I'm finally getting around to a post, but there's good reason for it! First and foremost, my good friends Todd and Caitlin came up from California to spend a few days with us recently. We had a great time hiking up to Multnomah Falls, visiting the Saturday Market, touring our favorite pubs and restaurants, and just catching up from a good six months' worth of distance.
Multnomah Falls always presents great photo opportunities and--despite its diminished water flow with the warm weather--it remains one of my favorite nature preserves.
At first, we didn't think we were going to hike to the top. I'm glad we did, as it provided Todd and Caitlin with a glimpse of what the Northwest has to offer in terms of natural beauty.
I can't get enough of slow-motion water photos, so I included several of them in the blog this time. This stream is located about 1/2 mile from the parking lot and is very peaceful. Last time we went, we saw someone meditating on a large, flat rock. Seems like the right place!
Although their stay was short, it was great to show Todd and Caitlin our neck of the woods. It can be difficult, at times, to be separated from friends via long distances, but I'd say we made the most of our couple of days together. Caitlin loves the North West and has been trying to convince Todd to move up here, but I don't think that'll be happening anytime soon.. Why? Because Todd is in the process of buying his first house!!! So happy for them...
The other reason I haven't posted lately is because I have begun my Real Estate Broker's coursework!!! I am currently 32% done with the prelicensing and am anxious to get started. The bank is going through a lot of changes right now--branch closures, layoffs, terminations, and really impossible schedule modifications--so that definitely fuels the desire to get out. However, I'm happy to say that I am finally running TO something more than from something--a promising career in commercial real estate. Lots of change.
This is a major transition for Katie as she has successfully obtained her first career-track job! I am so proud of her! Her efforts are really paying off. Now that a great job has materialized for her, she has been able to put some of her many skills to use. She is going to love it and I am confident she will have a positive impact on her students.
Toby is going through some transition, too, as he is home alone for several hours each day. Poor pup. I'm sure he'll find something to do with his abundance of alone-time:
Well, today is Danny's birthday celebration and I've been glued to the computer for the majority of the afternoon. I think it is time to step away and spend the early evening with Katie and Toby before we go out :)
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