I love you, Astoria. And I'm not one to toss that word around lightly.
Astoria, you're special to me. You're not like the other places I've been.
I had this idea that I was going to move to Guatemala for a few months. Because I get restless and bored and I really, really want to learn Spanish.
Then I had an idea that I was going to move back to Colorado, despite my dislike for the climate - I even applied for a job and had an interview.
Then, three days after publishing my last blogpost, everything changed at whirlwind speed.
I met an amazing man and we got married. We bought a house. And now we’re expecting our first child! I'm settling down!
No, no. Just kidding.
About that last part.
But I did officially take my paint and sip business to the "next level" (I got a business license and made a website). Check it out here! And if you’re local, come to one of the events! You’ll have a blast!
Here's how that happened to a girl who swore she'd never pursue or commit to anything like that: a newly established business in town reached out and, what I thought was going to be either a job offer or a cease and desist, turned out to be an invitation to buy the business. Long story short, I did not takeover that business, but decided it was time to bulk up what I was already doing.
And here we are.
I discovered, accidentally, business-stuff gives me the same rush I get from traveling and moving to new places. If I can satiate that high, then I might even be able to stay in one place. But I'm even more excited to learn, maybe, I can actually do something with it! This is could be life-changing.
In addition to my exciting, new endeavor, my parents came to visit for 8 days last month and I had the honor of playing tour guide. I was trying to trick them into moving here, so I wanted them to have the best time!
For 8 days, we explored a lot of places! It was amazing and deepened my love for Astoria. So, if you’re ever at a loss of ideas for things to do (at least when the weather permits), go ahead and reference this list - it’s worth it:
Youngs River Falls
Wreck of Peter Iredale
Lewis & Clark National Park
Sunday Market
Cannon Beach
Fort George
Maiden Astoria
Wander slowly on Commercial Avenue
Eat breakfast on the water at Coffee Girl (order something with lox)
WineKraft for KnitNight
Trivia at MerryTime
Climb up the Astoria Column
Maritime Museum
Favel House Museum
Ride the Astoria Riverfront Trolley
Breakfast at Arnie’s
Second Saturday Artwalk
Buoy Beer for food and sea lions
Cemetery at 14th & Madison
There’s so much more to do than we could fit in the time they were here, but I think they liked it, and I think I did too.
So, Astoria, if you’ll have me, I think I’d like to stay a little while longer.
With love,
Chelsea
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| And on their 2nd day, we rode the Astoria Riverfront Trolley |
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| Sea lions! |
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| We threw tiny airplanes off the top of the Astoria Column! |
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| My mom and I taking selfies at the top of the Astoria Colunm |
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| My dad and I playing dress-up at the Flavel House Museum |
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| Flavel House Museum |
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| We didn't check out the Oregon Film Museum |
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| I brought my mom to KnitNight at WineKraft - one of my favorite weekly activities in town! |
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| Family photos in Cannon Beach |
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| Family selfie at Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach |
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| May as well be an engagement photo. |
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| "Gittle 2017" |
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| Checking out some history at the old cemetery |
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| Fort Stevens' Battery Russell |
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| Dad discovers his shirt doubles the fun at the Maritime Museum |
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| Mom and Dad Do Astoria |
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| I think this was their first time at the Pacific Ocean, ever?! |
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| The Wreck of Peter Iredale |
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| This picture was not posed... |
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| Novelties at Moe's Chowder |
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| The smiliest, RVing, old man, Toby |
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| How Lucy hangs at the KOA |
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| Youngs River Falls |
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| Oregon Chapter of the Gittle's 2017 RV Trip Across America |
