Peace in Portland Thanks to Teddy
Disclaimer: Everything below is a mix of what I observed and heard during the event. The goal isn’t to pinpoint "who exactly said what," but to share (usually) an outsider's view and overall perspective on these industries. I’m not here to act as a definitive firsthand source—readers should do their own research. I hope this inspires you to attend events, explore new industries, and hear what leaders are presenting. These notes combine my observations with thoughts on how things could run smoother and how ideas connect (IMO). I’m not an expert, you know? Just hanging out in the room with them. Enjoy!Topics: Trains, Peace, Tours, Happiness, Relief, Joy, Surreal, Confusion, Cautiously Optimistic
I don’t have much to say. Almost all of the staff was so happy. The hostel staff, as I left (one girl seemed to have one of the most horrible jobs. I felt so sorry for her. She was trapped and she was so dear. And, I tried so hard to give her reassurance the day/night before… then I went ont he tour. I think during the tour they cleaned out the hostel.
She was so happy to me as i left. Like I came back and got my stuff, she gave me the biggest, biggest, biggest smile - like i’d never seen…
Even one of hte train guys was working this same route, he’s here again - he saw me a few times last night, when i was taking pictures. he was so happy to see me agagin.. getting onto the train. I mean, all he said was “hello” buthe had a HUGE smile.
And even on the walking tour, the walking tour guide loved me. A super nice man from my same hometown, literally like where i was born. He encouraged me to help clean up my hometown as a start, too. His wife (WHO I DO NOT LIKE AT ALLLL!!!!!!! SHE IS UP TO NO GOOD FOR REAL CAUSE SHE IS SO SKETCHY!!!)… i literally walked out on the walking tour last time it was so upsetting. this one part with bicycles. Look up this story and then replace the word for “roses” with children. This portland story. He looked at me while he told the story, cause he knows I know the double meaning. How did his wife stoop this low, you know? He sees it too and he’s relieved. His wife met us at the end of the tour… but I wouldn’t be surprised if he walked her into an arrest. No idea. He was just so happy with me and I was like, uh, what? Hahhaah idk -maybe he read my blog from the night before about the hostel.. i think she’s toast. and he knows it.
These horrible disguised stories of portland, just told as “funny and weird”, and it was a relief. you know. its a relief. he literally told ME i’m a hero of the city. While describing another woman who is a hero of the city for horrifying reasons, if you understnad what he says. THen he looked at me and smiled and said: she was a true hero of the city.
He showed us a few stores they shut down - even one store that they just shut down and put up a new poster right away of a crocodile ATTACKING. Like, almost like people in their own companies felt TRAPPED but they had no way out and it couldn’t be proven. All of these companies. The train, the hotel, the tour guide!!!!!!! I felt that feeling from everyone. Like they’re trapped in this, but now they’re not. I helped them and now they’re free.
There’s one girl and i’m pretty sure her job was to clean up… remains. So. She just gave me the biggest smile on my way out. i think she feels so peaceful finally now, or at least finally she can start taking steps. i have no idea. i have no idea. i was honestly a bit nervous to go back into the hostel hahha. to get my stuff after the walk.
but her smile was so big… so, i knew it was okay.
(and while i was buying train tickets, i heard the ladies selling tickets saying that police were showing up at lots ofo the cars. they were almost annoyed, you know. like by the update from another police car stopping by train 19 for another train. wow)
I love gamestop. I know we are/were right. I know bbbyq is coming back. and i love rceo. so, excited to meet him one day :)
i will put some photos below. and let’s see what the future holds.
And last of all - per agreement of “self love” aka TRUE love. I threw away my vapes. No alcohol as always. Let’s just see what “reality” has to offer :)
Overall Event Review:
Venue (5/5), Food (NA), Speaker Content (5/5), Networking (5/5), Likeliness to Return (5/5) :)
alright. let’s make the world a better place. let’s not stop this.
Until next time, I wish you the motivation and success to search for opportunities around your area. Search and explore: Who is out there giving talks? There are new things happening all of the time.
Find relatable or interesting topics you like and check them out! Maybe even something hosted at a cool venue, if there’s no other reason to go. Let’s see what you can learn and discover not too far from home. 😊
