Decision : Eugene

"There's no record of his having had close friends. He traveled alone. Always. Even in the presence of others he was completely alone. People sometimes felt this and felt rejected by it, and so did not like him, but their dislike was not important to him."

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Yesterday was a running day.

The time had come for deciding where to put down roots. 

As I loped along I sensed my athletic energy being replaced by the desire to walk. 

Not wanting to run long, I decided on intervals. I circled the soccer fields at the middle school, stopping after five minutes. I felt I should do more, so jogged to Amazon Park and was determined to run 1000m loops. The first loop I stopped after 800m, 500m for the second.

I knew it was a weak effort.

I began walking the Rexius Trail, grateful for the solitude. The sun was bright and warm. I sauntered along, searching facts, memories, voices. 

I will remain in Eugene. 

I need to find a place to live. 

I am currently renting a room, but wish to live alone.