Just a quick update for whoever wants to know:
I made it to Portland, OR. It’s at least 1000 times better than Georgia. No, I’m not kidding in the least. I already love it here and am definitely not looking forward to the day that I have to move back east. One good thing is that at least I no longer have to worry about where I want to live when I finish grad school. I’m already here.
The family that I’m living with is amazing. I live on the second floor of their house and share a kitchen with the step dad who lives on the third floor. I couldn’t have picked a better living arrangement if I had tried. But the best part about living here is the people. Matthew and his wife Tina are two of the greatest individuals that I have ever met. And their five kids are adorable and incredibly smart… I love them already. I’m definitely lucky to be living here for the next 4 1/2 months.
My job seems like it will be awesome as well. I got the grand tour today and start actual work tomorrow. It’s a 15 mile ride, but they are loaning me a truck to use when the weather is bad. No complaints here.
I’ll finish typing up my trip journals soon and also sort through and upload some of my pics.
I will miss you so much when you move back east, but look forward to all the times we’ll share in the next few months. :)