Seattle's Best Book Sale!

It's that time of year again!  The bi-annual Friends of the Seattle Public Library book sale begins tonight, with a preview sale for their members.  The sale is open to the public Saturday-Sunday.  A yearly membership costs $15 and I decided it was worth it when I went to the Spring sale in April (less people, more books=happy shopper).  Here's a little blurb from their website:

2008 Fall Book Sale dates: September 26-28.

The Friends Book Sales are held each April and September. The next Book Sale is scheduled for September 26-28, 2008.  Book Sale hours are Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, September 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The member preview sale is Friday, September 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m., with memberships sold at the door.  Please bring your own boxes or bags.

The Book Sale is held in Building #30 at Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle.

More info, click here.

Words from Sir Winston

“In war: resolution

 In defeat: defiance

 In victory: magnanimity

 In peace: goodwill”

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 "You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life."

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"The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is."

~Sir Winston Churchill

Everyone's favorite 'Big Brother'

September 2--Google launched their browser, Chrome.  I've been testing it for the past 20 days and gladly left IE, Safari & Firefox behind.  It's fast, doesn't slow down my PC (huge problem with other browsers), and easy to use.  The only drawback is that Google now has even more access to every bit of information pertaining to you and your internet habits.  If you feel that 'Big Brother' over your shoulder you can use Chrome in Incognito mode (CTRL+SHIFT+N).

Try out Chrome.

Five years is too long to wait!

February 2003 was the last time I made it across the Atlantic to Europe.  I've been fortunate to use my passport in a few places since then, but it's time to make the trip again!  The $250 difference between a "good ticket" from '03 is galling (sigh),  but I'll get over it :-)   

Likely, I'll be adding The Netherlands and Belgium to my "countries I've visited" list (in addition to revisiting a few favorite locations).  Any tips, ideas or must see destinations in these countries would be appreciated.  

Off to pick out an outfit for the first fashion show I'll be to attending (promise, I'll be finding more substantive things to post....soon).

(Picture: Patty & Amanda, Notre Dame - Paris, France '03.  Side note: how fitting is the couple in the background on the right?)

Vision Banquet - The Look

Primer: Tarte Clean Slate Primer

Foundation: Cargo Liquid oil-free Foundation in F-40 mixed with Smashbox Artificial Light Luminizing Lotion in Diffuse

Concealer: Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer in Moderately Fair

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Benefit Cream Shadow in R.S.V.P., Smashbox Eyeshadow Quad in Socialite, Paula Dorf Transformer, Dior Diorshow Waterproof Mascara in Black

Powder: Urban Decay Surreal Skin Mineral Makeup in Supernatural

Cheeks: Lorac Blush/Bronzer duo in Hot Flash

Lips: Smashbox Lip Gloss in Soiree

Recycled Dress

I've owned this dress since early college days (please, don't make me do the math).  Still not sure if I like it.  However, I desperately wanted to wear a new pair of shoes that didn't go with anything else.  Shoes won; I wore the dress.

(Picture by Alicia H; Tembi & Amanda - Vision Banquet, Sept. 14)

Random Playlist

These songs have found their way onto my playlist quite frequently in the past couple of weeks.

• Havana - Jesse Cook (Frontiers)
• Revelation Song - Gateway Worship (Living for You)
• Warchild - Emmanuel Jal (Warchild)
• Time of Your Song - Matisyahu (Youth)
• Patzivota - Cirque Du Soleil (Varekai)
• Open Up the Sky (Live) - Deluge (Bethany Presents Deluge-Live)
• The Alchemist - Russell Watson (Amore Musica)
• The Stairs - Jan A.P. Kaczmarek (Finding Neverland Soundtrack)
• Walking on Air - Kerli (Love Is Dead)

Restoring Sanity (tips for insanely busy, but responsible adults)

If you're anything like me, your life is extraordinarily busy and full of responsibilities (don't you just love being an adult!).  My search for sanity and order usually involves making lists, a habit that started in grade school (Type A tendencies?).  Recently, I've been looking for a replacement to post it notes and one of my good friends (via his iPhone-list making-guru friend) sent me to Zenbe Lists.  

I've tried a few options/systems for keeping track of all those pesky "to dos".  It's not easy!  I wanted to find technology that's useful online and on my iPhone...why was that so hard to do?  Zenbe Lists are practical, easy-to-use, sync with the iPhone and come with a few extra perks (like sharing lists with friends).  

Just to give you a snapshot of the insanity--between now and the end of December I have: 

• future sister-in-law's bridal & personal shower
• future sister-in-law's bachelorette party
• brother/future sister-in-law's wedding (did I mention I'm a bridesmaid)
• numerous YP events I help with (+ other church responsibilities)
• sister's bridal & personal shower
• sister's bachelorette party
• sister/future brother-in-law's wedding (did I mention I'm the maid of honor)
• family events-unrelated to weddings
• friend gatherings (birthdays, random, etc..)
• national holidays
• 2 week vacation in Europe (right between the two weddings)  

That's just the social "stuff".  I also have a full-time job that I love and occasionally I attempt to get a few hours of sleep.  All this to say, if I don't have my life organized and easy to access everywhere I go--I'll be lost and stressed.  So try it out!  See how much easier your life can get with Zenbe Lists :-)