Went on a great hike in Torrey Pines State Reserve; every time I hike this place, whether it's with friends, by myself, or with family, I see something new and exciting each time. A new sunset, a new building, a new shared experience.
aren't sunsets quite possibly one of nature's coolest things?
On one of my days off, I got the itch to just go to a place in San Diego and take some snapshots. Very impulsive, but it was neat just driving to drive, capturing a moment in an instant. I wound up at the intersection of mission bay and the pacific ocean. First on the mission beach side, then on the opposite side at dog beach in OB. Getting lost in a place of full of people totally by myself was weird; i felt almost in a bubble, floating along, capturing a scene. I probably will revisit that feeling again soon, just to figure out how to experience it without feeling lost. Sounds so deep and sad, no? Ah, the life of a young adult trying to make something of the world. Existential stuff, ha.
on opposite sides of the bay, same sun, brilliant light. Left is dog beach, right is jetty at the end of mission beach.
This is the roller coaster at belmont park. Both times when I was driving past this intersection, I couldn't help but take a photo; it's a little spooky looking in the winter for the lack of tourists in the area. I still want to ride it, because nothing beats a wooden roller coaster.
there is something so quintessential about palm trees making a photo look so california, isn't it?
Next as we make our way through the time, I finally visited sea world; it's literally 10 minutes from my apartment and it's taken me 6 months to get too. Personally, the exhibits and interactions here rock compared to the san diego zoo. Maybe it's the shows or the up-close and personal feel for the animals you get, so I had a great time. Went with two girls from work and then revisited a week later with Amy and our friend Courtney. The second time at Sea World was better than the first, probably because of Shamu.
Courtney came for Valentine's--ahem I mean President's day weekend. We hiked Torrey Pines, naturally and went whale watching--a first for all of us. Fabulous time had by all, especially in our adventure suits and coast guard rescue boat.
more great pics on facebook, holler. I can't believe february is almost over, eek. But hope to have good fun with the weekend off (if I'm not trapped inside by rain and tsunami warnings??) peace.