i was standing at the drive-thru window this morning, fully exhausted due to the three hours of sleep i had the previous night and a severe depravation of caffeine. under normal circumstances, this would have been the perfect recipe for angry, short-tempered tiffany, but instead, i found myself with a surge of happiness, of feeling like everything is right in the world. i've been so focused on not having a relationship to depend on that i completely missed out on the wonderful people i have in my life already.

katie, for instance. even though she's still living back home in illinois, we can be apart for weeks at a time, but pick up right where we left off everytime. i can tell her almost anything and i always know she'll be there for me, no matter what the cost. she is one of my absolute best friends and i can't imagine what life will be like if she ends up moving to portland. (here's hoping!)

one of the newest additions is mikel. we became friends through dailybooth and once he came to visit, our friendship was solidified. we have so much in common, but still butt heads from time to time. even when i feel lost, i can call or text him at any hour and find myself laughing within seconds. it's an unexpected friendship that i can't wait to bring new memories to.

and then there's my starbucks. i've only been there for a little less than two months and already, we're family. we're there when someone needs us, we hold back the drama and we joke and take things with a grain of salt. judah, courtney, jenise - you're my loves. i can't imagine surviving that place without you.

so, even though parts of my life are still empty,  there are some parts that are overflowing. life is a journey and here in portland, i feel like the best chapters are spilling out before me. and to be honest? i can't even begin to explain the excitement i feel in my bones. i finally know that right now, in this moment, i feel like i have found my home.

portland, ily.