No, not goodbye to my car - just my California license plates. I am now the proud owner of Oregon tags. Does this mean I'm an Oregonian or is it just my car? It sure does look official. Oh, by the way, did I tell you I'm moving to Bend, Oregon?
Some Oregon observations:
- People make eye contact here. I keep thinking, "Why are you staring at me!?" and then I realize it's just general friendliness. Wow - what culture shock compared to LA.
- The speed limit signs actually mean the speed you're supposed to go, not a jumping off point. Make sure not to go more than 5 miles over or prepare to brave the local police (this is, thankfully, not from personal experience - really).
- The beauty is spectacular!
No, not goodbye to my car - just my California license plates. I am now the proud owner of Oregon tags. Does this mean I'm an Oregonian or is it just my car? It sure does look official. Oh, by the way, did I tell you I'm moving to Bend, Oregon?
6 comments:
Oregon plates look good on your car and you.
Love you,
Mom
YAY, Suzanne!!! Beautiful Bend is lucky to have such a wonderful new resident! I'll be calling you soon so we can get a certain ROAD TRIP nailed down! I'm looking forward to it already...
Hmmmmmmmm.......friendly, smiling strangers? Sounds suspicious??! Definitely not anything us So. Cal species are accustomed to. Enjoy the moment; things might not be the same when your a little slow on the latte' steamin if you know what I mean!! But....keep the tip jar near the forward of the counter, just in case Oregonian generosity is amuck!
So getting comfortable enough to allow for a radical change in identity huh? Plates? Thats a HUGE commitment Miss Baker. Next thing you know, you'll be friendly with the neighbors, putting your name on the mailbox and getting a library card!! Happy New Year. Happy New Life! Jode'
Well, well...I'm ready to see some roadtrip pictures!
Wow! Now they have to change the POPULATION sign in Bend,OR
+1!!! :)
Stacey
Where's the 2008 news?
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