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Because I can.
Things I like about Oregon (Portland in particular):
1. You walk down the street and complete strangers say "hello/good morning/good afternoon". This doesn't happen in Melbourne anymore! Noorat doesn't count, we all know each other.
2. It's so green! It's almost halfway through summer and the grass is still green!
3. The gardens. In this neighbourhood particularly, most people seem to take great pride in their gardens. There are some very beautiful ones around, and many of them spill out onto the street, with that bit of land between the footpath and the road, full of plants as well. I really like it.
4. You are not allowed to get your own petrol at a service station. Lol. This appeals to my lazy side.
5. Fred Meyer. That store seems to have everything.
6. Powells. Gigantic book shop, both second hand and new. Need I say more?
7. All the natural beautiful sights, waterfalls, lakes gorges etc....
Things I am looking forward to when I get back home:
1. Being able to drive my car!
2. Seeing friends and family (obv.)
3. Meeting the pony lol. Cuddling Jezza and listen to his amazing purr. Get caught up in Angus' enthusiasm.
4. Moving my life forward. I feel a bit in limbo at the moment. Figure out uni stuff. Finish a novel.
5. Having some responsibility.
Things I will miss:
1. The sense of absolute freedom and unknown possibilities.
2. Meeting new people nearly every day.
3. Being able to randomly hop on a plane/train because, hey, Portugal looks nice today.
4. Not having any responsibility.
5. Not knowing what tomorrow will bring or where it will find me.
Things I like about Oregon (Portland in particular):
1. You walk down the street and complete strangers say "hello/good morning/good afternoon". This doesn't happen in Melbourne anymore! Noorat doesn't count, we all know each other.
2. It's so green! It's almost halfway through summer and the grass is still green!
3. The gardens. In this neighbourhood particularly, most people seem to take great pride in their gardens. There are some very beautiful ones around, and many of them spill out onto the street, with that bit of land between the footpath and the road, full of plants as well. I really like it.
4. You are not allowed to get your own petrol at a service station. Lol. This appeals to my lazy side.
5. Fred Meyer. That store seems to have everything.
6. Powells. Gigantic book shop, both second hand and new. Need I say more?
7. All the natural beautiful sights, waterfalls, lakes gorges etc....
Things I am looking forward to when I get back home:
1. Being able to drive my car!
2. Seeing friends and family (obv.)
3. Meeting the pony lol. Cuddling Jezza and listen to his amazing purr. Get caught up in Angus' enthusiasm.
4. Moving my life forward. I feel a bit in limbo at the moment. Figure out uni stuff. Finish a novel.
5. Having some responsibility.
Things I will miss:
1. The sense of absolute freedom and unknown possibilities.
2. Meeting new people nearly every day.
3. Being able to randomly hop on a plane/train because, hey, Portugal looks nice today.
4. Not having any responsibility.
5. Not knowing what tomorrow will bring or where it will find me.
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