Monday's thought of the week

«Be brave» printed shadow box by SadlyHarmless

Be brave.

...in facing the week ahead

...in embracing new ideas

...in trying new things.

Happy Monday!

Sakura Spring

For a few years now, I make it a point to visit the blossoming cherry trees at the University of Washington's Quad. Rain or shine, it marks the start of spring for me. Seattle was blessed with gorgeous weather on the Saturday before Easter and so I took my new camera lenses for a test run and I was not disappointed.

April flowers

Starter tomato plants on one of the lab's sunny window sills. Who knew young tomato plants could flower so soon or have pink flowers?!?!

Monday's thought of the week

This photograph was taken one sunny Sunday morning. Don't be on the fence when it comes to saying "I love you."

I like running in the springtime

Seattle barely had a winter with snow being a no-show except up in the mountains. I have been running so much and so long that my fall/winter running shoes (which also function as light-weight hiking shoes) are showing signs of wear. To keep this  pair intact for the next fall and winter, I decided to get another pair to use for spring and summer running. Like their fall/winter cousins, these shoes offer good traction on different kinds of surfaces and keep water out. I don't mind running into puddles but I sure hate getting my feet wet.

I wore my new shoes out Friday evening for my usual 10k run and no breaking-in was necessary. Earlier today, I wore them for my half-marathon run and the three of us (me and the shoes) survived.

On my walk home, I snapped a few pictures using my phone.

Weekend wanderings: Mercer Slough Nature Park

I took a break from my usual Sunday half-marathon run to explore the Mercer Slough Nature Park. Though it officially starts in two-and-a-half weeks, Spring weather made an appearance just for me.

Happy Valentine's Day

After seeing the design on my friend's cup of cappuccino, I just could not resist taking a photo and turning it into a valentine.