A-Grils Wicked Graduation

A-Gril graduated with a Masters in Library and Information Science one month ago. HUZZAH!

I was only able to get these lousy photos before my camera died, yeah I keep them as proof I was invited.

Any who the title is not to say that the Graduation was wicked in any way as in evil, awesome, cool and so on. I will get to the wicked part later. It was a rather tame affair and the only thing close to being "wicked" about it was some one's last name was Poo, yeah more unfortunate than "wicked".

A-Gril worked hard to get this Masters and I am sure it is a big relief to have accomplished it. Now I actually get to see her in the living room, instead of sitting at her desk, crazy.

That night A-Gril's parents bought tickets to see the play Wicked (hence the wicked reference). I had been not so excited to see it only because I read the book and couldn't see how it was turned into a very popular musical with happy sing along songs. Maybe I should have been curious instead of a cynic, but then again why change my cynical ways...wink.

I met everyone in the city at Max's Opera Cafe where we ate huge amounts of food to warm us up for the walk down to the theatre. It was windy and freezing. The play was better than I expected. It was different than the book in that they focused more on the friendship than all of the other political, violence and ahem stuff. (I'm not a prude, little ones read this).

I liked it and now here is where I am sure all of my friends may go postal on me, but I didn't love it. I am not going to own the soundtrack, or buy T-shirts or see it 5 more times. The good thing is I didn't hate it.

Anyway Yippee for a fun filled Saturday, celebrating A-Gril and her massive accomplishment. Now if she can get a job she likes, hopefully in the area, but it's OK if it isn't too. (I'm not holding her back, just to keep an awesome room mate)

Quilts In Trees

Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore presents a Quilt show one weekend every year. A few of the Quilting Ladies at Church have gone in the past. This year I joined, granted I am not a quilter and the youngest in the group, I am glad I went.

My Aunts quilt and though I love to see their work, I have little will power to take it on myself, maybe one day when I get a place with a bit more closet space. (my tiny closet barely fits my clothes).

Not only were the Quilts gorgeous but the setting was enchanting. The old Oaks curling and bending gave off a surreal view, the flowers and plants at the nursery were gorgeous. I was in picture heaven as you can see below.

One day I would love to walk through with my Aunts, I really think they would be in heaven.

I loved this massive oak, it's branches twisting into roots

How could you not love a Tomato and Peppers with arms and legs made out of garden hose.

If you get a chance and you are in the Bay area it is a great way to spend a fall morning. You should plan on it next year.

Picnic in the Park

I love impromptu picnics in the park. Sunday was the perfect day to gather friends and get out of the house. We met at 5 at Piedmont Park. 

It was filled with great conversation, laughter and a hodge podge of delicious food.

We have decided to picnic at least once a month. It will help rid us of the Sunday night blues. It's what you get when you dread going to work on Monday.

I look forward to gathering with great friends again in the near future. Hopefully more will be able to make it.