Diary of a Nomad: Marina/Gardens

Hello Everyone!

Before I get to the pictures you just KNOW I'm gonna post, I have a little bit of news. Things are going well for me in my new job but things are not going so well in my new apartment building so I have decided to move closer to work. Right now I live north of downtown Seattle and work is south of downtown. It's quite a commute. I know moving is a huge pain and a little risky since I'm only a contractor at Alaska Air and have only been there 1 month, but I have a good feeling about it. I've already found an apartment in Auburn, which is only 11 miles from work.

Here's how I see things right now: I've developed this new love of life, travel, and outdoor adventure but I need money to fund these things. Alaska Air is a great place to work and I really like my job and my co-workers so I am going to do everything in my power to make sure I am successful there and perhaps they will even hire me permanently at some point. I am married to my job right now and most of my energy goes towards being good at it. I try to squeeze in fun in my spare time whenever I can and whenever the weather allows. Living closer to work will shorten my commute and give me more time to play. I will also be living one hour closer to Mount Rainier and Auburn has fantastic views of the mountain I'm told. Hey, did I mention my new gear?? I bought a tent, sleeping bag, air matress, collapsable chair (i'm not roughing it that much) and other miscellaneous camping gear. I also got a new backpack which is teh awesomest! It may be a while 'til I actually get to use my new toys because this move is going to be a financial burden. But I will go to Olympic Nat'l Park one of these days and when I do, it's going to be fabulous. Now onto the pictures...

~~ Des Moines Marina ~~

Well, Friday was supposed to be the nicest day of the whole weekend, go figure, so I decided to squeeze some outdoor time in around work. I took a long lunch and went down to the marina, camera in hand, and walked the rocky beach. It buoyed my spirits (ha, get it?) and I was more productive once I got back to work.

~~ Kubota Garden ~~

After work I drove to Kubota Garden and enjoyed the lush scenery until the sun went down.

The park is open sunup to sundown and is only about 5 miles down I-5 from the office so I imagine I'll be stopping frequently before or after work to enjoy the serenity of the gardens.