If I "May"

 "It's the breeze that gets me, something about how the air smells after the rains - the glow of the light through the trees."

I kept coming back for more...Until I finally signed a lease to move to Portland in May! :)

It's funny how you end up in places that you never really expected you'd be in. Take the apartment I selected as an example. I had a larger one-bedroom picked out in the heart of Alberta, right above my favorite plant store. It took a good friend (Who is also in route to Portland soon!) to get me to view an apartment on his behalf, and upon viewing and filming each apartment in this gorgeous complex, I kinda fell in love with the building and chose a much more humble and small studio with an alcove that will just fit my queen-sized bed!

Amenities! That is what sold me, a gorgeous massive gym, game room, and multiple rooftop spaces to hang when I start carving out time to date again, invite friends over and host my many bay area loves. 

I can't sleep right now because I am so excited! I am wide awake and in anticipation of this new chapter that will for sure change my world.

I have a handful of quality human beings that live near me, and I'm hoping to adopt/foster a pup too! This building is 100% doggo-friendly - another perk of this new adventure. 

It's not easy doing this. I'm giving up a lot and turning a heavy page that probably needed to be turned many years ago, but hey - I'm finally doing it, so I give myself grace and kudos for leaving the past in the dust.

Speaking of dust! I'm ready to get this Rav4 all dirty in the muddy trails of the Oregon terrain and camp with my pup, friends, and whomever this universe guides me to on this new journey. I seriously can't wait to meet you! :)

After I settle into the new digs and claim my favorite coffee shops, bakeries, and food trucks - I shall promise to join a local band again, or simply try out some adult theatre groups. My vocals need some nurturing and my songwriting too. :)

Why Oregon?

It's a feeling and a vibe. I'm highly sensitive to energies, and when I am in Oregon I feel peaceful and less stressed. As someone who suffers from anxiety, the key to success is planting your feet into soils that nurture, heal and ground you. 

But right now, I am up and awake, I am scared and intimidated, I know this is the child in me wanting to cling to the familiar, but my mothering-self is saying, "No no no, it's time to go! Even if I have to drag you out of your cave with your favorite stuffed animal." :)

So here we go, the count down begins!

It's time to embark on this journey and be fearless and mighty.

Sweet dreams my friends, you are loved. ❤️

- Amanda