Oregon

I love Oregon.

Maybe I am biased. I have lived here my whole life. Born and raised. I have never been to the south or the east coast. And I can count on one hand how many other states I have been to.

I may have just ruined all my credibility.

But, let me tell you, I have visited 3 other countries on 3 continents. All 3 countries do not have snow. The rain there is once in a while and when it comes, it is a flood from the clouds. The heat is scorching. The humidity is outrageous. Here in Oregon, we have all 4 seasons. It isn't just snow, it isn't just rain (although sometimes it feels that way...), it isn't just sun.  We can have all 3 of those in one day! Its unpredictable. Take today for instance. It is March 21. Technically, it is spring. But I am looking out my window and snow is falling. Not just kinda, but there is snow sticking on the ground and it is still falling.

We have every kind of terrain here too. The coast, the valley, eastern Oregon, central Oregon, mountains. When I went to Uganda this past January, they told me they had never seen the ocean. Only in pictures. The children wanted to visit Oregon just to see the "water".

We have Portland. But it isn't like Chicago. Or New York. Or Atlanta. It is a big city, but not a BIG city. Drive an hour away from Portland, and we have farm land. The contrast between the 2 keeps life interesting and picturesque. I love it.

I could go on and on. I love this place. There is no where else I would rather live. There is no where else I would rather raise my kids. Oregon is amazing.

Be jealous. :)