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UWAJIMAYA.

It was ~Festival Japan~ time.

There was taiko drumming.

That lady was watching me, heh.

Lots of booths, too.

SUKIYAKI SO GOOD.

:) :) :)

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Portland was pretty much crazy today.

First, we drove through a huge group of people dressed in weird outfits. At first we thought it was some kind of parade, but a few Sailor Scouts later, we realized there was some sort of anime convention going on at the Hilton (Kumoricon, I just discovered, after a simple Google search). 

I was disappointed I didn't get a picture of any of the crazy costumes.

So we went and saw Adam (which was a pretty good movie), and then afterwards, drove by a whole group of people shooting something (as in with a camera...not a gun). We went around about three times so I could try to get a picture of Timothy Hutton, but we couldn't go fast enough for me to catch him (I did see him for a split second, however). So I got this scene instead.  The guy with the boom was staring at me, heehee.

But yeah, it pretty much made my mom's day.

P.S. Yes, I am getting back on the P365 train again, after having fallen off for a while. I know I got way behind, and it just got harder and harder to post...but I decided I would feel like I failed if I didn't finish. And I'm over halfway done anyways, so...yeah.

I can't promise that I'll never get behind again, but I'll honestly try to be better.

P.P.S. Comments are open again. So, you know.

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Went to Eugene for great grandma's 100th birthday.

I love the drive.

On the way back, we ate at a place called Wanker's (yes- Wanker's).

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Took a trip into Portland to see Departures (which was fantastic).

Afterwards, we drove through the mountains and found this beautiful view in a little cemetery.

This picture does it no justice. 

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Took a trip to the Japanese Gardens.

We heard the story of the Tanabata festival- cutest thing ever.

We also tied our wishes to the bamboo branches.

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Had an awesome day at Rood Bridge with Shannon and Brooke.

We had a picnic by a creek! We walked through the woods! We took pictures!

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Walked around Pacific University, which will most likely be my college a year from now. It's so green and beautiful and cozy and cleannnn. I'm trying not to get too excited, though.
Then we ate at the Grand Lodge, which was yummyyy.

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Took a trip to Portland for some dress-shopping.

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Went to my cousin's wedding in Washington. We tried really hard to take a picture of the mountain, but had no such luck (there was a big fence in the way).

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Ate at Todai for my mom's birthday (which is actually the 20th, but...)!

Family...

My feast...

Afterwards, we walked around Pioneer Place.

P.S. Sorry for so many pictures. I actually had many more I could've posted, but I had to stop myself.

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The skybridge at Poineer Place.

There were tons of Blazer fans in Pioneer Courthouse Square today...I took a picture of people hanging out their windows, but accidentally deleted it. Dang.

When I got home, there was a cute little package with cute little headbands inside waiting for me.
All was well again.

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It was Shannon's last day in Hillsboro, so we decided to go to Uwajimaya (at our own risk)...it was AWESOME.
We tried different foods, just for fun (this picture makes it all look so...appetizing).
They had Yakisoba burgers there. YAKISOBA BURGERS.
We didn't try that, though.

I also bought a couple of magazines, as seems to be the tradition whenever we go there.

A little later, we had a birthday dinner with Shannon's ma at Swagath (since Shannon will be in Eugene on her actual birthday)...and it was delicioussss.
Afterwards, she really wanted to blow out candles.

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Took a trip to Bob's Red Mill with the family. I enjoyed my turkey swiss sandwich on gluten-free bread.

Driving in, we ACTUALLY SAW BOB. He had the hat on and everything.

After that, we went across the street to Dave's KILLER Bread. It smelled really good.

I loved, loved, loved the drive there and back. The cherry blossoms are blooming, and ah, it was wonderful. I somehow got a shot of this house as we zoomed past...someday I'll have one of these colorful old Portland homes.

For dinner Shannon and I enjoyed Mongolian Grill- THE BEST (even if our pancakes came a little late).

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Went to the Powell's in Cedar Hills Crossing so ma could get rid of some books.


P.S. I'm currently accepting donations for
:) :) :)

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Shopping day at Bridgeport Village!...We always park on the roof.

My stash:

MAC lipstick. I love, love, love red.

Anthropologie! I've been looking forever for a white dress.

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Took a jaunt to Fox Tower to see Doubt!

Also got some new canvases from Art Media for 70% off, and then ate at Elephant's Delicatessen (one of the cutest places).

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Today I met my art class (well, an art class) at Pacific Northwest College of Art. We then proceeded on to various galleries, including Butters, Augen, and PDX Contemporary Art (where Storm Tharp and Carson Ellis- you know, of the Decemberists' albums- apparently exhibit their stuff).

But yeah, all I got was that kind of hum-drum shot of PNCA from our car window, so here's an awesome piece of artwork from Kris Hargis to make up for it: