Yes yes it has been a while. I apologize for nothing! Not even for the lack of relevance of post's title.
Michelle started to work as a travel nurse and her assignment is 2 hours away so she is staying in a nearby hotel a hundred something miles away in Springfield, OR. Yes it is tough, but her contract is only 3 months, and she says she can do anything for this short time period. I know that for sure - she is one tough cookie. Not stale mind you, just tough!
Local events are keeping me busy, but to tell the truth, I am not actively searching for work. There is a mentor/guide for teens place few blocks away, do i will try to volunteer there on the regular basis. [Update: No one was answering the phone so I went down and sadly the place is out of business, so that's not going to work out]. Besides that, I am volunteering few hours at a library and will also teach elderly some basic computer skills there as well come September.
Portland is a very cool place, not because of local farmers markets or amazing bikeability or beer festivals our free newspapers or free music concerts or free food at local events and things like Tool Library (which is exactly what it sounds like. Why aren't there more of them?). Portland is great primarily because of the people that occupy the zip code. Friendly is a default setting. So is weird; looks, tattoos, color, crazy attire. The typical interaction is authentic, sometimes even a little too raw. But people get used to any environment, so I have to keep in mind that and not take simple smiles for granted.
People say thanks and sorry often. It's almost as if they are aware that other people are also people, and not a filler for their own lives Sure, I'm an optimist, but focus does dictate our reality so I choose to stare at the good around me. And there is plenty of that here. Meanwhile, it is still amazing outside, perfect weather every day and tons of free fun stuff to do outside. We are going to a garlic festival this weekend, as well as a street fair and maybe another event with free BBQ. I mean, how can you not?
I'm in the process of installing a DIY rear rack on my bike. Will see what the whole mess loss like after it is all done. I will post pictures soon.
Last week, a good guy Mike (the farmer from whom we buy lots of fresh produce) had us over to watch a baseball game and fed us goodies from the farm. It was fun and also very easy to talk and be friendly. Like I said, this friendliness is very norm around here.
Until next time; stay classy and a little foolish.
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