October
1st
Samsung Galaxy Gear event.
Super fun, Super cute, not to mention super short dresses. Overall, my makeshift living room was ready to be entertained in (Thanks David!) , and I was ready to show the world how to change music on a stereo stereo system with a watch galaxy gear.
2nd
Emery Carl. My sweet Local Color Coffee Shop, Busker friend. This a place we both frequent, bullshit, and create deep conversations in. Oh yeah, and he happened to be wearing his sea foam green suit.
Picture 2- from my quiet place at the Market. Gazing at this crazy Washington weather.
3rd
While my friend was shooting me in his new music video at the market-
I had come to realize the frightening fish that apparently has been there forever.
I am not sure if he got that reaction on film or not..... standby.
4th
Newish Busker At Pike, and his Dog Savanna
5th
Music and Friends
I manifested myself into the Michael Franti & Spearhead Concert. With not even 1 plan on how I was getting into the show. I have only been to 3 shows in my life, meaning I am not a huge fan of them.
No money, No tickets, Not a friend who was going... nothing. I did however tell everyone else I WAS going to be there.
After me and some Aussie friends of mine, Jason and Mick, went out for a few drinks, we happened to be right in front of the Moore theater. At that point, (and after a few drinks) I had forgotten that the show we still going on.
Right in front of Michael's tour bus, cheerfully talking with the officers guarding his bus, and telling them about how I told everybody that I was going to be at this show, they let me write a note to Michael, telling me I was safe from them messing with it. On a Blue sticky note, I started to write "I wish I had the money to watch you play tonight...". My Australian Mate, turned around from a group of girls chatting, and said "Brie', shes got a ticket for you" and handed me it.
It was a reaffirmation on my love to the universe and how the world will work out in any which way you desire it to. After talking with the door people, a lovely lady came from inside and told us to follow her. We did, and we were led inside. AND It was Micks Birthday! What a great night!! One that I will hold near and dear to my heart, soul and mind for my lifetime ahead.
After the show, I finished my note, and stuck it on the door.
6th
Tough Mudder in Black Diamond.
Handed out "Muddie Wheaties" AKA- chocolate milk, and cereal Best cereal ever, and I am not joking. Although, after 3 bowls... you kinda want something else.
I got to dance almost the whole entire event, and I loved it. Check out my lovely ladies blog to know more about the event!
9th
Hit the road for Eugene- Events & Friends
Traveling with two Gal Pals- Jenna & Taylor, we all set off for an adventure to Eugene together. As usual, my plans were scattered, I had not a clue where I was staying, or who I was staying with once we all got there.
Tzook was the extra seat that was looking for a ride share, and there is where I met another inspirational character. Tzook is a 22 Year old traveler from Isreal, who has been on the road for 1 year exactly. I felt special to be there for what I think is a bigger reason to celebrate then ones own birthday, and for much better reason to be excited from such accomplishment. Getting know Tzook on the ride down to Eugene was intriguing. We got into conversation abut how in Israel, its a law that you go into military service, his travels thus far on his journey, and about how he got to spend some time with his parents and sister in Canada before his passenger side seat with me. I hope you are doing well Tzook! Best wishes!
"You can learn without using words, but from experience" -Tzook
While talking about how certain kinds of educations don't work for ALL people.
Once we got to Eugene, it was too late for me to figure out my couch surfing plans. All four of us called it a night, and split hotel costs that night at the University Inn.
10th
Cole And Andrea
Fall Into Your Beauty Tour
While working at The University of Oregon, I had a chance to see some of the campus while handing out beauty bags. It was gorgeous!
A couple hours into my event, I wasn't sure where I was going to be laying my head for the night. My couch surfer had been busy with work, and I didn't want to be a bother to him, so the plans were up in the air.
Towards the end of my event, I had given this guy, named Cole, a gift bag to take to his wife. We started getting into conversation about travel, the joys of being able to do so without having children, and his old profession as a professor. Cole was wondering where in the area I was staying, and I told him I wasn't really sure at that point. He offered me to crash on his couch, and insisted his wife Andrea wouldn't mind.
Cole and Andrea live in Eugene, and met, I believe, ten years ago in the area. They have no kids, which they like, and collect creative umbrellas from the places they travel. Cole bought Pizza, Andrea made Martinis, we went on a beautiful fall walk, and then I got treated to a movie! All that with a couch to sleep on! Cole and Andrea are the utmost friendly, kind and generous couple that I have met. I am so grateful for their whim of generosity and hospitality!
11th, 12th, 13th
LEGO Kidsfest
Back from Eugene my next stop was Portland. Taylor and Jenna were awesome gals to pal around with! We said our goodbyes, thank-yous, and of course exchanged are your welcomes, anytimes, and compliments! They headed back up North, and I ventured onto another event
The event was a huge success, most of my job consisted of being the costume handler. Making sure kids didn't jump, push, shove, or do anything obnoxious to Chase Mccain (or Legoman if youd prefer)
While in Portland, I stayed with A couchsufer for the night, we went out to eat, and then came back to some guitar jammin, then crashed. I felt terrible because I was going to be working the whole time, and I wasn't going to be able to continue with a high enough energy level.
I was offered a place to crash with some people who were from the Seattle area. It was super convenient that the total of 5 of us would head to work, and then back to the pad to eat, crash, work 14 hours. Wash, rinse, repeat. By the end of this event- we were all beat tired.
Did I forget to mention I was staying on a goat farm? Yeah, I was surprised as well. I went to walk out the car the first morning, and was greeted by a huge male goat yelling at me. I was in total confusion or I was just super delirious from the night before.
14th
We took most of the driving back home day- lounging around instead. Before we were to leave Portland, we decided to check out Multnomah falls. It was a little bit out of the way, but we thought it would be worth it, and it was. Such a good way to end a trip.
15th
Glasses Galore
16th&17th
Mor Beverage
Me and Stefania are now on board with Mor. An enhanced Sparkling water. Our job? Pour samples of all three flavors for students at their High School, at lunch periods.
17th
18th
Ship, by Ship, by Ship, by Ship.
Olympic Sculpture Park
October 19th
KABOOM Event
6 Hours to build a park, and 6 people to hand out Poweraide/Water, tie up balloons, and join in on some dance parties. Easiest job ever, so much so that we joined in on the fun, and helped build :) Not to mention my team was AWESOME. We all had a good time regardless of the god awful time we had to be there.
20th
Beautiful Bellevue Park
23rd
Aussie's and a Brit
I got to see my mates Mick and Jason, who came back down from Alberta, to get there broken down van, which was getting fixed on the border. They ventured down to see me, and brought along a buddy Sean, who is from the UK, and it was his first time in America. Sean is traveling with Mick & Jason to Fernie where they have a cabin for half a year.
My new memories at the Green tortoise Hostel consists of the following
-Watching three men open up Oysters (Good job guys!)
-Drinking beers
-Playing guitar
I am venturing off to Fernie sometime in the near future to stay with you!
Much love you guys
24th
Bonobo Show
Determination is what got us all three into the Bonobo concert. after almost getting in a couple fights with scalpers at the Showbox, Eamonn managed to get three tickets. Which was a very awesome show, and i encourage everyone to experience some bonobo.
{Jackie and me got to ride down Post Alley on
Eamonns Lady Ped. I'm a fan now.}
After the show, we all dispersed. I eventually made my way up to the hill with someone who I had met after the show, to find my Aussies. We found them, and they had found two more Aussies! Carly and Jackson! At one point, I took a look around me and thought "This is fucking awesome. I am surrounded by 5 Australians, 1 Brit, and another american."
{Jackson drunkfully drawing a heart with a sharpie on Carly's face.}
24th
Myspace friends
Once upon a time, there was this thing called Myspace. Where two girls had something in common, a guy we used to date. Over the years on Myspace, they would message each other, "How are you's" and "Whats new?", but these two had never met, or made plans to meet. One day, Myspace kinda died, and they had no more contact. October 24th, while both girls were shopping at the Market, at the same produce stand, and they somehow managed to make out faces, and started to laugh, smile and ponder, all in awhh of course! Unexpectedly, Brie and Cathy finally met. 8 years later! True Story!
25th
Happy Halloween from Choice Produce and Peppers!
26th
Soaking up the fall sun on Green lake and Picnic Point
28th
Mt. Dew- Every Two Minutes
This mission was at a Gamestop in West Seattle. Job: Give away free Mountain Dews to customers who came to the store to pick up their new game at midnight. Making sure they knew how to enter the promo code online to win an Xbox one. Simple, and slowww. Good thing Gamestop provided me with the entertainment with their tablets.
29th
One Surprise Perk coming up
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| 30th Jiffylube encounter 
While I was at the local West Seattle Jiffy lube- (getting my car ready to go for the road for an event I will be working In San Fran!!) I was waiting in the little side room, and happened to get in a friendly conversation with another Jiffylube customer. His name is Garrison. I didn't get to spend much time conversing with Garrison, and I hope to get to spend some more time getting to know what his passions are. We exchanged information after I told him about my near future plans.
I was delighted to get a message from him
"Good to meet you at Jiffylube today. I donated to your blog. I enjoy supporting grass root causes. - Garrison"
It feels good to know that there are people everywhere that are willing to help strangers. I couldn't stop thinking about how great people can be. Not to expect anything from anyone, but enjoy the moment you are living in.
31st
Morning of Halloween
Axe ONE NIGHT ONLY
This was a fun event! Hand out bracelets, take pictures with show goer's, make sure they used the hastag #AXEONO, and hang out with the "Special guests" in VIP. Yeah. Best of all- make sure everyone else was having a good time, which really means, keep dancing till you hate your heels. My job = Awesome.
 
And that was my month of October.
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