Recapping February

Sunsets are always nice, and tonight's was no exception, with a picturesque grove of old Valley Oak trees setting the mood. Photography, really, is just about being in the right place and in particular at the right time. This particular grove is right next to Garden Highway and the Sacramento River. It's always good to go for an impromptu walk; you never know what you'll run into. And Nature inspires, once again.

Well it's been an eventful and busy weekend already, and it's only Saturday. Yesterday I left work early and traveled to San Francisco (where else?) for a lively stroll along the waterfront. This time I actually took off the shoes and socks and went about a mile and a half along the sandy Chrissy Beach. The water was so cold! But refreshing. This was after starting the afternoon with a Nob Hill Chill from Ghirardelli. I hadn't been there for a little while, so it was nice to get back to my roots, so to speak. It used to be my go-to place, when I first started these pilgrimages to the Bay Area. And then into the evening I trekked up into the city to Mac'd for a custom Mac and cheese dinner creation. Chicken, mushrooms, bacon, and corn, oh my. It was an order to-go of course, as restaurants have their indoor dining closed. But they did provide some little plastic tables and chairs under a pop up tent along the street side.

Today was sort of a pickup day in anticipation of the Return of Connor. I capitalize that freely, as it's really something of an event. A life event, really. It's like I lead two different lives, like a superhero disguising his identity from the world by leading a mild mannered "normal" life.. Though my situation isn't nearly as exciting as all that, and I lack any true super powers. But I do lead two lives, or so it seems; one as a single father and one as a semi-reclusive bachelor. 

But anyways, I spent the day today doing laundry, vacuuming the apartment, getting a haircut, going shopping for food and Connor's school (he goes back to live instruction Monday! Only two days a week, but still. It's been almost a year). And then in the early evening I treated myself to a margarita and dinner at Chevy's. I...had a coupon. And that's another thing that I haven't done in awhile - not just Chevy's but actually a sit-down restaurant experience. 

And now as the end of February is upon us, I'm reminded that I was originally supposed to be moving right around now. Back in September when I plunked down a deposit on a new-construction condo, they estimated that it would be finished about the end of February, or beginning of March at least. But once again Covid reared its ugly head and disrupted the flow of building materials and probably labor as well. So...it's been delayed. Till the summer. So this weekend is a little less uneventful than it should have been. 

But hey, I wouldn't have been able to do any of this other stuff, most likely, if I was on the verge of a big move. So, there's the silver lining. Making lemonade! And now it's about time to get to bed and rest up. For the Return...