day 6
[first i must mourn the two-thirds of this break that are gone, forever. sob.]
today was a bright and sunny thanksgiving. i also went for my first hike, in years, with some dhwani folk. played "bang!" after eons, then attended the gcc thanksgiving dinner where i ate not-so-yummy pasta with marinara sauce. (lately, i've eaten little but pasta. dinner yesterday, picnic today, and then again at dinner.) a and i also went for our 3 point something walk, out in the chilly evening. california ave was completely deserted - i hope because everyone was spending quality time with their families.
montebello was terrific. i'd forgotten how wonderful it felt to be in the woods, to lose oneself in nature and its beauty, and to return to reality with renewed peace of mind. there may exist grander views, and more scenic trails, but the package deal of picnicking, hiking, breathing fresh green air, taking photos to heart's content, and partaking of good company, is priceless. (photos have been duly uploaded.)
oh, and i finished my 507-piece horsey jigsaw, with a little help from my friends :). primarily because i couldn't possibly sit in my living room with an excuse of an unfinished jigsaw to come in the way of work. now the only distractions in my living room are the sight of the puzzle, the mess that needs clearing, the music system, the warmth and comfort, and potential eatables in the fridge of the kitchen :). one less distraction, though, must be celebrated :).
for thanksgiving day, i am happy to have met some of the folk who make this world a special place. as for those i was unable to meet (and there are many), i'd like to thank them and the world for bringing them my way.
three more days... sigh.
today was a bright and sunny thanksgiving. i also went for my first hike, in years, with some dhwani folk. played "bang!" after eons, then attended the gcc thanksgiving dinner where i ate not-so-yummy pasta with marinara sauce. (lately, i've eaten little but pasta. dinner yesterday, picnic today, and then again at dinner.) a and i also went for our 3 point something walk, out in the chilly evening. california ave was completely deserted - i hope because everyone was spending quality time with their families.
montebello was terrific. i'd forgotten how wonderful it felt to be in the woods, to lose oneself in nature and its beauty, and to return to reality with renewed peace of mind. there may exist grander views, and more scenic trails, but the package deal of picnicking, hiking, breathing fresh green air, taking photos to heart's content, and partaking of good company, is priceless. (photos have been duly uploaded.)
oh, and i finished my 507-piece horsey jigsaw, with a little help from my friends :). primarily because i couldn't possibly sit in my living room with an excuse of an unfinished jigsaw to come in the way of work. now the only distractions in my living room are the sight of the puzzle, the mess that needs clearing, the music system, the warmth and comfort, and potential eatables in the fridge of the kitchen :). one less distraction, though, must be celebrated :).
for thanksgiving day, i am happy to have met some of the folk who make this world a special place. as for those i was unable to meet (and there are many), i'd like to thank them and the world for bringing them my way.
three more days... sigh.
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