12 reasons why I love Oregon

Have you thought about why you love where you live? job, school, family... etc. I bet there are many reasons that keep you there. After coming to Oregon, many many many people have asked me why I chose Oregon (which I kinda answered Why United States? click there & read more!). Also, people ask me why I don't want to move to a different state such as NY or CA.

"why don't you move to ...?" ... I don't move because I love Oregon (´vωv`*)。ｏ０○

Let me tell you good things about Oregon

1. Friendly Oregonians

I have heard A LOT of international students saying that "I came here, but it's hard to make local friends..." "I don't have any local friends" etc.. It it hard. Many of us get shy mainly because of the language barrier and cultural differences. We, international students, have to encourage ourselves to be friendly. Of course, like everywhere, there are some rude people in Oregon. However, many people seem to be very friendly to international students as well. As a proof, I have met many nice & friendly people here.

2. Oregonian English

This is totally my biased opinion. If you don't agree with me, please let me know nicely in the comment section below. I think Oregonians speak clear and slow for me compared to other native English speakers who I have met in different places. When I got here, I was afraid to hear Oregonian English.. Because my English was super limited, I hoped I could "hear" what they said as some kinds of language at least at the time. My host mother spoke, my advisers spoke, and other Oregonians spoke.. Oh, thanks Oregonians. I could understand & recognize their words. Very clear. Slow enough. This is what I thought, and I was super happy.

3. Hungry squirrels

I had never seen wild squirrels before. Then.. BOOOOOM!! They are everywhere. The other day, I saw a squirrel carrying a cookie, maybe OREO. He was happily walking in front of me, then he found a giant fat monster (me) walking behind him. He got super scared and ran away very quickly.... without the cookie. The monster felt bad for him & he felt bad for the cookie.. (;_;)(;_;) they are too cute...

4. Rain

I love rain sooo much.

5. Natures

It's beautiful. I can share some pictures with you, but You just need to see it.

6. Fruits

Because it rains all the time(?), Oregon gets super delicious fruits ヽ(　　´　　∇　　｀　　)ノ yes, my favorite food in the world. During the Summer, you will be able to buy very yummy fruits and vegetables with great deals.

7. Hiking

Nature = hiking!! Oregon got many hills, mountains, water falls, ocean, creeks, .. what else? haha Hiking trails everywhere＼(^▽^＼)(/^▽^)/ Beautiful sightseeing (nature) everywhere 

8. Portland Hipsters' Fashion

I promised you that I would blog about this, and I will! I have been writing about it (^^) You are more than welcome to google it. Portland Hipster Fashion is my first and the only fashion that I have liked so far!!

9. Antique shops

As you already know, I love antique shops. Because there are not many stores that I like except these antique shops, I don't spend a lot of money on clothes, beauty items, and more as much as I did in Japan. Antique stuff is the bbbbbiggest one that takes my money now.

10. No Sales Tax
Did you know that Oregon doesn't have sales tax? This is the most amazing thing for a shopaholic = me.

11. Rainbow

Seriously, it rains A LOT here. Even when the Sun comes out, it rains. After That??? Rainbow!!

12. People's reaction of weather

I honestly had never cared about weather in Japan. However, people here get really really happy when it's sunny. This is so cute! My first blog post about was this, remember? If you don't, click HERE to read it!

There are many more things that you guys might love.

But this is just a sneak peak of why I, Vivian, love Oregon (-U-)

ho ho ho!
Now, you like Oregon a little bit too, right?

:)

15 recent random facts about Vivian

So, this is me.

oops... I am not as cute as this kitty (;_;) I wish I was though. bahaha

sorry, so this is me. Vivian (∩´∀｀)∩ HELLOOOO

1. An international student from Japan in the US
2. Studying Psychology, Communication, and Hotel Management
3. All the numbers that can describe me are getting bigger except my height & body parts. You know, the numbers like weight, length of my hair, size of my shoes, etc. (´▲｀)*sigh* I want the numbers to be smaller though. What can I do?
4. England is my dream place. I have always been loving anything from England although I have never been there and have never seen anybody from there in person. This must be some kinds of obsession!
5. I just slipped and felt down in the bathtub because I was doing...
   
   yes, laundry. Just like one of the theme from My neighbor Totoro. I was alone. My body hurts so badly. I'm glad that I survived. I thought this happens to only elder people... but I was totally wrong!! sorry! Bathtubs are dangerous! By the way, this picture is from "Totoro". This website answered your "?" about Japanese culture from the movie; Totoro! I thought it was super interesting!  
6. So, I have a bruise on my heel
7. I live in a tiny and gorgeous apartment If you have read my previous post, you might already have known. (if not, read more 'today is the day' It's a happy happy story!... of mine...) hehe
8. permit! a permit driver! This status will be changed pretty soon! I hated reading the manual book, so it took couple of days + almost 3 years of lazy days to finish reading it.
9. I think Oregon hipster fashion is wonderful! I will blog about this later, but I love it!
10. I got really shocked to know that most of my friends from elementary school are married or/and have kids. I thought the average age of marriage in Japan was 27-29ish... I was totally wrong!
11. I love Greek yogurt more than any other food!
12. My favorite American books are "Calvin and Hobbes." Have you read Calvin and Hobbes before? If you haven't, you should!!! I've been learning a lot from Calvin. He is a good boy. hehe
13. I have my dream house image. My dream house has a library like a library from Beauty and the Beast. The color is blue and white.
14. But I want to stay most of time in the tree house. (^^)
15. I love to do stuff in the last minutes. haha

I hope you get to know a little bit about me(+́・ω・+)

(; ･`д･´) did you think I am weird?

Then, I think you are right. hehe

It was very hard for me to come up with 15 of them... especially after 7th fact...
I would love to read 15 random facts about you all (^^)
leave a comment below, and I will talk with you tomorrow!

:)