A TOURIST IN MY OWN CITY.


When I was in high school I wanted nothing more than to move out of Portland. I was convinced that there was nothing going on here and that if I ever wanted a career in fashion I would have to move. Though that last statement is still debatable, the first is definitely not true. 

I'm not sure if it's because of all the new people moving to Portland or if I was just oblivious to everything going on before, but there's literally so much stuff happening in Portland creative-wise it's crazy. I've lived in Portland 25 years and still learn about new creative groups, boutiques, designers and events that have been in existence for years that I knew nothing about. 

Last summer I moved into an office in the Downtown Pearl area. When I got tired of staring at my laptop I would randomily roam around the Pearl and explore. It didn't take long for what started off as a break from the office to turn into weekends of exploring different parts of town. In a sense, I became a tourist in my own city.







Although I'm planning to do a lot traveling in the near future and at some point I'd like to move, I've learned to love and appreciate Portland. And truthfully, I'm not so eager to leave as I was before. I still have a lot of exploring to do.

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9 comments:

  1. Meredith {Martha Chartreuse}October 5, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    There really is so much to do in Portland! I always feel like there are new places popping up.

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  2. UnknownOctober 5, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    I think it's a brilliant idea to be a tourist in one's own city! :)

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  3. ErinOctober 5, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    I love Portland (however, it's new to me - Only been here for 2 years). The Pearl is a great area. So many great shops, cool buildings, good food...

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  4. TracyOctober 5, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Love your shoes! What do they say about Portland? It's the best little big city? :) I like it too.

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    1. Brittany SiierraOctober 20, 2015 at 1:02 PM

      Thanks! I probably wear them WAY too much! Lol
      Britt

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  5. westmetromommyOctober 5, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Portland is such an interesting city--and it seems to be ever-changing, so you'll always be able to be a tourist at home!

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  6. Renée @ The Good Hearted WomanOctober 6, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Portland is amazing! I've lived here all my life, and every day I learn something new about my hometown and the people who live here.

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    1. Brittany SiierraOctober 20, 2015 at 1:02 PM

      So true. I definitely want to get out and travel but I certainly don't mind living here! :)
      Brittany Sierra

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