The Sunshine between the Showers

Finally getting much needed rain here in the Bay Area! Luckily, the skies cleared for Ab's first high school track meet. Yay! Captured this cool photo of her throwing the discus. 

Afterwards, headed back up to the city and had a wonderful urban hike. We always walk and walk and walk until we're starving! Mel's Diner hit the spot. I think I might be the only person who lives in San Francisco who really enjoys Pier 39. We found a secret walk with this beautiful view of the harbor and Coit Tower. And of course, the tulip festival is still going strong!

SOMA is growing on me, mostly because of this beautiful sparkling Bay Bridge at night!

View from my window in Recoleta

The stormy summer here in BA creates such beautiful skies! Counting my blessings :)

Ciao!

Julia

Seasons

Living in Northern California the last 3 and half years, I've finally come to appreciate seasons. SoCal really never felt like 4 different seasons, Boston's winter was so scarring that I declared winter my arch nemesis. But here, in Menlo Park, I actually look forward to the rain, the change of leaves, the expected rainbow in the afternoon after a rainy day. I like that I hold my tea close and snuggle up under my blanket. I look forward to the verdent spring, green Stanford hills, and bright orange poppies filling the fields. Different seasons bring about different daily habits, different emotions, different wardrobes, and different meals. The selections at the Farmers Market has changed from summer squash to winter squash, from strawberries and peaches to sweet potatoes and root vegetables. I not only enjoy the seasonal change, but in a way I even look forward to it. I wouldn't even mind a little snow now and again, though I could do withouth the great Northeastern Blizzards I endured. Seasons are fun, in their own, unique way. With that said, I'll be spending Christmas at the beach. :)

Heat Wave

San Francisco set a new record: 92 degrees in April!

Talk about a sweaty run in the GGP....I LOVE this weather!

It's raining

I'm going to have a lovely time running in the rain this evening! I actually really enjoy running in the rain once I get over the hump of getting outside.

A great invention would be an umbrella hat. I'm quite astonished that no one has invented one. I always find that when I have my umbrella I'm so handicapped like when I'm carrying groceries, library books, or other important things that shouldn't get wet!

Sledding!

HOW MUCH FUN!!!

Burr!

-15 Degrees outside.
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-Julia