Cate Anevski

A Gray Day Adventure

Today, to take a break from tax season desk work, my friend and classmate Rhonda and I decided to hike Multnomah Falls. It started out magical, as always, and just got better and better.

Despite the relatively warm weather of the Portland area, and its almost complete lack of snow, as we climbed in elevation, I started seeing white sprinkles here and there.

Rhonda assured me these first inklings were just a preview of coming attractions, but, snow starved as I am living in this part of the country, I was slow to believe her. Of course, she was right.

The further we ascended, the winter-wonderland-y-er the world became. In fact, we even saw one of these (an elusive beast in my neck of the woods)!

And our trek included snowflakes that fell on my nose and eyelashes. How splendid!

Of course, all good things must come to an end, and eventually we had to leave the enchanted forest to face the real world... but only until the next hike.

Hy Heartfelt Thanks

I cannot say how much it warms my heart to have received so many kind and thoughtful comments regarding my career change. It's a great reminder as to why I'll never exit the crafting world, no matter how many other things I have in my life.

I have successfully completed my move, which is such a relief. However, it does bring up a confession I must make: This is the first time I've lived in Portland. I've spent the past three and a half years living in Beaverton, which any Portlander will tell you is most certainly not the same as living in Portland (despite the fact that it's a mere eight miles away from Downtown Portland).

My stupendous boyfriend happened to find me a great (cheap!) apartment in Portland proper, and, best of all, it's only a mile away from my tax firm, so I get to walk to work every day.

Yep, my life is shaping up to be pretty awesome, and the crafting community that I have been lovingly welcomed into is a huge part of the awe. Thanks, guys!