I'm noticing SPRING

Dear Portland,
It seems the trees began to turn green overnight. Last night in fact. When I got here the branches were bare and trembling a bit under the weight of fresh snow, but today, spring green leaves cover what sky I used to be able to see. Even cherry blossom trees have decided to make an appearance. This morning, waking up 7am, due to the dogs, I also heard songbirds I have never heard before. And jesus is it hard to determine what bird is singing when you can't see it. There doesn't seem to be an encyclopedia of bird sounds on the internet, or maybe there is and I just couldn't find it. Anyway, I was able to focus on the just the birds this morning and the evil dogs were forced out of my concentration.

Tomorrow is my first knitting class and I'm totally excited and nervous. I hope they like me. I hope I don't have to explain my tattoo and piercing to a new group of eight year olds. I think there are only three girls so it should be pretty smooth. With such a small class there should be a lot of time for individual attention so hopefully they will be able to cultivate really excellent skills and techniques. Giving me a good name as a teacher.

My sister landed safely at PDX last night and just knowing she is walking your fair streets without me is so...annoying. It's alright though. With any luck these classes will be really good for me and the community will be welcoming. And my time left will be quick and well spent.

I watched Cold Mountain today and got all romantic for a horrible time in American history.

Tomorrow's a big day so I should try and get some sleep tonight.
I love you Portland.
Goodnight.