Stay a while

Hello my wandering souls.

Back in June, I was driving up the Oregon Coast to Washington and I had this song on replay. It was a song called “ The World Outside” by Calum Bowie. It has this line that repeats throughout the song. “I want to stay a while.” As I drove past the “Welcome to Washington” sign, it all clicked for me.

The theme song of my roadtrip was just a vocalized version of my inner desire. After feeling unsure after my last contract was cut short, I had a strong hope that Seattle had something special in store for me. I wanted to stay in one place for a while. I hoped to fall in love with the PNW. Maybe even hoped it would take away the restlessness I had recently discovered in my soul.

I have in the forest surrounded by giants grounded in their roots that probably have more history than the city itself. I am in constant awe, wondering how any place can be so green. I have stood on the beach staring out in the sound wondering if the ocean looks bluer here or if it’s just in my head. Certain that if it isn’t more blue, it definitely shines brighter here against the summer sun than anywhere else. The nature here is movie perfect, no filter needed. The PNW is simply magical.

Seattle has been a safe place to land.. for a while. Unfortunately, it has not cured my desire to constantly move apartments, cities, and/or states. I have however made it home for now.

I am halfway through my six months in Seattle and for the first time during a contract, I am changing it up! I’m moving to a new neighborhood this week. Closing one chapter and moving onto the next (kind of). Maybe I will make more friends. Do some new activities. A fresh start in a city I’m still learning to love. Stay tune for part 2 of this story in Seattle as I stay a while 😘