The final torii gate, steps from the top If you’re stationed in Japan, many conversations at some point will bring up Mt. Fuji. “So, have you climbed Mt. […]
Short Work Week
Well, I’m back from vacation and slowly easing my way back into work. First up, a 1 day workweek! I’m on call for the next two weeks after […]
Ramona Falls, OR
Ramona Falls, OR We decided that we wanted to hike in some of the gorgeous areas around Portland while we were there. Although Multnomah Falls and the Columbia […]
Portland, OR
A few months ago, SMS and I took a quiz on Facebook that was psychic-level accurate in saying that we should live in Portland. Well, maybe we’ll never […]
Oregon Coast- Gearhart and Cannon Beach
Ecola State Park After saying our goodbyes at Laddie’s family’s house, SMS and I headed off explore the Oregon Coast a little more before heading to Portland. First, […]
Gearhart, OR wedding
Gearhart, OR SMS and I headed to Oregon for the wedding of one of my really good college friends. She met her husband, a fellow ’02 alum, at […]
August 2014 U.S. Trip- New Orleans and San Diego
Gliderport during interview lunch break. Oh San Diego, how I miss you! So, I was keeping the US trip on the down-low because I didn’t want the wrong […]
SMS Birthday Weekend- Hashirimizu Beach BBQ
Grilling it up, after our yakisoba tutorial On Saturday, SMS had his birthday party. SMS can be very nostalgic at times, mostly relating to all things San Diego. […]
Summer Festivals
This has been the week of Summer festivals. This is fitting since it led up to SMS’ birthday, the best day of all! (Ha, ha, this is a […]
Hayama Weekend
This weekend was an awesome, mellow beach weekend. I found my new favorite town- Hayama! SMS and I headed over on Friday for my long-anticipated haircut appointment. I […]