It’s all starting! (making that big life change and finding your goal)

Monday June 25, 2018 by
The Raven King – Maggie Stiefvater (P.S. This series starts with The Raven Boys. Read it. When I read it last December, it redefined what I expect out of friendships. It changed my life.) Here we go. It is starting….  What does that mean? Well, read on… This story started about two weeks ago, when I was
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My 3 favorite books about Japan

Monday January 29, 2018 by
Being back in a cold and rainy climate reminds me of Tokyo. No, seriously. Washington has four seasons, just like Tokyo did, and just like Hawaii didn’t. I suppose that’s what has been making me feel really nostalgic these days. I’m in a place with the weather of Japan, but way less awesome. I have
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We Visited a Masonic Cemetary

Tuesday October 24, 2017 by
You read that right. Joanne and I visited a Masonic Cemetary. Alone. It was one of the most calming experiences of my life. We were kind of invited, by the town, and when we arrived, we were definitely welcomed by the residents. This all started when, in the brochure listing the “town attractions” that we
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A Tour of the Twilight Filming Locations

Monday October 23, 2017 by
I’ve been to Forks and La Push, where the Twilight book series takes place, but I’ve never been to the actual filming locations from the movies! That’s because while the director wanted to film in Forks, when he came to scout the town he realized there was just not enough infrastructure to support an entire
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Visiting Halloweentown!

Sunday October 22, 2017 by
Sometime over the summer, I saw a video on Facebook about a little town in Oregon where it’s Halloween all year long. Halloween? OMG YES, I LOVE HALLOWEEN! You’re not the only one dressing up for once, so it really doesn’t feel awkward to let your geek shine! Especially now that “sexy” halloween costumes aren’t
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Living Tall in Japan, part 54

Friday October 20, 2017 by
☆ To see all of the parts in this series, click here ☆ I bet you thought I’d forgotten about this series, didn’t you! I never forget– sometimes I just lose steam, but I’m feeling good now, so lots of writing is coming! So, it was basically my 25th birthday. What did I write in my journal?
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How to Fly Overseas With Your Cats

Thursday October 19, 2017 by
Cats. Cats are the best, and I can’t seem to settle down in any one place for too long, so my cats (possibly to their dismay) have had to move around with my silly butt. I don’t own a boat that can cross the Pacific Ocean, so that means taking them on a plane. BUT!
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