Oregon

I am here in Oregon with my family for a reunion. Yesterday we got to drive to little old beach towns, see an old light house, and drive through the beautiful country side. Isn't it funny to see how just one state can vary so much in nature, mood, sights, smells, and persona?? What does that say about the people living in the city?

Recently a family friend of mine asked me "what defines a city"? It is the architecture? Is it a movie, song, or poem that highlights or exemplifies the city? Is it a large piece of art? Or is it the collaboration of sights, smells, people, and sounds that jumbled together make a rhythm for the city? For example, most people would say what is so great about Chicago is the architecture. New York is great for the layouts of the roads and parks, and Boston is so rich due to the history and traditions.

My favorite city in the world, San Francisco, is beloved to me due to the architecture, the history of immigrants from the Gold Rush and through Angel Island, the collaboration of high end shopping in Union Square with China Town, the wonderful art museums, Pier 39, the wonderful winding roads that lead up and down and all around, and the beautiful victorian homes in the Castro district. But is that how I would define San Francisco? Or define the city?

If so, how would I begin to describe Los Angeles? I have lived there for 3 years now, yet I am not sure how I could summarize LA or define how it is a city.. Would it be the contrast of Bunker Hill with Skid Row? Would it be the "glamour" that drives crazies and talents into LA and Hollywood? What are your thoughts guys???

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Yay for today! :)

This week my mama and I booked our AMAZING photographer, Jennifer Disney. I am SO excited to have her take our pictures! All of her pictures look like they are dipped in magic! It's so great.

Yesterday Skylar and I narrowed down our invitation choices to two and just have to choose which ones we want :) ALSO! We found this rockin deal on packages in Ireland!! So PLEASE pray that we get to go to Ireland for our honeymoon, that will be AMAZING!!!! :)

Today my mama, Jeanne Dwan, and I headed over to the reception site to finalize details about decorations, talk about lighting, and all of the table decor. Then we bought some pieces for decorations, bridesmaids gifts, and booked DJ's!

Tomorrow we get to meet with DJ's and hopefully choose our invites!

Planning a wedding is very fun :)