Doug and I did get to go for a hike on Thursday. We went to Arroyo Verde park and did the loop above the park. I told Doug about the other times I'd been to that park. Reminded him of little kid videos of Devonna's birthday party. Told him about running the mile there for my school. Told him about our back to school day where we pitted freshman against seniors in Steal the Bacon. And told him about the play equipment that was gone. The swings with the ladder and platform above it. The train with the red caboose and tables where I'd eat Wheat Thins with Nana. And the fort, which was what we kids would tell horror stories about: Hobos peed in there! And slept. It was scary to us when we were little. And of course I pointed out the ice block trails in the grassy hill. It was a fun hike. I'm a bit out of shape, but it wasn't too hard of a hike, nor too easy. I did discover that it was a bad idea to wear Jack Prussel's and decided that I need new shoes. I got a bad blister on the back of my heel. Ouch! Here's a picture of us on our hike. It doesn't do justice for the view that we had though
On our way home we stopped by some apartments that I'd seen a sign for at the mall. They were nice. A little smaller than the one that we have. But way out of our price range. Unfortunately they want us to have three times the income of the apartment price per month. Yeah...if we had that we wouldn't be renting but instead paying a mortgage.
Like I said, I read a book this week. It all started when I saw a trailer for the movie and decided I wanted to read the book. By the way, if you watch the trailer, that really is the book. So if you want to read the book (which, eh), then don't watch the trailer. Or save yourself 435 pages and watch the trailer. It's called One Day by David Nicholls The book was okay, just predictable. Although I dunno what I expected when the adjective "Hearbreaking" is used on the cover by People Magazine. I'll have to see if I like the movie better.
Now on to the next book. I haven't quite decided which one I want to read. I think I'll choose Treasure Island, since I've never read it before...
But now it's time for bed and rest :)
4 comments:
too much time on your hands? if there weren't the comment about lack of funds, i'd say, time for a kid! ;)
but on a more serious note... i read on amazon about the book and they were horrible reviews. everyone said it was a waste pretty much and the characters were not believable. that is what i was about to say during andrew's birthday to you and then stopped (if you remember that happening). I didnt want to ruin it for you before you had even started it in case you liked it. glad to know though and now i won't read it unless im really stuck for a book. i would like to read the water for elephants after all though... oh! and the wheel of time series should be your next books since you have so much time. seriously, they are great. definitely kindle purchase them though.
I'll let you borrow Water for Elephants once Lauren mails it back. She said she was going to last week, so it should be here soon.
I already started Treasure Island. But I'll put them on my list to read!
Oh--I'm sorry to hear about the train being gone. Wouldn't you love to take Reagan there? So many happy memories for me at that park as well.
How about getting some Sketchers? So comfy and they exercise the legs too. Now I eat Triskets. :)
I would have loved to take Reagan there. He would have loved it! I still love Wheat Thins. Those and Ritz are my favorites :) I ended up getting some Champion shoes at Target. They're super light weight. Papa would love how light they are. I wore them today and they were great!
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