Hipster Mecca

This morning started out as the most stressful and crazy morning ever! Steph was so nice to drive us down to Vegas to the airport so we could start our adventure. It seemed like everything was going wrong! First we got a late start, had to get some gas, and then we got pulled over! (don't worry, no ticket even though steph didn't have her license!!!) We got to the check in for our flight and they said we were too late to check in but were nice enough to still let us in. Then we RAN to our gate and barely made it there before the flight left. Whew. We landed in Eugene and Ellen took us to the Amrack station to ride the bus up to Portland. It was a long journey, but well worth it. Hannah and I are having a lovely time in the grand state of Oregon! Im having so much fun and I love Portland! Such a neat place full of some really weird and awesome people.... Like I went to an oyster bar (don't judge me i just love oysters) and this old man sat next to me and told me the history of oyster fishing. And then another old eccentric bum accosted us outside of a Cajun restaurant and told us many important life lessons... like.. "You know whats good about being good?... being great.... you know whats good about being bad?... being good... you know whats important in life? being a citizen... having a good time with your friends and smiling." yes. it WAS awesome. I met Hannahs two friends today. One, Aaron, who is a tiny little skinny hipster kid who loves living in Portland. and Brycen, who is so nice to let us stay with him while were here. Tomorrow were going to hit up the Hawthorn area for some shopping, go to Voodoo doughnuts, and just chill with the people.

Portlandia

HANNAH AND I ARE GOING TO PORTLAND BEOTCHES! and its gonna be awesome. Im so excited to go and pretend to be a hipster and talk to weird ppl and eat cool doughnuts and shop! And see Interpol!!! And were riding a train from Eugene to Portland and since i have never ridden a train before i am quite excited to add that to my experiences. Well... i haven't got much to say so hasta luego!

ya ya ya i like my life

rock climbing

mountain biking

caving

canyoneering

sky diving

wild animal sightings

chattin it up with weirdy outdoors people

this is what i live for. I would be quite happy and content to do these things for the rest of my life and possibly a career. what im saying is, i want to have fun for a living. i dont even know how to go about making that a career... but i will figure it out. until then, keep livin wild and exploring whats unknown to you whether it be outdoors or a new hobby. Just keep learning and finding new passions. Thats what makes you interesting. over and out.

Like Speeding Through Time...

Time is flying so fast! Yet its passing so slowly... maybe thats they way i would rather have it. Its a nice balance. Some highlights.

1. I went through the temple and it was weird and cool and scary and awesome.... like church on steroids.

2. I have a trip planned for my birthday! Im going to Portland with my friend Hannah to see Interpol in concert. She is probably tired of me badgering her about it but i really need this to happen.

3. My mom, sister, and I have a trip to San Fransisco in a few weeks! That will be fun.

4. Everyone has gone back to school and therefore have forgotten me.

5. I have planned to obtain a caving permit for next week to go into Bloomington caves and I need more people to come.

6. Brandon is weird and im mad about it.

7. Garments are comfy

8. I did another fake tat sleeve... looks pretty bad a.

9. I made cookies for the guys at speed lube and they passed my car for its inspection! :)

10. What could everyone be doing right now thats so much more important than hanging out with me!!??

welp. that pretty much sums it up. Im glad im not going back to school right now and im getting nervous and excited for the mission! Also, im starting HCG tomorrow... so im gonna be SKINNY!