Plan.

[nonionay]

I think I have a plan.
I'm in the Portland area right now, lounging in the shade in a friend's backyard, in 93 degree heat (21% humidity), making up for the fact that the sauna in Whistler was a piece of crap. I've done some relaxing, some job hunting. Read some comic books and just got in some time at the pool, helping my friends show their babies swimming for the first time. I think I'll stick around a couple more days, then go into Portland proper to visit friends and family.

(Hey, Portland friends! Do you want to see me?)

Then, I'll head back to Bellingham for a week or so, canvassing town with resumes. I've got a doctor's appointment on Thursday, a friend in town on Saturday. When I'm done with that, I'll hit the road. I'll print out as many resumes as I can carry, and start visiting towns on the train and bus lines. At least, towns with friends I can crash with. (I think this is important, because I'd rather not move to a place where I don't know anyone.) Maybe I could find some campgrounds, though. That could be cool. I'll spend a day or so in each town, checking out the print shops.
This kind of road trip is the sort of thing I've always wanted to do, anyway. So why the hell not?

So who'd be up for letting me crash on their couch for a night? I'm quiet and can do dishes. I've got Seattle, North Kitsap and maybe Mt Vernon covered. (dammit, my main Everett contact just moved to Illinois. :-( )

I don't know how long this epic journey will take, but maybe I'll end up in Portland in time for my next visit, in the middle of September for my dad's 70th birthday.
(Portland's last on my list. I don't think I want to try any farther south, though Eugene is very vaguely tempting.)

Comments

[nisi-la.livejournal.com]

I am sleeping in the living room already and there is no couch, or you would be welcome here. But I bet plenty other Seattleites would like a visit.

Also I know of a good, cheap place you could maybe live in this town in a couple months.