I’m down in Brookings, OR for a few days to do some insurance work with Colonial. This is my first time on the southern coast and I was blown away by its beauty. I’ve been to the central coast several times and that is beautiful in its own right. But this area is even nicer! Today was a postcard-perfect day and I had the privilege of driving along the ocean at sunset. The area between Bandon and Brookings featured the giant rocks and bluffs I had imagined when others described the rugged coastal beauty of Oregon. I could’ve admired the views all night and would’ve been tempted to continue on to California had I not been impeded by the darkness and the need to be in Brookings tomorrow morning. Sorry I don’t have any pictures as I was under time constraints. I will be back with a camera in hand!

Days like today add to my divided opinion of my home area. On one hand, I miss the Midwestern people, their values, and the work ethic. It’s nice to live in a place where you don’t have to lock your doors. On the other hand, it’s flat, freezing cold, and winter lasts waaaaaay too long. Conversely, Oregon’s people are very different than what I’m used to and much of the culture is strongly at odds with my beliefs. However, I love how we can see the ocean or the mountains by driving 2 hours or less! Why can’t the people and the landscape go hand in hand?!