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I’ve really been into Ethnic foods lately—especially curry, masala and any other sort of spicy and flavorful Indian-type food. Last night I piecemealed a pretty decent dinner together from the random ingredients in my cupboard, and I was pleased as punch. It’s not everyday you can find a recipe on the side of a box (literally on the side of the couscous box), add a little and substitute for what you... Read more

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Holy balls. My gym’s downtown location is amazing. I finally remembered to bring my workout gear today for a little lunchtime work out session at the Executive Club location of my gym – three blocks from my work. I recently searched for a gym with locations that I could easily access from home and from work. So, I was eager to jump at joining my new gym when they told me that since they cut back... Read more

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I’ve slept through my alarm for three days in a row now. I can’t figure out what’s happening. I’ve had more than enough sleep last night and the night before, but each morning I’ve suddenly snapped awake, 10 minutes before I have to be on the bus. Which, of course, means I run around like a mad woman, throwing heels and clothing around, locating my bag, grabbing lunch,... Read more

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I recently joined a gym – yet again – to try to get into better shape. I’ve belonged to Pure Fitness down on Westlake since moving to Seattle. At first it was an okay place, but then it turned into nothing I like about a gym. The owners changed, and the place became more sterile looking and less inviting. To access it, I had to drive down Mercer after work, which is equivalent to sitting on the 520... Read more

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One of my Dolphin Sisters got engaged over the weekend. Because of this, I’m a little sentimental today. You spend your whole life, growing and changing with friends. Or, at least I’ve been very lucky to have a select number of girl friends who’ve been by my side since junior high. They’ve walked next to me during days I was too embarrassed to go to school, too heartbroken to get out of bed, too... Read more

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Remember when you were little, how exciting it was to go pick out fireworks at a stand with your parents? I would be barefooted, long-haired and sun-kissed, jumping up and down with excitement when fireworks stands started cropping up in grocery store parking lots. Even more exciting—when my dad made the hour trek to Boom City on the Tulalip Indian Reservation and bargained for bags of items that... Read more

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I will not be leaving for lunch today: Police In Standoff With Armed Man In Downtown Seattle SEATTLE — Following a police chase that started on Capitol Hill, police have surrounded a vehicle and have removed a suspect from inside. Police surrounded a gold van with their guns drawn in downtown Seattle at Second and Spring streets. KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reporter Gary Horcher said he heard shots fired,... Read more