Today was just an all-around great day. Since I worked out inside a gym yesterday I wanted to get outside today and treat myself to a bike ride. It wasn't much of a bike ride since I took care of so many errands while out, but I still had fun. After my first errand I rode out to
Cook Park in Tigard where I found a little bench overlooking the Tualatin River. It was the perfect spot for me to have lunch and read my book. I also had my first
Fred Meyer shopping experience which was incredible. It was exactly as I had anticipated (a souped-up Target with an actual grocery & produce section) but it was still amazing. And just like Target... I walked in intending to purchase only two things and left after spending more than $100. But it was worth it.
The main event for the day was heading downtown for the
Portland International Beerfest held in the
North Park Blocks in the
Pearl District. I don't think Eddie and I tried any international beers tonight because all the local beers were so good. The best part about this fest is that the admission we bought tonight is valid all weekend. I probably won't actually return, but it's nice to know I can go back with my wristband and commemorative glass and get in for free whenever I feel like it.
I did something special for today's media mention. I read Natalie Babbit's
Tuck Everlasting - my all-time favorite book. My aunt read this book in college and passed it down to me when she finished her class thinking I would enjoy the story. I think I was in fifth or sixth grade when she gave it to me. I absolutely fell in love with this story and made it a point to read the book at least once year all through high school. I don't think I ever read it once during college so it was a very nice experience to pick it up after a decade and read it again. It's a very quick read - just over 100 pages and it tells the sweetest story. I also finally watched the movie the other day so the story has been on my mind. This is one book I will never, ever get tired of reading.
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