Living Portland

I stumbled upon the blog Give Every Day a few months ago and wanted to share this valiant effort with others, as it's truly remarkable and admirable. The blog is spearheaded by Stephanie Sheaffer and it accounts the upcoming ventures her family of four is about to embark on. So, what's so special about this? They sold almost all of their possesions and will be hitting the road in an RV at the end of this month. For...

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I just got back from a heavenly 4 days in Vegas where it was sunny and near 70 each day. Vegas is definitely its own little reality - wowzer. Some things I learned about Vegas: You are allowed to walk around with a drink in hand everywhere. In fact, you can buy liquor at the local drug store.  Walking around in a superman costume is totally normal. Instead of stopping for a soda, you stop...

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In less than 48 hours I'll be here: Staying here: Drinking one of these: And hanging out with: In this weather: Jealous much? ...

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It's a day duck fans have long been waiting for - 114 years in fact - and I'd be lying if I said we all weren't relishing this moment. To be meeting an SEC team in the BCS Championship game is truly an honor and I couldn't be more proud of our hardworking team. I believe karma will serve justice tonight. And as Chip wittingly told the crowd at the pep rally on Sunday, it's just meant...

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In less than a month, I’ll be turning 25. Gulp. Since I refuse to turn 25, I’ll just make this year my 4th anniversary of turning 21. I’ve already alerted everyone that I’ll be having a quarter-life crisis. I’m not exactly sure what that means but I do know it includes a short escape from reality. Hello, Vegas! Here are signs that prove I’m getting old(er). ·        I can’t get out of the crisscross applesauce...

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Hello and welcome to the new year! Last year was one hell of a ride, with amazing highs. The things I got to see and do were priceless. The people that came into my life were each a blessing. I hit rock bottom more than once but I think that's how God keeps you in check. You can't know happiness if you don't feel sadness, right? This year, I'm making new resolutions. Ultimately, it's my...

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