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(May 20, 2007) Portland Japanese Garden

So, I was sidetracked from my 101 Things in 1001 goal, but I've reviewed the list and gotten back on track. Last month I went to the Japanese Garden to see the Kokeshi exhibit. The garden doesn't look very different from when I visited when I was younger, but maybe...

(February 25, 2007) Portland Aerial Tram

There has been a lot of a lot of talk since OHSU purchased property in North Macadam in 2001. It's costly --$40 million to build, $1.7 million operating cost a year-- and built upon controversy. It could lead to an invasion of privacy and lower property value for the Corbett-Terwilliger...

Chinese New Year 2007

The boyfriend and I spent last weekend at the Portland Chinese Gardens to celebrate Lunar New Year (or more popularly referenced to as Chinese New Year). For me, since it's in February, Chinese New Year is a good time for me to see if I'm following my (regular?) new year's...

(February 14, 2007) Oregon is Full of Love

Who reads oregon.gov for fun facts about Oregon? I do, so you don't have to. Below are three fun facts about Oregon. Abraham Lincoln turned down the governorship of the Oregon Territory to return to private law practice. Oregon City served as Oregon’s capital from 1844 until 1852. Oregon was...

(January 27, 2007) Multnomah Falls and Wahkeena Falls

I often forget that when I drive outside of Portland, there's a green, wet world out there. Then, again, Portland is pretty green and wet in and of itself. Nonetheless, Oregon waterfalls are amazing, and I love to visit them. If you visit them, remember to bring a jacket --it's...

(January 16, 2007) Snow Storm 2007

Ahh, snow. Yes, I drove my Hybrid all around, making the SUVs eat my slush. My car runs on snow and self-entitlement! Haha! I quickly realized that braking on ice makes the car slide faster, so I stopped hitting the brake. I also realized how everyone thinks they're a...

(December 17, 2006) Free Wireless Internet at PDX (Portland Airport)

I love the free wifi at PDX. It makes the frustration from all the waiting and lines melt away. See if your airport has internet at the Airport Wireless Internet Access Guide....

(November 17, 2006) You know you're from Oregon when...

I got sent one of those funny, random lists that reminds me know how hilarious it is to be an Oregonian (mostly from the Portland Metro Area). I thought I would share a few golden ones. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans in the trash. You know more than 10...

(September 24, 2006) Silver Falls, 26 Miles East of Salem

Silver Falls is quick to reach and cheap to enter. [Insert The Todd joke here] Because of this, it's crowded and the hikes are paved. My boyfriend and I were originally headed there to ride horses, but the people who keep horses in the area decided that they weren't going...

(September 17, 2006) Oktoberfest 2006

Last year at Oktoberfest was so much fun, we decided to do it all over again. The brats, the bier, the Salzburger Echo, the lederhosen, and so much more. Last year we drove from the south and this year we drove from the north, meaning a lot more traffic. The...

(August 29, 2006) Crater Lake National Park

This weekend a few friends and I planned a trip to Crater Lake National Park. The above photo (and most of the ones below) were taken by my good friend, Matt. And, yes, the scenery was just as beautiful as the photos show. When we drove into the park,...

(August 16, 2006) Lovely Birthday Weekend

I spent a very nice weekend with my boyfriend and a small handful of our friends. Since I remember things best when I spend some time writing about them, I wanted to post and share a few photos. My boyfriend bought me an ipod nano, a safety kit for my...

(April 14, 2006) Bald Hill - Corvallis, OR

The weather has been getting better everyday and days are getting longer, so at the end of everyday, there's still sunlight. On this particular day, the boyfriend and I decided to hike Bald Hill. We barely made it to the top before the sun started to set, and it was...

(March 10, 2006) University of Oregon; Pioneer Cemetery

A few days ago I made a trip to UO to see their Special Collections. I thought it would be interesting to show my boyfriend the cemetery on campus, and I found it to be less spooky than it usually is. I took a bunch of pictures of some fake...

(February 01, 2006) Biggest Tree in Oregon; Largest Sitka Spruce in the Country

The "Klootchy Creek Giant" (also known as the Seaside Spruce) is a Sitka spruce that stands 216 feet tall, measures 56 feet in circumference at breast height and has a crown that spreads 93 feet. I found this in my files from the summer. My boyfriend and I were...

(January 31, 2006) Wow, the weather leaves something to be desired!

The five day trend weather forecast says... And, no, I didn't forget Lunar New Year.[1] I spent it the same way thousands of other Asian Americans have celebrated over the years --on the telephone, being lectured by their parents that they're being bad kids for not driving the two hours...

(January 12, 2006) Corvallis, Oregon... 41 Degrees F

This post is not bandwidth friendly. Should I do a cut? [Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...

(September 08, 2005) Oregon State Fair 2005

[Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...

(August 05, 2005) Seaside Summer 2005

[Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...

(July 25, 2004) Brandon and Thomas Take Photos at the Beach

Here are some pictures that Thomas took with his D70. [Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...

Brandon and Thomas Take Photos at the Beach

Here are some pictures that Thomas took with his D70. [Photos taken with NIKON D70 Digital Camera.]...