8/31/15

13 days ago, we left Oregon for an new adventure. Up to then, everything had gone better than expected. Both my wife and i got transfers pretty quickly, found an apartment (harder than one thinks sight unseen), found movers and got a good deal on a moving truck.

I had only driven through Salt Lake City twice, and hadn't technically ever stepped foot on solid ground here. I did fly into Salt lake City last October for an hour layover. Don't think that counts though. My wife hadn't ever been to Utah, so I was more excited for her to see Utah - which we still haven't had time to do that. In due time though.

It has now been almost two weeks since we moved in, and the apartment is really nice (albeit quite a bit smaller than from our last apartment, which was twice as big), as is the area. We got lucky and found a Subaru Outback at the second dealership we tried. We were after a specific year/model, and found a 2006 Outback with 94K miles (with a 2 year warranty) for a good price - and it is in great shape!

In anycase, I am heading out on a trip next week. I unexpectedly found out I have 5 days off in a row, so I won't argue with that - unless it is a recurring thing..and even then, maybe :). Life is faaaar to short to work the grind 40 hours a week. But that rant is for another time.

So until I decide where to go, and there is FAR more places to get to within 3-5 hours of driving than I could have ever dreamed of, I decided to edit a photo. It is of the ocean, one place I cannot get to within the aforementioned time frame. Ruby Beach, along the Olympic National Park to be more specific.

I should have some stories to tell in the next two weeks, as adventure always finds me.