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ahhpeanutbutter

Some thoughts about Leaving

May 21, 2006 20:55

Last night my friend John was talking to an acquaintance of his. During the conversation the acquaintance casually remarked that he, “Fucking hates New York.” Now John was born and raised in New York and has friends and family in the city, so obviously he was offended. He had a real reason to love the city ( Read more... )

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potato_hippo May 22 2006, 05:32:47 UTC

Mat, I really enjoyed reading this post. I think it’s important to realize that leaving Portland doesn't have to be permanent. You could go back if you desired. I for one have finally fallen in love with Seattle. I want to someday move back to Portland though maybe after I finish school and work a few more years up here.

potato_hippo May 22 2006, 06:41:27 UTC

Oh and Mat, can you tell me what this says?
http://data1.blog.de/blog/n/natur-news/img/Fischkalender.jpg

ahhpeanutbutter May 22 2006, 07:08:13 UTC

It says,"The German Nature Fish Calender"

pollydacron May 22 2006, 13:38:16 UTC

there's still something bittersweet about leaving the place that you feel at home though, i'm sure.. like i said in matts myspace post seattle's a gorgeous city.. it just takes a backseat to ptown for me.. cause roots and sense of belonging don't come out of nowhere. although i'm sure after a while one develops memories in whatever city they're in.

triciaagogo May 22 2006, 17:10:12 UTC

i agree. and this should be published for all portland loving people to read.

pollydacron May 22 2006, 17:51:46 UTC

the only city i've been to that i "fucking hate" is L.A. and that's probably because i had some bad experiences there. and it's L.A. but even so it probably has redeeming qualities if it's your home.

_sameer_ May 22 2006, 19:49:40 UTC

Man, that was deep. I really needed that.

And when you get up to UW, look me up, bro.