Officially one week in

So tonight night marks the 7th night since my arrival and my new life in Portland and I am one happy camper. Although my last post was based around ice and misery, that was indeed mostly nerves.

I definitely woke up the day after my first night, Tuesday I believe, and was still super anxious. I talked w Michael and he calmed me down and advised me to go out spoil myself.  I don't feel I'm the spoiling/pissing money to the wind kind, but that doesn't mean I won't go out and do the things that I most want to do.

While Roni was still in town we had Shabu Shabu for dinner twice and even made it up to Mount Tabor,

even though the views were a bit shittier than first anticipated.

Maybe that does look pretty darn beautiful looking back 

I haven't slowed down or stopped exploring since she left. Whether it's been a long walk,

20 blocks each way with Tommy or following a trail or getting lost in Downtown Portland.

I have been seeing everything my little heart desires.

The beer here is delicious! As is the wine and food and I am so happy to have ended up w the roommate that I have. I still don't want to head back to work yet, but I'm almost ready. I'm just enjoying going to local spots and meeting so many friends of friends. I know I've brought myself to the right place.