So, back to being in Bend… Originally, we thought we would be settling here for a while, and that meant getting involved, gradually meeting people, and being close enough to visit other family members in the Northwest. Now, it just seems kind of ridiculous to be out here all by ourselves! We know we won’t be back in the States again for at least a year after we leave this summer, and it seems much more reasonable to be staying somewhere closer to friends and family. I mean, being alone in a foreign country I get, but here?! In the meantime, not to beat the same old drum, but my studies have completely taken over all of my time, and there’s not a whole lot else going on for me. I actually feel kind of bored and listless. Ordinarily, I would be spending all of my free time decorating and arranging our new living space. I would definitely be pouring my time and energy into the garden. Here, we spend a whole lot of time sweeping the floors (yet somehow they’re never quite clean) and trying to figure out what’s next. The weather has been unusually cold and rainy. On the days that we do get sun, it is glorious. My own very solid goal in the next month is to get a serious suntan, in preparation for some pale times in England.
I know I’m kind of rambling around a bit, but it helps to put into words the unease I am feeling. Our life is good, we have had great experiences, there is more adventure and fun ahead… But for now I feel very disoriented, wondering what this stage of empty house and isolation is for. I’d like to skip ahead, even though it’s really not my style– I don’t know what will happen tomorrow, and want to make the most of today. Last night we took a really nice picnic at a park along the river, and we all felt really thankful to be able to enjoy the beauty and some really nice food, and each others’ company. I suppose that’s the best we can all do sometimes…
Would beating your dad in Lexulous bring a shade of normality?
Oh dear! Sorry about the thousand dollars! And the sort of empty house.It does sound like you are living in sort of a parentheses.At least you have your school work.Maybe Jeff should take a class too! Love you.
Maybe you should just ditch the house and spend time living with family and friends some more. A good last hurrah for Summer and fun times we won’t soon forget. We really want you back and it in sunny sunny sunny here right now.
Hmmm. What you need is some company. Interesting visitors from all over the world. Couch surfing.com? (Who cares if you don’t have a couch!) Or maybe some PCT through hikers. They come from all over the world and have their own beds with them and are truly grateful for a warm, dry place to be. Hot running water and a flush toilet are luxury items! I do not know where you are in relation to the trail, but it might be worth finding out!
Take care be gentle on yourself, gosh you have been through a tremendous amount of upheaval in the last while. It sounds brash but it your life is panning out just as it should and you are exactly where you meant to be.
All the best
Thank you everyone– it just feels good to get it off my chest. We’re considering RV-borrowing possibilities for the month of July…
Take care be gentle on yourself, gosh you have been through a tremendous amount of upheaval in the last while. It sounds brash but it your life is panning out just as it should and you are exactly where you meant to be.
All the best
Hmmm. What you need is some company. Interesting visitors from all over the world. Couch surfing.com? (Who cares if you don’t have a couch!) Or maybe some PCT through hikers. They come from all over the world and have their own beds with them and are truly grateful for a warm, dry place to be. Hot running water and a flush toilet are luxury items! I do not know where you are in relation to the trail, but it might be worth finding out!