As I was pondering what on Earth to get Dan for Christmas, he came up with the genius idea of excursions instead of gifts. We’d spend a little more money going places and doing things and not spend excessively on elaborate gifts. We’ve been having so much fun! Going to some new places and some […]
Posts Tagged ‘Dan’
Christmas Adventures!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged adventure, Christmas, cricut, Dan, holiday cards, Japan on December 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Tokyo Happenings
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, Haru Donut, Japan, job interview, Rainbow Roll Sushi on December 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dan and I have enjoyed keeping busy since I’ve been back. I returned on a Sunday, and sadly he had to go to work the next day. I spent the day being cozy, reading with Penny and watching tv. Later in the week my missing luggage was delivered and I unpacked immediately. While Dan’s been […]
3 Months in the States!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, camping, Dan, Emily, Eugene, Jim, Kelsey, Lauren, nieces, Portland, Seattle, Stephen on November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’m finally back in Tokyo and it’s so good to be home. I took an extended trip home to visit with friends and family, and the commitments piled up, and I spent a lot more time in Oregon and Washington than I meant to! So what have I been up to while away? Of course […]
Portland Race for the Cure!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, Kelsey, Lauren, Oregon, Pink Sox, Race for the Cure on November 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
2011 will always be a special year to me, because my mother beat breast cancer this year. It was a wonderful victory for her and our family, as hospital visits and sadness swallowed us up for a good part of 2010. In her honor, my sister and I formed a Race for the Cure team […]
Disney World!!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, Disney World, Florida, Jim, Kelsey, Mandie, vacation on November 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve probably had the most requests for pictures of our trip to Disney World! Dan and I went at the end of September and we had an absolute blast! We stayed for a week along with our Seattle friends Kelsey and Jim. Dan and I flew out of Seattle overnight and arrived in Orlando i […]
My Final Summer Week in Ishinomaki
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, Ishinomaki, Japan, Peace Boat on October 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I really wanted to blog about my whole experience volunteering in Ishinomaki this summer, and late is better than never, right?! I woke up Monday still a little tired from my day off, which I used to bike with my friend Aska all over town. After making myself a quick breakfast in front of our […]
Tokyo Update
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged birthday, Dan, Ishinomaki, Peace Boat, Portland, Seattle, Team 10, Tokyo on July 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Apologies for lack of entries! I went from being busy busy to stuck in bed with a cold! Which is unfortunate timing, as I leave to volunteer in Ishinomaki (yes, again!) at the end of this week. But more on that later. Now goodness, where did I leave off?! My first week back from Ishinomaki […]
Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th in Ishinomaki
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, Ishinomaki, Peace Boat, Team 11, Tokyo on July 9, 2011 | 1 Comment »
It was here, our last work day. I woke up at 6:15 and ate a Powerbar. I thought about how the first few nights I couldn’t comprehend where I was and what I was doing, and now here I sit wondering how I can return to normal life. I laid around talking with 2 girls […]
Time to Go!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, Ishinomaki on June 17, 2011 | 1 Comment »
As soon as Dan gets home from work, we’re gonna grab a bite to eat and then train out to Shinjuku, where we’ll meet my team in Shinjuku Park! This is all happening! I’m finally all packed, which was no easy feat! Here is a shot of all my stuff, sans clothing and toiletries. A […]




