More AAPI Pictures

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage


My job had an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage event that had lunch and some performances.

People also wore some traditional outfits, and I was able to wear one of the pieces I got in India.

Traditional Dress



New England Long Weekend

I left Friday to spend a long weekend with my friend Diana Parker and her son Nick.

My flight arrived a little early into Boston, and I was minutes away from catching an earlier bus to Portsmouth, NH, but alas, I had to wait for the next one.

I arrived, and Diana picked me up from the bus depot. We went to her house, and I got settled. After that, we had dinner. Her son and I took their dog for a walk, and then we went to this bar called Stone Church to listen to music.

Saturday, we went to Rye Beach, drove around Portsmouth and New Castle. We went to a really cool museum in Portsmouth called Strawberry Banke Museum. There were people in character, which was actually pretty neat. One of the locations was a bar that George Washington and John Hancock had both been at. It was my first time in New England so it was kind of cool to see things in American history. I love history, and one of these days, I will need to take a trip exploring U.S. history.

After dinner, went on another dog walk, which I ended up doing every evening with Nick. It was nice and the weather was nice. I don't really like dogs, but it was good having a reason to walk. I should add an evening stroll to my night habits.

Sunday, we went to Massachusetts. We went to Gloucester, which I loved a lot. I felt an immediate kinship to it. I love the working waterfront, and it was certainly that. We also went to Rockport, which was a little more touristy, but still very pretty.

For dinner, we went across the bridge to Kittery, Maine for dinner. One thing that was neat about the NE states was how towns really just glided into each other and how close all the states where. Diana lives on the border of Maine and New Hampshire and still very close to Massachusetts.

I'm looking forward to my next trip there.

Portsmouth

Goodwin House at Strawberry Banke Museum, Portsmouth, NH

Rockport

Pictures of Diana and Nick Parker and I in Rockport, MA.

Other Gloucester

Pictures of lobster vessels in Gloucester, MA.

Gloucester Fishermen's Memorial

Pictures at the Fishermen's Memorial in Gloucester, MA

More Pictures from Challenge Nation

 A fun time was had by all!

We had to find a theater and act out a musical scene. We choose West Side Story.

One clue led us to the gum wall. While there, we were able to take on another challenge, which was to take a picture with someone from another state. We had to make our had in the same shape as their state. This is Minnesota!

Another clue led us to Etta's where we had to take a picture in these Go Cars.

Another clue took us to this Totem Pole where we had to duel with another team.

World Concern 5K

I am on track with my volunteer goal this year. I've volunteered my time five times (I think) and have done a couple of walks for charitable causes. This is me and my friend Meaghan as we did a World Concern 5K to fight human trafficking.

Meghan and I

Challange Nation

In the vein of trying something new, I said yes to being on a scavenger hunt team in Seattle. Challenge Nation goes around the nation doing these in cities. It's kind of like an Amazing Race scavenger hunt. It was SO much fun. Will certainly do it again!



Before we began. It was hot so hydrating! Team: Ladies on the Move.



On our way to a location in the Market



My team: Ladies on the Move. Finish Line!

Seattle Skyline

We have had some really nice weather in Seattle! A few days ago, we were the second hottest city in the country. Here's a shot of downtown from West Seattle.

Iconic Seattle

One of the most photographed places in Seattle.

Lilacs - Almost in Bloom

The lilacs have been so slow to bloom this year! It's supposed to be in the 80s this weekend. That would be nice!