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I saved out one day just for me. To play, write, walk, swim, whatever I want to do.
Whatever?!? Yikes!
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~$50 in gas if I go to Seattle (
PROS: Blue C sushi, Fremont, Daniel Smith;
CONS : trafffffic, six hours driving minimum) or the coast (
PROS: long walk on the beach, fresh air, out of town;
CONS : four hours driving minimum) or
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central Oregon (
PROS: out of town, pretty drive, nice scenery, potential for walking;
CONS : over five hours driving, don't have "the" spot to go yet) .
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The cost of coffee and lunch if I go on a walking excursion in town (after a swim, of course). Or about $5 more if I buy an all-day bus pass to supplement the walking.
So, with laptop, water bottle, and my yellow Miranda July book in tow, which way to go?