Sunday, November 14, 2010

The hills

From Connie: an image of the Portland West Hills. In the many Portland mornings burned into my memory, these hills greeted me, hugged by a fog, descending slowly, threatening to consume. Brisk and chilly mornings. Me: in my coat, dress/suit, tights, running to the office, the pattering of my heels resounding on the clean, even pavement. A hot cup of coffee warming my hands. The afternoon Mami and I cleaned up my office, I took one last look at those hills, drinking in that image one more time.

I found this picture of me and Mami from my last weekend in Portland, a weekend of brunch with the girls, coffee with the lovely Becki, and hours spent examining the Portland cityscape from various vantage points . Why does that weekend feel so long ago?

You ladies are on my mind on this Sunday afternoon, in this cramped coffee shop in Phnom Penh, where I am praying for a modicum of concentration.

4 comments:

  1. OMG, that was so long ago!!! Well, actually just earlier this year, huh? Strange. So many things have changed since then. I love it that we're both letting our hearts lead us. Sounds like you'd be ready for a dose of Portland soon. My couch is ready for you any time.

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  2. It was in late April, only 7 months ago!! I'm so ready for a trip back to Portland. Will you cook MSG soup for me again? Ha.

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  3. ohhh, i've been missing you too! especially as i'm prepping to splurge on my first rachel comey shoes. can't wait to have you back :) xo

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  4. What? do tell. now. I need some happy news before this meeting I have to go to. An iteration of the Barbaraos that I failed to get you!?

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