Happy Monday! I hope everyone's week got off to a good start. It's been raining non-stop since last night and it still shows no signs of stopping. Otherwise, it was a typical busy Monday that required double shots of espresso. I took them in a latte. I wasn't that desperate. The weekend was mostly relaxing, which I always appreciate. I never take it for granted. I like to use the weekends to try new recipes...
Happy Friday! That means it’s time again to play fill in the blank Friday, along with Lauren again. Link up at her blog! 1. I am currently obsessed with avocados. 2. Today I am busy because a I have a to-do list at work a mile long. But I never get distracted, so I'm feeling OK. 3. The age I am is 25 and the age I feel is 25. I have an actual career (gulp)...
If you’re reading this and you’re a female, y’all are about to really thank me. I’m about to save your barking dogs! That’s slang for “tired feet.” I’ve been thinking in Southern lately, ever since I started watching Ruby (she’s from Georgia). Don’t worry; I haven’t started talking out loud this way. Would you say anything if I did? When I was prepping for my girl’s trip to Las Vegas I knew I would be...
I thought it might be fun to start posting about the upcoming events happening in the Portland metro area. You know, since the name of my blog is "Living Portland" after all. I should start posting SOMETHING about the great city I live in. Here's what's on my radar: Soup for the Soul About: Meet high profile chefs, sample their soups, enjoy beer from Widmer Brothers, local wines, bread from Delphina's Bakery, and desserts from Cupcake Jones...
My good friend Jennifer was in town this weekend from Texas, so we spent Friday night at McMenamins’ Imbrie Hall in Hillsboro gossiping and catching up on life. If you haven't been to this location, you really should. Be warned, it's packed to capacity on the weekends. Side note: Can you believe how many McMenamins locations there are? Geezus. I braved a drink called Celtic Martini, which was a mix of iced coffee and whiskey. I’m...
I'm a day late to the "Fill In The Blank Friday" but I still wanted to partake. Besides, doesn't "Fill In The Blank Saturday" have a better ring to it? This comes courtesy of The Little Things We Do again. Thanks Lauren and keep em' coming! 1. I am a believer in God and his grace. A hopeful romantic, even though you could do a movie with all the horror dating stories I've collected. Ambitious....
I have a confession to make. For those of you who don’t really know me, it’s time to tell you that I’m a redneck at heart*. Just kidding. Did you make a weird face? Did I have you going for a second? I’m not really, but I was called one this weekend which was a first for me. And hopefully last. I hit up the Oregon Sportsmen's Show this weekend at the Portland Expo center....
I stumbled upon this fun idea on The Little Things We Do, written by a fellow Portland blogger, and I just had to jump on this bandwagon. I might make it my new Friday thing. Won't you join in? It's what the cool kids do these days, apparently. The TV show/website that I watch/read that I would be embarrassed to tell anyone about is Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Guess it's out of the bag now! An item of...
I continued the birthday festivities this weekend with dinner and a movie. I never go to the movies, mainly because it costs your first born son to go, so it was a treat. I saw “The Kings Speech” and it was brilliant. Colin Firth put on an Oscar-worthy performance, and the costumes and scenery were beautiful. If you haven’t seen it, go now! Dinner was at Hunans, a Chinese restaurant downtown. You wouldn’t notice the...
I'm 25 today. A quarter of a century old. I am taking it better than I thought I would. First birthday I'd love to know what I'm thinking here. If I was anything like I am now, probably "get this damn hat off my head." I never did like hats. What I wish I posted was a group shot of my parents and grandparents all wearing red party hats. Hilarious. What troopers! Here's to another...
I heard this song on the radio last week and the unique vocals and strong words really struck a chord with me. Her voice reminds me a lot of Melanie Safka's, so we may have another star in the making. And for the video, I love the incorporation of modern dance in here. Love. It. Jar of Hearts by Christina Perri I learned to live half alive And now you want me one more time...
