Evolution is a strange mistress
It tells you something if you listen
This has been a strange summer in Seattle. Where we usually have drought warnings toward the tail end, this year has been beautiful and rainy. This past week in particular was rainy. While a nice break from the constant sunshine, I paid for the changing weather with two and a half days of migraines. The change in pressure destroys me.
This doodle was drawn way before that, though. I like the thick, translucent rain. The rain jumping from the puddles could have been better, however.
Seattle, WA | 2007.07.22 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Weather
Will it ever stop?
Ah, rain in Seattle. The summers in Seattle are supposed to be rain-free. That's what they tell you before you move here. On average, Seattle has no more rain than NYC. The average is skewed because of the summers. If we take the median instead of the average, I bet that number changes significantly.
The mornings are growing colder and darker. Dragging myself out of bed these mornings is growing harder and harder.
Seattle, WA | 2007.09.18 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Weather
I'm too tired to care
I've not had much energy to write these past few nights. I have given the Marathon a bit more thought. If only my thoughts translated directly to words, I'll be okay. It doesn't, for the record.
This is how I feel today. I must feel like this often because I drew this last month. The weather was nice today. But we've had our share of rain this winter. I shouldn't complain, as the Californians have it much worse with the fires. I can't believe how close they are to populated areas. There will be many unhappy insurance shareholders.
Seattle, WA | 2007.10.22 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Suffering, Umbrella, Weather
Rainy nights
Even though we're less than a week away from closing on the Villa, we've not been that busy. Julie has just about finished scheduling all the contractors that will swarm the Villa once closed, and we've sent about a thousand copies of our financial documents to the banks (we remember fondly the non-doc loans that got America into this mortgage mess). But even though we're not busy, things are not quiet. The anticipation itself has a weighty roar.
As you can tell by my badly formed first paragraph, I haven't done much writing or creating recently. Even my doodles have dwindled from once a week to when there's a blue moon in Seattle when it's above freezing (which seems quite rare for early Spring). I keep kicking myself about falling into a rut, but kicking myself and doing something about it are very far apart.
Not that I should complain. There are other people who are supposed to be working on a ping-pong story, and who, while understandably busy with a new job and new apartment, have yet to provide a single update or progress report, other than, "wow, I'm really stuck on this."
Seattle, WA | 2008.03.25 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Weather
Don't ask questions
Today is the last terrible Horrible for some time. I promise. While I considered not posting it because of its awfulness, the rain in the doodle convinced me otherwise.
It's been raining here too much lately, and while I'm still not sure what that beast behind the Little Guy represents, it does sort of convey how we feel about this strange weather. We're willing to take NYC's heat wave over this mix of cold and rain. Thankfully, it's forecasted to clear up on Wednesday and return to the sunny and 60-70s we expect for this time of year. (That's not completely true: we expect rain, just not so much of it or with such cold temperatures. The joke is summer doesn't start until July 5.)
I felt a slight cold coming on this morning. I'm either empathizing with Julie, who is still recovering, or catching her cold. It seems to have passed for now.
Work has been busy, which is a very good thing. My mother is visiting this weekend, and we're hoping to explore new places. (Unlike last time, where we forced her to sit around and stare into space.) This will be her first visit to the Villa.
Seattle, WA | 2008.06.10 | Cast of Horribles | Crap, Rain
It never rains in the summer
I decided to skip to a recent doodle. It's nice today: sunny and warm. The last few days were bad. Cold, rainy bad. This has been a tough August, drawing an atypical summer to a close. We dragged the dogs to the park yesterday in the late evening drizzle. They were going insane at home. Ziggy kept attacking Button, and Button kept eating Ziggy (when she wasn't cowering in the corner). They ran in the rain, not seemingly worse for the cold. Perhaps they're not as afraid of the rain as we thought. It's possible we were projecting our fear of rain onto our dogs. Or maybe I think about these things too much.
I start my new job on Tuesday. I'm excited. I'm also starting to think about the Marathon again. I have ideas. Small ideas. After writing less than 400 words a week for the past six months, I'm not sure how my fingers will survive the November beating.
Mercer Island, WA | 2008.08.26 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Summer, Weather
It's happening again
I had to skip around a bit to find this rain doodle. Today's doodle was supposed to be a sunny landscape. It didn't fit in with the rain storming down on Seattle.
Time to return to the Marathon. In case you're wondering, it still goes. I'd like to write more, but I have to save my limited supply of words for my word goal.
Mercer Island, WA | 2008.11.11 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Weather
Vancouver over Thanksgiving weekend
Julie and I spent the Thanksgiving weekend in rainy Vancouver. Except for the three hour wait at the USA border, it was a relaxing trip. We didn't take many photos (except when Julie was bored during the drives) because of the rain.
Vancouver, B.C. | 2008.12.01 | Photos | Rain, Thanksgiving, Vancouver
It's never as bad as it looks
My queue is shrinking. I haven't doodled in a few days.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.03.19 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Suffering, Weather
Do you think he'll take me away?
The Robot returns! Sort of. This weekend promises to be sunny and beautiful. I can't wait. (Yes, I realize I'm talking about the weekend on a Wednesday.)
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.04.15 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Robot
I'm drowning in it
It's been a while since I was stuck in the muck of depression. In these sunny times, I forget what it feels like. That's a good thing.
We're off to Victoria, B.C. this weekend to celebrate the Julies birthday. We're even taking a boat.
It's not a cruise (thankfully) but a boat to get us from point A to point B. Cruises scare me. Too many people in too small of a space with too much fake happiness. It's the introvert in me: cruises are designed for happy-go-lucky extroverts--people who consider meeting new people in strange environments an enjoyable and energy-providing experience. I hate those people.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.06.04 | Cast of Horribles | Depression, Muck, Rain, Suffering
"You are very predictable"
It was raining when I drew this. Therefore there is rain in the Horrible. Sickening, isn't it?
It's still amazingly dry here in Seattle. It's growing cold, but the sun keeps shining. I'm not sure what the world is coming to: sunny in October.
Mercer Island, WA | 2009.10.12 | Cast of Horribles | Blue Guy, Paint, Rain
I don't do small talk--I just have strong beliefs about the weather
The rain has returned and with it a perfectly timed Horrible.
We had fun at our Naginata party last night. The house held up well and everyone seemed to have a good time. Hopefully we'll have more parties in the Villa. It seems such a waste not to.
Ziggy was the only one who didn't like the party. He whined outside the living room door watching us watch videos, and lamenting that he wasn't in his evening Ziggy position: on the couch huddled in a small ball under the blankets. Poor guy.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.01.11 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Umbrella, Weather
Sometimes frogs do fall from the sky
I love this horrible. There are frogs in it. And they're falling from the sky. I sometimes crack myself up. Like in multiple pieces. Happy Friday!
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.02.05 | Cast of Horribles | Frogs, Rain
It can't be that bad
It's another sunny Friday after another long week. Not only can't it be that bad, so far it hasn't been that bad. Here's to hoping the day finished out that way.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.05.14 | Cast of Horribles | Depressed, Rain, Weather, Window
It's not always what you think
. . . it's almost never what I think.
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.08.03 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Weather
"I told you not to stand here"
Happy Friday!
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.08.20 | Cast of Horribles | Clouds, Rain, Umbrella
It can't go on forever
Happy (belated) Monday!
Mercer Island, WA | 2010.11.08 | Cast of Horribles | Black and White, Clouds, Puddles, Rain
Even rainy days can be happy
Mercer Island, WA | 2011.03.21 | Cast of Horribles | Clouds, Rain, Smile, Weather
Do you have to let it linger?
Mercer Island, WA | 2011.04.06 | Cast of Horribles | Clouds, Rain, Road, Trees, Weather
I really don't need external validation
Mercer Island, WA | 2011.04.22 | Cast of Horribles | Rain, Suffering, Window
Don't let it get you down
