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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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 […]

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 […]