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Friday, August 7, 2015

I'm not going to be stuffed in some "glass box"

From the outside looking in (the front of the building)


little comfy chair


Specially made and super soft wool before it turns into yarn, a very long piece


Spinning yarn for Rumpelstilstkin haha jk idk what it's called (ROVE Space reflection)


Awkward candid/selfies, mirror mirror on the floor


Screen on Yarn, a live feed video of a woman dancing around her cocoon


the biffle speculating this interesting scene
 
Love for Rove
 
The bestie came back from her almost month-long hiatus to Aussie. I missed her so much, and it was great to finally get to see her and catch up with her right when she got back. (She literally came back the night before we hung out the next day). Talk about true friendship!
 
To welcome her back to good 'ol Seatown/posh Bellevue, we had sushi in one of our usual spots in downtown Bellevue then went to First Thursday Artwalks in Seattle at a new art space that had just recently opened. We chatted, caught up, and ended the night with a perfect cup (in this case glass, since we got iced tea) of tea at our other usual spot in Seattle. The place tends to be opened later, even on the weekdays, and is a popular spot to sip tea and study for students that go to the university nearby.
 
The new art venue space is called Glass Box Gallery and it's a neat and cute building that is literally shaped like a box. It's  easy to spot and located next to the Shell gas (petro) station in front of the Uwajimaya grocery market next to Seattle's CenturyLink Field (It is the field where the Seattle Seahawks play American football for the National Football League and where our soccer [futbol] team, the Sounders, play).
 
I like the white minimal simplicity of the interior. It also has beautiful wood panels for the ceiling with bright lights. The space has the ideal aesthetics and platform for showcasing interactive art installations and larger, commanding pieces. Since it is, its own little center and building with its own parking lot (super convenient, especially in Seattle), it feels more "special" and unique because it isn't a storefront or a space that's being leased out or part of a bigger building. It's secluded but not closed off, and it gives the whole art space an actual "spacious" and roomier feeling. It was more comfortable, less hectic, less crowded, and there was less noise. Maybe it was the timing of when we went, but everything felt more right going and being in an art venue that was farther away from all the busy-ness of the usual art area.
 
The pics above are ones that I took of the event and the space (there are some pics on here in this series that I posted on here exclusively and they're not on IG! So feel special! ;P). The event was created and is affiliated with lovecitylove. You should check them out because what they stand for, care about, and who they are make them pretty cool and real people. And I believe we are always in need of real people, if you know what I mean.
They opened up their headquarters space again and are starting to hold their weekly social event where you can go to socialize, dance, listen to music, chill, or whatever. It's a great way to bring people from around the city together. I'm actually going to go visit their headquarters this weekend to see what's new along with other activities. As always, I'll keep you guys posted on here but also on my "main domain"- IG. You know where to find me!
 
Keep in touch and stay tuned for your Adventure Time with Tiff! Or as I like to call it, "Tiff-ventures." (I hashtag it on IG on the pics that I do take from my adventures). I'll talk to you guys later and have an adventurous weekend!
 
~Tiff
 






Sunday, March 1, 2015

Tiff-venture to Mt. Rainier




I recently took a mini excursion and road trip to Mt. Rainier! The drive was peaceful and relaxing. Even though we got there a little late and couldn't actually go to the top and onto the mountain, I really enjoyed and appreciated the few view stops and little detours while being out there. The weather was perfect and sunny. 

Two of the pictures I took before heading to the national park in Ashford. 

On another note: I am picking up blogging again after another long hiatus. I changed the design and layout of the blog just a tiny bit, a few minor tweaks and improvements here and there. Also, my wonderful friend and new partner in crime helped me upgrade to a mobile device that includes a better and higher quality camera with better features and resolution. The generous gesture only motivated me more to consistently pick up on blogging, especially since now I can take better, sharper, and crisper pictures. The quality of my photos on my Instagram will also be a breath of a relief with less of a need for photo editing and utilizing filters. 

I haven't stopped exploring and adventuring, and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. 

My personal life has recently turned out for the better from what I had been going through, and I'm currently in a better place. I'm a whole lot happier. Recent events have only made me more determined to chase my dreams and to pursue what ever captures my interest and makes me happy, even if it is just appreciating the little things. But that's what helps me get through the days and what makes life so great.

-Tiff