My welcoming view of Yosemite.   It was also a full moon that night and the enormous giant rock walls were all lit up.    My little power shot can’t quite handle those kind of night shots, so I have it recorded in my memory.   On my birthday morning ‘I was actually the first one up for a change.  This very vocal bird woke me up squawking right over our tent.  I was pretending it was singing happy birthday.

This was just before a bear came strolling through.  Julie was scared on the ground.  I felt brave because I was on the wall where it couldn’t get me.

Im smiling because we are done.

I have avoided Nutella for a long time, but Julie had some and every night of the trip we made amazing treats with it.  I seemed to be the only person who never tried this genius concoction.    A flour tortilla with nutella spread over it, a little peanut butter spread on with Cheerios on top all rolled up.  I added banana to mine on the second night for variety. Happy Birthday me!  Did I mention that John Hur is the best boyfriend ever?

I love john’s little shirt in this.  Hes so cute!  I’m sure I would of had a crush on him then too.   The funny thing is we look about the same age here, but I’m probably about 4 and hes about 8.   He said he didn’t grow much for a long time.   My mom always told me to watch out for those late bloomers.

I love how the days between Christmas a New Year’s feel.  like an ending.  its a kind of quietness.  John has been going climbing pretty much everyday since Christmas.    I love hearing his summary of how the day went.  He was telling me last night how if he starts some kind of PS9000 workouts he can mutate soon and be like an X-men.   Sorry about your tendon Beck.  maybe, PS9000 can work for you.   I enjoyed our chat today about colorful sneakers and hoodies.

This is John Hur happy at the Red.

only a day left

I started wrapping gifts in fabric in college when I realized I was running out of storage space for all the piles I had.

This year I learned that the Japanese mastered this technique long ago and its actually called  Furoshiki.  Well, I have been fabric wrapping, but it wasnt quite Furoshiki.

I found the chart on Natalie Chanin’s blog.   her blog kicks my blogs ass.  I dont even know why I bother with mine.

Anyway, this is the chart:

And another thing,  I would like to see layaway come back.   Somebody told me it was but, they definatley dont have it at the Barney’s Coop.

I want these boots.  I want to wear them until they fall apart.

I like the taller ones too. they can fold down.   Black probably, but I love the brown too.  These are both by Fiorentini + Baker boots.   Ive been looking online for them to be on sale somewhere, but no luck yet.  I wear a size 38.

So, I love this.  man is so simple.    Luckily, John Hur doesn’t have any trouble getting his pee in the bowl (as far as I know), but I do know that lots of guys are letting it spill all over the place ESPECIALLY in public restrooms.   The simple tested solution now referred to as “Fly-in- Urinal Research” has found that if a man sees a fly he aims at it.  The black etchings of flies in the urinals of the Amsterdam airport restrooms have reduced spilage by 80%.  I was telling John this story and I was like, “well, what about the drain? isnt that like a target?”  He said he doesnt even really like to look at the drain, but a fly would be a fun thing it aim for.

i wouldnt want to sleep in the cold with anyone else.  he has amazing powers to warm my feet.

The gigantic bonfire for Miguels 25th Anniversary was such a treat for us in 19 degree cold.  I love that place.