Kooza and Oba - Two words I don't know, but love nonetheless

Yesterday Chris and I went to the Portland Waterfront go see Kooza by Cirque du Soleil. It was a mind-blowing performance of acrobatics. The standout set for me was of three girls that bent and tangled in ways I didn't know the human body could move- I think they had vertebrates removed.

This morning when I checked out the website to find a picture of the gumby-girls I saw a tab for job opportunities. Now the idea is planted in my head to join the traveling cirque... Maybe the hula hoop lady could take me as an apprentice?

We caught the afternoon showing just-in-time to make happy hour at Oba! in The Pearl. What is better than fish tacos and blood orange margaritas on a warm Spring day?  ... I can't think of much.

I hope you had a great weekend!

Another new home: ChristineCollier.com

Dear readers,

You're probably not shocked at this point that I have a new project! But, I am excited to bring it on... and I do enjoy a full plate!  

I have a new site http://christinecollier.com focusing on my life of wine. Right now since all my free time is consumed in studying for my upcoming Sommelier exam, most of the posts will be sharing my newly gained wine knowledge with you.

The new site is definitely in its infancy, so bare with me on design and learning wordpress.org.

Thanks for following me around the interwebs!

Christine

Love Pinot Noir? Win a Trip to Oregon Wine Country!

My work is hosting this contest and I wanted to make sure everyone knew about it!

Back by popular demand, Willamette Valley Vineyards is giving you the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Oregon! We’re asking Pinot Noir lovers from around the country to tell us, in about 100 words, what they love about Oregon Pinot Noir. Our staff at the winery, from all departments, will choose their favorite entry and the winner will enjoy 4 days and 3 nights in the heart of Oregon wine country. Your trip will include great meals, great adventures, and of course, great wine.

To participate, just send your entry to contest@wvv.com or visit http://www.wvv.com/contest.

The winner will be announced July 6, 2010. I hope to see you in Oregon!

The New Wine Nook

Our Saturday project was to "de-ghettofy" our wine collection. Our original idea was to buy a standard metal rack, but they all seemed so sterile (our bottles deserved more). We came across these simple pine wine racks at Cost Plus World Market and figured a little "do-it-yourself" wouldn't hurt us. 

We chose a Mediterranean Olive colored stain. 

BEFORE (sickening, huh?)

AFTER (Ahh... Much Better!) 

We might need a third rack soon...