u/amazedandconfused44

Usually when I go to Oregon, it’s always to Portland. This is my first time driving along the pacific northwest highway, and i’m really excited. Just trying to fill my days with cool things to do or see, and yummy places to eat. While I would really love to hike, I feel very nervous to do it on my own, so probably won’t be doing much this trip.

I just need relaxing, quiet and calm vibes. Ultimately, my main goals are to branch out on my own to gain some independence after a rough year, and to just be by the ocean every day with some other activities mixed in. On one of my cannon beach days, I do plan on driving over to Portland to do some shopping/thrifting and sweet treat spots.

I’ll be driving through Mendocino and The Redwoods and stopping near Eureka, then have two nights in Newport (was planning to do one night, but had to make it for two), and then 3 nights in Cannon Beach.

Any recommendations?? Please and thank you!

I have a week off of work which never happens, and really need to get away. I’m planning a solo road trip from SF to the Cannon Beach, Oregon. I have 9 days to fill.

I was thinking of stopping in Medford and then booking it all the way to Cannon Beach and just staying there until I’m ready to go back, but also want to stop in the Redwoods. I just can’t find good lodging available there, and am not prepared to solo camp.

Please send ideas / suggestions. My brain is fried!!

Being sad around my birthday is a forever tradition, as I’m just a naturally emotional and deeply feeling person. This year though, I’m feeling a lot more anxious than sad.

30 to me, is a huge deal. I never thought I was going to make it to 18, let alone 30. Due to depression in my youth, I found it really hard to plan for my future. Now, I feel like I’m dealing with the repercussions of that.

I’m a childcare director, been at the same job 10 years now, and should be making a lot more money. I want to leave California, but also never leave California. I want to travel, but buy a house. I’m single, and have actually never had a real relationship. I feel like I’m really, really behind and also really, really confused about what I actually want. I have a hard time committing to changing things.

I guess the point of this post is to ask people in their 30s and beyond for any advice that would be relevant. Maybe you felt similarly when you were my age, maybe you didn’t. What you were doing when you turned 30, what your goals were. HOW you achieved those goals.