Day 23 of San Diego

Happy Friday the 13th! I had a good one. How was yours? Did the superstition come true? Was it an awful day? Or did you manage to dodge the bullet and have a decent morning, afternoon and night?

I seem to always have a wonderful Friday the 13th. Although, I think the last Friday the 13th I had was pretty horrible... I don't remember what happened, but I think I recall a dreadful Friday the 13th not too long ago.

Why was my Friday the 13th wonderful? Because I drove to Mill Creek (from Seattle, mind you) by myself! I usually ask my parents to come with me and guide me if I've never driven to a certain area before. But... that didn't occur this time.

I was worried sick last night. I thought I was about to throw-up at one point... My anxiety gets to me sometimes.

Thankfully, I charged my phone and my car and got to Bryndis's house safely. We exchanged gifts, hung out at her grandparents house, until I left for home before rush hour.

However, I had to deal with traffic anyway...

I bought sushi on the way home as dinner. That was, as always, delicious!

After the chiropractor, mom and I visited Grandma O. We talked with her for a good hour before driving back home to rest.

Today was a very, very long day.

On the other hand, Mason started out with a decent Friday the 13th until getting news about his grandma. She's ill. Mason's terribly upset about it. I'm talking to him on IMVU currently, trying to sooth his aching heart. But I know technology can only do so much.

Let's hope this news doesn't end up ruining Mason's Christmas.

Tree Canopy, Berlin

While studying in Florence, Italy, I went on a trip throughout Europe. The first stop was in Berlin, Germany, where we rented bikes and rode throughout the city. While visiting the Jewish Museum I stood under a group of trees and noticed the great interaction of handlike branches with the light coming through the canopy of leaves. (By: Kevin Connolly)