summer hobby

There's a sport I've become quite accustomed to this summer:

Its called golf.  I've always liked it, but I've never cared about it enough (or practiced enough) to get good at it.  This summer I decided it was time. 

This is what I like most about this sport:

1. The landscape.  So peaceful.  So relaxing. So perfect after a long day of work. 

2. Spending time with Dad.. and occasionally Tay.  And learning from both of their skills.

3. Getting a farmer tan, and a sock tan.   And wearing baseball caps for the first time in my life.

4. Not having to keep score.  I refuse to keep score until my score is work keeping. 

5. One day I will be so terrible, and the next day I will drive straight onto the greens (from par 3's of course)

6.  The fact (or hope) that some day, I will get to design a golf course of my very own--being a Landscape Architecture major has its benefits.

Here is a short video of my swing.  I'm still working on it.  Also, I think that all the self confidence I have acquired throughout my life has come from Dad's (kind, but not necessarily truthful) compliments.  Listen to what he says at the end of this clip. 

he he.  That's all!

i do like

One thing I admire about my dad is how certain he is about what he does and does not like. He is the most decisive person I know. The other day as I was trying to convince my dad to miss a day of work and come boating with the family, he promptly responded,

"No, I do not want to come boating. I do not like boating, I never really have. If I liked boating, I'd have a boat."

Although I respect his opinion, and agree with my dad on most subjects, I have to disagree here.

I really do like boating. I'm lucky I've had so many friends, and now a sister, who invite me to come boating with them every summer.

My niece Violet really likes boating too. I had a great family fourth full of camping, boating, golfing, food, and fireworks. I'm sad its over.

cruiser

There is something that has been on my mind for the past year or two.. something that makes my eyes light up each time I see it.. something I've been craving to ride:

A beach cruiser bicycle. Today, on my twentieth birthday, I finally have one to call my own. I no longer have to envy each one I come across, and I can finally satisfy my craving by going out and riding my very own beautiful, comfortable bicycle.

(I decided the photo of me riding it is more personal)

This is my bike, and I love it. I've already ridden it through the rain and around most of Alpine. Something you can't see in this photograph: the hot pink designs on the fenders and seat (a subtle detail which adds just the right amount of girliness). Thank you my sweet, generous ma and pa. And HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!