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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-75137917939563650372017-04-01T09:42:00.000-07:002017-04-01T09:42:19.004-07:00Military Homecoming<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Most of us have no idea what it's like to be in the military. We have no idea what it's like to be away from our families, to leave our loved ones behind for so long. Most of us will never truly understand the sacrifice and dedication those in the military make to keep our country safe. However, what we do know is how grateful we are for these young men and women that sacrifice so much for us!! San Diego is home to a large number of military families and it is here in San Diego that I truly began to understand the impact that a deployment can have on a family. I've witnessed countless co-workers and friends lose their spouses for months at a time and I've witnessed first hand the strength that is needed to make it through these challenging times. <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This story is without exception.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">When Lauren asked me to photograph Sergio's homecoming I was honored. I couldn't wait to capture such a special moment for them. Here are some photos from Sergio's homecoming at the Miramar base in San Diego...</span></span><br />
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-71033351441244006712015-12-30T20:04:00.000-08:002015-12-30T20:04:40.368-08:00The Phil's | Hitched in San Diego<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I can't think of a better Christmas gift than seeing my mom happy. My mom and Phil (Phyllis & Phil, aka The Phil's) had been dating for about 2 1/2 years when Phil decided to pop the question. The proposal came on Thanksgiving day and the two decided to get married during an already planned trip to visit San Diego for the holidays. Their San Diego courthouse wedding couldn't have been more perfect. By San Diego standards the day was chilly, it was in the low 60's but the there wasn't a cloud in the sky and the sun was shining brightly.</span></div>
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Lamb's ear & Roses </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The San Diego Courthouse is located at 1600 Pacific Highway in Downtown San Diego. A quick and easy process that takes about an hour and costs around $150. The location is beautiful and the process so simple it honestly had me wondering why everyone doesn't get married there!</span></div>
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quick trip through security</div>
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Phil reading ever so carefully ;)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Man I love making this woman laugh! We had so much fun waiting in the "hold" room before the ceremony. I never thought my Scopalopacus joke would make her laugh so hard!! </span></div>
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My beautiful mama</div>
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"I do!!"</div>
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first kiss!!</div>
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beautiful lunch at Seaport Village- the tequilla was flowing!!</div>
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-23552322143065266962015-12-01T19:36:00.000-08:002015-12-02T11:11:27.750-08:00El Zonte<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">El Zonte is a small surf village divided by a rivermouth. Like many of the breaks in El Salvador this rivermouth helps form a pretty perfect right point break that produces consistent waves all year round. The "town" of El Zonte is small. You need approximately two minutes to see the whole thing, twelve if you add in the ten minute surf check. I first visited Zonte back in 2010 and I've stayed there two times since then. Warm water and consistent waves are definitely a draw but honestly you can find that in many places throughout Central America. Rustic and untouched there is something uniquely awesome about this place. In 5 years time not a lot has changed. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">There is still only one place in town with WIFI and not a single ATM. The town consists of a few comedors, a coffee shop, two shops stocked with minimal supplies (if you want anything other than snacks and water you have to go to La Libertad) and a few hostels. Oh and the newest addition- a small skate ramp that was put in about a month ago.</span><br />
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new skate ramp</div>
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Zonte point</div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Not much for surf pics but here are a few from our first day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Around Zonte you'll find no shortage of amimals. You'll hear the sounds of roosters waking you up at dawn and hear the neighborhood dogs barking late into the night. Around town you'll see chickens, cattle and horses just roaming down the street.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">This little guy now goes by the name Diego. He stole my heart and became my buddy for the week. We shared many pupusas, banana pancakes and lots of pizza during my weeks stay. Diego has a bum leg which causes him to limp and hop around on his three remaining good legs. Most likely he was hit by a car. He is very malnourished and they are pretty sure he has lyme disease. Some of the locals have been working hard to try to get Diego and the other countless stray dogs the medicine and treatment they need to survive. They have been working with a vet in San Salvador to try to get the neighborhood dogs healthy. Some are even being adopted by visitors and getting to go to the states. How rad is that?!</span></div>
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food coma from too much pizza haha :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">A short walk from the beach our place was tucked back about 1 km (5 min walk) from the point. </span></div>
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our calle- Michelle </div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Security in Zonte is interesing. Most of the homes are surrounded by large brick walls. The walls are lined with glass bottle shards and barbed wire. Most places, especially those with tourists have a security guard of some sort. In our case we had Carlos. At night you could find him in the hammock with a machete. Top notch security if you ask me!</span></div>
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first night- Michelle getting her board ready</div>
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making good use of the Indo board :)</div>
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catching toads after the rain</div>
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sunset soccer game - Zonte</div>
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sunset from Esencia Nativa</div>
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Zonte beach</div>
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rivermouth view from Escencia Nativa</div>
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lunch stop in el Tunco after surf at K59</div>
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our new friends from Tofino! These chicks can surf!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Many of you have told me to write my story so I've finally decided to take the time to sit down and write. The unfortunate reality is 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer. This most likely means that every single one of us will know someone affected by breast cancer at some point in our lives. Fear of the unknown is one of the hardest parts of getting a cancer diagnosis. As a nurse I am around cancer all the time. I know what cancer is. I know the treatment for cancer. I've watched people die from cancer. I've watched people beat cancer. Trust me though when the tables are turned it is an entirely different story. I have a lot of medical knowledge and that certainly helped me through the decision making process, but it was only through another survivor that I really learned what to expect and how to prepare for what I was about to undergo. She validated my feelings and helped me through some of the scariest moments of my life. For Wendy, I am incredibly grateful. I can only hope that someday I can help someone the way Wendy helped me. My hope is that at least one person can benefit in some way from hearing what I went through. Even though there are scary and painful parts to my story, it helps to know you're not alone. Nobody wants cancer but if you're lucky enough to survive you feel this desire to help others that may be about to undergo this life changing experience, the thing that makes them realize their mortality. At least I do.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">"I think it's Cancer"</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Sometime in April I was doing a breast self-exam and noticed a lump in my right breast. Yes, I was actually doing a self-exam! The lump felt hard, like a marble and wasn't at all sensitive to touch. I couldn't feel the back of it and my immediate thought was "f*ck, this isn't good." ICU nurses tend to think worst case scenario about everything but beyond that something in my gut just told me it wasn't good. I quickly called two of my closest nursing friends and said "I need you guys to feel my boobs." Hormones. Everyone kept saying it was probably hormonal and as much as I wanted to believe that and be the optimist, I quickly became the realist instead. I began researching everything there was to know about breast cancer, I mean everything!!! Like I said before something in my gut told me I had it so I went with that feeling. If I was wrong I would celebrate and blame the hypochondriac nurse in me, but if I was right at least I would be prepared. I told very few people until I could make an appointment to see my primary doctor and get the necessary ultrasound and mammogram that would be needed to make a diagnosis. After the suspicious ultrasound and the even more suspicious mammogram I was sent for a biopsy. While waiting out the days for my biopsy I called for and received my actual mammogram results in the mail. A quick note about that- if you want your actual reports and results you need to follow-up with your physician and ask for them. I was told I had an abnormal result and I needed a follow up biopsy. Period. Well what did that actually mean? I wanted to see the doctor's notes and his impression on the report. Sure enough after receiving that report I read the words "BI-RADS CATEGORY 5. This is the highest category before an actual known cancer and is highly suggestive of malignancy. It was at this point that I called my husband at work and over the phone through tears I said "I have cancer babe. I have cancer." It was around this time that I started walking around and saying in my head "I have cancer… I have cancer…" If I said it enough maybe I'd start to believe it. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I had the core needle biopsy about a week later. This involves a long needle inserted into the breast to sample tissue from the "core" of the mass/lump. This would give us some preliminary information as to grade, type and size of the tumor, as well as hormone receptor status if it was indeed cancer. The doctor that did my procedure was amazing. He treated me like a nurse, not a patient and although I was indeed the patient there was something extremely comforting in that. I told him to be straight with me and he did. He said "I hope I am wrong, but I'm worried about you" Damn. I felt that way too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5/12/15- I'll never forget when I received that call. I was having happy hour on my deck with two of my best friends, Rachel & Caden and my husband, Jeremy. We had been expecting a call at some point that evening. I remember hearing the words "I'm sorry you have cancer." Then I heard something about Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and the rest was a blur. My husband came upstairs to see my reaction while I was on the phone. We had a brief blank moment to hug on the bed and hear the words in our own heads. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I stumbled down my steps and looked at my friends and I remember nodding my head, gasping for my breath and barely whispering "I have it. I have it." It was like I couldn't say the word cancer. I finally said "I have cancer." I had known all along, but somehow actually saying the words put me in an almost shock-like state but then quickly I went into nurse mode… fight mode. I was determined to find out everything there was to know about Invasive Ductal Carcinoma… statistics, research studies, treatments, you name it I was researching it. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma just sounds terrifying… Invasive? How invasive? What did that even mean? I was scared but I am a fighter. I was going to fight this thing and I was going to do it with the strongest and most positive mental attitude possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The next stage involved the prep work. I had appointments and lots of them. Meetings with surgeons, oncologists, genetic consulars, etc. etc. Lots of co-pays. There were so many decisions to be made based on a lot on unknowns. What surgery would I have? When will I go back to work? Will I need chemo? Who do I want to be my oncologist? My surgeon? Where am I going to have surgery? How much will all this cost? Has the cancer spread? The list goes on and on… So many questions running through my head. After a few days of appointments I thought I had at least decided on my surgery team, as surgery would be my first step. The problem with my team was they couldn't operate on me for close to two months. Seems like a long time to wait when you're sitting with a cancerous lump in your breast. I had no idea how fast this thing was spreading or where it even was at this point. I liked the surgeons but this was my health we were talking about. I'm 35 years old I kept thinking… I'm only 35. I'm not ready to die. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5/27/15- Exactly 10 days after my conversation with Jesse on the beach I was in the operating room, prepped and ready for what would be the most difficult phase of my life to date. I was getting a double mastectomy with reconstruction plus a lymph node dissection. Jesse would be my anesthesiologist and I had a team of really good surgeons behind me. I actually felt excited. I was so ready to get that thing out of my body. My surgery took about 4-5 hours and the preliminarily pathology on my lymph nodes came back negative. I had 9 lymph nodes removed. We would still have to wait another week to find out the final reading on the pathology. I remember feeling pretty happy when I came out of surgery. I was on a continuos pain pump and still had some sedation on board (most likely the reason for my happy state). I remember the first time I looked down at my chest. I expected to see something out of a horror film. I had looked at so many pictures of women who had had double mastectomies and those pictures did nothing to ease my anxiety. Instead when I looked down at my chest I thought "Wow my surgeons are badass. They did such an amazing job!" I thought "this doesn't even look bad" I had minimal bruising and with the expanders inflated a bit I still had what appeared to be small breast mounds. I was in some weird way proud of what I had just went through. If you came to visit me during those first weeks and you weren't terrified to look at me I was more than happy to show you. Sure I didn't have a nipple on one side and I had a couple decent size incisions but the cancer was gone!!! THE CANCER WAS GONE!!! That first night in the hospital I of course had pain and I battled some nausea and vomiting. Unfortunately, I don't think my body did too well with the sedation. Overall though I'd have to say my night wasn't too bad. I was so grateful to have my husband by my side the whole time. The room was prepared for him when I arrived from the OR and he was able to sleep on the couch next to me the entire night. The following day (post op day 1) I was pleasantly surprised when my good friend Rose showed up in my room. She was going to be my nurse that day!! How awesome is that?! After teaching my husband how to empty the drains at home and me proving I could walk a couple laps around the medical/surgical floor it was time to go home! I was still having pain and had those bulb drains hanging beautifully out of my armpits, but I was so ready to go!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Surgery was tough but nothing compared to recovery and the days and nights that followed at home. Right from the start coming home from the hospital there was a delay in me getting my pain medicine. Things seemed to just spiral from there. That first night was a tough one. We questioned whether I should have spent one more day in the hospital, but thankfully with the help of my loving husband I got through it. I wasn't supposed to lift my arms above my shoulders or use my arms to push myself up from a seated or lying position. Basically I couldn't use my arms. I was told that my chest would feel heavy for awhile. Heavy equaled pain. It felt like I got shot in the chest. The pain was a sharp, burning sensation that radiated down my right arm where I had lost the lymph nodes. It was nerve pain from all the nerves that had been severed during surgery. Besides the nerve pain I also had incisional pain and quite a bit of pain where the two drains exited my armpits. We developed a system of setting an alarm so I wouldn't miss my pain meds. This helped prevent any lags in the pain medication which helped limit times of uncontrolled pain. I also had clear bandages that covered my entire chest that I couldn't get wet. Meaning no showers. I had drains that needed to be emptied every few hours and I could only lay flat on my back or sit up in a chair. My butt and lower back would literally hurt from sitting for hours. Sleeping for me was nearly impossible. The first night I slept in a chair with ice bags all around me. Any movement that involved using my chest muscles hurt. You'd be surprised by the amount of things that require you to use your chest muscles. I couldn't even open the top of a pill bottle for the first couple weeks. I wasn't allowed to lift anything heavier than a phone book. I wasn't allowed to drive. I was told to pick two butt wipers and I did, but thankfully I didn't need either of them! I couldn't hug or pick up my little pup and I was so terrified that he would jump on me and hurt me. It was so hard not to be able to hold and hug him. He sleeps with me every night and I had to sleep with pillows on my chest so he wouldn't try to lay on me. As an incredibly independent person this was a tough time for me. I needed help with everything. I am so blessed that I had my husband, my in-laws, my mom and some really great friends available to me those first few weeks. Collaboratively they gave me sponge baths and washed my hair, they dressed me, cooked my every meal, brought me gifts, drove me to my doctor appointments, sometimes they just visited and kept me company. Some just let me cry. My husband helped me through my sleepless nights, those filled with pain and anxiety. When I woke up in excruciating pain he would be there to reposition me, massage my shoulders, lift me out of bed to go to the bathroom (something I couldn't do on my own) and get me my pain medicine. Never once did he complain. He never showed how tired he was and never once did I question his ability to help me handle what life had thrown at us. I had long distance friends and family that were there to offer support and encouragement. I'm thankful for each and every one of them. They'll never know how much they truly helped my recovery, but they did and I am forever grateful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When you get cancer you need to be prepared for a lot of waiting, but preparing yourself is nearly impossible. You want answers and you want them now. Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. It seemed like for the first couple months I did a lot of waiting. Mostly waiting for test results. This test and that test. I waited for pathology results, PET scan results, BRCA testing results, Oncotype results, this list goes on… These were some huge test results I was waiting on and some of them (BRCA and Oncotype tests) took close to 3 weeks to come back! That is a long time for any test but for the ones that will tell you if you are going to undergo chemotherapy and the one that tells you if you have the BRCA gene for ovarian and breast cancer this is an insanely long time. I've never had anxiety the way I did during those weeks of waiting. I barely slept and although I occupied my days the what if's were always there in the back of my mind. I finally got my Oncotype results- I had a low recurrence score and I opted to not receive chemotherapy!! According to this test the risks of chemotherapy outweighed the benefits. Around the same time I also received by genetic testing results. I was BRCA negative so my ovaries would be spared! Such a happy day that was!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In between waiting for test results I was also going through the expansion process. Expanders are necessary to expand the area where the permanent implant will go. They are placed under the chest muscle and slowly expand your skin and muscle over time. Nothing you will ever read about expanders can actually prepare you for what these miserable little things feel like. About every two weeks I would go to visit my plastic surgeon and he would inject anywhere from 35-50 ml of fluid into the expander. The expanders have a one way valve and a needle is inserted into the top of each breast and saline is slowly injected into them. The pain is different for all women. I am small and really fit with not a lot of room for expansion so unfortunately for me this process was extremely painful. I began to dread Tuesdays because those were the days when I would have the expansions done. Some days after an expansion I wouldn't be able to leave the couch. Other days the pain wouldn't be as bad but I never had a pain free Tuesday after my visit with Dr. Halls. Not only were they painful and hard, but they looked like alien boobs. They were boxy and extended into my armpits and they looked huge on my small frame body. I was thankful I only had to keep them for two months. I was able to get them out and have the permanent implants placed on the 27th of July! Another surgery but oh so worth it!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">There were decisions to be made as to what type of therapy I would pursue now that we knew I wouldn't be getting chemotherapy or radiation. I read literature and did my research for a couple weeks, always showing up to my oncologist's office with at least one new study on this or that. Ultimately I decided on Tamoxifen. Hormone therapy is no walk in the park but on the days that I have side effects I remind myself that things could be a lot worse. I could have a metastatic cancer or a cancer that didn't respond to hormone therapy. I could be going through chemo and radiation right now. Instead of being bummed about the side effects I remind myself how lucky I am. I am alive. I get to live!! Cancer has changed my life. I look at the world through a different set of eyes. I'm emotional now. I actually cry, something I rarely did before. I think it's because I am actually feeling things now. I am present. Fully present in this crazy beautiful thing we call life. In a way I am thankful I got cancer. Do I miss my nipple? Do I miss having full sensation in my chest? Miss my tiny but natural boobs? Sure. I absolutely do. But now I think of those things as a small sacrifice for my life. An experience that I am grateful for and one that I wouldn't ever change.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It has been a little over 4 months since my diagnosis and my life is slowly starting to feel like my life again. I am in remission. I am back in the water surfing again. (Not being able to surf was one of the hardest things for me during this whole process). I just started doing pilates again which also feels SO good! I will have an MRI and bloodwork done in November and if those things look good we will trend yearly MRI's. Tamoxifen will be a part of my life for at least 5 years. I am also returning to work next week! I miss being a nurse and miss my co-workers so much!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the words "you are in remission" than with a trip to Oregon. We also happened to just have our 9 year wedding anniversary so another great reason to celebrate! It was a last minute trip due to my ongoing health issues but one of the best trips we have been on in a long time. We wanted to go somewhere relaxing and beautiful and that is just what we got. We drove just under 900 miles and saw so much of Oregon in just a short 6 days. We started in the city, spent a few days in the mountains and then wrapped up our trip along the coast. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I came home from this trip thinking "WOW I might actually want to live there." Where would be the question? Would it be in the mountains of Bend or somewhere tucked along the quiet coastline? Hmmm... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Oregon has so much to offer with it's lush and dense rainforests, the breathtaking views, waterfalls & mountains. It's uncrowded and so green!! Coming home to San Diego I was reminded just how much I miss the green scenery. With San Diego's lack of rain and drought situation this place is just ugly brown lately, even the palm trees look thirsty. The weather has been hot and humid and if it weren't for that ocean a couple blocks from my home I might really consider a move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Portland is the only major US city to have a dormant volcano within city limits. It has over 700 food carts located throughout the city and has been named the best city in the world for street food. It is home to more than 60 breweries and has more microbreweries than any other city in the world! So as you can imagine we did lots of eating and drinking while we were there. </span></div>
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Mural at SW Washington & 11th Ave. by Faith47</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We happened to stumble upon the farmers market while making our way through the South Waterfront area of Portland. We buy some local wine and some delicious cold-pressed juice from the Portland Juice Company. If you're traveling through Portland and want good local juice I would highly recommend this place. Try Mantra- if you like spicy you won't be disappointed! </span></div>
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Tasting the local brews at Deschutes Brewery</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">From Portland we travel to Bend. Bend is located in Central Oregon and is on the eastern edge of the Cascade Mountain Range along the Deschutes River. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Unfortunately from a photography standpoint I didn't get quite what I was looking for in Bend. Due to the Washington Wildfires the skies were mostly smoke filled and grey with no clouds. Not exactly what you want for your landscape photos but even with the grey skies, Bend is absolutely beautiful. Bend is full of lakes and ponds, it is incredibly peaceful and has this granola hippy vibe. I honestly could move there.</span></div>
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Trillium Lake with Mt. Hood in the background (we stopped here on the way to Bend)</div>
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Bridge at Mirror Pond</div>
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Sparks Lake-really grey skies this day</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After our 6 hour road trip we finally make it the coast. It is insanely gorgeous and we are so excited to be there! The rainforests quickly become my favorite part. They are located right along the ocean and are covered with thick layers of moss and an endless landscape of green. The Sitka Spruce is the dominant tree and is one of nature's toughest for it can stand up to the coast's unrelenting windstorms while most other trees snap and fall over. The Western Hemlock and Western Red Cedar also grow here. Both Ecola State Park and Oswald West State Park offer hiking trails through this unique ecosystem. We do hikes through both parks and are surprised to see not a single person along these trails as we make our way through. Awesome. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ecola State Park is in Cannon Beach, perched on the edge of Tillamook Head. It is located in the north end of the beach and winds through the rainforest and offers numerous views overlooking rock formations, as well as the coast. You can take many trails, but the main attractions there are Ecola Point, Tillamook Rock Lighthouse and Indian Beach. </span></div>
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Views from hiking trails of Indian Beach</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Oswald West State Park stretches over 2,484 acres and offers a beautiful secluded sandy beach and miles of trails right along the coastline. This park is home to Short Sand Beach which is one of the big surf spots along the coast. A short 1/2 mile walk from the trailhead will get you from the road right to the beach. We hiked for about 3 1/2 hours through this park and literally only saw one person when we stopped to take pictures at Devils Cauldron. </span></div>
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Devil's Cauldron</div>
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In the meadows along the trail to Devil's Cauldron</div>
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Rockaway Beach</div>
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Astoria- Rogue Ales Public House</div>
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Pier 39 Astoria</div>
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Off Pier 39 in Astoria</div>
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Tastings at Pelican Brewing Company in Tillamook</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Cannon Beach was where we spent our down time, walking the beach at night and watching the sunsets... we loved it there. The weather was perfect. It actually got quite chilly at night but it was a nice change from the humid nights we've been having here in San Diego. Oh and you can still drink on the beach in Oregon!</span></div>
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-45503591660328904062015-05-20T20:51:00.003-07:002015-11-27T05:59:53.958-08:00The other road<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Sometimes in life you don't get to choose your path. Sometimes your path is chosen for you. You don't always want to go that way but sometimes you're forced to take the other road. The way you choose to walk along that road is up to you. THAT is your choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">I am not cancer. I just have cancer. It does not define me. It will never define me. It will not beat me, at least not without a good fight. I feel strong, stronger than I've felt before. I am eating healthy, exercising and keeping a positive mind. I am surrounded by amazing friends and family who exude so much positivity. I know ultimately the end result isn't up to me, but I'm gearing up for the fight. I'm ready for the battle. Ready for the next chapter in my book, the other road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Over the past few months I have been playing around with a photoshoot idea. Together Delmy and I coordinated the Bohemian inspired photoshoot I had been envisioning. I know I will endure many physical and emotional challenges and changes during my battle with cancer. Our main inspiration and motivation for this shoot was to capture and preserve pieces of who I am today through Delmy's photography. There is no one who can capture my true spirit the way this girl can. I am forever grateful. Not only did she capture my spirit with her photos, but during this very stressful time she distracted me. She made me smile and she continually made me laugh until my stomach hurt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've known Carie and Mobe for about 7 years now. We've had so many good times together and I've watched their relationship change and develop to what it is today. From that first Katchafire concert to Mobe's proposal in Costa Rica, I've been there for it all. Carie is one of my best friends, my habibi. She is someone I trust and adore, beautiful on both the inside and out. Honestly I could write an entire blog entry on the love I have for her. She really is the coolest! Mobe seems to perfectly compliment Carie. He is always making her smile and from day one it's been obvious how much he adores her.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">W</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">hen they asked me to do their engagement photos I was so happy!! I was even more excited when they agreed to do the photos at Sunset Cliffs, one of my favorite spots in San Diego and one that crazily Carie </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">had never been to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This post comes a bit late. Our trip was back in February but as I sit here sorting through pictures I can't help but want to share with you one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We chose to fly into Vancouver then make the drive to Whistler. The drive along the Sea to Sky Highway takes about two hours and is approximately 85 miles (137 km). Appropriately named the highway offers vast and magnificent views. On one side of the highway is the Howe Sound fjord, (a wide body of water carved out thousands of years ago by glaciers)and on the other side of the highway are the Coast mountains. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If it were up to me I would have stopped 100 times along the way to take pictures, but as it was our trip was a short one and we wanted to get to the mountain as quickly as possible. I got one stop on the way there and one stop on the way home. If you've ever traveled with me you know how torturous this was for me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A little bit about Whistler Mountain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Whistler is located in the Coast Mountains, two hours north of Vancouver. Together Whistler and Blackcomb mountain have the largest ski area in North America, with just over 8,000 acres of skiable terrain and more than 200 marked trails. The Peak 2 Peak gondola is the highest and longest lift in the world and takes you from Whistler Mountain to Blackcomb. The gondola travels at 7.5 m/s and travels the distance of 2.73 miles between the two resorts, with the highest point being 1,427 feet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Whistler has been on my list for awhile now. Whistler itself is an amazing place. The village is pretty badass and between the two mountains there is plenty of terrain to explore. Unfortunately, the conditions were pretty bad while we were there. As you can see from the photo below they needed snow and they needed it bad. According to the locals this season was one of the worst on record. With no new snow and pretty cool temperatures, the mountain for the most part remained a sheet of ice for the whole weekend we were there. </span></div>
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taken from inside the peak 2 peak gondola</div>
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(looks like summer!!)</div>
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View of Whistler Mountain from the top of Blackcomb</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So what do you do when life throws you sheets of ice instead of snow?!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1. You eat poutine. You eat a lot of poutine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. You drink at the local pub. You try all the local beer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">3. You learn the rules of G.N.A.R. (Gaffney's Numerical Assessment of Radness)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">4. You work on your slo-mo video skills.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">5. You play trivia with an Asian and you lose every time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">6. You eat your first Aussie meat pie. You instantly want another.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7. You eat a DQ blizzard while holding Dominos pizza on your walk home from an expensive Japanese lobster dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">8. You master the T-bar. Or you don't...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">9. You find ways to entertain yourself. This may involve twerking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">10.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">You eat. You drink. You eat and drink some more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Zog's Dogs in the Village - our daily meeting spot after riding</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In case your aren't familiar poutine is a dish that originated in Canada, made with french fries, topped with a brown gravy sauce and cheese curds. Perfect after a day on the mountain!!!</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">"Hand-shaping is critical to the evolution of the surfboard. It has been passed down from generation to generation... Hand-shaping really is the soul of the surfboard and in many ways the soul of surfing itself. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px;">It will be a sad day if the hand-shaped surfboard ever goes away." ~</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 16px;"> Greg Noll</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shaping a surfboard is an artistry, more of a craft than a science. I knew this, but it wasn't until I walked into the shaping bay at Shaper Studios did I truly appreciate it as so. If you're not familiar, Shaper Studios is a North Park based studio that offers shaping and glassing lessons, as well as shaping bays for both novice and experienced shapers. My husband was there to take a private lesson and shape his first board. I was there to document the process. </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was actually pretty excited about the whole thing, but never did I imagine how much I would actually learn and how much the whole process would intrigue me. It was so much fun to watch each stage of the board develop. Honestly, I liked it so much I plan on shaping my own board in the next couple months!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Kory, our instructor (notice how quickly this became my lesson too!!) was really knowledgable and very patient. He gave you freedom to shape, but was there to check your work after each step ensuring the creation of a board that would actually be rideable. He also played old school hip hop which earned him bonus points in my opinion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have the attention span of a two year old, but somehow Kory managed to hold my attention for the whole six hour shaping process. Okay... except when I ran outside to take a picture of that one really beautiful sunset... and those few minutes when I had the pizza delivered to the shop, but who can concentrate on an empty stomach right?!? A girl's gotta eat!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On a very basic level I will attempt to tell you what I learned. We'll call this Surfboard Shaping 101. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Every surfboard starts out as a foam blank. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Surfboard blanks are pieces of foam that can be cut, shaped and designed into a specific shape. It </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">is important to choose a blank that is relatively close to the shape and size of your desired board, as too much cutting will leave the foam weakened and result in a board with poor flex. A traditional fiberglass board has a polyurethane foam core.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">After choosing the blank the next step is designing the template. The template chosen ultimately determines the outline of your board, essentially your final product. For this process we brought one of our boards from home (6'Lost Round Nose Fish) and used this as a guide for our template. The board we were looking to create would have approximately the following dimensions 5'9" 19.75 2.38 (31.1 cl)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Once you have the template traced onto the blank it is time to cut the board down to size. We were instructed to cut about 1/4" outside the outline. When cutting it is important to keep the handsaw completely vertical. Novice shapers have a tendency to rock slightly from side to side while cutting so that 1/4" allowed us some room for error.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">When I found out Blake and Shelly were getting married in Costa Rica I was beyond excited. I have been friends with the two of them for about 6 years now. I first met Shelly working as a nurse in the ICU at UCSD. Shelly is one of those people you can't help but admire. In fact, I absolutely adore her. She is caring & compassionate and one of the most selfless people I know. Blake is an extremely lucky man!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Shelly and I share many travel memories. Our first trip and real bonding experience began in Haiti where we provided nursing care after the 2011 earthquake. Extreme circumstances and life changing experiences brought our friendship to another level. In Thailand we explored villages and immersed ourselves in a totally foreign culture. We slept in mosquito tents filled with termites and dodged moths as large as our heads. We spent countless hours on the beach, rode motorbikes and surfed terrifying waves in Bali. We've definitely had our share of travel experiences and good times, but this trip was different… Shelly was getting married!!! I couldn't have been happier for her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shelly and Blake chose Casa Capitan in Santa Teresa as their wedding destination. Santa Teresa is a laid-back beach town located near the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula. The town is neighbored by Mal Pais, Playa Carmen and Playa Hermosa. Getting to Santa Teresa is difficult, but if you have the chance to go it is well worth the trip. Getting there from San Diego involves a full day of flying, a night in San Jose, a ferry ride and hours in the car. If you've ever driven in Costa Rica you know what that means… dirt roads, lots of potholes and absolutely no signs to let you know where you're going! When you finally do arrive in Santa Teresa you'll find the perfect blend of white sandy beaches, surf and jungle. You'll find paradise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A bit about the surf… (I know this is about Blake and Shelly but the surf was too good not to mention, plus if you follow my blog you know I love surfing!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Santa Teresa itself is a stretch of beach mixed with sand and lava rock outcroppings that extend out about 100 meters or more into the ocean. At the right tide and swell these ledges can make for some heavy barreling rights and lefts. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The first day we were there it rained heavily and the surf was a bit messy, but after that we enjoyed some pretty perfect waves. </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I would consider the break itself a heavy beach break. Due to the size, the strong current and the lack of a real channel, the paddle out at times could be brutal. We were lucky enough to have days with set waves well overhead. The best part… no crowds!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ok enough about the surf… here is my attempt to tell the story of their wedding day through my lens. It was really hard to pick a few… I wish I could share them all!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Shelly joked around that she is a "tomboy bride". There would be no florist, no cake and not much in the way of "formal" decorations. For her table decorations she had friends and family gather driftwood from along the beach. This driftwood, along with the votives she collected from around Casa Capitan would serve as her table decorations. Her centerpiece was a unique wood carving found at Casa Dewa (one of the homes on the property). Instead of a fancy florist Katie picked beautiful flowers from around the house and made bouquets for both Shelly and her sister. With the touch of a few lanterns and the umbrellas she brought from the states she created an absolutely beautiful wedding. It was simple. It was perfect. It was Shelly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I had so much fun photographing the girls getting ready. There is always so much emotion and energy in the moments leading up to a wedding, so much anticipation and excitement. This day was no different. Shelly was truly in her element, surrounded by her girlfriends and just as beautiful and as sweet as ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And so their story begins...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The night before the wedding a bonfire was held and paper lanterns were released into the sky. In Asian countries paper lanterns are thought to be a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The longer the lantern floats, the better the luck. During festivals and celebrations the lanterns are a means of sending wishes and prayers into the sky towards the heavens where they might be heard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know that night everyone was wishing Shelly and Blake a lifetime of happiness. Two very special people that deserve all that life has to offer. Congratulations!! I couldn't be happier for you two!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Summer in San Diego was unusually hot and humid. At the risk of sounding like a brat the endless summer was getting a bit old for me. I was craving the fall. Bad. So when we set out for </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Sequoia National Park this past weekend I was pretty excited.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">On arrival the weather is cool and crisp, the sun is shining and I am immediately in awe of my surroundings. Temperatures are in the low 50's and it feels just like fall. Perfect. That perfect fall temperature lasts throughout Friday and by Saturday morning the weather is feeling a bit more like winter. It rains off and on throughout the weekend, with little sun and daytime temperatures reaching as low as 35 degrees. The air is damp and there is a definite chill in the air. Sunday night we even get hail!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our tent cabin is located in Grant Grove Village which is inside Kings Canyon National Park. It is a cute little cabin with a wood burning stove. There is a shared bathroom about 50 yards away. With the help of our gas burner and the wood burning stove we are able to cook all of our meals. Proud campers we were completely self-sustained and as we joked all weekend… off the grid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">N</span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">o cell phone service. No internet. No alarm to wake us up in the morning. With only 4 D batteries and a radio set on the country station, we are totally disconnected, totally content.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We start our weekend with a trip to Sequoia National Park. We are off to see the General Sherman Tree. It just so happens the first thing we actually see is a bear. No joke. When we get out of our car at the park he's right there in plain site about 20 yards from our car. To our surprise this isn't the only bear we see. Our bear count totals 4 and I have no doubt if the weather would have been better the remainder of the weekend we would have seen a few more. </span></div>
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After the adrenalin rush of our first bear sighting settles we are off to hike the Congress Trail in search of the General Sherman tree. General Sherman is neither the widest or the tallest sequoia tree, but is considered the largest living tree in the world because of its volume. It weighs approximately 2.7 million pounds and it is believed to be 2,200 years old!! Its height is 275 feet and its circumference at ground level is 102.6 feet.</span><br />
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root base of a Giant Sequoia</div>
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a few of the Sequoia's along the Congress Trail</div>
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Saturday morning we decide to stay within Kings Canyon. We hike Grant Tree Trail, as well as some of the surrounding trails. It rains pretty heavily in the afternoon so instead of hiking we drive from Kings Canyon to the Roads End Permit Station. The drive is a beautiful one. It takes us a few hours and the whole way we have amazing views of The South Fork Kings River that is flowing heavily due to the rain. We stop at Grizzly falls, Zumwalt Meadow, Roaring River Falls, as well as a few other view points along the way.</span><br />
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Giant Sequoia Trees</div>
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a fallen tree in one of the meadows</div>
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Roaring River Falls Pool</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Our last day is a chilly one. It rains throughout the night and there is still a dusting of hail on the ground when we wake up. We had planned to do two 6 mile hikes, but when we look around the ominous storm clouds tell us to choose otherwise. Not wanting to get caught in the bad weather on a long hike we instead decide on a few short hikes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">With our new plan in place we set out for Moro Rock. Moro Rock is a granite dome located at the head of Moro Creek in between the Giant Forest and the Crescent Meadow. To get to the summit you hike 0.6 miles up 400 steep stairs. When you reach the summit there is an amazing view of the western half of Sequoia National Park and the Great Western Divide. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Interestingly enough Moro Rock is an area of extreme danger during thunderstorms. Lightning strikes are not uncommon. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">There is a sign before you start the ascent. It states "To avoid being struck by lightning, immediately return to your car if any of the following conditions exist"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The only thing not present for us is the hissing in the air. We head up anyway. The view from the top is well worth it.</span><br />
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Panoramic of Beattle Rock on the way to the Giant Forest</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Some photos I took while walking along the Big Trees Trail.</span><br />
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Round Meadow inside the Big Trees Trail</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">And of course being a typical tourist we had to take the drive through Tunnel Log. The fallen Tunnel Log of Sequoia National Park came into being after a giant sequoia fell across Crescent Meadow Road in late 1937 as a result of natural causes. The following summer, a tunnel was cut through the fallen log. The tunnel is 17 feet wide and 8 feet high. The tree's age when it fell has not been determined, but estimated at over 2,000 years. </span></div>
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Yummy breakfast!! Always my favorite meal of the day.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Last year a group of us went snowboarding in Mammoth. That trip was an amazing one, full of laughs and good memories. It sparked an amazing friendship between a pretty incredible group of people. It was during this trip we starting referring to ourselves as "The Wolf Pack." It started as a joke (we call our buddy by his last name which is Wolf), but the nickname stuck. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">By definition, a wolf pack is a group of wolves that live, feed and travel as a family group. We are not wolves, but during this last trip that is exactly what we did.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I remember the day we all decided to buy the Mountain Collective Pass. I remember sitting with Annie on the ferry to Catalina casually picking some dates for this trip. I remember thinking a year ago how awesome this trip could be, but never did I imagine this trip would be as epic as it actually turned out to be.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">7 of us set out from San Diego. Our destinations included Aspen, Colorado; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; & Snowbird, Utah. We gave ourselves approximately 12 days to complete this 2,500 mile trip, we did it in 11. This gave us 1 rest day in between each mountain and a total of 7 riding days. Our rest day consisted of hours in the car in between mountains, but I'm pretty sure none of us would have had it any other way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We left the evening of January 30th from San Diego. We drove through the night hitting all kinds of weather along the way… snow, hail, sleet & rain. Despite all the weather we arrived safely into Aspen the following day around noon. The drive from San Diego to Aspen took approximately 16 hours. Our arrival into Aspen happened to be timed perfectly with the biggest storm to hit the area in the last 50 years. Aspen received 24 inches of snow in 24 hours and by Saturday morning the totals were near 3 feet. This day is now being referred to by the locals as "Big Friday." As we pulled into the lot at the Westin we saw cars buried deep in snow, it was almost too good to be true. We were stoked!</span><br />
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my board buried deep in the snow (to give you perspective my board is 149 cm)</div>
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Our first morning in Aspen</div>
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"The lodge" ~ our home for a few days</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Jackson Hole consists of 2 mountains: Apres Vous and Rendezvous. It has 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain and a vertical drop of 4,139 feet. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It has a base elevation of 6,311 feet with the summit reaching 10,450 feet. This mountain feels huge to me, the runs are long and they are steep. We ride the 100 passenger aerial tram to the top of the mountain our very first run. Steep terrain and blistering winds await us. It is intimidating, but the run is long and definitely worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The drive from Jackson Hole to Utah is a pretty short one, about 6 hours. We arrive in Utah stoked to ride a new mountain, the forecast is calling for snow but we had yet to book a place to stay. We stop in Park City to grab a drink and a bite to eat and started making some calls. We end up booking a condo in Cottonwood Heights which is about 20 minutes from Snowbird.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been to Utah a few times to ride Park City, but this was my first time at Snowbird. Snowbird is located in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Little Cottonwood Canyon. It has a base elevation of 7,760 feet and the summit is 11,000 feet. The longest run, Chip's Run is 2.5 miles. It has 2,500 miles of skiable terrain. Snowbird proved to be my favorite mountain of the trip. It snowed hard the entire time we were there. We got around 2 foot of snow and by this time my powder riding had greatly improved and I had a blast charging through the trees and fresh powder. On our last day the roads were temporarily closed because of the weather and you could hear avalanche grenades going off throughout the mountains. So awesome.</span></div>
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~Bacon wrapped chicken stuffed with spinach & goat cheese, kale & sweet potato hash and a side salad ~ I'd say us ladies can cook!! :) </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My first trip to El Salvador was in May of 2010. I stayed in El Tunco in a rad little bungalow overlooking the rivermouth at La Bocana. During this trip we surfed mainly along the west coast, taking just one overnight trip to the east to surf Las Flores. Although most of our days were spent surfing, we also got to see beautiful volcanos, ancient Mayan ruins and the fishing village, La Libertad. It was during this trip that I started to fall in love with El Salvador.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I visited El Salvador again in November of that same year. I was doing a medical mission in Guatemala and after it's completion we decided to cross the border for a few days. During that time I stayed in El Zonte. El Zonte is a small surf village divided by a rivermouth. The rivermouth helps form a perfect right point break that produces consistent waves. I met amazing people, ate incredible food and surfed some pretty fun waves in El Zonte. This trip solidified my love for El Salvador.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Since that last trip to El Zonte I've traveled to many places, but I was left dreaming of El Salvador. The</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> sounds of roosters waking me up at dawn, chicken and cattle roaming the streets, the delicious pupusas, endless right point breaks, warm water, consistent waves, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the tranquility and peaceful vibe, surfing until the point of exhaustion, naps in hammocks, the culture and the wonderful people… My list could go on and on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My friends laugh at me when I say "this place has my heart". But, it does. I needed to go back. Period. And so, this past week I found myself back in El Salvador, back in El Zonte to be exact. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">El Zonte was just as I remember. This time we stayed on the east side of the rivermouth at K53 1/2 at a place called Casa Tia Tita. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The owners, as well as the caretakers are some of the most amazing people I have ever met. I can't imagine this trip without them. Mario, Morena and Laura took care of us from the moment we walked through the door. Mario was up with us at dark each morning ready to help us load our boards and take us wherever we wanted to surf, even if that meant driving to multiple locations. We came home from surfing each morning and an amazing El Salvadorian breakfast was on the table for us within minutes. I could write a whole post on the meals that Laura cooked for us each day, but briefly put it was like staying in the best local restaurant in town. We asked for only local cuisine and each day we had 3 deliciously prepared El Salvadorian style meals. Besides the waves, this was definitely a highlight of our trip!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">El Zonte is a very small town and it was amazing to see some of the same people I had met 3 years ago. More amazingly they remembered me as I have not been in contact with some of them for years. Through word of mouth it had gotten back to one of the guys that I was in El Zonte and our last night he appeared at our house with his wife and new baby. It was so great to see him and meet his son. People always ask me why I love El Salvador so much and honestly this is part of it. Besides the food and the waves the people of El Salvador will keep me coming back.</span></div>
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low tide ~ cove in El Zonte</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">K59 is a right-handed cobblestone point break that is arguably one of the best waves in El Salvador. It is situated in a gated community with limited access which helps keep the crowd to a minimum. My friend Walter lives at and runs K-lodge. I met Walter 3 years ago in El Zonte and we have remained in touch since then. K-lodge is directly in between K59 and K61 (this break is known by the locals as Middles). I would recommend his place to anyone that is traveling down to El Salvador and wants affordable lodging in walking distance to K59. The walk from Walter's house to K59 takes about 10 minutes, but offers some pretty amazing views along the way. The first day we surfed here the sets were a solid 7-8ft. I am proud of myself for even paddling out. The wave is fast and that day the line-up was pretty packed. The current was strong and the paddle out was tough, but I made it. We surfed there again later in the week as the swell started to fade. That day still had shoulder to head high sets, but much more manageable as far as I was concerned. That day proved to be one of my favorites. </span><br />
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fun waves on our last day at K59 ~ photo credit Samuel Gonzalez</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>~Punta Roca/La Paz~</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In El Tunco you will find some of the most consistent surf in the country. There are four different breaks in El Tunco; La Bocana to the East, La Bocanita next and then El Sunzalito and El Sunzal to the West.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>~La Bocana~ </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The 6 of us set out from Dana Point boarding the Catalina Express, suitcases in tow, ready for another adventure. The Catalina Express operates from 4 different ports and offers up to 30 round trips daily. The crew is accommodating and friendly and makes one of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Although Catalina is only 22 miles from the coast of Southern California, the island seems like another country. It is remote and can only be accessed by boat. Travel around the island is mainly done via golf cart and because there are so few cars on the island, there isn't a single traffic light. The golf cart definitely added an element of fun to the Catalina experience. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Dude, where's our cart?!?! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As long as I can remember I have always loved taking pictures. I didn't really get into the art and technical aspect of photography until the digital age. I learned the basics on DSLR's, mainly the Nikon D40 and D90. I still have a ton to learn in the digital world, but I thought it would be fun to experiment with some film. I began looking around the local antique shops and actually wound up buying two old Polaroids; the Land Camera Model 103 and the Polaroid One Step (pictured below). In terms of film, Polaroids seemed relatively simple so I thought I'd give it a shot. I had no idea that film for these cameras would be hard to find, nor did I have any idea how expensive it would be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Unfortunately, in 2008 Polaroid announced they would no longer manufacture film. In an attempt to save instant photography, the Impossible Project was created. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The Impossible Project was originally started by 10 former Polaroid employees in 2008, after the downfall of Polaroid. This team literally had to start from scratch, as the original Polaroid dyes were no longer available. The "project" has been a trial and error learning process since then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The films have gotten mixed reviews and after some experimentation I can see why. I've had a few issues with the film and I'm not sure if it's the fact that I'm using a very old camera or if it is actually the film pack itself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been wanting to camp in Joshua Tree for a few years now. Finally, this past weekend my friends and I decided to make the trip. There are a total of 9 campgrounds in Joshua Tree and 6 of the 9 work on a first-come first-serve basis. Most of our group set out early Friday morning with hopes of scoring 2 campsites next to each other at Jumbo Rocks. If you have ever camped in Joshua Tree, especially during the spring you're aware that this mission seems relatively impossible. Also, this weekend happened to be the first weekend of Coachella making our chances even more slim. We were hopeful, but totally prepared to be camping in the overflow BLM area if needed. Luck was on our side and we totally scored! Our best case scenario ~ 2 spots, side by side in Jumbo Rocks. Spots 72 & 73, quite possibly the best spots in the campground. We were tucked in the back away from the road, with plenty of space and large boulders to block some of the wind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">True to it's name Jumbo Rocks features giant granite boulders that are scattered throughout the park. The elevation is 4,400 feet and a short trail will take you to Skull Rock, a beautiful area where you can hike around and climb these giant boulders. Here are some pics from our hike to Skull Rock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Park City is the epitome of unique. Silver was discovered in the surrounding hills in the late 1860's and it thrived for a long time as a mining town. No longer a mining town, Park City is now well known for it's </span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">three world-class ski resorts; Deer Valley, Park City Mountain Resort and The Canyons. It is an art community with 30 galleries and home to the Egyptian Theatre, which was the original venue of the Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival is still held here each year in January.</span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Park City Mountain Resort has approximately 3,300 acres of rideable terrain. The base elevation is 6,900 feet with the summit reaching 10,000 feet. <span style="text-align: left;">The terrain encompasses 8 mountain peaks, 9 bowls, 1 super pipe and 3 terrain parks. Neff Land, it's newest addition is a progression park designed by the Neff team and is located at the top of Eaglet Lift. </span><span style="text-align: left;">A town bridge that goes over Park Avenue enables skiers and snowboarders to ride directly from the mountain to lower Main Street. Here are a few pictures...</span></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(All taken with my </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; text-align: center;">iPhone)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This weekend I got a small glimpse into what Lake Tahoe has to offer. Three days wasn't nearly enough, but there is no doubt I'll be going back. </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We stayed in North Lake Tahoe in a town called Truckee. Truckee is about as authentic as it gets when you think of a mountain town. A perfect place to spend my first few days in Tahoe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Tahoe hasn't been hit hard this season with snow, but luck was on our side and we got around 6 inches of snow our first day. We only had 3 riding days, but managed to hit a new mountain each day; Squaw, Alpine Meadows & Sugar Bowl. Alpine Meadows offered some amazingly breathtaking views of the lake, but if your talking strictly about riding, Sugar Bowl was my favorite.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">In keeping with my love for the ocean, the surfing community and my passion for helping others I thought it would be nice to take a moment to talk about an organization that does some pretty amazing things. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Their mission: It is simple. To get clean water to every single person who needs it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Their current project hits close to home for me. As most of you know Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast late October of last year, leaving many surf-based communities in New Jersey and New York completely devastated. Waves for water normally focuses on clean water, but this project focuses on initial survival needs, from first responder assistance to rubble removal and rebuilding efforts. They will be focusing primarily on the surf-based coastal communities in Jersey and New York to start. The hope is that the Waves for Water effort will be a vessel for the global surf community to directly help fellow surfers in need of help along the east coast.</span></div>
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-67850760988237490062013-01-14T13:26:00.000-08:002015-04-27T20:47:48.291-07:00Mammoth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I just got back from an amazing weekend in Mammoth Lakes, CA. This weekend was one of the coldest of the season, with temperatures dropping below 0 at night and averaging somewhere in the mid 20's during the day. Despite the cold weather, this weekend provided us with some pretty epic conditions. Lucky to get some fresh snow on the first night we enjoyed near perfect conditions throughout the weekend. Mammoth currently has the most snow in North America, with an approximate 192" base and deep powder is plentiful throughout the mountain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Mammoth mountain is located along the east side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the Inyo National Forest. Mammoth mountain was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions that began approximately 200,000 years ago. The mountain is still considered an active volcano, with the most recent activity taking place 700 years ago. Mammoth releases high levels of carbon dioxide, which prohibit plant and tree growth in much of the southern section of the mountain. </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Mammoth produces an unusually large amount of snowfall each year when compared to other Eastern Sierra peaks. This is due to its location in a low gap in the Sierra crest. On average Mammoth produces around 400" of snow annually. The base of Mammoth is 7,953 feet and the summit reaches 11,053 feet. There are 150 trails and over 3,500 acres of skiable area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Mammoth is known for it's wind. Sometimes this produces awesome wind blown snow that is referred to as "the buff". The buff is fine snow with a buttery texture that can make for some amazing conditions. If the direction is right sometimes it's possible to get fresh tracks on every run, if not it can lead to hard packed conditions or ice.</span></div>
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Hanging with the boys on day 3 (Andrew, Ian & Steve)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This morning 15 of my amazing co-workers, all ICU nurses from UCSD, met in Imperial Beach to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. "</span>San Diego Habitat for Humanity, a faith-based organization, works in partnership with families to strengthen communities and transform lives by building new homes, rehabilitating existing homes, and making affordable homeownership a reality for people in need in our community." </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">San Diego Habitat for Humanity is currently working on a project located on Florida St. in Imperial Beach. This project includes 4 single family homes that are due to be completed by June of 2013. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">As ICU nurses we are familiar with the feeling of exhaustion. We work long hours and our job can be really stressful, but today I think we all gained an amazing appreciation for the art of HARD labor. Habitat for Humanity has a name for this hard labor. They call it "sweat equity." In fact, in order to be selected for home ownership each family must volunteer a minimum of 250-500 hours of "sweat equity". Most of this "sweat equity" is earned working on the very home that will some day be theirs. Other criteria is based on the families need for improved housing. This need for housing is determined by many factors including lack of space, overcrowded housing, unsafe living conditions and a dangerous environment.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Not only did we get to help with this amazing project, we also raised $1500 for the organization and got to be on the channel 6 news!! Oh and we all learned some amazing new skills in case we ever want to quit nursing! :)</span><br />
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-7283783500115621642012-12-02T20:50:00.000-08:002015-04-27T20:48:04.225-07:00Big Rock ~ Weekend Swell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Big Rock is a left that breaks over shallow reef. It is usually a crowded wave and Saturday was no exception. I counted 34 guys at the peak!! Big Rock works best on a mid-high tide and likes a west, northwest and/or southwest swell direction. It has a pretty heavy local vibe and definitely not a spot for the novice surfer. The takeoff zone is small and from what I've heard the crowd can be pretty aggressive. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Fall has always been my favorite season. Having grown up on the east coast, I always looked forward to this time of year. The fall brought crisp, cool air and brightly colored foliage. You could smell wood burning in fireplaces and hear kids crunching through piles of leaves. It was the start of football season and hosted two of my favorite holidays--Halloween & Thanksgiving. It meant scarves & beanies, and bonfires with friends. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">No fall was complete without a trip to the pumpkin patch, a haunted hayride and at least one viewing of <i>It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">When people ask me if I miss the east coast I usually say "I miss the fall." But in reality the fall here in SD is pretty rad. I still enjoy a lot of the same things I did back east, but now I have the beach and the surf. Offshore, Santa Ana winds, foggy am surf sessions, rainy days at the beach... Yes I still miss the fall foliage, but in it's place are the beautiful, bright sunsets that are characteristic of fall in San Diego.</span><br />
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Ever wonder why autumn and winter sunsets are more vivid?? </span><br />
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To understand you must first know a little about the colors of the rainbow. Blue light has a short wavelength, therefore it gets scattered easiest by air molecules. Red and orange light have longer wavelengths so they are not scattered as much. As the sun rises and sets, light from the sun must pass through the atmosphere before it reaches our eyes. As it passes through the atmosphere it comes into contact with molecules in the air. As this happens the blue light gets scattered away and the reds and oranges become more pronounced. You with me so far??</span><br />
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During the winter and fall, weather patterns allow for the dry, clean Canadian air to sweep across the country. Therefore more colors of the spectrum make it through to our eyes without getting scattered by particles in the air. This produces brilliant sunsets and sunrises that can look red, orange, yellow or even pink. Clouds can also impact the magnificence of a sunset. Clouds catch the last red-orange rays of the setting sun and the first light at dawn. To produce vivid sunset colors the clouds must be high enough to intercept sunlight which has not suffered color loss by passing through the boundary layer of the atmosphere. The boundary layer contains the most dust and haze. Dust and haze do not enhance sky colors, they actually subdue them. Clean air is the main ingredient common to brightly colored sunrise and sunsets.</span><br />
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Here are a few pictures of San Diego's fall colors... (last night in Ocean Beach)</span><br />
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Evanescent Photography/Angela Klinkhamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03844627174150841014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216138638552054232.post-65227026029808364662012-10-18T09:51:00.000-07:002015-04-21T19:15:21.608-07:00Sunset Cliffs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Sunset Cliffs is a 68 acre park stretching along the Pacific Ocean bordering the western edge of Point Loma. It is arguably one of the most beautiful places in San Diego and one of my personal favorites. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The fall happens to be my favorite time of the year and during this time I visit the cliffs any chance I can get. Usually you'll find me surfing there, but last night I decided to grab my camera instead. I couldn't have picked a more gorgeous night. In terms of weather last night was as good as it gets. Besides the gorgeous weather, the swell was up and the sunset was insanely beautiful. If only I had water housing for my camera... </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Here are a few pics from last night...</span></div>
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