march was new

I don't know about you, but March flew by insanely fast over here.  It was the first full month being in Portland and now that April has made its appearance, I'm realizing that I am no where near settled.  When you go and sell all of your belongings (except my studio stuff!) and start completely over, it can become the biggest weight on and off your shoulders.

(photo via my instagram)

To feel free of belongings and now make only intentional purchases is amazing, everything I choose to bring in to our new home has more purpose.  I think everything through now before I commit to it.  In part I do this because I know how secure we felt when being able to save money this winter that I dont want to blow it and I also am aware of how much crap we accumulated over the years.

The new stress now is more of little inconveniences like not having a couch for 4wks and basically living out of our bedroom.  Not feeling settled enough to make meals in our own home, no vacuum or mop. You know, little things.  But as we fill our home with the things we need, it becomes just that- a home again.

March was a time when:

- we tried new restaurants

- read books in bed

- listened to sam cooke while unpacking 

- enjoyed the beginning of spring

I think April is looking pretty good around here and I can't wait to share the progress we have made! xo