"Week of Excitement: Adventures, Celebrations, and Reflections"
Apr 7, 2024 - 6:33pm
This past week has been incredibly hectic for me, with hardly any time to rest or catch my breath. Despite the chaos, I'm excited about all that I've been doing. My week has been packed with family visits, including a nice Easter celebration at my grandparents' place and having one of my grandfathers over at our house. I got to enjoy some outdoor activities as well, like stand-up paddleboarding at Lower Lake Clementine and going on a snowy hike at Mount Laguna with friends—a rare sight for April. Amid these adventures, there were cozy gatherings, like a dinner I hosted with friends where I made a mushroom stew I was particularly proud of, and another where we celebrated Jordan's birthday at a place called Raised by Wolves. Even with all the socializing and outdoor exploits, I still managed to find time for personal activities, like slacklining and planning workouts. Looking ahead, I have plans to meet up with Kristen before dropping her off at the airport and am anticipating the launch of something by the end of the week. Despite the excitement of these busy days, part of me longs for relaxation, though I'm not quite sure what that will entail yet. Reflections and the need to clear my mind are also on the horizon as I endeavor to keep moving forward every day.
"Mindful Moments: My Seven-Minute Meditation"
Apr 5, 2024 - 5:48pm
I did a seven-minute meditation earlier today. Bye.
"Charging Ahead: A Moment of Gratitude"
Apr 3, 2024 - 9:56am
Today, I took a moment for a five-minute meditation while my car was charging, hoping it would be enough to continue my journey home. I'm grateful for the progress we've made.
"Reverie in Grandmother's Garden"
Yolo County - California, USA
Mar 30, 2024 - 5:05pm
Grandparents garden
"Moments of Peace and Adventure at Presidio Park"
Mar 29, 2024 - 12:19pm
Today, I managed to squeeze in a peaceful five-minute meditation, followed by an adventurous outing of slacklining with my friend Edgar at Presidio Park. He was kind enough to start teaching me how to juggle, which has me quite excited. Adding to the day's joy, the weather was simply stunning - everything looked beautifully green, and the view of the water over the bay was breathtaking. Truly, we live in a magnificent place.
"An Unexpectedly Perfect Thursday: Climbing, Reunions, and New Beginnings"
Mar 28, 2024 - 9:20pm
I had an incredible day that felt just like a weekend, even though it was only Thursday. After many years, I reunited with my friend Will Knox, who's back in San Diego. We spent the evening climbing and catching up on everything we've missed over the years, which was really fulfilling. It's amazing to have someone I resonate with deeply in the same city again. Will has grown a lot and we share many interests, including music, which he's eager to introduce me to more of. Our conversation could've gone on for hours, and I'm excited about further developing our relationship and introducing him to my other friends, hoping to integrate him into our climbing outings and social circle. Additionally, the day was packed with fun and food; we grabbed beers at White Labs Brewing, appreciating the unique yeast varieties in their beers, followed by a meal and more beer at Ballast Point. Earlier, I enjoyed lucha libre for lunch with Kim and Jordan, and started the day with rice and beans for breakfast. It's rare to have such perfect days where everything aligns so well, making me extremely grateful. I'm looking forward to the future, but for now, I'm just soaking in the joy of an unexpectedly perfect Thursday.
"Biking Adventure: Downtown Delight"
Mar 27, 2024 - 7:29pm
I just got back from an amazing two-hour bike ride to downtown and back. I'm not exactly sure when I left, but it's 7:30 now, so maybe around 5:30? My legs are tingling, but it was totally worth it. The entire ride was just what I needed—it felt like I teleported. So cool.
"Whisper Bindings, Sausage Surprises, and Culinary Contemplations in Python"
Mar 26, 2024 - 9:34pm
Today, I spent a good chunk of my time wrestling with whisper bindings for Python, making decent progress despite the challenge. My day's culinary highlight was making red beans with a special chicken hatch chili sausage from a local farm, which tasted okay but probably wasn't the best use for such a flavorful sausage. Despite missing other meals, this was a solid attempt, though I pondered if a different type of sausage might have been better and considered altering the cooking technique for added flavor. Additionally, I ventured out for some physical activity, which included biking and slack-lining, where I met up with Edgar, Ryan, and Julian. Julian, in particular, impressed me with his passion for highlining, a fervor so contagious it made the encounter especially enjoyable. With my departure approaching in a couple of days, I'm contemplating creative ways to use up the fresh tomatoes and assortment of potatoes I have at home. My aim is to find interesting culinary uses for them to ensure they don't go to waste.