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Happy Pi Day! 

Just like the number Pi, I will choose to celebrate by eating an infinite amount of it. The closest place I could think of next to my work was Petunia's Pies and Pastries, so I headed there for my first piece. I say first piece, because I really may have to find more later; even if it's pizza pie! No discrimination on all food round. Before heading back, I stopped next door at Alder & Co. to grab some flowers. I just love my neighborhood street. 

Gorgeous

Such a cute bakery

^Realizing I can fill up an entire table on my solo date. 

Mississippi Avenue

It's daylight savings today, and I can't believe I'm surviving. There's just a lot to not like about losing an hour of my precious weekend. Especially since I feel as though I never have enough time in the day already. Now daylight savings in the fall, I like you a lot. I spent my day playing catch up with a friend as we headed down to Mississippi for brunch, and then strolled the avenue.  I need to start doing this more often, as this area has a lot to offer. Hope you are all surviving the time jump, and didn't miss anything because of it!

Tried out Interurban and I am very impressed.

Spring is so close, guys!

Oh my gawd, oh my gawd, oh my gawd.

I need my own room like this.

Succulent obsessed and I'm not sorry.

I've been wearing this cardigan basically every day since I got it. It's from American Eagle!

Hey there, spring.

the churro date that almost didn't happen

This weekend included a churro date at the new 180 Xurros & Xocolata in Portland. Megan discovered the new restaurant and there were obviously no objections to checking it out. However, we just barely made it before closing. Warning to wishful goers, they close at 4 daily!  Lucky for us though, this meant we got the window corner to ourselves.

on dating solo

I have always thought it was the saddest thing to see people eating alone; and I still do. I immediately jump to conclusions that they are lonely and need a friend.  However, I had some time to myself and decided to stroll into St. Honoré Bakery. Oh, the love I have for this great place. I ordered my vanilla latte (which is a new favorite of mine, as I started on the coffee train a little late in life), and pastry. I was then questioned on whether I'd like it "for here, or to go?" Stumped. I spotted a chair at the bar and bravely said "for here!" Considering, if you don't have a table to yourself then it doesn't seem as bad, right? Then I got to the bar and set my purse on the chair next to me. It wasn't long until a mom and kids came by and asked if someone would be joining me. I immediately felt like a loser answering no and moving my purse. This mom chatted it up with the baker and as I listened in on studying abroad in France and all things French baking, I actually realized I was enjoying it. At the end of it, it wasn't so bad. I survived my solo date.

After my cafe visit, I headed over to a new little place in Portland: Work/Shop. Run. Don't walk. It's the cutest little thing. I'm anxiously waiting for their next calligraphy workshop, as I'm dying to learn. Here are a few tidbits: 

I even got myself a little gift

playing tourist

Can we all just agree that playing tourist in your own city is one of the best things ever? Especially if your city is Portland. This place has so much to offer, and yet I feel like I've never taken advantage of it. So, when I discovered Megan also had a Monday off, it was decided we'd start the day off with breakfast (at one of the places that's just too busy on a weekend) and go from there. 

Broder Nord, you did not disappoint

I cannot wait to go back to this little place when it's actually open

vintage everything

pink wall heart eyes

double the latte

my favorite wall in Portland

^this is what me trying to learn how to manually work my camera looks like (but I kind of like it)

p.s. if anyone is dying to know where Megan's coat is from, Free People is where it's at

#pdxeats

I've been indulging in a number of Portland eats recently and I'd just like to share a few...

Deschutes Brewery: the pretzel is a must have

Bar Bar: Last week was "Portland Burger Week" and so I took full advantage, obviously.  Bar Bar offered their State Fair Burger which is presented on an Alessio bun (my favorite part).  I also tried the Stuffed Cheese Curd Burger at North Light and if I'm being honest, could have had more cheese curds. This desire coming from a cheese lover, noted.  Lastly, I stopped by Club 21 for their Shadow Burger which was advertised as being 'topped off with an onion ring' however, mine was not.  I failed to notice until the last bite, so it wasn't a terrible absence. *all burgers were not consumed in one day (but two)*

Mike's Drive In: I had an unplanned date with the brother here and am so thankful it occurred.  I notice each time I see him how much alike we are, and am so happy to have such an amazing guy as my brother.  You can never go wrong with one of their seasonal shakes.

Cupcake Jones: This has got to be one of the best cupcake shops in Portland.  It's located in the Pearl District and offers just a handful of flavors including Cookie Dough, PB&J, Peanut Butter Cup, and German Chocolate.  It was fun indulging with my littlest friend for her second birthday.  

Mod Pizza: This isn't technically located in Portland, but it's right across the river in Vancouver, WA.  It's a fast serve pizza place so I was all in when asked to be the third wheel with one of my favorite couples.  

Fact: I can never say no to pizza.