DAYS 14 - 18

PORTLAND.

DAY 14: Had to get up early and go to airport. I just parked in the economy lot (which I thought was $3/day). Bought a pack of gum for the plane so my ears wouldn't pop. Bought breakfast in Minneapolis (I was starving!!!). Was able to get on an earlier flight to Portland. Walked around a bit, went to lunch at Laughing Planet (Adam's treat). Didn't really spend any money, until we had appetizers at a Bar.

DAY 15: HIKE. Bought water and other drinks when done. SO THIRSTY!!! Again, didn't spend much money . . . only $10 at a hookah bar for my drinks, bread, and my share of the hookah.

DAY 16: Breakfast at Paradox . . . treated by Angie for my birthday. Shopped a lot. Bought small little items with cash, then bought clothing with my debit card. I felt like I bought a lot, but that was probably just b/c I hadn't been buying much for myself recently!!! Also got a haircut . . . WHY NOT?! I would have paid more for one here, honestly. AND IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE. Also indulged in some Ben & Jerry's. Went to dinner at a Vietnamese place (the Thai place we had set out for was CLOSED!!!) and I discovered I love PORK. Then, went out to a bar. Candice put our portion of the tab on her card, and I paid her back for my portion ($12) the next day.

DAY 17: Farmer's Market. Took the bus ($1.75) and bought lunch there ($6). Also bought a few drinks (I was sooo thirsty!!!). Also went to Saturday Market. Candice treated us to VOODOO DONUTS. Had a BBQ at Candice/Adam/Sean's. I downloaded a few songs and the new Death Cab album on my iPhone (couldn't help it, and Death Cab is on my short list of bands whom I will ALWAYS buy their albums). Got a little drunk, and made continued trips for Sparks. Bought Adam a pack of cigs. Bought myself one cigar and a lotto ticket.

DAY 18: Flew out. Bought gum at airport. Had dinner at Chili's during my layover. Figured it would eat up some of the time!!! Got back and paid for my parking, which was actually $4/day, so it was $20 total.

Overall, pretty cheap!!!

TOTAL EXPENSES: $100 cash, $110 debit card.