chi --> snx (pdx)

Rachel and I flew to Portland last Friday morning to visit Jenna and test the waters for the weekend.

My film got real wacked up from the security scanning I think, not really sure. Lots of weird lines / colors. Did my best to correct it but don't really care enough to perfect it so whatevs~

We wanted cheeseburgers and milkshakes when we were waiting for our plane at 9 in the morning; luckily Portland delivered.

That night we went to the food carts but it was dark obv so I didn't take my camera. Video coming later. The next morning Rachel snuggle-wiggled and I wanted to cry. She is so beautiful.

(just for you, Wes)

Then we went to get pizza at Jenna's favorite pizza place called Sizzle Pie (which I video-ed).

Then Powell's.

Then we saw this film crew inside a restaurant on our way to Voodoo for donuts. We also met up with one of Jenna's friends Courtney who was very nice and cool and is working on a thesis about hanging out which is cool too. :)

Rachel had a minor panic attack trying to decide which donuts to get, then ultimately decided on a lemon chiffon and an apple fritter. I got a grape ape and a regular glazed, and Jenna got an apple fritter too and something else but I don't remember. All were delicious.

Sunday morning we got up to go to brunch at Jenna's regular spot called Jam which was delicious. Alea was there in spirit with us.

I got a scramble (eggs + jalapeños, red onion, and pepper jack cheese, hash browns, and toast)

Jenna got hash browns with bacon and avocado and a biscuit, and Rachel got hash browns with avocado, bacon and cheddar cheese and toast)

 Then we walked down the street for a while, went into a vintage furniture shop and just looked around at the trees.

That night we went to Portland Poetry Slam and met Alea and then had dessert/drinks at the Pied Cow and then hung out for a while. Then it was time for bed and time to leave.
Don't mistake Rachel's smiles in these photos for anything other than misery. Also just was trying to finish the roll so lots of plane window pics. ;)

We got to sit together and had a window seat. Prime.

Rachel doing all her homework wrong :(

Skymalllllll

We had a real scary landing in Chicago- very gusty winds, weird angle, etc. Midway's weird and gross. Chicago in February is the worst. Bleh

The end. It was the Best and I miss it. Plans coming soon.

2012 --> 2013

through fall

Pemberley + other ladies gave the ole cinnamon roll + waffle maker thing going around the internet a go.... and we sort of got obsessed with it. If you haven't heard of this and you have the capability to make them, I recommend doing it asap. Basically just put em on (after spraying with non-stick stuff) and cook for a few minutes and then devour. 

Then we had a late night cookie baking sesh to cure Susy of her whiny sads. :p

Molly had a hot chocolate disaster...........

And regular-style orange rolls. Didn't even plan that same angle thing going on ;)

Thanksgiving was pretty dang great. My mom always hosts and all the extended families bring stuff, including their children. (Mom is one of 7 so lots of people and food.) Just missed Donimic who was at dad's a lot.

love my backyard <3

chips n dips

catie cutie

matty

best mashed potatoes in the whole world

wishbone attempt

We had more hangs with my mom than with friends which was just fine with me because she's one of my best friends too, and we laughed a lot. It's weird growing up, instead of hanging out in someone's basement all break, you end up at a bar that feels more like your hallway in high school and trying not to grimace outwardly. Shout out to Catie for buying me Sprite to deal~

Rosie was really sad when we were getting ready to leave. She wouldn't even play with me. 

Then Catie and I came back for three more weeks of school before winter break. Get sad.

Frank's still hangin tight.