Love Oregon

After being home in Tualatin for only 4 days, I am reminded why I love it in Oregon so much. Here are just a few reasons that I have been reminded of . . . in no particular order:

1. No Sales Tax - I got my hair cut really short on Wednesday. Since I now have hairs that won't fit up in my pony-tail, I decided that I needed to buy some hair clips. Annie and I made our way to ULTA (our new favorite beauty supply store) and I had only 8 dollars cash with me. I found some clips that I liked, but then stood calculating weather or not $3.00 and $4.50 would cost me more than eight dollars. Finally it hit me: I'm in Oregon. THERE'S NO SALES TAX! Overjoyed, I headed up to the counter, handed her my 8 dollars, and walked out of the store with 2 quarters. Hallelujah.
2. The Woodburn Outlet Mall - Not only does Oregon NOT have sales tax, it does have my absolute favorite shopping center. Guaranteed, 2/3 of my wardrobe is from the Woodburn Outlet mall. It is here where I find my favorite place to shop, Banana Republic, as well as a new favorite, Clavin Klein, and places like Leggs, Aeropostale, and Gap. All at cheap outlet prices. With no tax.
3. Decent drivers - need I say more than that?
4. The smell - when I got home on Tuesday night and stepped out of the car, I could smell it: the Douglas fir, evergreen, pine, and all over WET smell that is Oregon. Yumm.
   
5. The green - Like I said, the trees smell great . . . they look even better. I love looking out my window and seeing a forest of trees. I love pulling up next to a tree in a parking lot. I love driving on a freeway lined with trees. Trees trees trees.
   
6. The rain/weather - I love rain. Rain means softer hair, fresher air, moisture in my skin, and puddles. It also means that it is not cold enough to snow. Bonus.
   
7. HOME and FAMILY - Self explanatory :)

I am so glad that I will be back here in just 3 weeks.