Monday, May 23, 2011

Life Happens.

Things have been crazy around here lately. My BFA Photography exhibition opened on Friday night and was a huge success. If you are around Seattle stop by the Vashon Gallery in the Fine Arts Building of Seattle University to check out the great projects from the year.

I also got a visit from my 2 biggest fans, Mom and Grandma, this week! it was great to show them around Seattle!

But the biggest news you are waiting for is an update on my fundraising! I only have $100 left to reach my goal!! If you haven't donated yet be a part of this awesome project by clicking HERE!

Best Regards,
Melissa Ettman

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Sunday, SUN-day, SUNday.

So it was sunny today. There is nothing quite like a SUN-day in Seattle. It feels like the population quadruples because everyone leaves their cave to feel the sunshine on their skin. The only problem is, we all promptly burn. I look like a par-cooked lobster but we must each make sacrifices for vitamin-D.



But enough about the sun. I woke up this morning knowing it would be an incredible day. So after savoring my sweet potato pancakes (that pancake mix was one of the best Easter gifts ever, right after the Leonardo DiCaprio trilogy I got sophomore year) I threw on my Bike and Build jersey, spandex shorts and helmet and hit the road! After 30 miles, a stop at Matthews Beach Park, Metropolitan Market and a non-stop conquering of one of Seattle's most daunting hills I was back at home. It was my longest ride to date. I was thinking about how far that was back at home and I could go to Geneva and home again and I would still have to pedal another few miles. 


In other biking news

Last night was my 3rd street fundraiser. I pedaled my hardest for 2 hours at the corner of 10th and Pike. I raised just over $100. That puts me at $3,330.  Of course I met some great people and had a great time. And I want to send a shout out to Mary Pauline Diaz for stopping by last night.

If you have a few minutes please go to the Bike and Build website and make as much of a contribution as you can whether it is $5 or $50 every bit helps!

Cheers,
Melissa Ettman