Big Sur

So I have had my first public holiday of 2008 here in the States. So for one of the days in the three day weekend, I went to Big Sur. Big Sur is a part of the Californian coastline just over an hour drive south of where I am. It is characterised by big hills that fall abruptly into the ocean [borat]very nice[/borat] :) On the way we went to 17-mile drive and drove past Pebble beach - the famous golf course.

I didn't get to see all of Big Sur, as we only had time for about the top two-thirds, but it was some nice coastline. I was trying to place a similar vista in New Zealand, however I couldn't think of one. Well parts reminded me of the Blenheim to Kaikoura road, but nothing that I could say "oh we have that in New Zealand if you want to see that."

We had lunch at a place (Nepenthe's) with a nice vista, which supposedly is quite famous with American artists, or was a place where they hung out and possibly got inspired (something like that). It was a nice lunch, slightly expensive, but expected. The view was nice, but the weather was unfortunately a bit damp, however it was nothing that ruined the Big Sur experience.




For the rest of the time we were driving and stopping at various points to take photos, stretch and it was a nice relaxing day. There was a funny sign though - namely the one warning of pigs crossing hehe...

Tiring Weekend

Unfortunately the timing of events this weekend coincided with a swim meet. It was a big international meet, full of Olympians and future world champions. Thankfully I wasn't there to make any times, and just swim because I could. However, my performances were pretty bad to be honest. I might have swum better had I not had to stress and tire over Friday's events, but oh well, unexpected things happen...

The obvious outcome of all this is that I'm rather tired and a bit sore. I have a mysterious bruise on my thigh and can't wait for the weekend again where I can sleep all I want...

Do I have everything?

After the crazy aftermath of finding my stuff outside, it looks like my prayers were answered and all my important documents were found. Actually, I think I have managed to find practically everything, apart from some flash cards, socks, and Wii games (which weren't very good anyway). I'm guessing that I will probably have more possessions missing, just that I wont realise it until I need it :/

Hopefully I can gather enough energy to swim tomorrow, as my legs are definitely feeling it from walking to and through all afternoon - I'm tired!

A sad, broken Mind

So I have unfortunately had first hand experience of the sad, sad effects of mental illness combined with methamphetamine and alcohol abuse :S It wasn't me of course... Anyway, I returned back from the swimming competition I was in to find all my belongings and possessions out by the garage and in the dumpster.

Thankfully the culprit has voluntarily admitted herself to a mental hospital. Maybe after some livid words by yours truely, but who knows, she was delusional and not all there, but I have the strongest feeling she knew exactly what she was doing...



At the moment I am praying that all my important documents and financial stuff is all in the rubbish bags I found...



Will update later...

Just crusing along..

I haven't done all the much lately. Well anything new to blog about really. I did spend time at the beach on Saturday in Santa Cruz, while I played soccer on Sunday and scored my first goal of the season.

Well I guess I can elaborate on the goal. The ball went down the right wing, I was playing left midfield so went up with the attack. I then decided I should move into the box put myself into a scoring position. The cross came in, it bounced before me and then I swept it round with a right foot volley, into the far post, out of the keepers reach :D **Does crowd cheering sounds** [in fact, our only fan was probably just doing a golf clap...] But yea, we then went on to score another goal, and went into half time 2-2. Unfortunately we did not take our scoring opportunities in the second half, and lost 4-2 :(

That's all from me for the moment :D