First week back in PDX

[thrihyrne]

It's been so wonderful to be back in my old stomping grounds, at the funky (and still chilly) house with my happy and eccentric roommate and loving cats. I've already gone to the county's health system for some needed basic evaluations (it's been two years since I've been checked out other than a female-centric annual exam) and spent hours at the closest library. Still working on getting internet at the house; I was working with one particular customer service agent but he hasn't called back, so I'm going with whoever answers at CenturyLink. I've applied to several positions and will continue to do so every few days in the hopes of getting some interviews. But I'm not panicking and not allowing myself to get drawn into the dismal commentary in local and national news about employment. I've had good positions in the past and will again, and that's that. In the meantime, my food stamps will run out at the end of the month for Virginia, and I'll apply here in Oregon and hopefully get that set up. I've been doing a lot of walking and also getting familiar with the various bus lines; not being able to look up a route at home is a real pain and is my primary reason for getting home internet ASAP. I ordered some yarn today for a new project; having a sweater to work on just puts me in a good place, especially when watching movies and the like.

So this isn't a terribly interesting post, but just wanted to duck in and let people know that I'm really at peace being out here again. I'm trying to balance diving into every aspect of things and also taking my time to re-acclimate and be slow and methodical about things. I've never been especially good at balance, but this is an opportunity to work on that skill.

And I miss my best friend in Eugene- after spending 10 days in close quarters, I really miss her company! I haven't heard as much from her, partially because she's been traveling, but she also ran out of minutes on her phone, I have no doubt. But I'm sure I'll hear from her in the near future.

Hope all on my flist are doing well! I'll quickly cruise through and will spend more time on LJ next time I'm online.

Comments

[abigail89.livejournal.com]

I am so pleased to hear you're happy and on a good path. *hugs*

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! One of the gifts Jen gave me was a warning that if I didn't stay on the straight and narrow and be really serious about my self-care that she'd kick my ass. I couldn't bear to lose her friendship, so that's a compelling reason, among many others of course, to do this right.

(((hugs)))

[heartofoshun.livejournal.com]

Glad you are settling in! Get her to work on that heat before mid-winter. Or make sure you have a space heater or something! Still, I would rather be cold than hot.

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

The heat situation is much better than before- she installed a ceiling fan in the living room so that when there's a fire, the heat gets moved around in ways it never did before. That said, when it gets seriously cold, I'll retrieve my electric heater from the basement as a supplement. :P

[sexyscholar.livejournal.com]

So happy to know that you're settling in and on a positive stride. *LOVES ON YOU*

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

It feels great! My roommate and I even played a game of Scrabble last night. It's too cute. Thanks for the new address! I'll write you soon. ♥

[mrsquizzical.livejournal.com]

<3

glad things are moving on well, thev. xo

[thrihyrne.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Today's been especially marvelous in that I got to go wandering around one of the fun and funky neighborhoods with one of my former Portland Opera buddies, and in checking my email here at the library, see that one of my resume/coverletters has garnered me an interview next week! :D I'll have internet at the house as of tomorrow evening, so I'll be online much more regularly and can keep up with you in the way I'm used to. &heart;

[persephone100.livejournal.com]

It's wonderful to see all the peace and happiness in your post! You seem to be acclimating perfectly. I wish you the best in all your new projects and endeavors!! <3 We'll talk soon on the phone--after midnight, my time :D (((hugs)))