A week in Oregon

I went to Oregon to visit with my Mom and friends for the week. I took the Amtrak train in the early morning from Mt Shasta, California to Eugene, Oregon. The colors of Autumn were bold and provided a beautiful journey (even if it was over 7 hours long!)

Being home has never been easy for me, so it wasn't a surprise there was drama and tension while over my brother and between my Mom and I. Whilst in Oregon I seem to inspire others around me to make bad decisions that fuel the stress levels; it happens year after year. But it was important for me to see my Mom and try my best to get along with her. We had a good week together with only one argument which happened on my last night. But I left on good terms.

Two of my girlfriends drove me back to Mt. Shasta on Friday and stayed with me for the weekend. It was great to spend time with them in a different environment outside Oregon.
I will be leaving for LA on the 8th of November. The two day road trip along the Pacific Ocean will be a real highlight for my journey. This weekend is Halloween and there will be a Wild West party at Roxy's Vets Club. I will be dressing as an all American cowgirl in honor of YANK- red white and blue! Until then I plan to do another wood cutting run for more $$$ whilst desperately trying to find work in California or New York. My funds have depleted and the reality has set in that going back to London for the Holidays is looking unrealistic. I need to make money before I decide to return to England or settle somewhere in the USA. Its looking like my initial three months in America could be longer...
Music I am Currently Listening to: (Old School) Kernkraft 400 'Zombie Nation' - makes me think of Southend on Sea, Essex.