Changing Leaves

Tuesday

My dad and I woke up and went to State Street to grab coffee before he dropped me off for class. It reminded me of middle school! We both got coffees but mine was 100 times better because I mixed two seasonal flavors (Snickerdoodle and Holiday Blend) with soymilk and his was just plane-jane black... ew.

After the long drive, I definitely felt warm fuzzies when I got home! My entire house was filled with the fantastic aroma of Momma-made turkey soup. Oh lordy was it to die for! I had two bowls to show my appreciation and compliments to the chef.

It was filled with mushrooms, carrots, peas, yellow onion, turkey, and brown rice made with organic chicken broth. Mmmm Props, Mom!

Next course was a spiced cake topped with cream cheese frosting that my dad made. Hats off to the baker! He is always surprising me with his baking skills (and by baking skills I mean mixing the Duncan Hines cake mix together and finding a suitable frosting to compliment it).

Kobe's curled up in a ball. I think he's trying to keep warm. Look at those little arms and legs! He reminds me of a hen! Haha He's becoming so much more quiet, relaxed, and zen in his old age! Maybe he's been doing too much yoga.

Wednesday

This morning I woke up at 11:20! I know, suuuuper late! That's about 10 1/2 hours of sleep last night! I guess it goes to show how much longer you can sleep when the sun isn't beaming in through your blinds.

The first things I came across when I got downstair this morning were 8 bouquets of flowers. I think my mom's trying to become a florist?

Then I set out for a jog along the river in the freezing cold! I know Sacramento-cold is NOTHING compared to Kentucky-cold, but when you're coming from Santa Barbara, Sacramento pretty much feels the Arctic. Case in point: My fingers are numb right now as I am typing this... and I'm INSIDE my house.

Playlist

Album Intro-  The XX

Shut Your Eyes-  Patrol

Marley & Me-  Theodore Shapiro

Rawnald Gregory Erickson the Second-  Starfucker

Everybody Got Their Something-  Nikki Costa

In Motion-  Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross

Beautiful Love-  The Afters

Heartbreaker-  MSTRKRFT

1901-  Phoenix

Lisztomania-  Phoenix

Starry Eyed (Jakwob Remix)-  Ellie Goulding

Sleepyhead-  Passion Pit

Little Secrets-  Passion Pit

Partner In Crime-  Dr. Hollywood

Evil Woman-  Mike Posner

Band Bang-  K'naan feat. Adam Lavine

After my 3 miler, I came home and took Kobe on a stroll. I only call it a stroll because he stops so often that I don't think it qualifies as a walk.

Look at that fox!

Ok, enough with my Kobe pictures

I'll give you a little taste of Gold River right now :) Enjoy!

Now, it's persimmon time!

The Pilot Post

Whelp, here's the first post! The "Pilot"... get it? Like the pilot episodes of television shows? Hah! Sometimes my genius amazing me.

Anyways, I think this "blogging for each other" idea that you had is genius. Two genius best friends. How appropriate! Since I'll be using this to inform you about my life, I might as well start right now.

I started my morning by going to my 2 Friday classes. Luckily, today was the last day for both of them! Whoooooo! They are only 2 unit classes so they end early... I'm not complaining. We decided to party in one of them. It got pretty crazy! The prof took of her jacket and started swinging it above her head like a lasso as she danced on top of the tables! It was MADNESS! Ok, that didn't really happen. She just made baked goodies for us. White/milk chocolate chip cookies AND peanut butter cookies. My friend made cheesecake brownies for the occasion. Sweet mother of Pearl were they delicious!

As I proceeded to leave school and wait at the bus stop to head back home to Isla Vista, I came upon a man perched in a tree... meditating? Not something you see every day so, naturally, I took a picture of it for you.

Then, I got home and went on a run. All I have to say is: About time! I don't think I've gone on a nice run that exceeded 3 miles in months! Its appalling. I ended up running about 6 miles and felt amazing afterwards. Even though I didn't run fast (only like a 10-11 minute mile), at least I got out there! Here's a little visual story of my run for you...

Then I found a little trail that lead up the cliff.

I'm so glad that I decided to venture up there because it ended up being beautiful!

When I came home from my run, I remembered to check my mail! Guess what I found... a little package from you! I was so excited! When I opened it, I had a mini heart attack. Buckeyes and a postcard of horses!? What more could a girl ask fore?!?! Thank you!!!!!!! The buckeyes are addicting and delicious. Let's be honest, they'll probably be gone in about 5 days.

Can't wait to see what you've been up to! Wish you were here, and I miss you like crazy!