The weather over the holiday weekend and past few days has been absolutely gorgeous in San Diego.
The kind of weather than makes you say….ahhh.
High 70s, no humidity, no bugs, an Indian Summer weekend in almost December. Can’t beat it.
I had a couple glorious runs.
The lemon trees are bursting with fruit even in the ‘winter’.
That’s what I call locally grown and fresh.
We took Skylar to the park over the holiday weekend.
She rode her new bike.
The sky was blue.
The world was right.
Sunshine, warm weather, being outside. They make me tick. There’s nothing better for me. Without sunshine, fresh air, and the ability to go outside, I get moody and cranky.
I could never again live in a cold-weather climate or a place where winter means snow and gray skies and wind chills for months on end. I grew up in Minnesota, spent years in Chicago, but could never handle that again! I will gladly pay the Sunshine Tax, i.e. a higher than average cost of living to live in San Diego. It keeps me sane and happy.
Ok, Peanut Butter Marshmallow White Chocolate Pillowtop Bars make me pretty happy, too.
This and This made me happy too
Questions:
1. Did you have Thanksgiving food this past weekend? Are you done with the leftovers yet? (hope so!) Anything you ate that you absolutely loved?
The food I cooked is here. I don’t “love” Thanksgiving Food. Stuffing, turkey, gravy, not my thing.
I’d rather have a Fresh Vegan Spring Roll & 2-Minute Peanut Sauce.
And then wash that down with dessert.
2. What makes you tick?
Other things that make me tick and happy:
Yoga
My daughter and husband
The internet. For as much as it can be a curse, it’s a huge blessing for me. Everything from forging the most meaningful friendships of my life to great recipes to amazing knowledge have all been gifts of the internet.
And these cookies also make me tick!
P.S. The winner of the $50 Clothing Giveaway is:
lauren@spicedplate November 26, 2011 at 2:58 pm “OH my. I want every dress! The Riley might be my favorite, though. Or the Olive. Wow. And they’re all so reasonably priced, too!”
Congrats, Lauren!
My hubby, friends and family make me tick … as well as cooking and entertaining :-)
Gorgeous weather for you and great pics, reminds me of Florida. Our weather hasn’t been so warm, but foggy and chilly. But that’s okay, I’m loving the fall colors.
We are finally finished our leftovers, I’m not a fan of traditional Thanksgiving fare.
Good weather makes me so happy, too!
We finished up our leftovers almost immediately.. but I’m ready for round 2!
You capture the warmth and unexpected sun of this moment so beautifully in these photos! Yes, we have an odd little Indian Summer going on — even in DC, I’m wearing flats and cropped pants. Very odd. Very OK with me.
I live in SF, so its foggy a lot (like right now) but boy do I cherish the sunny days. Things that make me tick in a very lovely way: a good, sweaty Vinyasa Flow, a new running playlist, family hugs, Hershey’s chocolate, and almond butter (last two can def. be combined!).
I haven’t commented before but I just love your blog! Things that make me tick in a good way: dancing, yoga, working out, and spending quality time with my husband and family!
So gorgeous!! I love CAli, you are lucky to live there :D
We just have leftover cranberry sauce and apple crisp left. Thank goodness the rest is gone ha!
I took zero leftovers home! I didn’t want to deal with them. As for sunshine, I haven’t seen much lately. This time of year in New England is just plain depressing. Must. Get. Out. Except for the fact that all the other things that make me tick are here: boyfriend and family.
No more leftovers here. All I took home was pie and it was gone within two days. Sweets definitely make me tick! But also getting plenty of alone time. I always used to hate being alone. I wanted to be surrounded by friends, but then I usually felt alone in those circumstances. Now, I like hanging out with people, but I need that time alone to think, breathe, and recharge.
I would totally pay the sunshine tax if I could afford it! Although leaving Oregon means leaving a place where there’s no sales tax and where I don’t have to pump my own gas… Hmm…tough choice!
I live in Santa Barbara and we’ve had a few truly gorgeous days up here. It’s funny to see bare trees while the temps are 70ish. Happy Tuesday.
My puppy! It amazes me she is so tiny, yet filled with so much love :)
I am done with leftovers! I enjoy that food for one day and then it’s back to eating healthy!
I am so affected by weather too, I’m a sunshine girl through and through. I’ve grown up in New England so I’ve learned how to ‘handle’ the winters but I really hope to move somewhere warm as soon as possible. I felt pretty down this past week while I was traveling and I attribute a lot of it to the constant gray skies.
I could sure use a little sunshine right now…it’s snowing here!
i’m SO with you! don’t LOVE traditional thanksgiving food! much more prefer peanut, asian, vegetable and tofu characterised dishes! so happy for your running experiences in december! SO inspiring and enlightening! thank you for a lovely post! x