http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Central_Library

I am sitting in one of the coolest buildings I have ever seen: the Seattle Central Library. I have been meaning to come here ever since it opened a few years ago but today is my first time. Man, it is cool in here! And it's a library. I am pretty much in heaven right now: I am surrounded by books in a very funky building: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Central_Library but most important: I am warm. Seattle was hit a few days ago by the third largest storm ever recorded here. It was pretty rad. The not-so-rad part of the story is that there is no power at my Aunt's house which makes for a pretty cold existence. We aren't sure when the power will be back because there are some gigantic trees that found their ways to some power lines all over the place. At the moment, however, I have learned to appreciate the value of heating in this cold season. And the candlelight and fireplace are pretty romantic.
I have been back home since November 30th and in some ways it feels as though nothing has changed. Obviously quite a few things are different but not as much as I thought. Or perhaps the changes do not seem as big a deal to me as they might have before. Everything is very familiar and easy. Yet I feel as though I have learned to appreciate places and people more in the last year. It has been so great being able to hang out with family and friends and I am excited to see the parts of Seattle that I haven't been to. I have a job now at a place called the Rock Bottom Brewery. It's in Bellevue but I try not to think about that too much and the people are very cool. It should be easy to make enough money there for my next adventure. Basically, everything is falling into place here and life is good. I am really excited for a Norwegian Christmas Eve with the family.


My friends Laura and Jessica. It is so good to be here with you again!