A San Francisco Treat for the 4th!


The milk man, the paperboy, the evening TV?

While browsing through my pictures, I can’t get the Full House song out of my head! I won’t bore you with a ton of vacation photos, but maybe some of my favorites. I also tried to be you and get a little artsy sometimes. There is a lot to do in San Francisco, when you have the time - Eight days, and a couple days of wandering on my own! We did everything: Giants baseball game, Alcatraz, WWII Submarines, Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Golden Gate, Golden Gate Park, Muir Woods, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury, Grateful Dead’s House, Union Street shopping, Painted Ladies (Full House houses), Muir Woods, Twin Peaks, Sausalito, and on and on and on! What a fantastic 4th of July.

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china-town

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sushi-boat

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LOVE ME,

and the adventures of Jamanda Hajbauer on the 4th!

SPAM

P.S. That is Jayson eating a french fry with chopsticks.



I’ve lost it!


Fame,

So far so good. I’ve only lost Jayson’s jacket and my wallet. Yes, my wallet. It’s floating around the city on a bus. Or maybe a ferry. I can’t remember - hence, lost. Other than that, I recommend a visit to San Francisco. I’ve been here 4 days and still have not done all or seen all that I would like to. Good thing I have about 3 more days left!

How’s the MN/ND weather? I’ve heard I’m missing the warmest/hottest days so far. Here are a few picture updates (I haven’t lost my camera! Jayson did have to repair it once after I dropped it. I thought it was a lost cause for about 30 minutes. That was day 2!).

Uhhhhh - Just kidding (see comment about crap wireless connection on your gaga post). I’ll have plenty to share once I return to the land of no waiting an hour at bus stops!

LOVE ME,

and my mind that I haven’t lost… yet,

SPAM



Hellooo, Vacation


Fame!

I’m off to San Francisco (at 5am tomorrow morning!!). So I will try and update you with a random picture. But I can’t wait - everyone says I’ll love it!

via Declan McCullough Photography

via Declan McCullough Photography

LOVE ME,

and my chance to finally get out of the office this summer. Who knew what is was like to not have the summer’s off anymore!

SPAM



BIRTHDAY MONTH


Fame,

Happy June, I guess. It means my birthday month is officially over! Here are some pics, no words, just pics, of things I did, places I visited, gifts I received, food I ate, friends I enjoyed! ENJOY!

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Party night

He dressed up for me!

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Eddie again

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baseball

choconachos

Dudley

solar owl

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LOVE ME,

and my wonderful friends, family, and birthday month. I recommend it to all…

SPAM



Birthday month


Fame,
Sorry I’ve been MIA. I’m in Indianapolis this week for work. I love walking around downtown and easily getting to everything you need - food, shops… banks. Yep, that’s it. I have so much to share, but I will have to do it at a later date. It’s my birthday month, and I have had travels, food, animal adoptions, and more. I know, birthday month, but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Everyone is being so supportive of the idea. Thank you, great friends!
Gotta run to a session…
LOVE ME,
And my two and a half weeks left of celebrating,
Spam



What are you doing in September?


Fame,

First, I tried Zumba last night. I’ll probably go back. I did a pretty good workout Monday and was slightly sore yesterday, and now I’m just still sore, and I don’t know if it’s from the booty shaking (my favorite part of Zumba). My hips, they do not do what the instructors hips can do!

Second, in honor of the bicycling Santa, I’m visiting you in September. And I’m staying with you. And I might bring a friend or two. And you are going to go with us to… Da da da DAAA… JUNK BONANZA! Have you ever been to or heard of this wonderfulness of an event? My friend, Christy, introduced me to it. But unfortunately she has to work (Christy -  maybe if you’re lucky, I’ll bring you some junk).

I’m not really going to bring a caravan of people to your home, but I do think I know about one or two people who would like to take the visit with me. If you look at one thing on that website, look at the list of vendors. Yowza.

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LOVE ME,

And the junk pile I’m going to be hauling home,

SPAM



Vacation dreaming


I am anxiously awaiting summer, and day dreaming about vacations.

Sun rising over our Black Hills camp
Sun rising over our Black Hills camp

Sun setting at our Black Hills camp
Sun setting at our Black Hills camp

Prague from a hill top
Prague from a hill top

View from our room in South Padre Island
View from our room in South Padre Island

Kelowna, BC visit during our stay in Summerland, BC
Kelowna, BC visit during our stay in Summerland

Driving through the Canadian Rockies
Driving through the Canadian Rockies

Okanagen Lake, where Ogopogo lives...
Okanagan Lake, where Ogopogo lives…

And, I can’t wait to get to…

(via snake.eyes)
(via snake.eyes)

san-fran-skyline
(via Ivan Makarov)

I love this vintage scene (via Jasperdo)
I love this vintage scene (via Jasperado)

LOVE ME,

And my traveling bone,

SPAM



Canadian hosts…


Famous,
Kara sent me this article/video.

CNN iReport - In an effort to show the world just how polite Canadians are the
Government is taking no chances and has published a reference book to
demonstrate proper etiquette and protocol to our citizenry. How are we
doing? Check the video as I take to the streets to find
out…hint…it’s not looking good.

Ohhh, Canada.

LOVE ME,

and my Canadian roommate who always wears his ties to the correct length, sincerely smiles at me, and in my opinion is good to go (thumbs up)!
SPAMANDA

P.S. I will eventually give a very thankful, loving shout out to the Canadian guests that truly helped us move into our new home. How’s your moving going?



Round Two…


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Spam,

Vegas twice in less than a year. This time for Ben’s big 3-0. He is old!

Have fun in Austin. I hope you get to spend a lot of time with your fam.

Cheers to both of us getting out of the cold and snow,
love, famous



I heart my fam


Fame,

I’m going out of town for mostly business, and some pleasure. There is a conference for athletics academic advisors in… AUSTIN!!

I was inquiring about my travels, and since my sister lives in downtown Austin, I asked about the bus. This is her response, and I’ve highlighted the last two sentences, because I just love family. I’m sure everyone’s family has their quirks…

Dad will probably bring you down Friday and take me up to Gtown so I can get my shot. Then I thought maybe mom and I could come back down (dad said he may bring us down to dinner and such) on Friday night to stay. Then do family stuff Saturday night, bar/hookah…the typical family outing, I’ll probably stay in Austin.
Yes, we have enough cars, the question is has dad finally gotten the smell of white chicken chile out of mom’s car so that it is driveable.

LOVE ME,
And my hookah smoking, white chicken chile spillin’ fam,
SPAMANDA