Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

It's so much more powerful to say YES. Do you know what I mean? I believe in being FOR something I want instead of AGAINST something I don't. If I find myself in a state of anger or anxiety over the world or politics or even a situation in my own life, I try to think about what I would like to see happen instead of complaining and worrying about what I don't want to see happen. I feel like its easier to create a positive outcome when you come at the issue with a positive state of mind. Therefore, I'm pro-sober driving, not against drunk driving. I'm for HEALTHY LIVING, not against cancer, aids, SARS or whatever else threatens us. I am for EQUALITY, not against discrimination. Do you see the distinction and how much different it makes your feel inside? I think you need to understand this fact about me so that you can understand WHY I decided to do this blog. If I want to see more jobs in my city, if I want to see a stronger community , if I want to see less rel...

Usually I organize these blogs by location but this time I've organized it by topic. We start with my snow pictures, then we see delicious food and drinks, then we shop, then I show you some cool services you can find downtown and at the very bottom I've included some projects related to downtown that you should really check out including a big event happening on Monday at the Tacoma Convention Center featuring lots of local businesses and workshops called Shift Happens which you do NOT want to miss. I personally selected the musicians so I vouch for their brilliance and our Mayor will be giving the second EVER Annual State of the City address. This event is brought to you by Go Local Tacoma and the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.  Snow week pictures  My city is ever-so-pretty but never more so when she's covered in snow. I captured a few shots last week in case your were housebound and didn't get to see it. Another thing I love about living in downtown Tacom...