What I Did: My work commute
A brisk morning at the bart station watching the sunrise and seeing the sparkling lights of SF waking up.
Huggles,
Lauren
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A brisk morning at the bart station watching the sunrise and seeing the sparkling lights of SF waking up.
Huggles,
Lauren
What I Did: Another Ocean Sunset.
Are you guys tired of beach sunsets yet? Cause I'm not! In the beginning of November when S and J were still visiting, I played tour guide and we all went to the beach for the sunset. This time it was frigid when we were there but still beautiful.
Afterwards we stopped for beers and indian food in the Mission. It was yummy. Oh and yeah I cut my bangs again, after a year of growing them out I gave in to my almost 10 year look of bangs.
Till next time I have a moment to blog.
Huggles,
Lauren
What I Did: Day of Birth and Thanksgiving
So I started a new job at the beginning of the month.... I LOVE it. But unfortunately it's a temp job and don't want to talk about it too much just cause I don't want to get my hopes up. I worked on my birthday (wearing a crown of corgis) but the Friday before me and a few friends got together and went to the bar for birthday drinks. Of course the party went back to my house and the guys got into a wrestling match... oh boys...
For thanksgiving I got to spend it with some wonderful friends and we each made food. The spread was incredible and we were left totally full and happy. It was one of my first Thanksgiving away from my family, but this thanksgiving I was surrounded by another family. And they're awesome.
The front door showing all the work and cooking going on in the kitchen
The last photo is brought to you by Zoe and my face, that face brings happiness to millions.... or fear, not sure.
Hope you all had a good turkey day
Huggles,
Lauren
Where I've Been: Point Reyes
Last week my buddy Mike's sister and friend were in town which gave me the opportunity to be annoying and beg to tag along on "touristy" travel. I haven't really gotten to be a tourist yet since I live with busy gals and I have not that much money. Of course it helped that I have a car and that allowed me to barter my way into their vacation... yep I'm that girl. So Tripp and I picked them up and headed towards Point Reyes National Seashore. The drive was a bit longer than we assumed and was filled with driving through small towns and winding around redwoods and cows. Finally we got to the shore and decided we had made it to Ireland. The hills were rolling and green, and the air was crisp and salty.
The weather wasn't the best but we got there before the rain. It was windy, but the light was diffused and everything looked so beautiful. You could even see the Farallon Islands. We stopped at the lighthouse, since Mike said it was the best view and looked over the edge at the waves crashing against the rocks. There was this weird gunky stuff in the water which I of course decided it was whale vomit. Of course, why would it be anything else? The light house was down on the point and has hundreds of stairs... the warning sign said it was the same amount of stairs as a 30 story building. Did that deter us? No! We are young, we can get back up in no time...
The lighthouse itself was so cute. And was loud. Well they had the fog horn going cause you know, fog. The Lighthouse was built in 1870 and it is the windiest place on the Pacific coast and the second foggiest in the North American continent. Which I guess we were really lucky since the fog wasn't around nor did we fly off the cliff... whew! The lighthouse mechanics, housing and glass prisms were built in France, and they were so beautiful. The lens in the lighthouse is a "first order" Fresnel lens, the largest size of Fresnel lens. Augustin Jean Fresnel of France revolutionized optics theories with his new lens design in 1823. I've never really seen a lighthouse like this, it was much different then the Great Lake lighthouses. Everything was cast iron, and I can't imagine how they built it... took a lot of ox I recon. It took years to complete but was situated at a great location on the California coast.
Reading on the NPS website the light in the 1906 earthquake the point actually moved 18ft north in less than a minute, yet there was little damage to the building... talk about well made. They don't make light houses like they used to!... well they just don't make lighthouses anymore. wah wah :(
Then we had to walk up that 30 story flight of stairs.... so much for being young and in shape. Luckily they have little walk outs with benches along the way. So we stopped with the little old ladies to catch our breath.
So that was the lighthouse. I think I need a sponsorship from the National Park Service... I sure visit them a lot. I've always wanted to be a Park Ranger.
Huggles,
Lauren
What I Wore: How to Dress
Of course living in a new place not knowing the weather patterns and people, or have a reason to dress or the fact I have a small wardrobe can make you feel like not dressing up. But this is how a dress on an average day and the steps I take to not wear my birthday suit and look at least presentable in case a charming fellow walks my way... me tripping in front of said man or having any conversation ruins it though.First start with a pattern and solid. Works everytime. Cover your nude body accordingly, today the weather was mild so I exposed my pastey legs, not everyone does.
Second, pick out how you will carry your necessities. Purses and bags work well for me, but we are all different. Shoes are good if you plan on walking anywhere other that your house, just in case there is any broken glass or bum pee lurking on the street. Then if you are feeling fancy you try out something called a necklace and bracelet. Can't really explain them but they should be in the dictionary... look them up.
If the day is warm you can carry you jacket in case the weather turns. That's was this looks like.
Then when it gets chilly you can put on that jacket mentioned previously and you'll feel toasty. Genius I know.
And that's how I determine what to wear daily. I know I know, you had to take notes it can be tough. Hope you enjoyed this lesson, a wall in my room, and my crookedly hung paintings.
Huggles,
Lauren
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