Amy Nieto Photography + Design

So, I'm moving to Portland, Oregon in late August. Before moving to Vegas I said I'd only be here a year. And as my first anniversary looms closer (June 9th), I am engaging in a positive and active state of mind. I have acknowledged that my issues with insecurity do not stem from this awful city, or anywhere for that matter. The issues are in me, I need to solve them.

I have secured a room in a lovely guesthouse for three months. Am taking business lessons with my work buddy, Ryan. You have seen all the crafty progress I've been posting the past few weeks, more prototypes have been created awaiting to be properly photographed.

I am taking charge of my life. I have far too much potential, I don't want to let it go to waste. As I still have three months left, a job search will be undertaken as well, but I am definitely ready for Star Magnolia to become what I've dreamed about for years now.

I know most of y'all have a lot of burning questions, so let's begin with the press junket.

*amy searches the crowd of reporters and lands on Timmy, signals him*
Timmy: Have you ever been to Portland, Amy?

Amy: Oh don't be silly, Timmy, of course I HAVEN'T. This wouldn't be a crazy adventure if I had, right? :P I will pay a visit sometime in late June/early July (if my manager ever decides to group my days off consecutively instead of giving me Mondays and then Thursdays off. Thanks a bunch.).

*amy chooses her next reporter*
Ramonda: Do you know anyone in Portland, Amy?

Amy: Well, aside from two lovely ladies whose blogs I've been reading a while, no I do not know anyone.

*Amy searches once again.. agh, dammit, he's here*
Bartholomew: So, Amy... why Portland?

*damn, I knew he would ask that*
Amy: Well, I've been researching this city for months now. I like that it is environmentally conscious. It has bike trails. I like that it supports its artists. In fact, most of the times I see a cool shop on etsy, where is it from? Portland! Something creative must be running in the water. I can finally wear rain boots. It is less than two hours from the Ocean. The greatest film of all time, Overboard, was shot in this fine state. My super awesome friend/kindred spirit Sarah lives just outside Vancouver (Canada, just 5 hours north) and I can't wait to finally meet her in person. I feel that both my design and photography business will flourish in this fine city. But most of all, dear God, most of all... THERE IS GREENERY!!!

That is all the questions I shall be taking at the moment. I appreciate all your support. I really do. Many of you are a little puzzled by my decision, but I just want to you let you know I haven't felt so sure and confident about a place/plan in a long time. This time, I'm going to make things work. Enough sitting around waiting and waiting.

In the meantime, I'm going to sleep. And also learn ways to wake up early (like by 8-9 am-ish) on my days off. For reals, this is a problem for me. My sheets are so nice and comfy though, mmmmm. bed.. mmmm.