I leave for Tucson, Arizona in less than 22 days now. I am excited. I have an apartment, my ticket, and am researching the area. I am hoping to find a part time job along with the full time work I do with AmeriCorps at Arts for All.
But I had a couple of things I wanted to do before I leave, and it's strange to realize that my list is pretty much checked off. I'd still like to visit more with some friends, ride the monorail, and do a little more hiking/walking (Carkeek Park).
Sunday I got off work and walked around the Seattle Center area. It was a hot day, so I cooled myself off walking around and hanging out at the International Fountain where they play live music and spontaneous bursts of water! Kids love it, and adults love watching the kids. Fun, free entertainment, and it was refreshing to feel the mist. I even caught sight of a beautiful rainbow in the middle! I love childhood, and all the wondrous, joyous gifts of that time in our lives: paper airplanes, ball throwing, puppets, water fountains...
Then I decided to check out the Chihuly Art and Glass Exhibit. I see it everyday, talk about it every time I work at the Space Needle, and I've heard so many people rave about it. It was definitely over the top. Like my friend Tom, I'm not sure how I feel about glass mixed with gardens, but maybe it's a chance to appreciate the diversity and creativity of another...
The Persian ceiling was my favorite. So colorful, and I loved how the colors bounced and danced around the room. Check it out!
Last night was a night I have been looking forward to for a long time. Boy, it's helpful to have things to look forward to in life! I have always loved Mary Chapin Carpenter as a songwriter and singer. It was a treat to see her last night with the Seattle Symphony. I caught a picture before I realized I shouldn't be taking pictures!
I love the Symphony experience, the beauty of the hall, instruments, and the animation of the conductor. It's extraordinary and a huge love affair! Mary Chapin was classy, elegant, and soulful. Her voice is perfect compliment to the symphony. She sang many songs from her newest album and some old classics like "Stones in the Road" and "Hard Way". It was funny not to see her with a guitar, but also so glorious to hear her voice. I was honestly so sad that the night ended. It was too soon! I also enjoyed the experience of being a little more dressed up, people watching, and talking to an usher. Before the concert they serve expensive glasses of wine, fancy strawberries, and so forth. He told me that the Mormons sang the other day and there was no wine or coffee, but they did drink Coke and had a baby room for their families. Interesting! Mary Chapin is such a fine songwriter, and I see so many visual pictures as I hear her sing. I see fireflies, families around the table, full moons, walks by the river, heart breaking, heart flying, and so much more. It was a treat!
Before the concert, I walked around the city a little and wrote in my journal under a tree. Here are some things I saw...
Benaroya Hall is very close to the waterfront/ Market area. As I stepped out from the concert to catch the bus home across the street, I could taste and feel the sea air. I boarded the bus, and as I was looking out the window I saw the sun setting pink over the mountains, and everything looked so beautiful and majestic. I was sleepy but at peace and so thankful for the day- an approved apartment and a concert of a classic, modest, brilliant artist.
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