Cool things of the week

I realized that it’s been awhile since my last “Cool things of the week” post, so I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the cool things I’ve found recently (though not all in a week!).

So here we go...

* Sigg water bottles – Cute and environmentally friendly ways to transport water? Definitely a must! Though my forever thrifty mother shudders at the cost (approx. $20)—it’s way cheaper than buying Dasani all the time. You can also save on shipping by buying them at the UW Tacoma bookstore or REI.

* The Truth Project – If I was a movie critic (and the Truth Project was just a movie), my quote on the cover would say, “Mind-blowingly cool. Interesting and inspiring. Life … and world changing.” (I might just trademark that.) :) If you want to experience it for yourself (and if you live in the Tacoma area), check out Anthem @ Champions Centre this Wednesday, June 4 @ 8:00 PM.

* Masa in North Tacoma – I heart Mexican food. I heart amazing friends. Put them together? And you get one fun night out. We went on a warm day and so the dining room became “open air”—it seriously felt like I was away on vacation. And check out the carne asada tacos and black bean dip. Mmm…

* Movie – I rediscovered my love for the movie “Newsies.” Yes, it’s a Disney musical—but it’s pure corny-cool. (And the first time I saw it I think I fell in love with Christian Bale—of course I was about 12 at the time…sigh).

* “The Office” moment – I loved a recent episode where Michael was discussing the importance of hiring an intern to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the office. His rationale? “We need to youth-anize this place.” LOL.

* Out-of-town guests – Visits from Sally (my awesome “pick up right where you left off” friend from Canada) and my little sis, Holly. I love being with people who just “get” you, you know?

* Sole amazing shoe find - Can you believe it happened at Burlington Coat Factory (who knew?). $19.99 for a pair of every-girl-needs-them red, shiny heels (sort of like this). Hot!

* Music that rocks – Artists I’ve recently “discovered”? Jackson Waters (check out “Ready to Find Love” and “Center of Attention”), Caleb Rowden (“The Journey”) and Frou Frou (yes, a little bit techno, but inexplicably musically cool to me – check out “Let Go”).

* Miracle moments – Being able to move my arm again—sling-bling free! In all seriousness, it’s awesome to be able to move my arm pretty much as normal (still no crazy heavy lifting). And yes, I am back to mowing the lawn!

* Chic sweet charity – I haven’t bought one yet, but there’s a Web site called Wear Your Music that sells guy and girl friendly bracelets made of guitar strings. All to benefit a good cause (MusicCares)…and be a cool trendsetter at the same time. The “Fashion Bracelets” link takes you to a link where you kind find different colors and styles as cheap as $9.99.

The “Artists Bracelets” link takes you to a section where you can buy a bracelet made from say, the guitar strings of John Mayer or Jack Johnson (definitely more expensive than $9.99 – but more money for charity, too!).