grow up!

I think I need to submit to the fact that I've accepted the Americorps Aurora position. While it's not quite the adventure I imagine Oregon to pose, it is still new, it is still exciting, it is still a challenge, it is still good. It offers a chance to really know this region, to maybe even come to see it as home.... while I doubt that, I've been finding a lot of comfort in the chance to stay here near people I know for just a little while longer.


Perhaps it is the new car, but I feel so suddenly grown up, free, and excited to "settle" for a little.
Though searching for affordable apartments is proving tricky...


Button, my 2009 gold Nissan Sentra, happily basking in the sun.


She is well outfitted, with all the cool gadgets I like.