Courtyard By Marriott Portland Tigard

... with a large cold cup of milk for each of us. That made a lovely bedtime snack. The room was tiny, but cozy and warm. Kermie doesnt take too much extra space and we all slept really well. The next day, I had to be at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach for a Relay For Life training. EJ went to the movies with Emily and Jacob while I was busy. He picked me up that night and we came home.

... has thus far been ever present. This isn't my thesis, nor will be this published in the PH County Bulletin...so I will be embrace flaws and begin to cultivate a greater acceptance of my Self.

Just wanted to acknowledge this.
Jai Ma!

... it drives your passion(s) in life. After meeting her I was able to express myself through art whereas I never really had the desire prior to making her acquaintance.  She easily extracted the child from within me, many times we laughed, and never was there a dull moment.  Our first kiss was something to remember, although the relationship far from ideal, how can two people deny their feelings let alone their chemistry?

Our time together was ...

... me is a strange saying because one does very little standing. This I felt was not going to be one of those because I genuinely liked this girl. This was reciprocated and for the most part of my time in Montana I spent it with Claire in hiking the beautiful scenery that Two Medicine had to offer. This romance probably upset Kayla a little bit and I was at plains to let them have their days to themselves, but when I was in the presence of Claire I watched as ...

... some serious calories on this baby. So i hooked up watched a lil johnny depp on the tv and burned some calories!! GE HAW! After that we returned to a nice dinner of lamb, salad, hummos! My kind of dinner! Fran's husband Chris cooked up an awesome meal for us!! It was delicious. Must be nice to have a hubby that cooks!

Returning to the US from NZ gives the time-travel experience, after 27 hours en route, of arriving earlier than departing (at least the departure for the tran-Pacific flight from Auckland where I had a very long layover.) I was fortunate to arrive to very cold but clear weather as the days before and after my return had snow and icy rain. I wasn't surprised by the cold, but by the early dark.

... 2 outs and Talia still on 2nd. She hit a walk off single which scored Talia to conclude Waterford's amazing come back. I am sure that there have been bigger come backs in previous World Series, but tonight, there didn't't seem like there could possibly have ever been a more exciting come back than this one. It sure was one exciting game. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WATERFORD!!!!! *Pictures to follow tomorrow morning (it sure is late :)

our greatest desire There is something unreal about this silence. The rustle of curious cats is gone and the only sound I hear is the soft snore of my love lying next to me. The soft glows of computers are softly casting shadows on the walls that echo with emptiness. Time has finally caught up with us. I do not wipe the tears away tonight as they quietly run down the sides of my cheeks. My emotions ...

The next day we crossed to border into Oregon after the town of Yreka – lots of mountains, lakes & beautiful scenery. We drove through Oregon towns of Eugene & Salem & made our way to their home. So good to see them again!!!

Our 10 days in Portland was filled very quickly. Within a few days of our arrival an oppoprtunity to ...

... Woodburn , the tax free shopping outlet. I love the Grotto...it is the National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, located at the top of the hill with trees as high as 100 ft.., you just sit there in one of the bench, then you can feel the peace and serenity around, and you will really appreciate the nature that God has given us . See our pics...