Life Update

I’ve taken an accidental hiatus from my “so-called So-Cal” blog, but life hasn’t stopped. In fact we’ve had more going on than normal and it’s shaken up our lives a bit, in a good way of course. 

First and foremost, my moon and soul mate made her trek across the United States from Orlando, Florida to inhabit beautiful San Diego with me! I’m very excited for her to experience a new life here with her boyfriend, Colbee and to gain every ounce of optimism and positive energy this city has to offer.

Labor Day at the Beach with my Moon

Secondly, Tyler and I are excited to announce we have a new addition to our brood, Austin. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a roommate! This is a very exciting change for us. We both have best friends in our city and aside from saving money on rent, Austin offers a nice change to our mix and change is often good and needed. 

Our latest visitor for the Labor Day weekend was Tyler’s friend Brandon and for a hot minute there was a Florida State, Sigma Chi reunion at our house, which I’m sure was refreshing for Tyler. 

Austin, Brandon, and Tyler

First Seminole Game of the season

 Oh and most importantly it’s FOOTBALL SEASON! We’ve continued our tradition of watching our favorite team at Brewley’s Irish Pub in PB, although some usual members are absent now that they're back in Florida. We’ve also ventured downtown to watch a game at BUB’s, as this is Graci’s new stomping ground. 

Go Noles

Some of our most recent adventures…

Tyler and I went to Portland, Maine for Kate and Danny’s beautiful barn yard wedding in August.  The couple made a splendid bride and groom and all the hand-made touches from the wedding were amazing. I was obsessed with the simplicity, intimacy and love! It was a beautiful wedding where friends and family joined hands, danced, and drank in celebration of two kindred spirits.

With this ring they wed

Fairies, nymphs, forestry and love

Say Cheese

We also took a day to camp at a KOA cabin in Saco. I am an advocate for the KOA campgrounds; they’ve never ceased to impress me.

Cabin #16

Our quarters, full size bed, twin bunks and a heater

Lobstah Dinner

When Heather came to visit on trip #142, I took the crew to the mushroom caves for a hike which turned into an unexpected bouldering fiasco, but we made it back alive.

Heather, Graci, me, and Colbee in a cave

We also hung out in North Park for the first time. We went to The Office, which provided stiff cocktails and a vintage atmosphere. 

While there I was introduced to Graci’s friend from home, Lisa who then invited me to see Mute Math, Incubus and Linkin Park, backstage! I even met Brandon Boyd, the lead singer from Incubus backstage.

Backstage and Cricket Wireless Amphitheater

Brandon Boyd from Incubus

I’m sure there are more adventures to come and I can’t wait to share them with our new family. Stay tuned…