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Photo of two different sized MD Notebooks next to a Yamada Heiando pen tray with three different pens from Platinum.

I Couldn't Stand Pen & Paper In University - Now I Prefer It

I couldn't live without my laptop at Drexel. Now I can't live without my pen and notebook.

Grab a Pen and Some Paper >>

Happy Holidays: 2020 Is Finally Almost Over

Sharing my annual Christmas letter for the first time, because 2020 is a year we shouldn't forget.

Read The Letter >>

Onwards To The Double-Digits

A new role at Kroger, a new fuzzy roommate, and a pandemic as the blog moves towards its last year in the single-digits of operation.

Nine Years Of The Network >>

Ten Years Of Checking-In

Here's to ten years of adventures.

Check-In >>

Farewell, Streetcar CAC

After more than 18 years, the Portland Streetcar Community Advisory Committee comes to an end.

See You On The Rails >>

Not All Anime Dubs Are Bad

Dubs need love too for the industry to survive.

No subtitles this time >>

Photo of two different sized MD Notebooks next to a Yamada Heiando pen tray with three different pens from Platinum.

I couldn't live without my laptop at Drexel. Now I can't live without my pen and notebook.

I Couldn’t Stand Pen & Paper In University – Now …

Sharing my annual Christmas letter for the first time, because 2020 is a year we shouldn't forget.

Happy Holidays: 2020 Is Finally Almost Over

A new role at Kroger, a new fuzzy roommate, and a pandemic as the blog moves towards its last year in the single-digits of operation.

Onwards To The Double-Digits

Selfie with one of the Portland Business Alliance's golden eggs placed around downtown to raise awareness for local businesses.

Taken on Apr 10, 2021 @ 11:54.

Picture Post: Well I’m glad I was on the way …

Selfie in front of the weeping cherry tree at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:44.

Picture Post: The weeping cherry tree looks a very much …

Photo of a cherry tree next to the Umami Cafe at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:07.

Picture Post: Blossoms are in peak bloom at the garden …

Photo of an ikebana arrangement inside a building at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:06.

Picture Post: Nice tiered pair inside too.

Photo of an ikebana arrangement at the Portland Japanese Garden

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:06.

Picture Post: I rather like how this set just has …

Photo of an ikebana arrangement in front of a cherry tree in full bloom at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 12:05.

Picture Post: Some seasonal ikebana at the Japanese Garden for …

Selfie in front of a cherry tree by the Umami Cafe at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:57.

Picture Post: Because I haven’t done a Sakura selfie yet …

Photo of a cherry tree-lined path leading to the Rose Garden at Washington Park.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:34.

Picture Post: Peak bloom has been reached.

Photo of a cherry tree in full bloom in Washington Park near the tennis courts.

Taken on Apr 09, 2021 @ 11:34.

Picture Post: This is likely going to be the last …

Photo of a Pop Up Parade figure by Good Smile Company of Ochaco Uraraka from "My Hero Academia".

Taken on Apr 08, 2021 @ 15:17.

Picture Post: In more new figures from Kinokuniya, it’s another …

Photo of a work from home desk arrangement.

Taken on Apr 08, 2021 @ 12:00.

Picture Post: Because why not, here’s the entire desk as …

Photo of a Desktop Army figure of rem next to an Amazon Go coffee mug and Rem mousepad.

Taken on Apr 08, 2021 @ 11:58.

Picture Post: Don’t worry, Rem is still on the desk …

Photo of a Desktop Army figure of Mari on top of a Muji notepad.

Taken on Apr 08, 2021 @ 11:49.

Picture Post: I think I’ll have Mari guard the note …

Photo of a Desktop Army figure from MegaHouse of Mari from Rebuild of Evangelion.

Taken on Apr 08, 2021 @ 11:42.

Picture Post: Since Rem was interesting to build, picked up …

Photo of a selfie onboard a Type 1 MAX train at SE Park Ave.

Taken on Apr 05, 2021 @ 14:31.

Picture Post: On the rails once again. Time to head …

Selfie inside the Metropolitan Lounge at Portland Union Station.

Taken on Apr 03, 2021 @ 13:31.

Picture Post: On the rails again.

Photo of the weeping cherry tree at the Portland Japanese Garden as viewed from the south veranda.

Taken on Apr 02, 2021 @ 12:38.

Picture Post: I love the fun things you can do …

Photo of cherry blossoms in full bloom at Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 02, 2021 @ 12:26.

Picture Post: They’re here…

Photo of the Cultural Crossing expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden as seen from the main entrance.

Taken on Apr 02, 2021 @ 12:17.

Picture Post: Happy 4th Anniversary to @portlandjapanesegarden on the Cultural …

Selfie wearing a T-Shirt while working at a home office desk.

Taken on Mar 31, 2021 @ 12:55.

Picture Post: It’s finally T-Shirt weather in Portland. Rather temping …