today is nicholas's first day at the winery, meaning it's my first day of (what i had hoped would be a long-running) total-unemployed-unaccompanied-on-my-own-no-reservations-portland-exploration. i was way more excited about it when a) there was no daunting pressure to get a job and i had a lot more money, and b) it was about 20 degrees warmer.
i woke up early this morning to a black sky and the sounds of someone in the kitchen. it reminded me of growing up, when i could hear my dad getting his coffee and lunch ready while i was still laying in bed before school. one of my favorite things ever is chatting early in the morning, like grabbing breakfast at your place before work, or being at my apartment after everyone kind of just slept here the night before, or getting up and sitting with you while you drink your coffee before you go. tomorrow, i'm making pancakes.