everybody's got something to hide except for me and my monkey

butterflies in my stomach for days. things have happened and they're happening. first friday was lovely, haley and dani came down and we got great. lots of walking and talking these last few days. been feeling a bit antsy and claustrophobic in this favorite city of mine. i'm anxious to pack lightly and head onward to a new city, a new ocean, more space than ben and i have every experienced living together, backyard gardens, reasonable temperatures, exploration, tasty treats, and bike riding. the more that i walk around portland these days, the more i realize how much it's changed. i'm ready for a bigger city, more people, more diversity, and more challenges. although i enjoy seeing some of the people who i walk by and chat with at least every other day in this city, there's been an influx of unenjoyable people, circumstances, and situations. and in such a small city, these unfavorables have become difficult to avoid. on the other hand, i realize i will be surprised and overwhelmed by the vast amount of people to meet. and so i know i will miss this place a whole lot.

scanned some film yesterday....new years day, swimming in ponds, diners, abandoned nursing homes and graveyards.
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