Get Your Geek On

Yesterday a friend and I went to check out the "Out of this World" exhibit at the MAC. As you might imagine, my inner nerd was very impressed. There were costumes from several movies (you can kind of see below) and notes on who wore them and what inspired the costume. Obviously the Darth Vader costume was the coolest. It was huge. "Vader" stands 6'6" and if you walk out into the next room there's a picture of Vader on the wall so that you can stand next to him and see how you measure up. I felt short. [Sadly, I didn't bring my camera.]

There was also a Batman suit, the Wicked Witch of the West's hat, Indiana Jones's leather jacket, whip, and the chalice used in the last crusade, along with various other Star Trek and Star Wars stuffs [technical word, that].

Totally worth the $7.



I decided to blog about my little excursion after being told that I "needed to blog" by Denise. Admittedly, I've been spending a ridiculous amount of time knitting and googling things to do with knitting lately. But I did finish my very first project (a chunky, blue scarf) and it's beautiful. I've been proudly toting it around with me, whipping it out to show anyone that will look at it. [I don't feel like messing with my camera at the moment so you don't get a picture.]

Happy 4th

Good to Go

Some friends and I are going to meet for our very own Stitch and Bitch session (which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like). We're all beginning knitters.


friends


Knitting project


chips and salsa


Tequila*


*WARNING: Tequila may cause lopsided, backward, extra, or lost stitches.

There was also talk of the super hula hoop on the Wii. With any luck, there will be no photographic evidence.

:)


Oh, and welcome VGNOers.

Mt. St. Helens area

Ape Caves

This is the mouth of the Ape Caves. The caves were formed by lava flows and make two tubes that you can hike up/down and check out. It was neato. This is what it looked like inside.

Seaside Aquarium

We went to the Seaside Aquarium and got to feed the seals. They were pretty funny. Some of them would slap their sides or splash with their tails to try and get your attention (and fish).

Vacation

After graduation I flew down to the Portland area to visit my friend Erin and be a tourist. Here's some pics from the trip.


These are from Seaside. I've always loved the ocean even though I don't swim well. My earliest memory is of water, which might explain my fascination.