Pic of the Week : Up Top

I took this picture from the 73rd floor of the Columbia Tower, right before the torrential downpour hit downtown on Monday. There is something about the light that makes it haunting and ominous.

I love it.

OH.EM.GEE.

Remember that time I deemed this blog a judgement free zone? Good.

Because J Beebs is making his way to Tacoma October 9th... and I am 150% positive that I NEED to be there. The thought of hearing "Swag, Swag, Swag" in person has really cut into my productivity today. Do I really have to wait another week and a half before I can buy tickets?!

I feel like I'm back in the glory days of NKOTB and *N SYNC.

I think I need a life.

Curb Appeal

Mr. Malone and I have been neglecting our yard. It had gotten to the point where we were those people on the block - we were tired of it! Enter Saturday. Mr. Malone and I were knee wrist deep in dirt and soil, trying to make our yard somewhat presentable. After a solid five hours, we are thrilled with the end result.

The view from our front window - hence the weird glare.

Our pathway to the front door. The solar powered path lights are a new addition.



Potted plants. I wish I could tell you what all the flowers are, but I can't! There is a matching pot on the other side of the front steps.



My happy little herb garden in the back - (L to R) Basil, Parsley, Chives, Rosemary.



I still have some yellow gerber daisies and pink dahlias to plant, but I lost all motivation on Sunday. I'll be sure to post pictures of those once I'm done!

Happy Friday!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend planned! I'm treating myself to a much needed haircut and I'll be participating in Beat the Bridge on Sunday - I hope I make it!

And have I mentioned how much I love Instagram? (Follow me: @lomalone)

MMM to Fremont!

The good news keeps on coming - Molly is moving to Fremont!!!

Me + Molly + Walking Distance = LEGEN (wait for it) DARY!

MiMi to Seattle!

I received the greatest news the other day, and it couldn't have come at a better time. One of my closest friends from Willamette is moving to Seattle in July! Eek - I just cannot contain my excitement!

MiMi - Molly and I are going to show you WHY Seattle is where you need to be. (And if it means joyously cooking ground beef while indulging in a Coors Light... then by God, we will do just that!)

Where Have I Been?

Out enjoying the sunshine! Seattle has been hit with some gorgeous weather and it would be a shame to sit inside. Here are some photos from the past few weeks - including my sister Julia's wedding, The Color Run, and my first Mariner game of the season! 

 

Cinco de Mayo

Happy {early} Cinco de Mayo!

As I will be far too busy celebrating this lovely lady's nuptials mañana, I thought I would share my favorite guacamole recipe.

Um, seriously. This shit is delicious and highly addictive. You've been warned.

GUACAMOLE

*Via Alton Brown

3 ripe Hass avocados

1 lime, juiced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 white onion, diced

3 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced

1 clove garlic, minced

*In a large bowl, coat the avocado pulp with lime juice.

*Add cumin, salt, and cayenne. Combine using a fork or potato masher. 

*Gently fold in onion, tomato and garlic. (You could also add cilantro, but I hate it... so I don't!)

*Let sit for 1 hour - TORTURE!!

Photo Booth Fun

I love photo booths. Seriously, how can you not?! Here we are having some fun in Hawaii, thanks to Usnaps!



 

Oh man, our future* kids are so lucky.

*future (fyoo-cher) - not now.