What a moment to be writing this. Sitting @ the PDX airport, 5.40 in the morning, another 45 minutes to go for my flight to take off.
Dunno when I will be back. Dunno if I will be back. But then as life has been over the last 3-4 years, one lesson I've learnt is to not discount out anything.
13 eventful months. 13 months, in a city, that everyone down in sunny California raised their eyebrows to. "Portland, you leaving the Bay Area for Portland! Do you know the kinda weather that's up there? Blah, blah, blah"
To be honest, I was a lil skeptical to begin with. And it wasn't love-at-first-sight either. But theng gradually, as the city began to seep into my veins, I flipped. Completely. By the old-school charm, the green and most importantly, the calm & peace that Portland had to offer.
And the wonderfully warm people I met, only added to the charm. Some absolute gems, really. I hope the friendships last a lifetime.
After Bombay, Portland is the closest to where I've felt like being @ home. How I'm feeling @ the moment is how I feel everytime I take a flight outta Bombay. Its difficult to believe that another city evokes the same emotions. But it does.
Anyways, life is all about whole-heartedly embracing the change. So here we are. Goodbye, my dear city. And thank you for being such a wonderful host. I really couldn't have asked for more.
Wherever life takes me, I shall always cherish the memories you've given me. Always.
