Welp! It finally happened. Yes, I did it. I found my quiet spot, my happy place. This little piece of heaven is located right on the Willamette River just a 2 mile bike ride, or run, away, and coincidentally called Cathedral Park. Crossing over the park and the river is the St. Johns Bridge, which from what I’ve read is an official historical landmark. Also, the park is believed to be one of the spots in the Vancouver-Portland area that the Lewis and Clark expedition landed. This all sounds fine and dandy but it’s not why I crave being there, especially since I didn’t know about these facts until after declaring it my happy place.
Cathedral has done two incredibly noteworthy things for me. One is that it’s given me a getaway. The freedom that I feel when laying in the silent, cool grass, the amount of pressure that is released during the bike ride, and the mystery in the forest on the other side of the bridge all add up, giving me beautiful gifts of contentment and tranquility. The second thing is love. Being there for me strikes a love for laughter, delightful foods, great conversation, and love itself.
Not living at my physical home for quite some time has made me truly understand what home is as oppose to where it is. Essentially, home sits wherever my heart sits. With that said, I’ve distinguished many homes, and I’m so thankful to be able to say that Cathedral Park can be added to that list. Lastly, if you’re special enough, I can share it with you.
