We started the year with this sunset, and we’ll end the year tonight with a full/blue moon.
2009 was a mixed bag. I accomplished some major feats. For starters, I moved my family from Charlotte back to the west coast in what economists say are the probably worst economic times in decades. I remember that golden day early February when Kari and I made a promising hand-shake – agreeing that we would do everything in our power to find the next wagon to hop on destined for the Oregon Trail and to never look back. Our family & friends called daily throwing caution to the wind that it would take much longer to move back since the recession was so bad. I laughed really loud that day in April when I got an interim job offer in Portland and said, “Honey, pack your bags, cuz we’re moving to Portland, Oregon!”
Here we are in our warm little cottage in Portland, Oregon. We’ve settled in quite nicely; meeting some new friends and re-connecting with family. We both landed awesome jobs. I dove further into my photography and created this blog. I think a daily photo blog challenge for myself was just what I needed. Kari picked up a new guitar. She’s learning the A, E, and D chords. We both tried out yoga for the first time. And, we definitely both agree that it’s a great workout for the body, mind, and especially our Spirits.
Through all of the other rough patches we encountered this year, I think what we both learned above everything else is that we’re both very lucky to have each other. Our bond is tight. Our trust is great. Our loyalty and faith in one another is amazing. Our love is intense and passionate. We’re only just getting started!
Bring it on, 2010!
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Little did I know when I took this photo of Mt. Hood that about an hour later it would begin to snow here in Portland, Oregon. Yippeeeeee!!!
…and it’s still snowing!!!!!! It’s sooooo beautiful outside! Stay tuned for more photos!!!
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Don’t you ever wonder if these telephone lines had speakers what crazy conversations you would hear? I think it’s actually quite amazing that technology has already outgrown itself and for a vast majority of people they don’t even use the landline phone anymore; including me.
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I took this photo from my razr camera phone about 2 years ago. I was out with some ol pals in Rohnert Park getting one last good visit in before I pushed off into the great wide open and moved to Charlotte, NC. I miss those good times with my So Cnty friends. All I can think right now is ‘Wow, how my life has changed in the last 2 years.” It really has been a long ass haul.
Charlotte definitely didn’t last very long for me since I’m already back on the west coast living in Portland. I’m very happy here in my new home town. I’m especially looking forward to settling in, growing some roots, and building some great friendships with all the awesome people in this city. I think this is the point in my blog where I need to bust out in song and sing, “We built this city!!! We built this city on rock n rollllllllll….!”
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p.s. No, he didn’t pee his pants. He had just been at the kitchen sink washing his son’s puke infested clothes after a projectile vomitting scene in the car.
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I miss my Charlotte friends. I think back to the duration that I lived in NC. It was really a quick stint or shall I say stunt in order to sweep my woman off her feet and bring her back to the west coast with me. Mission accomplished. Although, now that I’m living in Portland with Kari happy as a duck -I think back to all the friendships that I made in Charlotte. I really appreciate those friendships and fun times.
We spent so many long winter nights around our tall, black dining room table sharing food, drinks, and stories of the past. Of course the infamous hula hoop would come out to play some time during the evening. I loved getting a mid-day phone call or text from friends saying, “Come meet us for Indian food tonight! We haven’t seen you in a while! Let’s catch up!” I cherished the days when we’d get a knock at the door from M.M. and E.L. after Charlotte’s streets would get a shaving of snow – enough to shut the city down for a snow day. Yay for snow days!
This Christmas season is reminding me of all the quiet holidays that Kari & I would spend alone in Charlotte – creating our new family traditions. I think every holiday we painted a room in the house a different color of the ROYGBV pallette. Last Easter, we played the NFL version of Monopoly while sucking down a bottle of champagne in our mimosas. Later that day, we went for our traditional stroll up Commonwealth Ave. to our local watering hole “Common Market” to people watch and gather with any friends looking to get away from their family’s house. And, I’ll never forget the homemade Indian food we always make for Christmas Eve and homemade Mexican food for Christmas Day.
This blog post goes out to all my Charlotte, NC peops. I miss you. I love you. I’m sorry we abandoned you, but we’re making a lovely nest here in the pacific northwest. I can’t wait for the days when you can come out for a visit. You are our family and always will be.
Peace.
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Posted by Tri on December 18, 2009 in photography
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