Monthly Archives: February 2010

Sweet Avila Beach, How We’ve Missed Thee

posted by: | February 20, 2010
Achievement: #26. Have a fun photo shoot on the beach

We decided when we figured out we’d be going to Avila Beach that we wanted to take a whole bunch of cute, fun pictures on the beach there. However, the weather was just stacked against us when we were in … Continue reading →

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The Winter Olympics, Or: How NBC’s Coverage Broke Our Hearts

posted by: | February 19, 2010
Achievement: #98. Get overexcited about the Winter Olympics

Well, this Achievement was supposed to have been a lot more interesting than it wound up being. However, in truth, it did end up being much more accurate than we had planned… And by that, I would like to emphasize … Continue reading →

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Alapay Cellars: Our Love Affair Continues

posted by: | February 19, 2010
Achievement: #41. Wine tasting at Alapay Cellars

When we lived in California, we discovered the most amazing little beach community in Central Coast called Avila Beach. It was just over three hours from Los Angeles, but it was our perfect little slice of Heaven on the West … Continue reading →

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The Pigeon Point Lighthouse

posted by: | February 18, 2010
Achievement: #83. Get my picture taken in front of a lighthouse

After our long train ride and our short stay in San Francisco, we were off to our favorite West Coast destination, Avila Beach (a tiny seaside town in Central Coast). And no trip south in California feels quite complete if … Continue reading →

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The Lombard Car Slalom

posted by: | February 18, 2010
Achievement: #75. Lombard Street!

When we lived on the West Coast, we visited San Francisco pretty regularly, mostly because we hated Los Angeles so much and always wanted to escape north. However, in all the times we went, there was one truly-San Francisco thing … Continue reading →

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Michael And The Golfing Frog

posted by: | February 18, 2010
Achievement: #62. Take awkward pictures of Michael in front of 7 statues

Since we first started dating, I have always made Michael pose in front of statues and monuments for silly pictures (someday, when I’m feeling particularly mean, I’ll pull out his reenactment of the Boston Massacre from our first trip to … Continue reading →

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Tequila Welcome

posted by: | February 18, 2010
Achievement: #76. Tequila shot at the Hotel California

Since we started going to San Francisco together, we have been staying at the famous Hotel California. That line about checking out any time but never leaving? Not exactly true, as it turns out. We found it by chance on … Continue reading →

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The Midnight Train To Chicago

posted by: | February 16, 2010
Achievement: #20. Go to Chicago

We knew we were headed to Chicago for a wedding in April, so we decided to put the trip on the list. However, as time went on, it became apparent that fate had three separate Chicago trips planned for us … Continue reading →

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Scenes From The Snowpocalypse

posted by: | February 7, 2010
Achievement: #88. Dance inappropriately in 8 Pittsburgh locations | #89. Take pictures in the snow

I am a winter person. Michael puts up with my winter-love, although as he is Chief Shoveler, I don’t think he has quite the same affinity. That being said, we spent a year and a half in Southern California, where … Continue reading →

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Meeting Punxsutawney Phil!

posted by: | February 3, 2010
Achievement: #4. See Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day

As an avid fan of both winter and Bill Murray, I’ve always found myself drawn to Groundhog Day. Since I love snow so much, I’m usually pretty pleased with the verdict when Phil pops up his little head, and he’s … Continue reading →

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