Sasquatch Festival

Anyone who lives in Seattle, or the Pacific Northwest, knows about the annual Sasquatch Festival.

Every Memorial Day Weekend, hippies, hipsters, and music lovers alike make the trek from Seattle, Vancouver, BC, and Portland (to name a couple of cities) to the beautiful Gorge Ampitheater for a three festival of music.

These days there are three different stages, mile long bathroom lines, and the prices of beer and food get about a dollar more expensive every year but it still is a place for amazing music.

I couldn't afford a three day pass but I went up on Sunday. Despite the sunny drive out to George, WA we got pelted by a little mini rain storm for maybe an hour on Sunday before it cleared up and we headed in to catch the end of Truckasaurus.

Then we saw the Blue Scholars who rocked (and received a nod from Death Cab later in the evening). After being up and close for the scholars we took a seat on the grass to watch a great show from Tegan and Sara.

Then we saw a little bit of The Presidents before heading to see The Kooks. Unfortunately, The Kooks took too long to grace the stage, so we left the area and headed down to watch Death Cab for Cutie.

Now Death Cab was one hell of a performance. Honestly, his voice sounds better in person than on CD or radio and they just rocked it. Really, just rocked it.

Then we took a step back from up front and watched The Cure. It wasn't as good as I expected it and I was definitely tired from drinking beer and being outside all day. Regardless, I can still say that I say The Cure.

All in all my Memorial Day Weekend Sunday kicked ass, how was yours?

You can read more about Sas 2008 here , here, and here.

Taphouse in Downtown Seattle

I'm currently blogging in one of my favorite cafes in Seattle and I thought I would mention the experience I had last night at the Taphouse in Downtown Seattle.

I went there with a crew of my co-workers in hopes of having some cheap sushi and apps (because their happy hour on Sundays starts at 4 pm and lasts until close) and a great time. 

What we got was great food and not so great service. 

I worked in restaurants steadily from age 15- 23 and took some time off for a couple of years and I'm now working at sports bar in Queen Anne, so I know how to give good service and what to expect.

Needless to say, all 14 of us, were disappointed. 

We had to wait over 1 hour for our table, when they quoted us 20 minutes. I have no problem waiting an hour for a table for 14 without a reservation but LET US KNOW it's going to be a while. 

Not just let us sit on our asses, waiting, hoping, and without saying a word.

Then we finally got to our table and the service sucked.

Yes, she was busy.

Yes, she got our drink order.

But no one ever said, I apologize for your wait or sorry it's been a little hectic or your drinks are coming out asap. 

A manager didn't even stop by to touch our table.

Instead, we waited and waited.

The food was still delicious and towards the end the service improved but overall- ONLY go to the Taphouse downtown on a Sunday with a large party if you're prepared to wait.   

Konichwa!

I've been contemplating this for awhile and finally decided to start my own blog! 

Konichwa! Welcome :).

As it says in my profile and description, I'm a twenty-something single girl living in Seattle. I'm real and anonymous. I'm in love with Seattle, although I'm not originally from here and I want to (narcissisticly) share my life stories and adventures out and about in SeaTown. 

I hope you enjoy or even dislike me. . .  as long as I am interesting to you.