Completely in love with Boston. Despite the fact that I make some questionable decisions, I love living in this city. Even when you have to walk two miles in the rain to get to the bar and you are soaking wet when you get there. Even when you can't find your umbrella, loose people on the way home, and get into arguements with unnecessarily-rude cab drivers. This is because my friends are completely amazing, and no matter what happens (I stressed myself out this week for no reason at all) they are always there for me. We're all pretty lucky.

Last weekend we went to the beach in Revere. It was my first time going to the beach in Mass, and I've always been nervous since I'm kind of a beach snob (I'm a local.) and I've heard a lot of negative things about it, but it actually wasn't too bad. Jersey is obviously better, but it'll do. Now that a lot of my friends have cars we are planning all sorts of weekend trips, so I'm looking forward to seeing more of the city then I have before. This apparently isn't hard, since it seems I've never ventured out too far. I've got a list of things to look forward to!

That night we went out to the bars in Southie. It was nice to be in a different area, new bars, new people. Of course Michelle was by my side, but we went out with a few new people, and some old friends met up with us too. It was a nice group and we had a really good time. Southie isn't as bad as it's cracked up to be (although I wouldn't walk around there alone...)

The next day (Sunday) was absolutely beautiful and Michelle and I layed out by the Charles. Right under the Mass Ave bridge there is a little dock that I never even knew existed, and we had a nice time talking about ridiculous things and getting sunburnt. Then we had dinner at a new Thai place we found on our walk there, and it was the best Pad Thai I've had in America. Michelle's fried-rice looked so good I had to take a picture of it.

This week was full of fun, too! Spriko and I went to Petco and saw the CUTEST puppy Husky, and started talking about getting a dog in the fall. It's still questionable but it is something we are all talking about. The worst thing would be who would get it when we all split up, and I don't think my idea of the four of us living together forever was something I was serious about. Either way, I'm really excited to move in with some of my best friends, live on the Hill for the first time, and although I'm not totally excited about sharing a bathroom with three boys, the kitchen looks awesome and I'm really excited to finally settle down in a place.

Michelle and I (and various friends) spent a night at Conors, and a night at Pour House/ Whisky's which was a nice time. It's nice to casually just go out after work and see people during the week. We embarrassingly polished off a huge batch of nachos both nights, and we are a little disgusted with ourselves. But I will still stand strong on my claim that that Pour House has the best nachos EVER.

Tonight we are having a girls-night-in, and I'm really looking forward to it. Then in the morning Marg, Michelle and I are visiting Joanna in Nantucket, to make it a full, well deserved girls-only weekend. I went to the Cape once last summer but I've never been to the islands, so I'm looking forward to it! Jo has been co-oping there so it will be nice to spend some time with her. I'll give you an update next week! In the meantime, there are a lot of things that are blowing my mind this week.

1) Sandcastles. When we went to Revere beach they were having a competition and it completely blew my mind. We read that they actually use sand brought in from somewhere else (I think New Hampshire?) And then they use some sort of special glue-spray.. but still, these are amazing. My favorites:

2) Good photography. I assume a lot of it has to do with being in the right place at the right time, but pictures like this are incredible. The picture with the lightning storm is ridiculous, and I LOVE the one with the elephant.

3) Human Art. I couldn't even think about something like this, let alone make it work. I admire people who use their creativity to its fullest extent. Admire and envy. The last picture (on the stairs) completely blows my mind.

4) I just love this.

5) We all know how thinking about the universe is my number one mind-blowing event... but these pictures are just beautiful. The longest Solar Eclipse of the Century.

Last but not least (I hope this all kept you occupied!!) Quote of the day:

“I looked at the menu, then I looked at my wife. The one thing about her that I always loved was that she was never one of those people who thinks that someone else is the answer to their happiness. Me or anybody else. She’s always had her own built-in happiness.” - Bob Dylan