September can't be here soon enough. on September 12th, the Big E (aka the Eastern States Exposition) opens, and I plan on going on the 18th. then, the following week, on September 23rd..
..I leave for Portland, OR!!
eight blissful days away from this miserable state with one of the most amazing people in the world :heart: I just spent the past hour or so looking up stuff to do in Portland, and I found some pretty interesting stuff. the only things I really care to actually make sure we see (Josh, hint hint..) are: the Japanese Gardens, the Chinese Garden, and the Oregon Zoo. maybe The Grotto, because it looks magnificent.
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