[20/365] One Year Ago: Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama, Washington D.C., USA

One year ago today, I was standing in the frigid cold weather of Washington D.C. as President Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States. From where we stood in this picture, we weaved through people all the way to the closest gate we were allowed to be at. What an amazing experience! I can't believe it has been one year already. Time passes by too fast - must make the most of my time. One of my favorite quotes that I actually got from someone I met while traveling, "You'll regret more what you didn't do than what you did do".

[19/365] Travel Section, Powell's Books, Portland, Oregon, USA

It's 2010 and I need to figure out my travel plans for this year! I'm getting anxiety about not really having anything planned yet. So many places to go, limiting factor: time. This was from the travel section at the massive Powell's Books in Portland. This was from a trip last Spring. Will update with future travel plans! :)

[18/365] Rainy Day, Kyoto, Japan

It's pouring rain in LA! Well, not so much right now, but earlier it was and there are supposed to be a couple storms this week. Supposed to be the most rain in LA in a few years?!? We'll see if that's true. This picture isn't from LA obviously - its from Kyoto, Japan, just outside the Kyoto Train Station. Hope everyone braces for the rain to come - stay safe!

[17/365] Sunset in Long Beach, Long Beach, California, USA

Sunset in Long Beach! I don't know what this is called (the bridge) but its just outside the Aquarium of the Pacific. Lazy to do research today :(

[16/365] Empire State Building, New York, New York Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Empire State Building, not in New York. Cloudy day in Vegas, but the sun managed to peek through just over the building.

[15/365] Crystals, City Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Just visited the newly built City Center in Las Vegas! This was inside Crystals, a mall with high end luxury stores - definitely out of my price range haha. These are ice blocks that were slowly melting throughout the day. Always good times in Vegas! :)

[14/365] Walkway Through the Forest, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon, USA

The Columbia River Gorge area in Oregon is beautiful. A short hike from one waterfall to another, we walked along this walkway through the forest. Ah, fresh air!

[13/365] Powell Library Interior, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA

I can't say I spent too many days and nights in Powell Library, but I always thought it was beautiful inside and out. This is the intricately designed ceiling of the 2nd floor of the library, with a neat light hanging down from it.

On another note, my thoughts and well wishes are with Haiti and the devastating earthquake that occurred there. As much as I wish there were more I could do, I think that it comes down to money that is most crucial and beneficial right now. I have chosen this site to donate to: http://www.yele.org/. Whether it's that one, or another organization directly helping out in Haiti, I hope there's one you find that you want to donate to. Every little bit helps.

[12/365] Ships Along The Waterfront, Long Beach, California, USA

Peaceful day along the waterfront in Long Beach. :)

[11/365] Lorikeet Forest, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, California, USA

The Lorikeet Forest is just one of the exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific. This one was as interactive as it gets - visitors are able to purchase nectar to feed the lorikeets. Once inside the sanctuary, you are surrounded by the birds showing off their colors straight from a palette of the brightest and most vibrant colors you can find. The birds zip by right above and besides you, and this particular one landed on a hanging basket. The Aquarium is not just for aquatic animals!

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