Coast to Coast...back to Cali

Hey All!
What an adventurous couple of weeks its been. I started my journey on Sunday October 3rd and hopped on the train in Oakland towards New York. The train ride was a lot better this time around than last (I actually brought a pillow, blanket and food!). Also, my man surprised me with an early birthday present and got us the IPAD!!! So I had internet and movies to busy my mind.
We stopped in Denver on the second day then Chicago the following. Once in Chicago, I met up with cousin Jordan and chit chatted with him until he had to go to work. We took the train down to Lincoln park in Chicago and I ate at a burger place topped off with a delish and much needed blue moon. Around 9:30pm I hopped back on the train and headed towards New York. I got into New York on Wednesday around 7, greeted by my beautiful momma. We went back home and we had some yummy chinese food with Trav. Tori and Jon Lewis came over and we all just chilled. I spent my night relaxing in the hot tub outside that my dad and brother just built. It's pretty sweet. You can see the stars and have some good vino:)
Thursday Jon and I headed to New Paltz for some coffee and hiking. The leaves are changing and it's absolutely beautiful in NY. We walked around NP, got some food then headed to Minnewaska for a good hike. After that Mom, Dad and I went to the diner and had dinner.
Friday Mom took the day off so we spent the day visiting gram, shopping, errands...kind of like the old days! I missed them so much. We then went to see Aunt Toni and had lunch with her. After that, I met Steph and we walked to Walkway Bridge. I love that girl. It was so fun to catch up with her.
At night I headed to the Davies and had a really nice time with them. Meg and Jeff came up so I got to hang with them too. After that, I headed to NP and hung out with Tori and Trav. Sat I spent the day running errands with Gram, we went to the farm to get good veggies. I then met up with my cousin Anthony. We went pumpkin picking in New Paltz. After that I went home, hung out with my fam and headed to the Haunted Hayride. Danielle, Matty, Jess, Tim Craig, Tyler and Franki all went to the #1 Halloween attraction in America. Let me tell you, the line sucked! However, the entire experience was awesome. I definitely got scared and held on to everyone's hand! ha!
Sunday Jon, Mom, Dad and I went for a walk in New Paltz. I then slept over Kim's house. Monday-Thursday I spent the week staying at Tori's in New Paltz and Mom and Dad's. I hung out with Tori's Mom, She gave me a wedding dress!! It's so beautiful! A chiffon JCREW beach dress LOVE IT! I saw Aunt Erin and Maddy, Kay and Joseph! Had lunch with Gram and Uncle Joe at Panera Bread, Gram. Got dinner with Diane, Karen and Donna from work Tuesday night. It was so nice to see those ladies. Wednesday morning I spent the morning with Mom hanging out with her before she had work, then got sushi with Tori's Mom, Tori and Trav in New Paltz at night. Got coffee with Jon and then went home and hung out with Mom and Dad for my last night...I miss you all! I then got on the train towards NYC, got a cab from Grand Central to JFK and got on my flight at 6 and headed home.. It was an eventful week seeing everyone and running around like a crazy woman. But this is how it's gonna be every time I come home. It's nice because you appreciate everyone so much more when your away. I really missed Joey and California when I was in New York, which is strange because it's been such a huge adjustment but i'm really starting to get used to living out here. I'm growing up kiddos! Love you all

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover.- mark twain

quote of the day

"New Feminist!!!, We no longer need men to treat us equally! We need women to treat each other less shitty." ~S.S.

Hello New York~

Im heading back home next week to visit with family and friends. Very excited to see everyone....

What is going on in New York? Any fun things happening in the Hudson Valley?!?!

Community outings

Our street is lit up like pumpkins at night
Us at the football game
Friday Night Lights...our team lost tho (bad! 41-7..ouch)
We went down to the beach and fed the ducks..

Friday night we went to the high school football game at night. It was really fun. The stadium and track is crazy! An all weather track and astroturf for the field. It's professional (ha!).

Saturday we rode our bikes to the gym, had a good run and lift then went out to dinner for a burger and fries on Cannery Row at the Brewery. After that we went to the local theater and saw The Town with Ben Affleck..It was a pretty decent movie, have you seen it?

Today we watched the morning football games, went for a bike ride, came back and made nachos and clams with garlic and pasta and watched more football games...yum yum:)

How was your weekend?

Happy Fall!

Let the apple crisp, acorn squash, pumpkin picking, apple pie, halloween, birthday celebrations begin!

Oh how I will miss the leaves changing colors this season. Dad says he will keep a few leaves for me when I come back in November....

It's changing here as well. It got dark last night around 7:30...Joe and I looked at each other and said "summer's over"..not that we really had a summer in the first place.

Any-who, enjoy it Mid/East Coasters...the Fall is just lovely to see.

Indy/Chicago

Cute
*stayed at the Hilton on Michigan Ave
*Joe's mom has the best style
*Jenny..wish you came with us:( and of course you too Dan and Lisa
*This is the life

*Dave, Z and Darrell

Lisa :)

Joe and I flew home to Indy last Tuesday night/Wednesday morning. We spent two days in Indy spending time with family and eating good:) Friday morning Joe, Dave, Kenny and Drew flew to Chicago (Drew's a pilot) and Linda and I drove to Chicago. The boys went to the Dave Matthew's concert at Wrigley Field Friday and Saturday night. Linda and I spent some quality time together. Friday night Linda and I went to Sono, a restaurant that Jordan (Joe's cousin) wait's at. The food was sooo good. We (Linda, Joe, Dave, Drew, Kenny and I) spent Saturday visiting the city by going to Navy Pier and spending time with Jordan's parents, brother and roommate. That night Linda and I went out to dinner with Laura and Chris and Colin. I had a yummy burger (caramelized onions with blue cheese).

Sunday Joe and I wondered around Michigan Ave, got some good food, watched the football game and flew home to Cali...Now back to the grind..

Hope all is well xo