Go Figure

I just looked at my Skiergirl blog for the first time in a long time and realized that the last post was on the day I found out I was pregnant! I believe I actually went directly from posting that to the nearest pharmacy. I guess it wasn't the jet lag and the long day at the Louvre that were tiring me out afterall, it was the little one growing in my belly!
Isn't it funny how life takes unexpected detours? I found myself thinking yesterday as I was riding my bike to school, in California, while pregnant that I would never have expected any of these things for myself just a couple of years ago, but now here I am. It feels almost surreal at times, like I'm living someone else's life. But you know, it's really mine and I'm just one lucky lady.

Shopping Galore!

Yesterday I went to San Francisco to do some sight-seeing and shopping with Wynne and James. We went to Haight-Ashbury, which was a first for me, and hit some vintage clothing stores. We also went to Amoeba records, which is the coolest place ever. You can find absolutely anything there. I bought 5 shirts, 1 wallet and 4 cds... which is some pretty decent retail therapy if you ask me!

What I've Been Up To Lately

You can tell I am supposed to be studying by the fact that I'm doing the things I normally put off, like cleaning and updating my blog. Here are a few of the highlights from the last couple of months.

My Birthday:

Keegan and James bought and decorated a cake for me, I almost cried it was so nice.

It coincided with a beer-tasting party, which was tasty! I brought Maudite and Fin du Monde.

School:

Marc and I looking like a vine's worst nightmare.

The lab for my "Viticultural Practices" class is usually out in the campus vineyard pruning and training vines. It's my favorite class, I love being out there.

Keg Parties:

It wouldn't be college without the occasional keg-stand

Sightseeing:

I had a great day exploring San Fran. This is the Palace of Fine Arts

Coit Tower, just one of many sights I can show people when the come visit (that's a not-so-subliminal message)

Devo:

I've been busy with our student organization, helping make fundraising t-shirts and stuff. I volunteered to help plan our student trip to France this summer, which is very exciting. I'm having memories of the Hale trip to Spain!

Multi-tasking at the Craft Center on campus.

Immersion Trips:

Twice a year DEVO plans long-weekend trips to wine regions. We visit 2-3 wineries/vineyards each day and usually get to meet the winemakers. This picture is from Navarro, which is pretty much my favorite place ever.

Bonterra Vineyards

Rolling

Can you believe UC Davis has a bowling alley on campus? We even have a varsity bowling team! And since it's finals week bowling is half-price so I managed to roll a couple frames today for the low low price of $3.50. I think I'll be hitting this up more often in the future.

I Just Kept On Running (In a Forest Gump voice)

There is something about the cool, crisp, fall feeling in the air that inspired me to get back out there and start running again. It seems I have lost any evidence of fitness that I once had, so I started at the full-on couch portion of the "Couch to 5K" training program. I know it's a slow start, but from past experience the program is great for easing you back into fitness. And to be honest, it was probably the prospect of going back to school with California girls who are 10 years younger than me, and not that something in the air, that motivated me.

My first 5K last May

Going, Going, GONE!

So, I sold my house! I never even got to see it on MLS, I listed last night and the first person to look at it made and offer I couldn't refuse. She takes possession on August 31, whereupon I will drive to California and start my brand new life. Holy crap!

The Times They Are A-Changin'

I signed the papers today and my condo will officially be on the market as of tomorrow. I'll put up the MLS link when I get it. The "just listed" sign is out front now, and I cried a little bit when I saw it. I guess this is really happening! Scary and so exciting all at the same time.

Hot Diggity!!!

I finally got confirmation from UC Davis that my botany course will be accepted!!! They also informed me over the phone that they have switched my status to "accepted." It's really happening! Wow. And now I think I'll go throw up...

I'm #1

Woohoo! I'm leading my playoff hockey pool. It's only day 2, but it feels good to be on top, if only for a little while. I stand a chance for holding onto my lead for another day, but we'll see. I'm going to bask in the glow while I can.

Why I'm Happy

Elaine sent me an email forward this morning that had some nice thoughts in it. One of the points really struck me.

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,
enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow
to keep you human, enough hope to make you
happy.