Part of my trip to Portland was to attend CascadiaPHP. Part of my trip to Portland was to start getting a feel for if I could live here. But, most importantly, it was to see a friend of mine who I haven’t seen in years.

I did not realize how much I needed a hug from her when I came to see her at work. A wave of relaxation washed over me, ear to ear smiles, and a spike in my heart rate.

I missed this person so so much