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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Merriweather; line-height: 25.2px;"><span style="color: #999999;">If you are spending Halloween in Seattle, there are so many options for a "spooktacular" holiday! From family friendly mazes to hair raising haunted houses, the Seattle area has you covered. Check out my recommendations for a hauntingly good time in the Emerald City by clicking on each link. </span></span><br />
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<li><strong><a href="http://emeraldcitytrapeze.com/performances/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Carnevolar</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> - </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">Trapeze Halloween Show and Dance Party</span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.seattlesymphony.org/concerttickets/calendar/2015-2016/concerts/seattlesymphony/hitchcocks-psycho" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Psycho at the Symphony</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> -</span></strong><span style="color: #999999;"> Bernard Hermann's unforgettable score as performed by the symphony while enjoying Psycho on the big screen. </span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://spookedinseattle.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Spooked in Seattle</span></a></strong><span style="color: #999999;"> - Spend an evening exploring the local haunts in Seattle. </span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://seattlehaunts.com/georgetown-morgue/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Georgetown Morgue</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">- Enter the notorious Georgetown Morgue, if you dare!</span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://thomasfamilyfarm.com/nighttime-activities/zombie-safari-paintball-hayride" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Thomas' Family Farm</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">- Test your marksmanship as you take out a few of the walking dead.</span></li>
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<li><strong><a href="http://www.foxhollowfamilyfarm.com/" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Fox Hollow Farms</span></a><span style="color: #5c5c5c;"> - </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">Pumpkin Patch, Maze, Carnival and more!</span></li>
<li><strong><a href="https://remlingerfarms.com/index.htm" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Remlinger Farms</span></a><span style="color: #5c5c5c;"> - </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">Pumpkin Patch and Maze</span></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.drmazesfarm.com/Welcome.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Dr. Maze's Farm</span></a><span style="color: #5c5c5c;"> - </span></strong><span style="color: #999999;">Pumpkin Patch, hot apple cider, corn maze and more!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few weeks ago, the mister and I headed to San Francisco. It was my first time visiting the bay area. It is a lovely blend of historical and iconic sites, spectacular scenery, great shopping and an eclectic cultural scene, which made for a wonderful visit! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hello again! Sorry for the long hiatus. The mister and I have been busy with travel and work, which has left little time for adding to the blog. This post will be all about our 20th Anniversary trip to Hawaii in August. It was such a great trip and our first time on the island. We had the time of our lives there! We spent our days on island time: relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, eating lots of scrumptious food, road tripping, soaring over volcanoes and hiking. With help from our <a href="http://gypsyguide.com/package/big-island-kona-full-island/">Gypsy Guide</a>, we were fortunate to find a serene and secluded beach near our resort. There we were elated to swim with sea turtles, walk on miles of pristine rocky beach and relax under swaying palm trees. It was my favorite part of the trip! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you are heading to the Big Island, I highly recommend downloading the Gypsy Guide app. It is like your own private tour guide. The commentary is entertaining and provides insight into the history of the island as well as hidden spots along the way.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545671103290585346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171724454740195235.post-44011840913776756412015-06-09T19:58:00.001-07:002015-06-09T19:58:36.485-07:00Silver Peak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The mister and I headed to Silver Peak this past Saturday. It was a beautiful sunny day and the crowds were at a minimum. Silver Peak is located an hour from Seattle off I-90. This summit offers spectacular 360-degree views of the Cascades. After scrabbling to the top, we enjoyed our picnic lunch and took in the sights of Tinkham Peak, Humpback Mountain, Abiel Peak, Bandera, Mount Kent and the impressive Mt. Rainier. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;">Hi friends and family! Not much happened this past week in Seattle. The mister and I had a very low key holiday weekend and spent our time exploring the city. Friday evening we headed over to </span><a href="http://themarketarms.com/"><span style="color: #e06666;">Market of Arms</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> for a Seattle staple; fish and chips. While there, we spotted the Northwestern. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The mister and I ventured South to Mount St. Helens last weekend. The Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is about a three-hour drive from Seattle and the landscape is unbelievable. There are so many options for exploring this "slumbering giant" ranging from short day hikes, backcountry hiking, or just a quick stop at the Johnston Ridge Observatory. The latter was our choice and it did not disappoint. It was a gorgeous day to explore and take in the rich geological history of this spectacular mountain. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">On May 18, 1980 Mount St. Helens erupted and forever changed the scenic landscape of the Cascade Mountain Range. It was the deadliest eruption the U.S. had ever seen. The blast was so powerful, it leveled everything within a 200 mile radius and spread a blanket of ash as far as Montana. It's been 35 years ago to this day and the devastation is still hauntingly apparent. The once majestic dome has been replaced by a mile wide crater. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Climbers can reach the rim of the volcano through varying routes on the South side of the mountain, which offers a first hand view of the ever-changing interior. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Though it is not without risk, a goal of mine is to hopefully summit this beauty one day. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Hi family and friends! I apologize for the hiatus, but the past few weeks have been super busy with volunteering at the Chimp Sanctuary, training for the half, and preparing for my new job. Yes, you read that right. I am now gainfully employed and </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">ecstatic to start work as an educator with a local museum! This job will allow me to combine my passion for teaching with my love of History, Art, and Science. The best part is this new position is flexible and will not interfere with travel! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The mister and I hiked to Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> this past weekend. This beautiful hike is 8 miles out and back with a 2100 ft elevation gain. Despite being rated as strenuous, it is a popular trail that boasts spectacular views of waterfalls, Mt. Index and alpine lakes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">A time for sandals, shaved legs, lots of rain and the Emerald City Comi-Con. Donning our new nerd inspired tees, the mister and I set out for downtown Seattle Friday afternoon to check this event out. We did not attend any panels or games, but we did have a great time checking out all of the costumes! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It's been a while since my last training post, so I thought I would update you guys on my progress. This week has been tough with all of the rain and cold. I've not been as motivated to get out; only ran three times. In addition, my weekly long run has been a real struggle. I've felt sluggish, my breathing was off and I hurt all over. Overall, I've felt defeated! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The weather changed drastically for the better Thursday, so I met a friend for a 30 minute run at Green Lake. The beautiful weather rallied my spirits and my running seemed to improve. I even shaved off a minute on my running pace! I hope to continue to do better this week; however, I cannot make any promises since I will be making my way to Florida soon. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This weekend a few new friends and I headed to Vantage to explore the area known as </span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.justgetout.net/ClientFiles/8ecf9e69-8f8f-419d-91d8-10c7ca9cbcbb/VantageG-Sunshine.pdf">Frenchman's Coulee</a></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">. Surrounded by basalt columns, we spent Saturday climbing a variety of routes in the Feathers area. We warmed up with <i>Shake It Don't Break It</i> (5.5) and finished off with <i>Uprising</i> (5.8). I had my eye on <i>Satan's Little Helper</i>, but just could not muster enough sinful pride to attempt this 5.9 route. Maybe next time. Overall, it was a fantastic day and I cannot wait to get back! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I've been climbing indoors a lot lately and loving the challenge! It is an ongoing physical and mental contest that keeps me coming back for more! With that in mind, I wanted to share a few new items that I have found to enhance my climbing experience. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Since I've started climbing, I've been told that my hands are feeling a bit "manly". Giddy balm has been real a "hand" saver! It is has a smooth and non-greasy texture and it really seems to help with soreness. Giddy balm comes in 3 different scents: Cooling Mint, Cedar Mint and Lavender. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The lavender is my favorite, but I am a fan of all things lavender.</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">If you are not familiar with FOUNDATION or TEMPO runs the idea is from Matt Fitzgerald, the author of </span><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Marathon-Half-Marathon-Nutrition/dp/0738216453/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426564445&sr=8-1&keywords=the+new+rules+of+marathon+and+half-marathon+nutrition"><span style="color: #e06666;">The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition</span><span style="color: #666666;">.</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> </span></i><span style="color: #666666;">My Foundation run is steady and follows a 5/20/5 split; w</span><span style="color: #666666;">arm up for 5 minutes, cool down for 5 minutes, and 20 minutes</span><span style="color: #666666;"> at a steady pace. The </span><span style="color: #666666;">Tempo run also follows a 5/20/5 split; however, the 20 minute portion is faster than your marathon pace. As I progress, I will start to work in SPEED-PLAY, HILL REPS, and INTERVAL runs as well. This plan will hopefully build my running fitness and be complete in 12 weeks. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #666666;">We spent our first day at Balboa Park admiring the Spanish Colonial architecture, beautiful lush tropical gardens as well as many fascinating museums. There is a lot of history in this park, which began during the Panama-California Exposition in the early 1900's and we took in a bit at the Museum of Man. There we climbed the </span><a href="http://www.museumofman.org/california-tower/"><span style="color: #e06666;">California Tower</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> and let down our hair, before finishing our tour at their featured exhibit: Instruments of Torture. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This month I joined a climbing <a href="http://verticalworld.com/">gym</a> and started a Beginner Rock Climbing Class. I am having so much FUN! An average session is around 2 hours and the time just flies by! There are several types of climbing: bouldering, traditional climbing, top rope, scrambling, lead and sport. Currently, I am learning to boulder and sport climb. If you'd like to learn more about the different types of climbing..click <a href="http://www.rockclimbing.com/Articles/General/Types_of_Climbing_-_A_Brief_Description_1091.html">here</a>. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545671103290585346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171724454740195235.post-8602024869708499372015-02-22T19:35:00.002-08:002015-02-22T19:35:23.027-08:00Planet of the Apes<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My legs akimbo and a face full snow was how I spent my first few days learning to ski. Most times my skis, humiliated by my lack of coordination, made a run for it to the bottom of the bunny slope. On cue, a pre-schooler would gracefully swish by adding to my embarrassment. Several lessons later and with a lot more practice, I was finally ready to tackle more difficult terrain. So with my new found confidence, the mister and I headed out to Crystal Mountain Resort to test out a few green and blue runs. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We arrived early Saturday morning ready to hit the slopes. Heading up on the gondola, we began to notice that the ground cover was sparse at best. Despite this small set back, it was a gorgeous day and we were still able to get in a few good runs. We had an enjoyable time, but learned a few valuable lessons on this trip. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">1. Just because a trail is named after a Disney character does not, and I repeat, does not make it easy!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15545671103290585346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171724454740195235.post-78448246147084785872015-01-22T09:41:00.002-08:002015-01-22T09:45:06.767-08:00Washington, DC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I've always enjoyed a great book and with a trip on the horizon I've gathered a few great books to take with me on my journey. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">These guys will see me through a couple take offs and possible long lay-overs. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My list consists of books that I will be taking as well as a few that I've enjoyed over the holiday break. Happy reading!</span><br />
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