Day 164

Talking to an out-of-stater made me realize again why I love Oregon so much. It's absolutely beautiful here, the air is fresh, there's lots of trees, the people are friendly (and a little weird) and there's not too much you can't do here. There are beaches and mountains and rivers and deserts. Also, there's no sales tax which is amazing. 

The only thing that's a bit of a downer is the rain. For those of you who don't live in the Pacific Northwest, let me tell you, it rains. A lot. For most of the year. But honestly, you learn to love it, or at least live with it.

After living for 5 years now in Oregon, I can't imagine another place as home. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Just as long as I don't settle in Salem because it's not exactly the most exciting place in the world. I thought when I went off to college for a while and then came back I'd be like, "Ahhh Salem, I missed this place!" No. 

I'll probably end up in one of the suburbs outside of Portland or even better, a little further out so I can have a real yard and build my own home. I know it's a long ways from happening but a girl can dream.