Reality Break

So, I can't really say the seasons are changing in Northern California but I can say that Spring has Sprung. I posted some photos on Facebook and when I post from my home computer I'll be sure to add some Spring photos here, too. We are ankle deep in rainy season. It has been mostly raining for many days. Yesterday ~ GASP ~ I had to wear real socks and shoes, boots even, because the rain was so persistent. It turns out that even with all the rain California is not where it should be in water reserves, there has been a drought for many previous years. Regardless of water requirments met or unmet, the rain continues. The only down side of the rain is that it prevents me from using the motorcycle. No reason to add "wet road" to the list of riding conditions.

I am in school and my classes, like in Delaware, are time consuming but not rocket science (all actual rocket scientist please bite there toungue). I have met a couple of folks in my classes that could turn out to be potential friends, that is good, The Girl and I really haven't met any friends yet so every little bit helps. The nursing program. Well, that is really a bit of a downer. I thought I would be able to apply in April for the nursing program at Ohlone at the very least. Turns out that because I am taking a required math course, I am unable to apply. I had already taken a math course in DE but it doesn't seem to meet the requirements here. So, I won't be applying to any nursing program until at least the fall semester. When I first found out I was pretty sad. But, in the bigger scheme of things it works out just fine. By the time I am applying I will have California residency status and the whole thing will be much cheaper. That's a good thing.

The Girl has been very busy with work these last few weeks. There are several papers and projects happening. The Girl will be traveling all about in late May and April. We did venture into San Francisco a few weekends ago. And this past weekend we went to a movie on campus. The movie was Milk, about Harvey Milk. It was an interesting movie but as I was watching I couldn't help but notice two things. One, the movie could easily be happening today. Two, while some things have changed, some things have stayed the same. It was more depressing than inspiring. But it was interesting to see San Francisco in the film.

As you know I am part of a knitting circle. Well, some of the women in the knitting circle have entire blogs dedicated to just their knitting. I don't have that kind of time or dedication but there is no reason I can't at least post photos of finished projects. I have one project that I photographed only with my phone (I guess I should also start taking better photographs of my work) that I can post now. Here it is, I finished this in March and it now lives with a certain someone we know who is in New Orleans. Somewhat related, this past Sunday was a knitting convention called Stitches (yes they have such things). I have always wanted to go, the convention tours and in the East is always up in King of Prussia, but never got around to it. So, I move to California and I finally get to go to the yarn convention. It was very lovely. There was so much yarn and accouterments to choose from. I was very strong. I purchased a pattern for a hat; I don't normally purchase patterns because there are so many available for free that it seems sill to my to pay for one but this is a really nice pattern and the artist was working the booth so I feel good about it. And I picked up two balls of wool/cotton blend for my first pair of socks ever. Not sure when that will start but it's in the line-up. I am working on a scarf now that will live in Philadelphia and then I have a fashion scarf that will head to Delaware. After that, who knows what's next.

I also have some pictures of 70% on his walks. He hasn't gotten to go out as much as he might like because of all the rain. I honestly don't think he would mind the rain, he would just sit on the dry door mat and watch the rain; naturally I would be pushed out to stand in the actual rain away from the protection of the awning over the door mat. Perhaps I'll be a little more gracious and give it a go. We've put out a bird feeder on the balcony, which is quite popular with the local flying population. The kitties enjoy watching from the window. As a result of the bird feeder there is often a gaggle of birds on the mulch at the side of the house when 70% and I go for our walks. While he likes to watch the birdies from the window, it would seem that he does not enjoy being in such close proximity to the creatures out in the world.