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“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” – Wayne Dyner I am currently in an open relationship with a quirky design nerd who expands my world, believes in me, stuffs me with his amazing cooking, and makes me smile. Open? Yes. Open. We […]
Yes yes, I know, I know. I’ve sort of missed the exciting “declare your new year’s resolution!” boat but better late than never! This morning, I came across what I wrote down and it brought back a much needed, refreshing *sense of purpose*. So read on, folks, and keep me accountable if […]
In a previous blog, Breakthrough = liberation from shit., I mentioned that I moved into a new fixer-upper house my friend bought. Here are some “before” sneak peak pictures. It’s a pretty sizable two bedroom/one bath house with a big side/back yard. Gary already built an awesome fence with some windows […]
My father and I have had a rocky relationship, especially in my adulthood. It was only this past June, we chose to let go of the past and commit to a loving and accepting future. Our relationship has been blossoming since then, into something I never thought was possible. I […]
Huge breakthrough realization: Akiko is a doer, Type A, creator, dreamer and inspirational. I always somewhat knew this about myself but now it’s officially confirmed. September in general was a funky month and the past week and a half was the climatic worst. I was physically and mentally burnt out. […]
I’ve had the honor of vending at the First Thursday in the Pearl District since May of this year. Looking back, it seems like a completely different fair. As a new vendor in this business community and a new member of the greater Portland community, I was so nervous, self […]
I am so excited about my my FIRST Portland fair where I will be a participating vendor: City Repair Earth Day!! I have been preparing all week – building more inventory, perfecting the display, neatly packing away my bags And how perfect is this that my first event is for Earth […]
Ever wonder where those darling buttons on my bags come from?? I’ll tell you where! My father’s cherry tree trimmings and some sexy arm power Last week, I headed down to my California neck of the woods – San Jose, baby. While visiting the folks, beer-ing with friends, soaking up […]
