the new place

I moved to Lake Oswego this month, surprising everyone. Mostly myself. Don’t get me wrong. It’s beautiful here, in the charming First Addition neighborhood. It’s just not very… Lisa.

Last Saturday we drove down State Street after returning the moving truck and I had to laugh at the darkened road- truly, the sidewalks roll up at a surprisingly early hour here, even on the weekends. And it is so very quiet here.

At night, there is no sound at all and you can feel the darkness- it’s that oppressive. I have never in my life slept in such quiet blackness. It’s hard to believe that I am just a few blocks away from shops and restaurants.

My place is charming, mid-century modern at its finest and very evocative of lake homes, in its own way. After years of urbanity and historic, transitional neighborhoods, living here is different. There’s no telling how I will feel after six months have passed. But for now, I’m open to new experiences, meeting new people and generally enjoying the river, lake and neighborhood views.

Photo by Wilson Chen, one of the City of Lake Oswego Photo Contest Honorable Mentions. View more photos from Lake Oswego photo contest winners online.