Saturday, August 28, 2010

God blessed me with some Portland today.

Today is a good day. I say this partially because yesterday was such an awful day, in spite of the fact that I have copious amounts of reading to do, and largely because I woke up to an overcast sky that enabled me to put on some yoga pants and a flannel and head out for some coffee shop bible-reading and bagel-eating. Did I mention the white chocolate mocha that Cass sold me on? It’s a Grind didn’t disappoint.

Neither did the coffee spot that Natalie, Marin, and a nice fellow named John (Jon?) took me to. McClains is located in the lovely downtown Fullerton and, though I found myself disappointed with the customer service, I was quite pleased with my iced tea and the homey feel of the menu and of the smokers who outside lounged. Quite pleased indeed.

Now I am sitting beside an unmade bed hoping that tonight I will buy a bike. I want to decorate my room. I want it to feel like home! Everything costs money. Bah, bumbug (like ‘humbug’ but less well-off).

Good music seems to be floating in my direction more often than usual. I’ll let you know what makes like butter and sticks (I just made that up...or maybe I didn't).

How is that for fluency?

3 comments:

  1. I've delayed sending your package because I have more music I want to give you - what a coincidence! If there's a Habitat for Humanity Restore anywhere close to you, that's the absolute best place to decorate on the cheap. Lots of funky stuff that can turn into a fabulous craft night. Perhaps I'll make a little something for you. This little package may turn into a big one! Love you.

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  2. Oh dear me, you are a blessing.
    HOW IS THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES?

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  3. Classes were spectacular! I'm really going to enjoy this term. I'll be insanely busy... but happy. Senior Seminar for English will be a challenge - but I have faith in myself that I can power through! I'm kind of sad because I'm not in Melrose as often as I was last year - so I'm not seeing a lot of the spectacular people that reside in the English department. How are classes going for you? Can we be pen pals, please?!

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