Silver Creek Falls: June 2011

Silver Creek Falls is such a beautiful spot in Oregon. The last time I was there, camping with friends, I decided to do the entire Trail of Ten Falls, including the side trails. It was great!

 

Year in Review: June 2011...

June 2011

I love volunteering. One particular organization that I love supporting is Fences for Fido. They build fences for dogs and dog owners so that the dog no longer has to live a life continually leashed up. They also provide a house, some treats, and other supplies for the owners and the dogs to enjoy. One day on Sauvie Island in June I and a couple friends volunteered with Fences for Fido to make some of the dog beds. It was a great way to spend the day, outside in nature, doing some good with our time. Check out their website.

After volunteering we enjoyed more of Sauvie Island, stopping by a farm and going on a hike. 

Another one of the highlights of June was hands down Slowstice. My friend co-owns some property in Washington and has a huge camping trip for friends to come and enjoy the scenery, the property, barbeque, chat around a fire, and hear some music. 

Before arriving at Slowstice my friend Jonathan, who was visiting, and I played tourist a bit. I had to show him all of the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge. I can’t wait to show him more of beautiful Oregon. 

I can not wait for the next one!

Year in Review: May 2011...

May

One of the highlights in May was the Renaissance Fair at the school I was a School Counselor at. The children created beautiful art work to display throughout our grassy field.

Camping is one of my favorite things to do when the weather is cooperating. There are several great photos from Silver Creek Falls, and another yurt camping trip I went on in May and June. There are also several photos from other fun things that happened in May and June, like the Japanese Gardens, Lady Gaga vs. Madonna bike ride, and volunteering at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary so they will end up being individual posts. Stay tuned!

Year in Review: April 2011...

April

Getting cute pictures of my cat, Mimi. I brought her back from Anchorage, Alaska. She is such a great traveler and one of the loves in my life. She is a clean cat too who loves to preen herself.

Year in Review: March 2011...

March 2011

My birthday and discovering Branch Whiskey Bar on Alberta. Great selection of pours, just wish they had vegan food options. Another great highlight of my birthday was playing at Sky High Sports- a trampoline warehouse. Man was that fun!

Going to my favorite cousin’s wedding in San Diego was also wonderful. She is the reason I wear thumb rings. I love her so much!

 

Another highlight of March was the annual Urban Iditarod. This was my 3^rd year participating and our team decided to go with a theme of Intergalactic Awesomeness. It was and always is such a crazy good time.

Protesting and using your voice for things you care about is something I advocate and participate in.

Day trip to the mountain to go cross country skiing! I love learning new things and this was a first for me. It is so awesome to be able to drive an hour or so and be in a completely different element. The snow is so pretty and after this trip, I became a believer in XC Skiing.