It is finally cool enough that sun-dresses are frowned upon and our flip-flips have retired to the closet. Still, it is sunny nearly all the time and perfect weather for running and cycling.
Joel hired a cycling coach and has just moved up to category 4 elite for this year's competitive season with his eye on sliding into category 3 as soon as he can. His appetite for protein drinks is astonishing.
School has been less than fun this semester. I knew this was going to be rough but I'm at my limit for all-nighters already. I had a painting chosen for the winter art show -- not what I was expecting as a non-painter but other than that I think this has been mostly a survival semester and not particularly useful for portfolio building.
My mother, brother and grannie were down here for a week earlier this month. Everyone seemed to enjoy their time here. They did day-trips around Marin and out to Sonoma and San Francisco. Grannie sat in the sand and waded into the waves like a local.
We have booked our flights home for the holidays and are eager to see family and friends again.
