Happy Easter Everyone!

I hope you enjoy it in your most favorite way.

A new deal in town

Okay, so every once in awhile I come across something really great, and I have to tell everyone about it!  This is one of them! There's a new deal site where you can get 50% off dining at great restaurants in Seattle and all of the deals are free to get and share with your friends!

  www.heyhungry.com

You can also download the free app to your iphone, click:
Heyhungry


Enjoy, and bon appetite friends! :)

Great Seattle Discounts...

Check out my latest great find! 



Who: Heyhungry!


What: A brand new mobile application for the iphone that gives free discounts to the coolest Seattle restaurants in the Seattle area.



When: Now


Where:  Download it free from your iphone or at the Apple Store:  http://bit.ly/fIFxoi


Why: If you love to eat out and enjoy trying new restaurants.  Why pay for discounts when you can get them for free?


Bon appetite!

Noomi Rapace Interview Conclusion

Part  3 of 3: 

Interview with Noomi Rapace.  She plays the starring character Lisbeth Salander and is the heroine of Steig Larsson's award-winning Millennium Trilogy, Swedish Films.

One of the most talented actresses of the past decade, Noomi Rapace plays the heroic, strong, androgynous character of Lisbeth Salander.  Lisbeth is defined by her own rules, portraying an incredibly genuine, believable, anti social yet very likable character.  The three movies certainly provide their share of violence, however not gratuitous as the violent scenes are instrumental in the understanding of the Lisbeth Salander character storyline. Lisbeth refuses to become a victim despite the despicable acts done against her, and she determines her own future again playing by her own set of rules. Noomi Rapace captures this character so completely and delivers an astounding performance in all three of the of movies. 

The Millennium Trilogy:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played With Fire
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest

Noomi Rapace Interview Continued...

Part  2 of 3: 
Interview with Noomi Rapace.  She plays the starring character Lisbeth Salander and is the heroine of Steig Larsson's award-winning Millennium Trilogy, Swedish Films.

One of the most talented actresses of the past decade, Noomi Rapace plays the heroic, strong, androgynous character of Lisbeth Salander.  Lisbeth is defined by her own rules, portraying an incredibly genuine, believable, anti social yet very likable character.  The three movies certainly provide their share of violence, however not gratuitous as the violent scenes are instrumental in the understanding of the Lisbeth Salander character storyline. Lisbeth refuses to become a victim despite the despicable acts done against her, and she determines her own future again playing by her own set of rules. Noomi Rapace captures this character so completely and delivers an astounding performance in all three of the of movies. 

The Millennium Trilogy:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played With Fire
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest

Noomi Rapace Interview

Part 1 of 3: 
Interview with Noomi Rapace.  She plays the starring character Lisbeth Salander and is the heroine of Steig Larsson's award-winning Millennium Trilogy, Swedish Films.

Noomi Rapace is one of the most talented actresses of the decade.  She plays the heroic, strong, androgynous character of Lisbeth Salander.  Lisbeth is defined by her own rules, portraying an incredibly genuine, believable, anti social yet very likable character.  The three movies certainly provide their share of violence, however not gratuitous as the violent scenes are instrumental in the understanding of the Lisbeth Salander character storyline. Lisbeth refuses to become a victim despite the despicable acts done against her, and she determines her own future again playing by her own set of rules. Noomi Rapace captures this character so completely and delivers an astounding performance in all three of the of movies.

The Millennium Trilogy:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played With Fire
The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest

Friendships: Mirrors of Our Own Character

Friend: One attached to another either through affection or esteem.

Have you ever heard of the saying that you can tell the genuine character of a person by the people they surround themselves with? The term power of association comes to mind. I must admit, I am incredibly grateful for the friends that I have in my life. I can genuinely say that I respect every one of them. They are my confidants, and they make my life better. They provide insight and integrity and I'm proud that they are part of my life. I've also learned, through years of experience, that not everyone we meet can be a friend, as it's the discerning selection process that makes our friends so incredibly special. It sets them worlds apart from mere acquaintances into very special, lifelong, unconditional friendships. We choose them to be in our lives because we find something special and good about them. It's interesting how the people we choose and attract in our lives are a mirror of our own character and integrity, just like the law of attraction: Like attracts like. Do you ever notice that those who are truly aware of integrity also continuously surround themselves with genuinely good and respectful people? There is also the flip side of those who repeatedly choose dysfunctional or superficial friendships and then become mystified when their reputation becomes questionable. It's all a very distorted perception of what's actually genuine and beautiful, as well as an extremely unattractive trait...a little like the movie Shallow Hal. Creating friendships based on the ability that one can merely fog a mirror, or other ridiculous superficial reasons typically end up creating more negative in many lives than they do positive. It can be a tough pill to swallow when one takes inventory and realizes those same dysfunctional relationships divulge one’s own true character. It's interesting how we don't always clearly see the messages we are sending out to the world through the power of association, yet those on the outside see it all too clear. Of course we experience difficult situations, and it's our true friends who lift us up and see us through. My point is that we cannot claim to be mere spectators upon our own lives, claiming powerlessness over choices of our friendships that can sometimes end up creating havoc on our lives. It’s our own responsibility to make wise choices and be selective. If one really wants to see their true self, their own emotional health and maturity level …just look at the integrity of the friends we surround ourselves with. Hopefully it will bring about a genuine smile and sense of sweet gratitude ...because whether we admit it or not, the friends we choose are in fact a mirror of our own true character.

MLK

"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way."
 
— Martin Luther King Jr.

Play Every Day

I took these photos when I was visiting a small town in France, called Beynac. It's located in the Dordogne region and overlooks the beautiful Dordogne River. I was there exploring the small village that also sits beneath a castle high up top a steep cliff which was built in the 12th century. Apparently the castle is one of the best preserved in it's region, and the views from the castle looking down upon the river are absolutely breathtaking. The fountain in the picture sits along a narrow cobbled road in the old village across from a cafe where I was sitting and enjoying my morning coffee and croissant. I was enjoying the warm summer morning as I looked across the path and noticed this little girl completely intrigued with the water fountain. She stopped and played for at least a good ten minutes, discovering everything she could about it. Then when she was finished, she skipped along merrily and followed her family up the path. My take away from this wasn't anything deeply profound, or insightful, but just a sweet and simple reminder to take a moment and make sure to play every day.

Ode To My Spandex Running Pants

All I can say is that I'm very grateful for my spandex running pants. If there was not that important element in the fabric in running clothes, I don't think I'd set foot outside my front door for my daily run. Spandex is my saving grace, it's that miraculous and magical fabric that can make everything appear where it should be ...especially after eating pizza and wine last night! When that cold weather finally arrives, both excitement  and a certain sense of comfort and relief settle in. I no longer have to watch every single calorie that I consume, or run that extra mile to make myself feel more comfortable wearing my shorts, or worse yet... my bikini! What woman over the age of thirty-five, or more like twenty, isn't somewhat reluctant to accidently catch her backside in the mirror with the fear of what she might see when wearing those summer shorts?  Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy eating healthy and taking good care of my health and body. But I'd be remiss to say that I don't feel some sense of freedom when this new season arrives so I can pack away my summer clothes (with a liberating giggle), and just throw on a nice big comfy sweater.  I actually think we should just start up a new women's holiday, celebrating the coming of our new comfortable season. We could celebrate it and establish a new tradition on that first day of autumn ...a nice elegant celebratory lunch with our closest girl friends and of course a day of fall clothes shopping. After all, with three summer months of putting it all out there, we deserve it!

Good Intentions

Always give people the benefit of the doubt. Believe in good intentions. Focus energy on the good.  If you don't than what's the point?

Discounts for Seattle Moms (and non moms too), Yay!

My latest great find: Plum District
It's a website for super savvy moms, and for gals like me who aren't moms but always love a great deal. They offer discounts (yay!) on everything from restaurants and spas, to kids and family activities, to hotels and weekend getaways and more. They are currently serving San Francisco, and Seattle very soon!

The icing on the cake?

When you refer a friend you get $10 Plum dollars! (Another yay!)

How do I refer a friend?

It's easy, just go to the website Plum District and subscribe for Seattle (or your city) and then refer a friend!

How do I get my $10 Plum Dollars?

When your friends purchase their first Plum Deal, you will receive $10 Plum Dollars to use toward your next Plum Deal purchase. They will track all of your referrals and store your Plum Dollars in your account.

When will they be serving Seattle?
Now! So make your wishlists and refer your friends!

How cool is that?
Very cool!

Life = Risk