Pacific North West

It's been over 6 months since our little road trip up north, and well.... I still find myself wanting to return. It's a very strange feeling that I've never experienced before. I mean, I've visited other states which I have enjoyed, but never felt the feeling I still hold for Oregon. I constantly find myself dreaming about our trip and how I oh so much wish I was back there.  I can totally see myself living up North, on a small piece of land, with an alpaca or two, and just being barefoot and living a hippie life.  I have never pictured myself living outside of Southern California, but now.... I totally want to live in Oregon.  Maybe I'm just fantasizing and being unable to separate the fact that, we were on vacation. Living life up there would not be a vacation, but it kinda would to me! Oregon was just so beautiful, the people were so nice, the weather was great (I love the rain), the pizza was AMAZING... but could I actually live there? I've talked this over with Alex many times, asking him if I'm crazy and only imagining things to be better than they really were. But, Alex totally agrees with me, which makes things worse. I just want to finish school, pack up all my belongings, and set out for a new adventure up North. Maybe I'm crazy.... well, I actually know I'm crazy. So, why not give this some serious thought? Here's some more pics of my trip up North.... isn't it beautiful?

Giving thanks and getting older

Thanksgiving was a week ago and I spent the day with my parents like I do every year. It's always at my mom's house and it's just a regular dinner, except we pig out a little more than usual. Jovani came over and had a second thanksgiving, as he does every year.

That same weekend my mom threw a little bday dinner for my 26th birthday. I usually don't like celebrating my birthday(and I still don't), but this year it seemed like I celebrated it for a whole week.  I went out with friends, had dinner with Panda and had my pozole dinner. I can't believe I'm already 26 :( it's definitely not easy getting older. 

Thanks to everyone who helped me celebrate. I promise this will be the last year. ps, can you see all my white hair?!?!?!?! 

Here's a pic of my Nina and Dad. Can you say sexual tension? 

And here are a couple of pup pics. Tankie was such a big help while I was putting up the christmas lights at my parents house. And the second pup belongs to my neighbors. Which I kidnaped. 

Happy Holidays!!!