The Dream Shall Never Die

What a fantastic weekend! It’s like a carbon copy from last weekend, only more sunshine and warmer. I didn’t go hiking last weekend because I was trying to catch this annual Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Since I have seen it almost every year, my camera was a little focused this year. Due to the travel, rain, parade etc, I have not been to Marin Headlands for quite some time. Today, there is no more excuse not to take a hike in a beautiful weather like this. Obviously, no matter how many times I go to Marin Headlands, never enough. Actually I was there yesterday, not by bus though. I took a pose on the top of the hill when it was a little cooler. Obviously, I have been neglecting my yoga practice for too long. On the bus going there, I read the heartbreaking story about that gay penguin, Pepper. Pepper was dumped last year by his not so faithful gay-turn-straight ex-boyfriend Harry, who ran away with a widow Linda. It’s even more dramatic and traumatizing than a Korean drama! I have to admit, even though it’s such a sad story, I giggled on the bus reading it. As soon as I get on the trail, Pepper is no longer in my mind. The mountain is extremely green due to all the rain we have got last few months. Today is warmer than yesterday on the ocean front. The air is crispy fresh, even it’s almost a very hot day. Wild flowers are competing with each other for their beauty, scent, and color. Even my allergy that tortured me last week seems retreat in front of the nature. Perhaps I am only allergic to indoor environment. I pass a big mushroom next to the trail. I have no idea if it’s eatable or not, so all I could do is to take a picture. It took me only a little over an hour to finish the 5 plus mile trail with up and down hill. I think by tomorrow my butt will be sore, the good kind. When I arrived home, I saw the building next to my apartment is having an open house for all the units they just built in its four story building. I went in, and took a tour. Very nice! On the top floor, they have the similar view as my apartment, only all brand new and modern appliances. http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf Since I didn’t have $1.3 million in my pocket to get the key for a unit, I came back to my apartment and cooked dinner to wrap up this beautiful weekend. I pan seared some potato and eggplant. They are so simple yet absolutely exquisite. I have to cook them again. I have finished a big jar of kimchi. It will be a crime if I throw away the juice in the jar. I made a pot of pork stew with it tonight in my clay pot, with some carrots, potato, and frozen tofu. My day is definitely complete, with or without the $1.3 million. Now, I am going to dream about my lottery ticket will win next Tuesday, so I can cook the dinner in the next building overlooking where I just hiked during the day… the dream shall never die.