10.14.2013
Ghost Towns
A few Sundays ago, my friend, Craig, and I drove south about an hour to explore some old ghost and mining towns-- Eureka and Etleta. Kind of reminded me of Morenci for those of you from the AZ. It was a perfect Sunday activity and there were tons of fabulous photo opportunities. I was also pleasantly surprised... we got to see much more than I had anticipated. Good thing we wandered behind the Tintic Mining Museum or we wouldn't have seen half of this stuff, like the old jail and Porter Rockwell's cabin. And... I borrowed my sister's fancy camera so this was my first experiment with a real camera. Not too bad, right?
10.08.2013
Utah State Fair
Oh by the way... I moved to Utah after graduating. I love Portland, but just wanted to be closer to family, friends, and the great outdoors while I studied for my Boards (which I PASSED!!!). But I'll get to all the fun I've been having in Utah later... I know, I know, sorry to keep you on the edge of your seat, cause I know you're literally about to fall off with excitement to hear all about it...
On the dawning of a bright beautiful blue day back in September sometime, my sister and her family and I all went to the Utah State Fair together. I've always wanted to go and hadn't yet had the privilege so we made it happen. I was impressed with how clean the fair park was, MUCH more so than the Arizona State Fair or various county fairs I've been to. We spent the morning wandering through the exhibits and contemplating why someone would spend so much time on a hobby-- a giant butter sculpture for example. Impressive, but how much did they win at the fair?? 50 bucks. Tops. The butter alone cost triple that, not to mention the hours of time and AC bill to keep it from melting. Thank goodness for hobbies, though, or we'd probably go crazy.
After watching some barrel racing (perfect! cause I missed going to a rodeo this year), we wandered over to the livestock and saw various types of cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, and birds. And probably stepped in that many types of animal poo too. Except my niece. She had the good fortune of being wheeled everywhere. Do they make adult strollers for the non-handicapped? I should look into that, especially for fair exhibits.
FINALLY. At the end of our delightful fair wanderings we each ate our deep fried delicious corn dog with cotton candy for dessert. Almost gave in to some kettle corn too. And how did I get away with not even riding one ride? Oh yeah, they look sketch.
On the dawning of a bright beautiful blue day back in September sometime, my sister and her family and I all went to the Utah State Fair together. I've always wanted to go and hadn't yet had the privilege so we made it happen. I was impressed with how clean the fair park was, MUCH more so than the Arizona State Fair or various county fairs I've been to. We spent the morning wandering through the exhibits and contemplating why someone would spend so much time on a hobby-- a giant butter sculpture for example. Impressive, but how much did they win at the fair?? 50 bucks. Tops. The butter alone cost triple that, not to mention the hours of time and AC bill to keep it from melting. Thank goodness for hobbies, though, or we'd probably go crazy.
After watching some barrel racing (perfect! cause I missed going to a rodeo this year), we wandered over to the livestock and saw various types of cows, sheep, goats, rabbits, and birds. And probably stepped in that many types of animal poo too. Except my niece. She had the good fortune of being wheeled everywhere. Do they make adult strollers for the non-handicapped? I should look into that, especially for fair exhibits.
FINALLY. At the end of our delightful fair wanderings we each ate our deep fried delicious corn dog with cotton candy for dessert. Almost gave in to some kettle corn too. And how did I get away with not even riding one ride? Oh yeah, they look sketch.
10.07.2013
Denver
Wow, where did September go?? I have some catching up to do! For Labor Day weekend, the WHOLE family got together for the baby blessing of the newest little Anderson boy. And what a cutie he is! Where did all that hair come from?? So far all the Anderson babies have been born with a bushy head, hopefully my own will someday live up to that. Why, you ask? Because bald babies look like aliens. Ok, so maybe that's a little harsh, but you know it's true.
We had a grand few days there lounging about, sharing memories, making new memories, and of course eating. Everything revolves around food in our family. Take for instance my list of places to eat this week before leaving Utah: J'Dawgs, Cubbys, Slab Pizza, Guru's, Cafe Rio, and The Happy Sumo. There's not even enough days left in the week to make that happen, but I'm sure gonna try! Just try and stop me.
I really like Denver and love its concrete skyline. One day I aspire to live in a downtown somewhere-- you're close to all the action and the good food of course (see, what did I tell you??). Plus, more people tend to be out and about downtown and I like that. I like being outside. Which is also why I like baseball so much. I convinced my parents and brother to go the Rockies vs. Dodgers game and oh, what a game!! There was hit after hit, such a high scoring game. I couldn't be happier for my first MLB game of the season. The seeds, peanuts, and 7th inning stretch sealed the deal.
Can't wait to see this little dude again!!
We had a grand few days there lounging about, sharing memories, making new memories, and of course eating. Everything revolves around food in our family. Take for instance my list of places to eat this week before leaving Utah: J'Dawgs, Cubbys, Slab Pizza, Guru's, Cafe Rio, and The Happy Sumo. There's not even enough days left in the week to make that happen, but I'm sure gonna try! Just try and stop me.
I really like Denver and love its concrete skyline. One day I aspire to live in a downtown somewhere-- you're close to all the action and the good food of course (see, what did I tell you??). Plus, more people tend to be out and about downtown and I like that. I like being outside. Which is also why I like baseball so much. I convinced my parents and brother to go the Rockies vs. Dodgers game and oh, what a game!! There was hit after hit, such a high scoring game. I couldn't be happier for my first MLB game of the season. The seeds, peanuts, and 7th inning stretch sealed the deal.
Can't wait to see this little dude again!!
8.27.2013
Graduation Week
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! I'm actually DONE with PA school. Where did the time go?? I feel like I just started. I am also extremely glad to be done. Yes, even though I have kicked it in San Diego, Honduras, and Hawaii for rotations, the last two years have been intense and exhausting. I somehow passed all of my final comprehensive exams and never again have to introduce myself as a PA student. How thrilling! But man, what an exhausting graduation week. I had written final exams on the Friday before graduation week, then practical final exams on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday were lecture days for Board prep. On Thursday my sister and parents got into town just in time for my graduation party. Booyah.
On Friday morning we presented our poster, representing our clinical project-- READ IT HERE, because you know you want to :) That afternoon was the PA certificate ceremony. Then some of my Mom's friends threw me a graduation BBQ/party for the whole family.
Then Saturday was the actual graduation! It was combined with a few of the other programs like psychology and dental hygiene so was a little long, but so glad to celebrate with my classmates! A degree well earned!
I was sure glad to be done with all the festivities and spend the next few days with my family showing them around Portland and then spending a few relaxing days in a beach house on the coast. SO MUCH FUN! We had a great time! Love my family! We missed you Ryan & Maranda!!
SO WHAT'S NEXT??
I moved to Provo to be closer to family, friends and the outdoors while I study for my Boards, which I take in September. Then I have all of October to play, mountain bike, hike, read books I want to read (!!), and travel. Then I start a 14 month emergency medicine fellowship in Southern CA on November 1st. Looking forward to it!
On Friday morning we presented our poster, representing our clinical project-- READ IT HERE, because you know you want to :) That afternoon was the PA certificate ceremony. Then some of my Mom's friends threw me a graduation BBQ/party for the whole family.
Then Saturday was the actual graduation! It was combined with a few of the other programs like psychology and dental hygiene so was a little long, but so glad to celebrate with my classmates! A degree well earned!
I was sure glad to be done with all the festivities and spend the next few days with my family showing them around Portland and then spending a few relaxing days in a beach house on the coast. SO MUCH FUN! We had a great time! Love my family! We missed you Ryan & Maranda!!
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| Indulging at the famous downtown food carts-- why did my favorite one have to be closed?! |
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| Waterfront at the Portland Saturday Market |
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| The delicious Voodoo Doughnuts!! The line was forever long so we opted for the East side one. |
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| On the Burnside Bridge |
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| Typical-- what else can I say?? |
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| Multnomah Falls-- well worth the short hike to the top |
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| Haystack Rock |
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| Acting like "goonies" at Cannon Beach (movie reference anyone?) |
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| The famous Tillamook Cheese Facotry-- squeaky cheese & ice cream! |
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| Shopping and touring Depoe Bay |
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| Fish & chips for lunch!! |
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| Gleneden Beach-- sand volleyball without a net?? |
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| Roasting hot dogs and smores on the beach |
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| Yaquina Lighthouse |
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| I JUST LOVE THIS |
SO WHAT'S NEXT??
I moved to Provo to be closer to family, friends and the outdoors while I study for my Boards, which I take in September. Then I have all of October to play, mountain bike, hike, read books I want to read (!!), and travel. Then I start a 14 month emergency medicine fellowship in Southern CA on November 1st. Looking forward to it!
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