Nature and Museums

I checked out a museum in Slo. It was rad but it was under renovation so we will have to go back later. I have been thinking a lot about how our mindsets can set the tone for the day. Been drinking lots of lemon water first thing in the morning and been making my own iced lattes every single day for quite some time. I have saved so much money. Losing my job and my marriage was one of the best things to happen to me because although it was painful it showed me how incredibly resilient and strong I was. I felt so weak at first and a friend moved in briefly to help me get back on my feet. They were very kind to me. I was able to get back and come back stronger. I met new friends who treated me like gold and I realized this is the way I wish to be treated the rest of my life. There was a total reset to my life. Realizing I love to travel, I lost part of who I was. I deserve to be loved, cherished and adored so much. I deserve to be surrounded by people who understand me and truly love me who will not abandon me. 

Portland

We landed in Portland. It has been good to us. Everyone we have met so far is incredibly friendly and helpful. They are eager to show us around and don't make you feel outcast like some places. I have found that Portland and England have both been my top two favorite places to travel to so far. Totally different places but one thing reign's supreme: friendliness. Just...wow! I even had a gal let me take her pic for some street style. Portland is a bit more hipster then goth but it has it's share of gothlings. We are even checking out a metal show soon. I found a few goths in the mix over at the arcade. There is an amazing arcade here that serves beer and peanut butter sandwiches among other yummy things and stays open until 2 in the morning. I found some cool gothic pieces while thrifting today but you will have to sift through quite a few items to find the gothic ones. I found some cool vintage Lip Service at a great price and an amazing dress from Morbid Threads. The coolest thing about this town is the bookstores, music and cafe's. They have delicious places to eat too! A total foodie place that caters not only to meat eaters but to vegans and vegetarians and everything in between.