Rainy Days...Rainy Days...

When it rains, it pours. That certainly rings true in Boston. I thought I knew rain as it rained in California and Utah. Northeastern rain, well rain in Boston, is crazy. Friday, it rained non-stop all day long. It was not gentle rain, but huge long drops that soaked you even when you used your umbrella. I was lucky enough to have my umbrella damaged that morning by the strong wind that accompanies the rainstrom. Also, when it stopped raining, it was still dark and dreary. I woke up this morning and it seemed the storm had cleared, but I was wrong. That early afternoon, it poured again. We had ponds form outside our back door and part of street was like a river. So what do you do when it rains, you head to the mall...Here are some pictures from the storm...

Here is my car trying to survive the onslaught.
This is our pond that forms outside our backdoor. You have to skirt around it and try not to get dumped on by the water coming out of the white pipe. Oh, is it a fun challenge.
Here is the river formed from our pond...
This is the rain pounding on my windshield.
This is a side view from my car as Rebecca and I were waiting to meet her friend before going shopping. We said we were going for one hour and four hours later we were done, but it included dinner. It is suppose to rain more tomorrow. Lets just say, i cannot wait...then I am reminded that I have not experienced my first snowstorm yet. Bring on the cold weather!

New post/pics coming

Hey everyone, I know it has been a week since, I last posted, but I promise a new one is coming by the end of this weekend. I am trying to take more pictures to put up.

What to write?

I have been living in Boston for over a month now and I am adusting nicely. Actually, I love living out here. Libary school is going good. I was loaned this book to read called Alcatrez versus the Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson. It is a funny read as it is about evil librarians who secretly run the world. Alcatrez is a 13 year old boy who is fighting them and his special power is that he breaks things. It is a funny read.

I am excited that Renee is coming out here in October. We will rule the city or I will just try to make sure she does not get lost when I am not with her. I love how much history this city if full of. Across the street from where I grocery shop is a momument to a revolutionary battle between the English and the Americans. I can only imagine what that spot looked like back in 1775 as tody there is a shopping center and houses that line that street. It was probably filled with trees. But that is what you find around here. There is always something to learn. Though driving can be harry, too many one way streets, I adore this city more than I ever did Los Angeles. Nothing can compare the two. I think it is my love of history that sets them apart. I feel at home, I am meant to be here. I know that without a fact. I look at what my other option oculd have been and I am glad that never was a choice. It never was a choice. This was meant to be.

Thanks for all your love and support. I will try to post more pictures as I need to take more pictures. If anybody has any requests let me know.

Seasons' Change

Fall is coming in Boston. The weather is getting cooler and I am struggling not to freeze to death. Thermals are in my future along with a good pair of wool tights. I am not in California anymore. Though I miss the beaches, I love living in Boston. I love being surrounded by history. Boston just a different feel from Los Angeles and I like it better than L.A. Though, I do miss the beaches. I will be back in December and will probably go for a stroll along the beach with Renee in tow.

F.Y.I. My new profile picture was taken by my very talented sister-in-law, Laurel Lakey. Thanks again for taking these photos.

Happy Birthday Julee!!!

Today, is my aunt Julee's birthday. She is one of the best people I know and I consider her one of my best friends. We always have fun when we hang out together. So happy birthday!!!

Lack of coordination skills

Do you ever have those days were you wish you had never gotten out of bed that morning? That was yesterday for me. It began with my dash down this huge escalator to catch the train to school. I was fine, but juggling two bags (one for my laptop and the other for my books) when all of the sudden one of my feet do not hit the escalator step right. I kind of shot forward and to the side before grabbing the rail and steadying myself. I almost fell head first down the last part of the escalator. Then later that night when I was running on the treamill, I almost fell of the treadmill. My feet were not cooperating. I have had this happen before. So I finally gave up because I was not about to fell of a treadmill after the escalator. However, today my equilibrium seems to be in check.

Are you a movie star?

Yesterday, while I was walking to my car, this older gentlemen approached me. He was in his forties and overweight. I was trying to ignore him by unlocking my car, but he kept saying excuse me. I finally said what and he said to me "are you a movie star?" I was like no. Then he said, well you should be because you are beautiful. I said thinks, hopped in my car, locked the doors, and drove away. It was so cheesy and creepy. Should I take it as a compliment that he thought I was a movie star? I am just kidding. While trying not to be too creeped out, I started laughing as this is just one more crazy thing to occur in my life.

This got me thinking about other things that have happened to me. Like realizing there is a car with Hawaiian plates parked on my street that I did not notice until this past weekend. At least there is one person who came further than me to Boston. Life is just full of surprises. You never know what is going to happen. Believe me. You could totally have the Thanksgiving spirit ruined when a certain relative decides that asking Renee after the prayer is completed and the spirits is strong why she does not return phone calls. We love telling this story to people because they do not believe it. The reactions of everyone was hilarious as everyone went dead silent. We all know why Renee did not call back. My mom stared down my dad and Nathan and Laurel were trying not to laugh. This occurred too the year after what we now term as the "Fruit Pie" incident of Thanksgiving 2006. According to my mom, Julee can make all the cherry pies she wants too at her house. Oh the drama of family holidays. I am hoping to avoid any drama this coming holiday season as I have so much to be thankful for.