Category Archives: Things

Life In the Slow Lane

Posted on May 17, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Part of life in Oregon, and especially Washington, is the amount of annual rainfall. We are lucky to wake up to clear skies, though being here we feel lucky enough – and brought protective gear for the cameras, that unlike … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Phoenix

Posted on May 12, 2013 by TheJessicaness

My dad spent the month of April mostly in Frankfurt visiting his mother-in-law and traveling on the weekends. He had wanted me to be able to join him and the wife over there, but it didn’t work out, so he … Continue reading →

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Tijuana and Spaetzle

Posted on April 29, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Day Two of couch-hosting and we have decided to not only leave the couch behind, but to travel to another country for the day. With a few hours notice I contacted some of my bilingual friends that may be able … Continue reading →

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My First Couch-Hosting Experience

Posted on April 28, 2013 by TheJessicaness

I got a message from Couchsurfing.org with another request for my couch. I’ve had a few over the years since joining in 2009, but for one reason or another my guests never made it. All that would change with a … Continue reading →

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Earth Fair San Diego

Posted on April 21, 2013 by TheJessicaness

I wake to a beautifully sunny morning at 6:30 am thanks to Sparky. I enjoy a smoothie for breakfast that consists of kale, broccoli, carrot, parsnip, banana, cinnamon and other ingredients (I’m working on perfecting some recipes) that are healthy and … Continue reading →

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