spring break report

I'm admittedly a little sad that spring break is almost over. Although we were all a little busy and didn't go far, that doesn't mean we didn't have a good time.

Big Sur day trip

Dad took us to Big Sur as we hadn't been there in a while. I must say the scenery along the route was spectacular. We even stopped for lunch at a restaurant in Pacific Grove. The view from the patio was amazing while the food wasn't too bad either.

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park was beautiful and made for an enjoyable hike. One could easily spend the entire day here. I also had fun browsing the gift shop. It's too bad Big Sur is so far away because I would love to come here more often.

We headed further south to Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to see the famous McWay Falls. Even from a distance, the falls were quite impressive. Although there are fewer trails, this was also an amazing place. On the way home, the sunset and the ocean view made the drive worthwhile.

Pescadero day trip

Another place we visited was Pescadero. It was a small town with a few shops and restaurants. Dad also took us to the nearby Pigeon Point Lighthouse afterwards. Even though there were wasn't much to do here, exploring new places is always an adventure.

I spent my free time studying for Spanish class as we have a test coming up. Sometimes it can be tricky to memorize all those words. Otherwise, the break couldn't have been better.

Currently listening to: The Instruments of Classical Music: The Cello

a weekend do-over

I was sick last weekend after a friend got the flu and passed it to me. But things have been looking up now that I'm feeling better. It certainly helps that I got Friday and today off due to teacher in-service. :-)

So my dad took us to Half Moon Bay on Saturday as we hadn't been there in a while. Strolling along Pillar Point Harbor never gets old even though we always come here. One cool thing is you can buy fresh seafood right off the boats. Our last stop before heading home was Princeton Seafood Company for clam chowder. It's one of our favorite traditions.

Dad also took me to Menlo Park this morning to visit the U.S. Geological Survey office. I enjoyed checking out the exhibits in the public areas. You can even go inside one of the buildings to see the seismographs. It's too bad my father had to leave due to work-related reasons. Side note: the USGS sounds like a cool place to work after I graduate. But that's way down the line as I'm only a teenager.

I also saw Supernova on VHS a few days ago. Despite the critical reviews, the movie wasn't too bad in my opinion. Another nice thing is that I didn't have to study for finals. On the whole, the weekend was awesome.

Currently watching: Supernova

Memorial Day weekend report

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend!

The highlight of the long weekend was when my parents and I went hiking in Pinnacles National Monument with the Lin family. The place was very hot and dry when we went there for the first time a few years ago, so I had preferred to stay home at first. Moonway wasn't too interested in going either, and opted to play computer games at my house instead. Hell, even my mother wasn't a big fan of that place.

However, Dad insisted on going there anyway because this was something our two families had agreed on. The good news was that the weather turned out to be slightly cooler than expected. But to be honest, the monument wasn't super interesting save for two small caves and a handful of unique rock formations. That said, it was still nice to hang out with Moonway for the entire afternoon. I also suggested inviting his family back to our house for dinner, but Mom wouldn't hear any of it. Oh well.

Currently playing: Asphyx Assault Fighter