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Hello Portland!

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I love Portland. Love it! I am here for my annual Rebel Thanksgiving trip. It can never come soon enough. My flight was great. The landing was one of the smoothest ever. I watched Vacation on the plane and it … Continue reading

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Five bad movies in one weekend

I leave for Portland tomorrow. I am mostly packed and I am ready to go. My goals this weekend were simple: spend time with Begonia and attempt empty out the DVR. I had a bunch of movies waiting to be … Continue reading

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Fabriqué en France

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About a year ago my mom sold my grandparents’ apartment in France. It was necessary, but very bittersweet. We have fond memories of the apartment and struggled to let it go. My mom and I also had furniture that we … Continue reading

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OCD Queen

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One of my buddies at work calls me the OCD Queen. I wear this title like a badge of honor. I pride myself on my organization. I make lists. I am punctual. I plan everything.    There is truth in … Continue reading

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Begonia & I hid in my room

Begonia and I were having a normal Sunday. We were sitting on the couch, napping, and watching TV. All was good. We were happy. Then it happened. An unexpected guest came. And looked in my back sliding door. The guest … Continue reading

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Happy Veterinarian’s Day!

When I was a kid, I thought Veterans Day was a holiday for Veterinarians. It has been a long running joke in my family. I do want to thank all veterans and active duty military for keeping my country safe. … Continue reading

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Books and Indian Food

I forget how much I love Indian food until I have it. Last night was book club and as usually it was only two of us. We met at a local Indian restaurant, Naan Cafe, and ate like kings. I … Continue reading

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Blah

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It feels like it has been forever since I last shared. To be honest, I have not felt like sharing anything with anyone. I play the game and pretend all is well. On the inside I feel like my work … Continue reading

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Snipers, drums, and leftovers = a crazy night!

My allergies kicked in today. Hard. I was not in the mood to do much tonight so I decided to be a couch potato. I heated up some leftover meatloaf, put on my pjs, and cuddled with Begonia. It was … Continue reading

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Vampires, maps,and shopping

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What a three day weekend I had. It was relaxing, busy, and too short. Saturday I started my running program over from week one. I fought with myself about going for a run and I am so proud I went. … Continue reading

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