A landmark Christmas

[mollyringle]

Christmas was great. We got a four-and-a-half-day weekend out of it, and had dinner with some combination of relatives every night for six nights in a row, but despite my being a (gasp) introvert, I had a good time. Getting to sleep in four days in a row surely helped.

My parents-in-law pegged me remarkably well, getting me a poster with artwork from The Hobbit on it, and an Edward Gorey calendar, among other things. In our ice-scraping Seattle morning here, I'm keeping warm in a scarf from my parents, who also showered me with chocolate. And at home await several enticing DVD's, including (from kenshi and K8) the eye-candy of Dangerous Beauty (mmm, Rufus Sewell) and Don Juan deMarco (mmm, Johnny Depp). I'm also looking forward to watching more of the "Dr. Who" episodes that raethe sent along. It would be a good show to get fangirly about, since there are apparently 30 years of episodes out there to get into.

As I mentioned, it's been cold here lately. Everything frosted over just after dark last night, and this morning I took the ice-scraper to not just one car but both cars. Why? Because I'm a nice person? No. Because I forgot I was taking the older car to work today so that Steve can get the oil changed in the newer one. Only after it was scraped and warmed up did I remember. Duh.

Regardless: much as I like gray weather, it's nice to get these clear, bright, cold days sometimes. The Olympic Mountains stand out like a dazzling postcard across the water on days like this, giving us a view rather like the one this webcam captures.

Also, every day I go to work, or anywhere near downtown, I drive quite near to the Space Needle. It's a tourist landmark, sure, but I still like it and usually spend a few seconds gazing at it when traffic allows. For a structure built in the '60s, it's surprisingly attractive. (It helps that it's painted white now, instead of orange-gold.)

What landmarks do you see regularly? Give us a link so we can see them too!

Comments

Chilly days in the NW

[jaynefury.livejournal.com]

But I'm warmed by the thought of Johnny Depp (in any capacity) and his future role (cross fingers) as Willy Wonka. Hear anything good on that? I'm still working off of BBC news that's several months old.

I used to work downtown but gave that up quite a bit ago. What do I see on the drive in everyday? Faboo Chihuly stuff! (http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/overview_01.html)

Have a ducky day!

Re: Chilly days in the NW

[cenire.livejournal.com]

Wow, you live near the Chihuly bridge?! You lucky duck! *envious* I've seen his exhibits in Jerusalem and Salt Lake City, but nothing recently, and his work is GORGEOUS.

After I take the train to NYC, I walk past a Starbucks on my way to work. There are some other shops too, but that's the only one that really counts. ;) During my lunch walks I get to see more interesting sights, though, like the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.

Also, Molly, Johnny is so good in "Don Juan de Marco." Mmm! But he's an incredibly versatile actor; I think he could be good in *anything*. :)

Re: Chilly days in the NW

[mollyringle.livejournal.com]

Neat! Had no idea that even existed. Guess I don't get into Tacoma much...

Re: Chilly days in the NW

[jaynefury.livejournal.com]

Then you need to come check out the Museum of Glass, the Washington State Museum and-- before the Chihuly Millefiori exhibit goes bye bye--Tacoma Art Museum.

Let me know!