Portland pt. 1

I was lucky enough to spend my fall break visiting Luke in Portland. It was only sunny 1/5 days I was there so we took advantage of our only sunny day! We went hiking around Multnomah falls and found an awesome/challenging trail. We had to climb over fallen tree trunks and walk through freezing water (aka freshly melted snow) that came up to our mid chest. It led us to a beautiful secret waterfall - totally worth the numb toes ;)

Later that day we went apple picking near the base of Mt. Hood. I wish I could pick my own Honeycrisp apples while gazing at the mountain all the time, it rocked!

Multnomah Falls

Rizzo's Diner

Lobster stuffed pronto pups

From left to right: Pork belly with grits, chorizo meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes, cajun chicken pot pie

I couldn't get a picture of the dessert before we ate it. It was THAT good.

I had you at lobster stuffed pronto pup, right? Our dinner table defined Rizzo's food as "stupid good." Aka so good you start laughing and can't stop. I highly recommend the meatloaf. I can't stop dreaming about it.

*Also, they were recently featured on Diner, Drive-ins & Dives. Go Rizzo's! 

Lights out!

My power went out this weekend - and yes, it did happen right as I sat down to write my two papers. Then, of course, the minute I finish my papers it magically comes back on. I think it's the universe telling me to never again stay in on Friday and Saturday to write a paper. You know what universe? I totally agree :)

Friday jammmmmmm

Great song, even better music video.

Trolley Night

On the last friday of every month the Memphis South Main Historic District hosts "Trolley Night." Its a festival full of entertainment, free refreshments, and art openings. Why is it called Trolley Night? Glad you asked :) Memphis has its very own trolley that you can take from downtown to somewhere off in midtown (it literally stops in the middle of the road). Every Trolley Night you can ride the trolley for free! Thats right....free art, free trolley, and free wine. A perfect celebration to the end of each month. If I have learned anything from this months Trolley night it is that I need a better lens for low light circumstances. Sorry for the blur!

Wiles-Smith Drug Store

 Wiles-Smith Drug Store officially owns the key to my heart. Four words - milkshakes and grilled cheese! I mean thick, malted, chocolate (or vanilla) milkshakes partnered with white bread and american cheese. Not only can you get drool worthy food, Wiles Smith Drug Store has a whole pharmacy, greeting cards, and much more. It's an extremely unique place and somewhere you should definitely go if you are in Memphis.

Retro Countertops

Update on that sweet dog

He finally has a name - Cooper - AND he has a home! My professor and his wife adopted Cooper at the end of last week. They told me that they couldn't stop thinking about him since I sent them pictures and a description. I get email updates on how he is doing - like how much they love him and how it took three people to get him into the bathtub! As much as I wanted to keep him I am elated knowing  he is in a happy, loving home :) Maybe this is a sign that I should rescue dogs for a living...maybe.