Must Be November
Ah, November, that time of year when the days become crisp and brief, and elections destroy my faith in society, and little writers put their pen to paper and attempt to make 50,000 words become a story – and I resurrect my blog in a vain attempt to blog every day.
So. Hi.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. Many things have changed. Many haven’t. I’m still in Portland, OR, where the dream of the 90s is alive and thriving. It’s a city that I adore in so many different ways. I’m still at OHSU as an attending in the neuro ICU – I’m already 3 months into my 4th year there. You’re considered a junior attending for 3 years after fellowship, so I’ve somehow passed that threshold – but I still feel new. I’ll probably write more in the next few weeks about my job as I’ve definitely moved beyond the honeymoon there. I live with my sister in the same cute little house (so far my landlord has not made any more threats of selling it). I’m not dating anybody and since I freaked out when my therapist suggested that I “flirt” a little more, I’m actively not dating and overall, doing pretty good with that. I broke up with my religion, a process that has been more agonizing than my laconic summation alludes. I subscribe to 3 different facebook groups for swing dancing and I haven’t gone once. I’m going to England in 3 weeks for a mini just-for-me birthday celebration. I fell two months ago, and I still can’t bend my fingers but I started doing physical therapy now (I’m not hopeful). I now have three nephews and one niece whom I don’t get to see nearly often enough but delight me endlessly. In short, life is full and overall good.
What’s new in your lives?
Good to hear from you again! I’m excited for you to see England and curious about how you’re doing it (visiting friends? travel group? winging it wanderer style?). It’s tough to hear you’ve parted ways with your religion. That can be a messy and difficult process. Certainly not easy. I love you all the same and truly hope you are happier now 🙂 Looking forward to more updates on the blog!
Hi!
I just updated – but mostly winging it, meeting up with a friend for a couple of days and then, I don’t know! I think I need to find a country ball to attend. 🙂
I’m glad that you still love me – it’s hard releasing this identity that has been so much a part of me and knowing that it can hurt others around me because it’s a part of their identity (as well as their perception of who I am). I’ve really worried about the potential negative reactions.
And I still love you too – even if it has been forever and a day since we talked. We should do that. {{hugs}}