Ah, a breath of fresh air
I drove up to Portland today, to spend the day with Dave. We have only seen each other once since school has been out, work and school(his) schedules not matching up. So today was designated as 'Bri and Dave's Day of Fun.' I'm serious, that's what we've been calling it. I ended up arriving at his house later than planned- an unexpected familial issue coupled with Portland bridge traffic put me behind schedule. And didn't he let me know it. Four cell phone calls on my way up there..."BRI WHERE ARE YOU." "WHAT THE HELL IS TAKING SO LONG?" "ARE YOU EVEN COMING?!" "HOW MUCH TRAFFIC CAN ONE BRIDGE HAVE?!?!" But. I got there eventually. And I can't say how wonderful it was to see that kid. After a big hug and a sloppy greeting from his dog, the two of us sat in the living room, halfway watching and laughing at America's Next Top Model, as we discussed all the events that have occurred since we last saw each other. It doesn't matter that these same events had been discussed over the phone. Talking about them in person is much more gratifying, much better for the soul. After a brief bout of bickering over what we wanted to go out and do, Dave and I headed over to 23rd...home to Vivace's Coffee House, as well as some of the quirkiest, most entertaining shops and people Portland has to offer. And then we had two hours. Two hours of iced coffee, talking, shoe shopping, joke telling, bubble tea, talking, candle smelling, people watching, talking. Oh, the talking. About everything and nothing, things important and completely outrageous and shallow. Beautiful, open, entertaining, honest conversation. And then the brief car ride back to his house, and the big hug goodbye. The parting jab, and quick grin from both parties.
My drive back to Salem was long, and peaceful, and I was more clear headed than I've been in weeks.
Today...today was a much needed gulp of fresh, clean air, after breathing in the fumes of past problems and irritations for two months.
It'll keep me going strong. For quite some time.
My drive back to Salem was long, and peaceful, and I was more clear headed than I've been in weeks.
Today...today was a much needed gulp of fresh, clean air, after breathing in the fumes of past problems and irritations for two months.
It'll keep me going strong. For quite some time.