i moved out (for the summer) on friday the 13th. spent two nights in salem. on monday i flew to Albuquerque, New Mexico to visit my grandparents. It was good to see them and I had some great, authentic mexican food too. after 5 days I flew back to portland. stayed a night in salem, followed by two nights at a friends’ house in portland. worked during the day and hung out at night. so far I’ve had a sleeping bag and a couch/air mattress for 7 of the last 9 nights. i’d wake up for work at 7:30 on my buddy’s couch with my contacts still in and no toothbrush nearby. as one of my friends would say, my life was in shambles.

i’m complaining about living out of a suitcase… on the other hand, i love traveling and experiencing different places. i appreciate the spontaneous backpacker lifestyle, given thats what i ask for. I’d love to do a trip across europe, backpacking and staying in hostels. ya, it sounds like a cliche college trip but it would be a great way to see a lot of countries and cultures on a smaller budget with a smaller time frame. hopefully soon after i graduate.