MIA

It's been a long time since I've blogged so I thought I'd post some fun picks from the past few months...hope you enjoy!

PDX Highrise Highlife

Thursday was my last night in Portland so I tried to make the most of it. I waned a proper way to bid this wonderful city adieu. After work I went out with the ladies from work to VQ. I had the seafood stew and fries and they were both to die for. After dinner I met up with some climbing friends. We hit up my friend Ray's high rise and had some drinks at a local pub in the Alphabet district. We rode the street car (which I hadn't done yet) and strolled home through the remnants of First Thursday. Then we ended the night with some hilarious YouTube videos and a good round of laughs. It was a wonderful way to say "see ya later" to a place that has become like a second home! PDX, I'm gonna miss you!

Silversun Birthday

Happy Birthday Kyle! For your birthday we did some really fun things:

1. Ate at Mua, the brussel sprouts were so tasty and the tofu was cooked to perfection.

2. Opened presents: a nice button down from All Saints to snaz up your closet.

3. An evening at the Fox with Silversun Pickups and Against Me.

You are quite an amazing fellow! Thank you for being born!

Sending you lot's of Birthday Love!!!!

Alex's Birthday Dance-a-thon!

This Sunday we celebrated Alex's birthday at Somar! Alex is a lady full of life and always up for anything and that was evident when she managed to turn a Sunday night gathering into non-stop dance party! What a Sunday! Talk about a seriously good time that was totally worth the rough Monday morning! Happy Birthday Alex!

Ross & Jess get hitched

This weekend my dear friends Ross and Jess tied the knot. I have known this amazing couple for 10+ years and I was so honored to share this special occasion with them. The wedding was lovely. It was the first wedding that I've been to that actually felt like a celebration of love, a celebration not only between two people, but also between a greater group of friends, who all totally support each other. I am so thankful for the amazing friends I have in my life!

Santi Tortilla's BBQ Birthday

This weekend we celebrated my friend and climbing partner, Santi Portilla's birthday. We BBQed at La Loma Park in Berkeley. His mom made some kick ass food and the weather was amazing. It was a great time being lazy with friends. Happy Birthday my Tortilla! XO!

Turtle Rock

Last weekend I was sad that I couldn't take a road trip to climb so my amazing friends joined me for a quick day session at Marin's Turtle Rock. I worked on my project there (some V6-V8 traverse, not sure) and finished all the moves and I actually think I might be able to put it together in the very near future-just need a tad more endurance.

The day was a blast. We got in some good climbing, some sun, wonderful views, a whole lot of silliness and even had dinner at the Pelican Inn.

It was good fun. It felt great to be outside and be in the company of lovely friends. Yay for friends, sunshine, climbing outside, and yummy food!