The Fun Begins...NOW

I'm here. I made it. I am actually in Portland, Oregon, and in 13 hours I'll start my first day at Wieden + Kennedy. So amazing and unbelievable.

I almost didn't make my flight. Moby ran away and we spent about 30 minutes searching for her. As I type Chanel and the kids still have not found her. Hopefully she is with a nice family who will be able to find us and return her to us very soon.

Searching for Moby throughout our neighborhood allowed me to say one last goodbye to Firestone. We drove past the park, and the junior high track where I had recently begun running on Saturday mornings. It was nice to go through the area with an understanding that it will probably be the last time I see it.

Thankfully Chanel drove to the airport. If I were driving we may still be on Highway 85.

As you can see my flight was on a smaller plane. But they seem to fly the smoothest.

Flying into Portland I was struck by how green the area is. We flew over some mountains, and they were just covered in green trees. We flew by a mountain peak covered in snow, and I am such a newbie to the area I couldn't even tell you what mountain it was! I have a lot of learning to do, and I'm excited about that.

I took a video of my first few seconds as a resident of the Pacific Northwest.

I am the proud temporary owner of a Nissan Versa for the next two weeks. As I was leaving the rental garage I was told 84 (I think!) was closed and that I'd have to take 205 to Powell, and take Powell into downtown. It was a quick drive, so I imagine it'd be even faster if the freeway was open. 

I'm staying at the Wyatt for the next 30 days, living the bachelor life while Chanel and the kids stay in Firestone until the house sells. The apartment is unbelievable, and I immediately wished Chanel and the kids were here because they would love it.

So here I am, typing as the sun goes down in Portland, getting ready to start my WK experience, so excited and nervous and overwhelmed and happy. Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...