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Another feeling I remember well of moving far from the home-area for the first time, constantly thinking romantically about how great it was back where I was from. Partly it’s a “don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone,” but it’s also partially a defense mechanism to avoid engaging where you are now.
These are pretty core survival techniques when hanging out as the only fellow among a group of women. But also, very simple techniques as well.
I have so many claw marks in my legs and chest and arms from our cats. Ah, but they are awfully cute.
I’d forgotten about that map of Portland. I bought it right after moving to town and kept it up all the years I lived there.