just because.

two years ago tomorrow is the anniversary of magic, whimsy, potions and secrets. I wonder what otherworldy gift i will get this year! Unfortunately whimsy will not be in attendance unless magic can somehow get her from texas to kansas with her power. I'm sure potions will have some ideas about that too.

Sin City versus City of Angels

one year stronger

"I forget to treasure all I have- incredible treasures. I am traveling again, emotionally restless while there is land to discover, lives unlived, men not known. What madness. I want to enjoy. I want to stop and enjoy."

-The Diary of Anais Nin

Heading on a whirlwind tour of the Western and then Midwestern US... I will return to Seattle one year older and most likely feeling every minute of it. I am most looking forward to seeing my family and having a good old fashioned cake and ice cream party. Mom- I changed my mind. I think I want white cake with sprinkle frosting! and no singing!!! 

random offerings

A f ew birthday gifts came early this year. My first birthday gift- a kansas flag! Ad Astra Per Aspera!!!  My second was a toaster oven (i hate microwaves) from my parents...I'm not sure if it is a joke gift, or if they are really trying to make sure I burn down my apartment building...long story.




Cha Cha! 

Brucelee perched on my lap/computer one day when Petty was away...maybe he really loves me? Or maybe he just wanted the latest facebook updates...not sure. 

The sweetest note ever. From a japanese sales associate written to his co-workers before departing back to his homeland. heart heart heart. 

Baby Petty. sleepy, emotional, love. 


My home for the last week in Portland, OR. My favorite place to stay: the ace hotel. 

It's true that the butterfly cannot fly as high as the eagle. it seems like there is something to be said for that. 

Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston Rockets. Portland took it with a "hail mary shot" in the last .8 of a second in overtime. 2nd best basketball game I've ever seen!!! 1st pro game I've ever been to! Who knew I was such a basketball fan?! 

the rain is really here but the sun is still shining somewhere

rain every day for over a week...it's winter in the northwest! time to buy a sun lamp, but until it arrives i will just revel in photos of sunny days past in hopes the vitamin d has the ability to transmit through a computer screen. At the risk of sounding cheesy i will say that the idea that this country will soon be led by someone other than Bush will keep me smiling even through the rain. 

KJ and Jerod- you can kind of see the space needle in the background of this picture... meet me there? 

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