Kat's Kitties

My neighbor Kathrine's felines:

Hiking in Charlotte with my bro

It's been a while

Hello everyone! It's been almost three months since I've written. Since then, I've completed two rotations on the boats (all three of them), fell in love with Maui, Hawaii, scuba dove with sharks and sea turtles, become addicted to my iphone, enjoyed five novels and one book of short stories, recognized mine and Danny's two and a half year anniversary, gotten sunburned (in Seattle or all places), watched a butt load (that's a technical term) of movies in and out of the theater, botched a haircut, learned about wines from a 21 year old, partied in Portland and enjoyed life.

I'm just now finishing up my second two week break, one of which was with Danny. We hung out in Seattle, not doing too much, and it was lovely. This week, I'm in Portland staying at my friend Cass's beautiful house on the south side of town. As she says, we painted the town red, getting into as much trouble as we can in the fews days I'm here. I head back to the Great North on Friday for another six weeks, and then home sweet home. I may also do some trips in October, but nothing is set yet. This fall and early winter, Danny and I plan on traveling! As to where, that is undetermined. It could be to the very remote Solomon Islands, or perhaps Thailand or some suba diving. Either way, we've set two months aside to play! I plan on being home in time to attend winter quarter at Seattle Central Community College. I applied for Government grants (through FAFSA) which I cross my fingers for. I'll probably have to get a real job too... but that's jumping too far into the future for this blog post. All in all, things are going well. The sun is shinning and the tips are good. I've also just had two glass of Pino Noir as well as a huge slice of our fresh made brownies... life is good. I'm super excited to finish up my season and move back into my cozy studio, but I hope to write again before then - Ciao!

A Pack'n

Well, here we are once again. Packing up my house for the third time to pass it over to my sub-letter so I can spend my summer working in Alaska. Times flies when you're having fun, I guess, because it feels like just yesterday that I unpacking this stuff. I have too much stuff - and it's not even that much! Argh. I am also getting over a cold that Danny and I have played catch with each other since Mexico (darn Australian boys!). Sigh.... I'm both excited and sad. Excited to finally start working again and to return to beautiful Alaska. Excited I have a vacation planned for my first break. I'll be spending ten days in Maui, Hawaii - which I am also packing for tonight. But I'm a little sad to be leaving again so soon. I love my little apartment and the life I've carved for myself here in Seattle - with my new and old friends, and my sort-of social life. I have my improv and my painting, but the thing I'll miss most is my wonderful boyfriend, Danny. I enjoy the time we have, but this summer we only get one week off together. We will be working on the same boat for a couple of weeks here and there, but that's not the same. All in all, this is a good thing - this Alaskan adventure. I work hard so I can later play hard.... and go to school. It mixes things up and lets me see what is most important in my life - and keeps me from accumulating too much stuff! :) On that note, I should get back to packing. My awesome landlord not only lets me sublet my place(under the table) but also keep my stuff in the basement while I'm gone. Too cool.

My next post will (probably) be from Alaska... so long Seattle! Hello Great North!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta. Oh what fun. Danny and I spent just over a week at Hostel Oasis in a beautiful private room with a balcony right outside the door. We had planned on getting our advanced open-water dive certification, but after our first day of diving, both is us caught a throat and ear infection that was going around the hostel (those darn Australian boys!). Luckily, at the local Red Cross clinic for 50 pesos, we were able to get medication and a note allotting us refunded for the missed dives. Instead of under the sea, we chilled by the beach, at the movies, or around the hostel for most our visit. We also took a day trip to Yelapa, heading south by water taxi. This beautiful town of less than one thousand people is only accessible by pongas (a small, open-bowed boat). After hiking up to a waterfall and snorkeling, Danny and I then sat the rest of the day on the beach where we ate good Mexican food, drank Coronas, and did absolutely nothing. It was beautiful. The weather was sunny and hot the whole time, and I managed to get only a minor sunburn. I did not take many photos, but I had a really wondering time with Danny in Mexico. I definitely plan on going back... and traveling more in general!