Holy shit, January is already over. I seriously can't believe that the New Year has gone by so quick, and we are into February now.
I've decided that at the end of the month (or around it), I'm going to start doing a review of the month. I feel like throughout the month, I'm so busy with work and school, that I sometimes forget to enjoy the little things in life. I need to start taking advantage of the fact that I'm young and that I live in a brand new city. It really doesn't get much better than that.
This month really hasn't been too worthwhile, unfortunately. I started back at school up here in Portland, which has been taking up most of my free time. It is almost like that awkward few days when you get back from vacation and you start back at work.. and you really aren't sure about things anymore. Everything feels foreign, and like you've been missing out on so much; when in reality, it really does take a little bit of time to get back into the swing of things.
Anyways, school has become somewhat of a routine for me, and I feel like I'm trying my best to absorb as much of my education as possible. (A lot harder than it sounds.)
I've also been trying to take advantage of the surroundings in my own backyard. I live in a dense part of Portland, with a lot of trees, views and wildlife around me. I still feel like I'm in California, where everything looks the same.. and everything is dry and brown. So the other day, Tyler and I went driving up the hill by our house, and discovered one of the most beautiful views. It's almost like a portrait in an art gallery. The view of Mt. Hood.
I've actually never been to Mt. Hood, but it's almost surreal feeling so close to it. It's insane just driving up the hill to the grocery store, looking over, and feeling so enveloped in nature.
Another big part of my month (and really, my entire time up in Portland) has been the consistency of seeing one of my best friends, Meghan. We have been friends since we were in high school, only meeting because we were in the community musical, Pinocchio. She instantly became one of my best friends, and for some reason, our paths keep crossing, allowing us to stay close. She moved to Southern Oregon to attend school, and has been able to come up to Portland a few times since. (She even let us catsit for her! <3) She has been one of the main reasons why I don't feel as homesick and sad about leaving California. She's been that little feeling of home that I needed.
Sorry this month was so boring! In the next few months, we'll be having a couple of different people staying with us, so I'll be going out and doing more!
Have a good February!
Stephen
