tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36373860952721657052009-03-31T14:33:07.516-07:00Rufa Dee describes life in the comfortable side of the river in one of the United State's most livable and sustainable cities: Portland, Oregon.Rufa Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906092804223471561noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3637386095272165705.post-80648751493049824392009-03-31T14:31:00.000-07:002009-03-31T14:33:07.523-07:00

Big plans are congealing. Yes, that is right. Coming together from nicely flowing liquid into some sort of thickened state.MORE LATER

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Labor Day weekend is not about shopping for me. I like to take time an savor the lasting warmth of the sun on my skin, feel the breeze on my face, admire flowers. One great benefit of living in the Willamette Valley is that we have very distinct seasons. You can enjoy the three months of summer, and know that the overwhelming heat and thick air pollution will be replaced by the crisp Fall air.I

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Greetings!I am in an interesting mood today, as it is my last day in the office for my old job. It is 10:30 am, so far so good.I was driving to work this morning and noticed that La Carreta had moved their glaring spelling error from one side of their three-story-tall sign to the other. For those of you not familiar with La Carreta, it is the can't-miss-it Mexican restaurant on SE McLoughlin Blvd

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It has been such a long week since I last posted.I am 100% moved in to my new place in SE. Kat is getting mad at me for beinglocked inside,but seems healthy and happy.The movers laughed at me when they saw the amount of stuff I hadand found out that my apartment was a one bedroom of 451 square feet.But it all fit! Now I just have to disassemble the mountain of boxes.

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Rufa's Top Ten TipsThis is something like the 20th time I have moved in my life. No joke.1) Accept that there are some things that will mysteriously disappear.2) Pack solidly, because you never know where your boxes will get jammed. Even if you are only moving two miles.3) Remember a "first night" box. No one likes to collapse exhausted on his or her bare bed, and not be able to brush teeth, just

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Last night, after packing for five hours, my boyfriend Yogi came over and we walked to dinner. I got a call from a friend who used to work at my new place of employment. He was fishing for an update and I was happy to give the good news. We chatted about his going to Law School in NY. I was still on the phone and walking up to our expected "pirate cookin'" destination, when I noticed the signs

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I will get the keys to my apartment on Friday night. Due to extreme room mate drama, I am very relieved to have an oasis all to myself. The down side is that the apartment is only 451 sq. ft. Modest at best. Thank goodness for Craigslist. I can get rid of things responsibly, and maybe make a dollar or two.I am very near SE Milwakie AVE. [I hate how spell check thinks the only Milwaukie is the one

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Why is it so difficult for employers or prospective employers to keep their applicants in the loop! I was told on Friday that I would get a call with an "Official Offer" on MONDAY. It is now TUESDAY AFTERNOON. If I was in the employer's position- I would at least call and say, "There has been a delay. I am not able to get back to you today. I will let you know as soon as I can."I don't think an

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Despite the fact that Springfield, Vermont was chosen over Springfield, Oregon for "The Simpsons Movie" premier, I went and saw it on Sunday. My boyfriend laughed to the point of tears. I was heartily amused, though I felt more impressed that the show had been around so long. Not only has "The Simpsons" been on air forever, the show has also become a significant part of American culture. I felt

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I feel as if I am part of a 21st century Horatio Alger story. Our heroine young Rufa Dee is from a difficult background and works her way through college. Rufa graduates with honors (almost). She then works several jobs to support herself and tries to find her dream job. Several jobs later she lands at a nonprofit organization and gets the low level job thanks to her friend. After a year and a

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My sister's future husband Sean is a big time fixed gear biker. He works in a bike store.My ex-boss commuted ten miles to work on his bike, even after suffering an awful wreck that left him with his arm in a sling for months, not to mention the pain.A one time roommate's boyfriend was biking (possibly drunk) late at night and hit a tree. With the resulting brain damage, he has never been the

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SE Portland SurvivorYou can call me Rufa Dee, welcome to my blog.The title of my blog indicates my geographic location and biographical standpoint. I have survived not widespread disaster or disease, but constant change and uncertainty. I'll admit there is a definite appeal to publishing your experience and opinion for others to voyeristially observe, curse, or maybe gain something from reading.I

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