Closing Time

Tonight marks my last in Portland. It has been 11 weeks of beginnings, discoveries, hard work, learning, exhaustion, and laughter. I am sad to be closing the Oregon chapter, but happy to look back on my 4 1/2 years here with a feeling of satisfaction. I haven't come across much that feels better than pushing myself, getting uncomfortable, and coming out on top. I am confident that I have achieved something great.
And in four day's time, when I will have finished the seemingly endless cycle of packing and unpacking (at least for the next two weeks), I will allow myself to stop thinking about what has been and all about what is to come. The next big move, and I couldn't be more nervous and exhilarated. Here it goes...

Goodbye Oregon!