I'm like a little kid in a candy shop!

Wow!  Time sure is flying by.  Sorry I haven't updated in so long!  I have been keep busy. 

 

I have big news: I recently decided that it's time for me to spread my wings and move out.  The idea has been in the back of my head for a while now, but I was always planning to live at home for about a year to save up money and take my time deciding where I wanted to move, if I wanted to rent or buy, etc.  However, with circumstances being how they are, I just feel a need to kind of give myself a little space and maybe start a new adventure during this season of life.  Once I decided that I did want to rent downtown (and not in Gresham or Happy Valley or anywhere inbetween Gresham and Portland), I started researching on Craigslist.  It was a bit overwhelming- Portland is a BIG city!  But I narrowed it down and decided I wanted to live in the Nob Hill district (near NW 23rd).  Well, as luck would have it, my family owns a complex in that area and one of the studios just had a vacancy!  Ideally, I would like to have a one-bedroom.  But, since my family owns the complex, they wouldn't make me sign a contract (most buildings in this area make you sign a twelve month contract).  This way, I can see if I even like living downtown and if I want to stay down there.  If not, I can easily move back or find a new alternative.  If I do like it, but decide I want a one bedroom, I will be able to take my time looking for one that I really like, and not feel rushed.  So, I am going to look at it after work- in just TWO hours!  Ah.  I am excited, but trying not to get my hopes up.  Here's to hopeful new beginnings!