lost coast

matt and i hiked the lost coast trail, a 25 mile stretch of beach near the california-oregan border.  we thought the walking might be very difficult and that rain would slow us down.  neither turned out to be true!  highlights:

• discovering and walking on the grassy trail alongside the beach.  gorgeous, gorgeous wildflowers everywhere!
• hearing the sound of water receding over the rocks.  lovely.
• camping atop a grassy cliff and driftwood shelter a few feet from the waves.  
• fire & toasty marshmallows!
• our new tent withstood some nights of very strong winds and rain.
• learning that "impassable at high tide" means to be careful even during the outgoing tide.
• fields of yellow grass, towering rocky cliffs, and a nice, flat stretch of black sand at the end.
• the sand, cobblestones, and rocks were hard on the feet.  we developed an appreciation for any kind of hard, flattened surface.

in short, a wonderful weekend trip. 

texas times

i went back to texas for a few days:

• picked up michelle from austin
• went shopping with my mom
• watched bridesmaids and lots of friday night lights
• drinks with michael and michael
• dinner with ren ji with family friends

a good time!

moving

this'll be my 7th move in 7 years.

i used to be so good about not accumulating stuff. 

where did this all come from?  with the exception of three or so boxes of pictures and personal items, i think i could part with all of it.  i have so many random things -- jane's microwave, linford's heineken glass, terry's spatulas, CR swag.

throw it all away!