Mike and I have two job interviews set up each. We're just spending some time settling into the new environment here. I cleaned house, did some laundry, and made a healthy lunch. We just got back from a small grocery shop at Uncle Paul's green grocer (his wife was on duty today) and Safeway for non-green items. I love that we can just walk to wherever we need to go. There's a credit union on the corner, so we're setting up a bank account there tomorrow. Everything we need will be within walking distance. CRAZY. Today is gorgeous outside. It's about 65 degrees and partly cloudy--but it's those huge fluffy clouds, so it's okay. I can't get over how freakin clean the air is here. It's just crisp and fresh. I love it.

My job interviews are in Beaverton and NW Portland, so I'd have to commute to work if I got hired. And not so simple as get on a bus and I'm there. I guess I asked for this by moving here! I'm going to have to get more acquainted with the transit system.

I want to thank Chris and Heather for coming to visit. We had a BLAST with them! I hope Portland made a good impression on you two--you seemed to acclimate well to this place. In any case, we hope you guys come back!

--Anne