a sight // powell’s city of books! a book-lovers nirvana + the city of portland, as seen from the taqueria on the ninth floor of my hotel, spread out below me under a sky blanketed with clouds
a smell // vance family mt. hood forest candle
a sound // matt nathanson’s track: all we are + sirens in the distance
a touch // i came to portland yesterday morning wearing a pair of boots, supremely confident that i would find a new pair of birkenstocks that i could wear when out exploring the streets of pdx. not one single pair did i find, so my toes aren’t experiencing the freedom they’re accustomed to on weekends
a taste // oregon pinot noir + bibimbap with oyster mushrooms from kim jong smokehouse at the pine st. market + margaritas + chips, guacamole & a satisfyingly spicy salsa verde
(inspired by the moon lists workbook)
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adding a couple more of my own
a pause for thought // zan romanoff’s article on taking and being in photos whilst on holiday
a reflection // i am emotional and tired and uncomfortable. for the past 12 months i have held space for a big work project. it has stretched me thin, self-doubt has been a familiar companion, and so has a growing excitement for what was coming. i am ready for a rest before heading back into the rapids that carry me through the days in my working life.
The photo in the pool with the hills in the background is interesting even without her article… the power of a picture