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C E L L O P H A N E Thanks for the visual and musical candy @fkatwigs - - - #fkatwigs #slay #corestrength https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwqm4RiBcjW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nc54po06hr1s

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D O T S Feeling this manicure. I’ve been trying to do this nail design for a while and I have a pretty long inspiration list so it took me a second. Capturing this so I can remember to go back to it. - - - #nailsofinstagram #nailart #naildesign (at Oasis Foot Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcX6MZgzfh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tb9cakx3tf9j

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I N T E R P O L This is a band I’ve been listening to for a long time. They are a part of my soundtrack from San Francisco > Columbus > New York > Portland. I’ve seen them live before but there was something magical about this show. I had a tough week, I was in a musical lull, it was a rainy night, I bought these tickets last year...All of those things opened me up. So glad I had this moment because I really needed it. - - - #interpol #fridaynight #justwhatineeded #pleasantsurprise @susannarodriguez (at Keller Auditorium) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtcXU3xgGK6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19vhccgdz40ec

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I went to visit @patz155 and @jaylindy last week and got to see little baby Max. I haven’t seen Pat since November and was racking my brain for what I could bring as a gift that would be culturally meaningful but from my neighborhood. I ended up bringing Pip’s Donuts. To ring in the new year, it’s considered lucky or signifies good fortune to have Tangerines and Oranges. They are generally round. Well, I didn’t do that but I went with the shape. 😂😂😂 Round yummy 🍩🍩🍩 donuts from Northeast Portland it is! - - - #pipsoriginaldoughnuts #goodfortune #frommyhoodtoyourhood (at Pip's Original Doughnuts) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmrKJRBFhz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=necwwfsylwxv

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It was a tough first week back to work. I kept on thinking it was a day ahead so it felt especially long. I wanted to remember this super chill moment last week with @lizweldon when we leisurely had lunch at Luce. It was super fun catching up on life. Hoping we are able to carve more time for more of these moments this year! - - - #luceportland #ladieswholunch #goodhabitsforlife (at Luce) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsj6NJ6BKg7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13kvi59yumx5c

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A R R O Z C A L D O This is Filipino food at its core. It pulls from a few cultures. You can see and taste references to Congee, Hainan Chicken Rice, and Arroz con Pollo to name a few. It’s the Chinese and Spanish mix in the flavor profile with a dash of Southeast Asian fish sauce that makes it truly Filipino. We did do some non traditional things because of what we had in our pantry. We added cilantro instead of scallions and we added bok choy because we needed some vegetables in our diet! If you want to try this dish, head over to my archived stories under ‘Recipes’. - - - #homecooking #lugaw #congee #arrozcaldo #filipinofood @brandon13 (at Alberta District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsSAyp3hbGd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uc72588qsk3r

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S P A G H E T T I C A R B O N A R A This version has mushrooms and garlic scapes. Not very traditional but so yummy. I love it when @brandon13 makes dishes that get even better the next day. - - - #homecooking #carbonara #brandon13 (at Alberta District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQ4RsfhXAY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lzzzd7kqjoc5

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P A N C I T M O L O There was a huge Chinese settlement in the Philippines because it was a key geographic location for trade. The wonton soup was introduced in the seaport town of Molo and what makes this version Filipino is the introduction of Spanish garnishes like fried garlic and adding fish sauce among other things. We typically have this during the New Years timeframe in my family. Brandon and I didn’t go home this holiday season so this is our way of experiencing home. If you want to try this soup, head over to my archived stories under ‘Recipes’. - - - #homecooking #dumplingsfordays #wontonsoup #pancitmolo (at Alberta District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsM06_LBEWK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iwhbldtms1rs

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NYE Dinner at this neighborhood spot. We are so lucky to have amazing restaurants in our neighborhood. A New Year resolution should be about rediscovering and supporting neighborhood gems. I was really diligent about this a few years ago but I must admit, I haven’t kept up. It’s time to make a new 2019 list! - - - #newyearseve #datenite #neighborhoodgems @brandon13 (at DOC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHTj3ZhF4O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rhv6alsqudae

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Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Excited for what 2019 has to bring. I only hope it includes more laughter, joy and love. ♥️♥️♥️ (at Alberta District) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsGLCn6B9H9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tjbmo3lue72t

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It’s that time... My feed is a little light this year since I spent a bit more time on IG stories. Check out my archived stories saved on my IG homepage. Looking at my best nine, it’s all about my haircuts and some amazing retail store experiences that I got to work on this year. There is a lot more packed in there than my best nine represents. I moved back to Nike after spending 3 amazing years in Jordan. I spent time with friends who got married, moved to other countries or just got to reconnect. I visited some amazing places, got to try some amazing food and share it with all of you. To sum it up, I am very thankful for 2018. It wasn’t an easy year but I have a lot of amazing memories packed in! (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEIKcMhwf0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12i2hk1jih0ds

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G O L D B O O T S #fallessentials #aninebing #commedesgarcons (at Ne Alberta)

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Bo Ssam @ H A N O A K with @geeklove Had to do this again while it's still summer. We did go in for the dumplings.😊 (at Han Oak)

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M A X #nationaldogday @brandon13 (at 1856)

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Gray on Gray on Gray (at Ne Alberta)

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Sunday afternoon V I B E S in the backyard— I want to remember this when I am having a stressful day. #mattbernson (at Ne Alberta)

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Off to Oregon City for a bit with @brandon13