Notes from Curtis...

A list of movies I have watched or would like to watch

Cleaning up bookmarks, notes and messages to myself

Looking back on what happened in my life in 2025

Skipping out on the holiday party to do some yakitori research

Working my way through all the cocktail recipes in Smuggler's Cover

Doing an analysis on whether Movie Mode or S&Q mode is best for shooting 120fps video footage on the Sony a6700 mirrorless camera

The first day of our two week trip to Japan and Norris gets a lot of practice climbing stairs

I take a morning stroll through Morioka, located in Northern Japan, to the morning market enjoying autumn foliage and traditional architecture along the way.

Looking back on what happened in my life in 2024

A mosquito infested trip to Twin Lakes in the Bull of the Woods wilderness

An anniversary backpacking trip to Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge.

Foraging for Stinging Nettles in an attempt to quell my springtime allergies.

A backpacking and clamming adventure along Bayocean Spit.

A quick trip out to a waterfall framed by a columnar basalt amphitheater

Tram and I take a trip to the pumpkin patch for the first time together

A foiled attempt at going to a Daikoku car meet

A quick post about a photo of a sunset on the Oregon Coast

I reflect on my time studying abroad in Japan and what I could leave behind

I reflect on my time studying abroad in Japan and what I will miss

Spending time relaxing and sleeping on trains as I was not able to sleep well at night

Visits to two public baths in Kyoto and sharing my love for o-furo

Trying to sleep at McDonalds in Kyoto.

I climb the eastern hills of Kyoto in an attempt to snap some good sunset photos.

My first day in Kyoto spent doing reconnaissance on where to sleep and trying to find an "authentic" old Japan.

Setting off on my first Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Kyoto

I get a little too invested in snorkeling and not wearing sunscreen.

A nice break at a fruit stand along the highway during a trip to Okinawa

The beginnings of a trip to Okinawa with friends.

Playing taiko drums for the first time with my classmates

Wandering among the suburban gardens of greater Tokyo.

An outing at a shopping street in Ueno.

Experiencing tea ceremony as part of my japanese culture class.

A day out in Tokyo and a wonderful play that I didn't expect to be so good

A long walk from school to get a night view of Tokyo from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

During my cheap ass college years I complain about seating charges at Japanese restaurants.

Sweets, I love all the sweets!

An argument in favor of naked baths with strangers

Young me starting to deal with the melancholy of being separated from the ones I loved.

Embarking on my first trip outside of the United States and it was to study abroad in Tokyo for 5 months.

Getting ready to leave for Japan and making sure I have everything packed

First impressions of a new (used) lens score before leaving for Japan

Trying to be a pro yelper after eating a sandwich in Corvallis

Being cynical about the Oregon State Fair and it's janky rides

A long walk and Japan, what is there not to love?

Another book for gardening and farming nerds

A good book that made me want to thru-hike, although I never ended up doing it

A good stoner book by someone who shouldn't have been in prison

I wonder how much has changed since reading this?