashback FridayA year ago today, I took this photo ..<br />
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This photo is of my fiance, Christian, before we were engaged. We were both working at Victrola on 15th Ave E during his first visit to Seattle. He was working on schoolwork and I was working on a Christmas gift for my good friend, Jared. I was embroidering some Daniel Johnston artwork onto an apron. It turned out really well, unfortunetly I didn't take a photo of the finished product.
Here are some more photos from that great week last December.<br />
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Some bokeh Pike Place Market action.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5853532604/" title="On the ferry. by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img alt="On the ferry." height="375" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2649/5853532604_3e7f79bee2.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5853532864/" title="We're on a boat. by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img alt="We're on a boat." height="375" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2716/5853532864_be2b12f724.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Us on the ferry heading over to the Olympic Peninsula to visit my family.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5852981075/" title="Hailey and Christian by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img alt="Hailey and Christian" height="375" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5107/5852981075_a6aa52ac45.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Meeting Hailey.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5852981973/" title="Late night meal by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img alt="Late night meal" height="375" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2485/5852981973_78dfb4f980.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Just enjoying each other.<br />
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Rainy, festive market.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5853538708/" title="Mary, me, and Christian by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img alt="Mary, me, and Christian" height="375" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3033/5853538708_8fa7386617.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Hanging out with my niece, Mary, on his last night in town.<br />
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Now I am living in Ohio with Christian. Life has taken some turns for us lately but we're eternally grateful for each other.<br />
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xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-73906336980757229572011-12-05T07:13:00.001-08:002011-12-12T14:10:20.163-08:00Music Monday - NoddyGetting back in the swing of things. Of course, my first edition of Music Monday has to involve a band that is very close to my heart. Thankfully, they recently released a new album. <br />
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If you know me at all you know I am speaking of the boys and girl of Noddy. A Seattle band that has undergone many transitions over the years but, I feel, they are at their strongest yet.<br />
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Here is their latest music video for Black Heart. You can find all things Noddy at <a href="http://www.getnoddy.com/">getnoddy.com</a> including some free downloads!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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p.s. They are also on <a href="http://open.spotify.com/artist/505vORmoZSA7U1iaazymoZ">Spotify! </a><br />
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p.s.s Three of these boys are going to be in my wedding. Bride's Gays, as I like to call them.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-76943627461900494932011-06-24T12:04:00.001-07:002011-06-24T12:15:22.795-07:00Flickr Faves FridayOkay, I haven't been here in ages. I keep intending to return. Gotta start somewhere. So here we go .. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/photosbysomeguy/5628932253/" title="ls40scan2034.jpg by photosbysomeguy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5628932253_04f5313962.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="ls40scan2034.jpg"></a><br />Missing this city so much.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/castlesforjumping/5391982573/" title="Untitled by BME., on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5391982573_dbbebf7758.jpg" width="500" height="335" alt=""></a><br />I love these stripe tailed squirrels. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorilovesyouu/5813903815/" title="DSC_0135 by Lori Paulson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/5813903815_6337888d6a.jpg" width="500" height="351" alt="DSC_0135"></a><br />Thorp Fruit Stand & Antique Mall, Ellensburg, WA. Photo by my good friend, Lori Paulson. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cuttinggarden/5119516084/" title="Lisa and Cody Pro 8 by The Cutting Garden, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1341/5119516084_aca0c1f97d.jpg" width="351" height="500" alt="Lisa and Cody Pro 8"></a><br />I love the idea of mixing dahlias (my favorite flower) and succulents for my wedding bouquet. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hip-hop/5850450652/" title="Mowgli by .BrainFood, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2685/5850450652_0c177b1cd8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="Mowgli"></a><br />Say hi to Mowgli. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/maklaudiene/5850877038/" title="IMG_0001 by Lighthouse Keeperess, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/5850877038_7f5c00fffa.jpg" width="500" height="346" alt="IMG_0001"></a><br />I just like this. That's all. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/3887896354/" title=""Over the Rhine", an Old Residential Neighborhood North of the Business District, Is Being Rehabilitated 08/1973 by The U.S. National Archives, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3887896354_88420453db.jpg" width="337" height="500" alt=""Over the Rhine", an Old Residential Neighborhood North of the Business District, Is Being Rehabilitated 08/1973"></a><br />I love this old photo of Over The Rhine in Cincinnati.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lorilovesyouu/5341228844/" title="Audioasis. by Lori Paulson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5163/5341228844_c66d5c77d1.jpg" width="332" height="500" alt="Audioasis."></a><br />I love the concept of this poster. Also, I was at this show with Lori and Reese. <br /><br />Okay. That's it for now. Going to take a nap.<br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-55767942868703389102011-06-07T10:19:00.000-07:002011-06-07T10:22:18.253-07:00New beginningsSo, up until two weeks ago I had been unemployed since the middle of March. I made the big move from Seattle to Cincinnati and my mind has been all over the place. Adjusting to a new city, new home, new friends, new life. There are a few things I have been bad about, communication with my previous life, for one. And I have been wanting to start blogging again. <br /><br />Though I do have a new job it's only part time so I still have free time. Knocking around the idea of revamping this space to fit my new life and surroundings. We'll see. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-28468743385014727002011-01-23T20:46:00.000-08:002011-01-23T21:26:42.343-08:00Ch Ch Ch ChangesBig changes going on in Pam Land. <br /><br />So, currently, I live in Seattle and my boyfriend, Christian, lives in Cincinnati. It's been rough, to say the least. We spent time together in Cincinnati in September, he came and visited me in Seattle in December and I surprised him with a quick weekend visit for New Year's Eve. <br /><br />Originally, we had planned to move to Minneapolis after Christian graduates college which based on the timing, and not wanting to move during the middle of winter, would be sometime in 2012.<br /><br />A couple of months ago, I decided I couldn't wait that long. We plan to spend our lives together and I want that to start as soon as possible. So after much deliberation and an unfortunate situation with a crappy roommate, I will be moving to Cincinnati during the 3rd week in March 2011. <br /><br />I am nervous and a little scared but really optimistic. I am already close with several of his friends. Visiting during New Years was like a reunion. It was incredible. <br /><br />We planned that week because Christian will be on spring break and will be flying out here to help me wrap up packing, spend some time with friends and family and then together we will be driving 2,326 from my door-step to his. <br /><br />I am so excited for this journey. Not only the long, amazing road trip but also the journey we will be on together. <br /><br />He has changed my life more than anyone I have ever met. My outlook on life and my future is forever altered. <br /><br />I hope to be consistent in updates of the next two months. I have already started parring down my belongings. I have donated a TON to Goodwill. I own too much honestly. I hope to be able to fit my life into my car and a rented trailer to make the trek across the country. <br /><br />This will be a HUGE feat for me. I am a pack rat by nature and hold onto things with sentimental attachment or with the thought that I will "use it someday". Those thoughts must be a thing of the past. This is a fresh start for me and for us and there are many things that I need (and want) to get rid of and let go of. <br /><br />Big changes, big transformation and I couldn't be happier. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-53150600411866814072010-11-06T00:54:00.000-07:002010-11-06T01:19:06.974-07:00Flickr Faves FridayOk, so techincally, Friday is over .. but I wanted to share my favorites on flickr from the past week and it slipped my mind before I went out. So here we go .. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/m_geven/5135560369/" title="Marsh Tit (Parus palustris) by m. geven, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1399/5135560369_e78365a20e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Marsh Tit (Parus palustris)" /></a><br />Birdy.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chasingcottons/5125061637/" title="Curlicue Crush by Chasing Cottons, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5125061637_ba6e61ac27.jpg" width="432" height="500" alt="Curlicue Crush" /></a><br />Lifetime goal: To get my quilt on.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/buddhaful/5148414973/" title="boogie in green by jena:rator, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5148414973_6e4d981072.jpg" width="500" height="420" alt="boogie in green" /></a><br />Kitteh + Teal<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7160555@N06/5144822499/" title="Halloween Blues by olla podrida, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5144822499_cbf19b5d8e.jpg" width="402" height="500" alt="Halloween Blues" /></a> <br />Oh Halloween. If only I was a little more enthusiastic about you this year. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/christenshaw/5124428377/" title="Eric, Ellen & Patrick by Christen Shaw, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/5124428377_b819f75241.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Eric, Ellen & Patrick" /></a><br />I love this image so much. My close friends enjoying C+C's wedding. In the forefront, dancing Ellen and Patrick. To the left is Eric, Reese, and Jared's shoulder. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/christenshaw/5125024060/" title="Oh wedding dresses, how difficult are you? by Christen Shaw, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/5125024060_5722180d53.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Oh wedding dresses, how difficult are you?" /></a><br />And Christie preparing for said wedding. Beautiful. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-61834109316587956042010-11-04T15:14:00.000-07:002010-11-04T15:32:21.000-07:00I am not failing. More postponing rather.Okay, so, I swore I was going to post everyday for the month of November. But the past two days I have had nothing interesting to write about. I mean, the night before last I could have posted photos of some vintage bags I like on etsy and last night I honestly contemplated posting about the 27 emails in my inbox that I have sent to myself in order to not forget about a website or an article or an art project. <br /><br />Sigh. <br /><br />What I suppose I can write about and have thought about writing about is the current state my life is in. Which is pretty much fantastic. More so than ever. And it's only going to get better. (as long as my health exam goes well next week and I pay off my debt :D)<br /><br />I was never one to think about the future. The word in itself was always so benign to me. When I think back I don't think it ever really registered in my brain. I hate those surveys that ask, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I never knew the answer. I never had the slightest idea. <br /><br />All of this has changed for me though. All of it. I have never wanted to embrace my future so much. It doesn't scare me anymore. Well, maybe a little but more in the sense of being nervous and anxious and restless waiting for it to begin.<br /><br />Now, my future is bright. It's there. It exists and has promise. And hope. <br /><br />And I really hate to be cliche and say this huge change is all due to a guy. Because it is. But when it actually happens to you, when you find that one person that feels the same feelings and wants the same future .. It isn't a lame cliche. It's how your life was always supposed to go and you had no idea that was how and why and where. <br /><br />My future .. Our future, gives me purpose. It gets me out of bed in the morning. It forces me to work hard and think positively and make plans in my head and on paper. <br /><br />So how has this come about with me finding this path and yet not being able to start it yet? Well, I live in Seattle and my boyfriend lives in Cincinnati. It will be like this for at least the next year. Unless I get too restless in the Spring. But shh .. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/4973526788/" title="Our first photo together .. by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4973526788_3f809e4a73.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Our first photo together .." /></a><br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-52240615672498789732010-11-01T21:49:00.000-07:002010-11-01T22:18:42.933-07:00My DIY Halloween 2010I hadn't decided what to be until about two weeks before Halloween. My good friend, Ellen, was dressing up as Snow White and I asked her what I should be and the first thing out of her mouth without any hesitation was, Pippi Longstocking! And that was it. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5138925178/" title="Pippi by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/5138925178_9d32f2633a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Pippi" /></a><br /><br />All I had to buy were overalls from Goodwill ($7) and wires from the craft store jewelry department ($1.99). Everything else I already had on hand. I cut the overalls into shorts and stitched on some squares of fabric using embroidery floss. So easy and so fun! The hair was a bit of a challenge at first but I quickly figured it out.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5138926116/" title="Hand sewn patches .. by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1342/5138926116_9fef4d1389.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Hand sewn patches .." /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/5138316333/" title="Pippi and Fred by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1048/5138316333_60f277b356.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Pippi and Fred" /></a><br /><br />This is me and Jared, one of my oldest friends. He is dressed as Fred Schneider of the B52's. His band, Noddy, played them as a cover band for Come As You Aren't Battle of the Bands at the Skylark Cafe in West Seattle and won 2nd place! The show was amazing! So fun. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-70850881463857226502010-11-01T20:25:00.000-07:002010-11-01T20:27:36.270-07:00November means ambition.I have been neglecting my blog for too long. For the month of November I plan to post once a day. Worth while posts. Nothing half assed. <br /><br />I think I can, I think I can, I KNOW I can.<br /><br />This one doesn't count for Nov 1st, I will be posting about my Halloween costume shortly. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-18043175561703162312010-10-29T14:31:00.000-07:002010-10-29T14:45:32.352-07:00Flickr Faves FridayRecent flickr favorites from the past week or so .. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/_cassia_/5086418548/" title="Untitled by _cassia_, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/5086418548_a02ac04506.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="" /></a><br />Lovelies.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/brancoprata/5114399991/" title="tania+alfredo2 by brancoprata, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1091/5114399991_348fd7fec8.jpg" width="500" height="334" alt="tania+alfredo2" /></a><br />Pretty.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amandaleedotorg/5061548558/" title="DSC02940 by amandalee.org, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5061548558_7896d6602b.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSC02940" /></a><br />Miss this city.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/milllkmaid/4859955917/" title="drawing a blank. by hrrrthrrr, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4859955917_ac38c3f217.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="drawing a blank." /></a><br />Oh the possibilities.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/helenvanderwende/3181024227/" title="Walking by Helen Vander Wende, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3181024227_110fcc397d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="Walking" /></a><br />It's coming.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/diebmx/3076883491/" title="Rotulos Roura by diebmx, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3076883491_514f0ae413.jpg" width="500" height="377" alt="Rotulos Roura" /></a><br />Who Who.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/minneapolisinstituteofarts/4169857944/" title="Minneapolis Institute of Arts by Minneapolis Institute of Arts, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4169857944_d29df75082.jpg" width="500" height="308" alt="Minneapolis Institute of Arts" /></a><br />My future city?<br /><br /><br />I haven't been trying too hard to get back on here. I'm fired. <br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-75027595896421334172010-10-02T17:37:00.000-07:002010-10-02T18:23:54.658-07:00WANT.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.177494018.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 606px; height: 500px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.177494018.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.171148760.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.171148760.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.171503348.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.171503348.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.145520973.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.145520973.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.176227077.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.176227077.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179004526.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.179004526.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.145426775.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.145426775.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.155363449.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.155363449.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.61412061.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.61412061.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-56233028914521418672010-08-09T11:01:00.001-07:002010-08-09T11:14:20.741-07:00It's been far too long ..As soon as I figured out the concept of tumblr, I pretty much stopped posting here. Not as if I was really good about it anyway. <br /><br />Life has been crazy this Summer. And completely incredible. I am so grateful for the people in my life. New and old. <br /><br />I didn't used to be a Summer person. My favorite season will always and forever be Autumn. But as I grow older and become more comfortable with myself and my surroundings it has made this dreaded season much more enjoyable. Some people think I'm crazy for loving the rain over the sun but I am liking it more and more.<br /><br />We, of course, have had a very mild Summer in Seattle. I believe we have only had one day that actually reached 90 degrees. The nights still cool off pretty easily. I am thinking of selling my air conditioner that my Dad bought me last year (Against my wishes) during our horrible heat spell. It would mean some extra cash and some space in my closet. <br /><br />When I visited Montana at the end of July, it was pretty warm there. I wanted to come home just to stop sweating. It wasn't too bad though. I will most likely experience the same weather when I visit Cincinnati in the first week of September. <br /><br />That's right. I will be taking a trip to fabulous Cincinnati, Oh! Something I never imagined happening in my lifetime: Visiting Kentucky and Ohio. But, needless to say, I have met someone very special that I will be visiting. I hope to have some amazing experiences getting to know him more, and his friends. Drinking great beer, eating great food, and listening to some great live music. This Summer just keeps getting better and better.<br /><br />I am not sure if I can gaurentee that I will be updating more. Life just seems to get in the way of life. I will try though. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-65466025692738019462010-03-12T11:59:00.000-08:002010-03-12T12:02:32.042-08:00Tumbled ..So I finally took the time to figure out how tumblr works: <a href="http://doublegrr.tumblr.com">It's fun. </a><br /><br />xoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-79158404582967715152010-03-03T10:35:00.000-08:002010-03-03T10:43:19.498-08:00New surroundings ..I have put off fixing up my bedroom for too long. I have been in my apartment for almost a year now and my bedroom has basically just been "make-shift", which will not stand. <br /><br />So this weekend I bought a can of teal paint, my new favorite color. I am almost finished, just one little wall left. It looks amazing! I love it! <br /><br />Ellen and I went to Ikea this weekend and I bought a wall mirror, that I have eyed for a couple of years, and a little shelf to put on the wall next to the bed. And I also picked out a bed frame .. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xPwDLFIMXnO-Y8baP096HPfk_5HoQQX25YdcMf1jP6zJyw2-YBDxYAOpfeF4ww5rgLFapC2ltOtWYMPpAyCafti5ZC1ZpRR8UpVqiI5vwl0_k-aq148p3_Ct1-jsm5ez5-6Opg/s1600-h/BED.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xPwDLFIMXnO-Y8baP096HPfk_5HoQQX25YdcMf1jP6zJyw2-YBDxYAOpfeF4ww5rgLFapC2ltOtWYMPpAyCafti5ZC1ZpRR8UpVqiI5vwl0_k-aq148p3_Ct1-jsm5ez5-6Opg/s320/BED.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444478387097425378" /></a><br /><br />I see so many photos on weheartit.com of magical, yes magical, bedrooms and that is what I plan on turning mine into. Luckily, the bed has TONS of storage space underneath. Hopefully, this will make my closet less cluttered. <br /><br />So my mission for this afternoon is to put the bed frame together and finish painting, there is some touch up needed as well. <br /><br />I am SO EXCITED to show you when it's all finished. It makes me terribly happy. <br /><br />xoxoPamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-406091577048926602010-02-25T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-25T12:01:53.728-08:00I love my city ..1. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/julianrosario/2963152526/">31 in Seattle</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/raytracing/2215569916/">P1233720</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amorris/3006617985/">Untitled</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/puja/142853525/">rainy*night</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/efprince/1997158939/">space needle under construction c1962 (?)</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/encinoman/478012031/">Seattle Space Needle and Experience Music Project</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/capnsurly/2955044039/">Seattle Engulfed in a Glowing Blanket of Fog.</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/seattlemunicipalarchives/2301224030/">Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau logo, 1969</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/smaira/2640969015/">Seattle Fireworks (4th of July 2008)</a>, 10. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amorris/3607887976/">Untitled</a>, 11. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amorris/3408757884/">Untitled</a>, 12. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliab3291/2913613246/">Seattle</a>, 13. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kables/1722862191/">Space Needle Sunset and Plane</a>, 14. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/amorris/3017859802/">Kerry park</a>, 15. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spencerdoyle/3391295810/">1</a>, 16. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/seattlemunicipalarchives/2509365554/">Night in Seattle, 1913</a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-34787809502989029802010-02-16T07:03:00.000-08:002010-02-16T10:45:00.873-08:00Gonoherpesyphilaids Day - Break-up Mix Tape - Part 2<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There was something wrong with the HTML and it wouldn't let me save or post so I started a second post:</span> <div><p style="MIN-HEIGHT: 13px; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">The songs and artists that are missing include:</span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Man Plus - Butterscotch Kisses</span></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Man Plus - Down At My Place</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', serif;">Noddy - I Am Becoming You (download free: http://noddy.indiedino.com)</span></span> <p style="MIN-HEIGHT: 13px; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p><p style="MIN-HEIGHT: 13px; MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande">Mike Park </p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10;" ><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZEvLN5y1ptI&hl=" fs="1&color1=" color2="0x6b8ab6" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande">Chris Garneau </p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="WHITE-SPACE: pre;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10;" ><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/emBR2RxiHoI&hl=" fs="1&color1=" color2="0x6b8ab6" width="425" height="344" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always"></embed></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Please also consider listening to one of my favorite episodes of This American Life titled </span></span><a href="http://thisamericanlife.org/Radio_Episode.aspx?episode=339"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Break-Ups</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. Especially the story by Starlee Kine.</span></span></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And a special episode of All Songs Considered for Valentine's Day wherein they feature nothing but </span></span><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123564323"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">break-up songs</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Yeah, I'm an NPR nerd among other things. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy these songs and artists as much as I have. </span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">xoxo</span></span></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p><p style="MARGIN: 0px; FONT: 11px Lucida Grande"><br /></p></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-34298889780431965612010-02-14T21:28:00.001-08:002010-02-16T11:39:16.688-08:00Gonoherpesyphilaids Day - Break-up Mix Tape<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VYsF6c5sB2MVuE2PEaqMSqFjXQAoIMt5VitKjFEAskiq4jCnj4_7UJWC1FFNHxlhcDjkd37UZj3X6QloXMpe46Dz-GGxKVzToaHT-Kssgv3SVdC-TdpYJj6DmwsAbFNTWTwKXQ/s1600-h/IMG_6018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438707069136361154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VYsF6c5sB2MVuE2PEaqMSqFjXQAoIMt5VitKjFEAskiq4jCnj4_7UJWC1FFNHxlhcDjkd37UZj3X6QloXMpe46Dz-GGxKVzToaHT-Kssgv3SVdC-TdpYJj6DmwsAbFNTWTwKXQ/s320/IMG_6018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>As you can see, I have been working on one particular tape for awhile. Hence, the page of scribbles and notes above that I have revised over and over since last Spring. </div><div><br />First of all, I have to point out how difficult of a process this was .. not the emotional side, per say, but actually finding a suitable service that creates playlists. I didn't want to just list out the songs, I wanted you to have the option of easily listening to the songs without having to take the time to purchase and download them.<br /><br />I wanted to find a service that would allow me to add my own mp3s as well because there are some artists on these lists that I knew wouldn't be available as they are independent artists that are not on a mainstream label, i.e. Man Plus and Noddy .. and Mike Park for some reason.<br /><br />Ok, so about the lists. These aren't necessarily "break-up songs" .. the way I see it, an artist writes a song for themselves to convey a thought or feeling. Most of them release their piece to share their art and to share these thoughts and feelings with the hopes that someone will either like the way it sounds or will relate to the poetry created from real life events. On my side, as the listener, I hear something I like and whether or not I understand what exactly that artist was going through or attempting to express, I try to find my own meaning in the words. Find my own way to relate to it.<br /><br />A lot of these songs were in my life for some time and only became more apparent and meaningful to me after going through two very difficult break-ups. In one year, I might add .. yeah, it's a process .. haha .. Other songs just happened to fall into my lap during the rough times and when I heard them either my jaw would drop or a tear would well up at the shear coincidence that what I was hearing was exactly what I was feeling at that moment.<br /><br />This has been the most transformative year of my life. I can't say I wouldn't change anything but I am proud of what I have learned about people, myself, and life in general. There are days when I can see light at the end of the tunnel .. and days when I can't. But I know that this too shall pass ..<br /><br />Now onto the music ..<br /><br />dick. records<br /><img style="VISIBILITY: hidden; WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNjYyNjczOTgyNzcmcHQ9MTI2NjI2NzQwMjIxNCZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*yNzVhZmM1N2U4Y2E*N2YxYTk5/ZjM*YWE2ODRjMjMyYyZvZj*w.gif" width="0" border="0" /> <div style="VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; WIDTH: 450px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img style="VISIBILITY: hidden; WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNjYyOTcxNTIzOTcmcHQ9MTI2NjI5NzIyNzM*OSZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*yNzVhZmM1N2U4Y2E*N2YxYTk5/ZjM*YWE2ODRjMjMyYyZvZj*w.gif" width="0" border="0" /> <div style="VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; WIDTH: 450px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><embed style="VISIBILITY: visible; WIDTH: 435px; HEIGHT: 270px" name="mp3player" src="http://www.musicplaylist.us/mc/mp3player_new.swf" width="435" height="270" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" border="0" wmode="transparent" flashvars="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_blue_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musicplaylist.us%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D75146053%26t%3D1266297151&wid=os" allowscriptaccess="never"></embed><br /><a href="http://www.musicplaylist.us/"><img alt="Get a playlist!" src="http://www.musicplaylist.us/mc/images/create_blue.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.musicplaylist.us/playlist/19237389579/standalone" target="_blank"><img alt="Standalone player" src="http://www.musicplaylist.us/mc/images/launch_blue.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.musicplaylist.us/playlist/19237389579/download"><img alt="Get Ringtones" src="http://www.musicplaylist.us/mc/images/get_blue.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /><br />V. records - This one is a work in progress <div><img style="VISIBILITY: hidden; WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNjYyOTcyNjYzMjUmcHQ9MTI2NjI5NzI2OTg2MiZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*yNzVhZmM1N2U4Y2E*N2YxYTk5/ZjM*YWE2ODRjMjMyYyZvZj*w.gif" width="0" border="0" /> <div style="VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; WIDTH: 450px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><embed style="VISIBILITY: visible; WIDTH: 435px; HEIGHT: 270px" name="mp3player" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/mp3player_new.swf" width="435" height="270" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" border="0" wmode="transparent" flashvars="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_green_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playlistproject.net%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D75151754%26t%3D1266297266&wid=os" allowscriptaccess="never"></embed><br /><a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/"><img alt="Get a playlist!" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/create_green.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/playlist/19238849035/standalone" target="_blank"><img alt="Standalone player" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/launch_green.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/playlist/19238849035/download"><img alt="Get Ringtones" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/get_green.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Honorable Mentions</div><div><img style="VISIBILITY: hidden; WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNjYyOTczOTMzNTEmcHQ9MTI2NjI5NzM5NDYzMiZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*yNzVhZmM1N2U4Y2E*N2YxYTk5/ZjM*YWE2ODRjMjMyYyZvZj*w.gif" width="0" border="0" /> <div style="VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; WIDTH: 450px; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><embed style="VISIBILITY: visible; WIDTH: 435px; HEIGHT: 270px" name="mp3player" src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/mp3player_new.swf" width="435" height="270" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" border="0" wmode="transparent" flashvars="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_purple_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiclist.us%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D75164899%26t%3D1266297393&wid=os" allowscriptaccess="never"></embed><br /><a href="http://www.musiclist.us/"><img alt="Get a playlist!" src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/create_purple.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.musiclist.us/playlist/19242214155/standalone" target="_blank"><img alt="Standalone player" src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/launch_purple.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.musiclist.us/playlist/19242214155/download"><img alt="Get Ringtones" src="http://www.musiclist.us/mc/images/get_purple.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div><div><br /></div><div>A good portion of the 'Honorable Mentions' were suggestions from friends. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for listenting. I hope you enjoy these songs and artists as much as I have. </div><div><br /></div><div>xoxo</div></div>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-12736680755622434822010-02-02T08:56:00.000-08:002010-02-02T09:05:49.908-08:00Hysterics!Music is the best and worst thing. I concern myself so much with my current state of mind that I get lost in the music I relate to. Or I turn it into something to relate to. <br /><br />It's mystifying how a song can have a meaning one day and a completely different meaning the next. It can evoke something in you that you never saw. <br /><br />A love song one week could make your heart sing along and the next week make it cry along. <br /><br />I don't know if I should feel glad or pathetic finding the only relatable thing to lyrics being my dog .. <br /><br />"Home is where ever I'm with you." - Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros<br />"You suddenly complete me." - The Yeah Yeah Yeahs<br /><br />I guess I should be grateful I at least have something to deflect onto .. Or someone, I suppose. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/doublegrr/4151773455/" title="Love is a battlefield .. by pam sattler, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/4151773455_c0be7a5264.jpg" width="432" height="500" alt="Love is a battlefield .." /></a><br /><br />And someone to cuddle with.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />ps. sorry, i've been MIA ..Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38898438.post-1980921991713138652010-02-02T07:00:00.001-08:002010-02-02T07:08:36.803-08:00Teal Tuesday ..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/998351/tumblr_kt1mmpXesu1qzty50o1_500_large.jpg?1258409810"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 661px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/998351/tumblr_kt1mmpXesu1qzty50o1_500_large.jpg?1258409810" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/914017/tumblr_ksbk9ivpjT1qzan0uo1_400_thumb.jpg?1256959433"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/914017/tumblr_ksbk9ivpjT1qzan0uo1_400_thumb.jpg?1256959433" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My new favorite color! <br />xoxo<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1188294/3788785323_74b4526ec7_thumb.jpg?1261492654"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1188294/3788785323_74b4526ec7_thumb.jpg?1261492654" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1419402/4317223564_3c6419f1f5_large.jpg?1264894852"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 500px; height: 360px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1419402/4317223564_3c6419f1f5_large.jpg?1264894852" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/856516/638863947_MTPib-O_thumb.jpg?1255716422"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/856516/638863947_MTPib-O_thumb.jpg?1255716422" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1040967/15936_341001175563_604320563_9983038_5997585_n_thumb.jpg?1259129028"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/1040967/15936_341001175563_604320563_9983038_5997585_n_thumb.jpg?1259129028" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/970451/tumblr_ksx8faChS91qzrvo0o1_500_thumb.jpg?1257965085"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/970451/tumblr_ksx8faChS91qzrvo0o1_500_thumb.jpg?1257965085" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/997621/il_430xN.97922690_thumb.jpg?1258398236"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 200px;" src="http://whi.s3.prod.lg1x8.simplecdn.net/images/997621/il_430xN.97922690_thumb.jpg?1258398236" border="0" alt="" /></a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13709571128460003903noreply@blogger.com0