We had a crazy week in Orlando, a lot of ups and downs. Some of the downs were Dan getting a bad cold, I got food poisoning, got my credit card number stolen and charged up, left my purse at a hotel and the staff wouldn’t let me go back and get it (more on […]
Posts Tagged ‘Dan’
Race Week at Disney World
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Boardwalk, Dan, Disney, Disney World, fitness, Florida, half marathon, marathon, Orlando, Port Orleans French Quarter, race, running, travel, vacation on March 4, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Engaged!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged American, Dan, engaged, holidays, New Years, Portland, proposal, races, running on February 19, 2013 | 2 Comments »
I figured this life event was important enough to have its own entry: Dan proposed and I said yes! On Monday the 31st, the first thing we did that morning was head into downtown Portland to get our shirts and bibs for a 5k we were doing that night- the First Run 2013 5k. We […]
Winter Fun in Tokyo
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Christmas, crafts, Dan, F3H3, fall, fitness, holidays, Japan, Mt. Fuji, running, sewing, Thanksgiving, winter on February 16, 2013 | 1 Comment »
Before surprising my family for Christmas in the states, we had a jam packed holiday season in Tokyo! We were invited to a Thanksgiving dinner at our friends’ house on the nearby air force base. We brought pie and cookies and had a great time stuffing ourselves with great people! We arrived! Me and my […]
Kyoto!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Dan, fall, Japan, koya, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, shrine, temple, torii, travel, trip report, Universal on January 28, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Almost 2 months?! Where have I been?! If you guessed traveling, you’d be correct! I just don’t seem to make it to my laptop too often when I’m on the road. At the end of November, Dan and I took a shinkansen (bullet train) down to Kyoto and had an amazing weekend of sight seeing! […]
Why do cats purr?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, Japan, Kelsey, Penny, Seattle, travel on October 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
That made me giggle. On that note, I have been reunited with my littlest love, Penny! Which can only mean one thing- I’m back home in Japan! It has been SO long since i have updated, I plan to do 2 catch-up entries- one for my time in Seattle and one for my time in […]
Race Report: Disneyland Half Marathon 2012
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Anaheim, California, Dan, Disneyland, Disneyland half marathon, fitness, half marathon, race report, running, vacation on September 18, 2012 | 3 Comments »
I did it and it was awesome! I spent WAY too much time being nervous and worried about this one! What a blast Dan and I had! We woke up at an awful time like 4am Sunday morning (Sunday the 2nd, I know, I’m really behind!) and got ready. I got dressed and put my […]
T’was the Night Before the Half…
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged America, Dan, Disneyland, disneyland half, fitness, running, travel, vacation, wedding on September 2, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Dan and I just had an amazing time at our friend’s wedding in Santa Barbara, and are tucked in for the night because we’re up at 4am tomorrow for our Disneyland half marathon! I’m excited, nervous and hope my legs are ready!! It begins at 5:45am, and our wave is starting tentatively at 6:05am. I […]
Last Japan Update!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged concert, Dan, dance, friends, Japan, Mori Tower, Nakameguro, Nate, Otsuka, Roppongi, Summer Sonic, travel, vacation on August 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I know, it’s been too long! We’ve been so busy because in a week, we’ll be on our way to California! First off, what’s that? You want more baby Nate pictures? I love what fans of my nephew you all are!! ;D Nately with his Jack Russell Nikki Dan and I got annual passes to […]
In Other News, Dan and I Climbed Mt. Fuji!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged air force, climbing, Dan, exercise, friends, health, hiking, Japan, Mt. Fuji, travel, Yokota on August 10, 2012 | 5 Comments »
Oh yes, the title says it all. Dan and I, along with 3 other friends, climbed to the summit of Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain. Dan and I were invited to climb Mt. Fuji by our friends the Ammons. I met Christine during training for my current job and we’ve been good friends ever since. […]




