My time in California

Ok so it's been over a week since I left California and returned home for school, which the first class starts at 7pm. All my classes are at night, which have obvious pros and cons.

Here's a wrap-up of where I left off:

My cousin and I did go kayak fishing. Way nice weather and got some good upper back workouts. After about 5.5 hours we caught no fish but each of us got a few bites. There was this sea lion (otter perhaps?) that popped its head out of the water a few times. There are pics, of fishing and more, in my facebook so head over there.

The families went camping to Big Sur. It was less than two hours away from San Jose. They have some beaches, but were too cold to swim in as most West Coast beaches are anyways. We did this and that, but it was for family stuff and was enjoyable.

With this big of a family, there's always a moment of embarrassment. Our last camping trip years ago ended with most of us, except those not crazy such as myself, holding hands and dancing around the camp fire. But this year, there was none of that, thankfully. However, on our last night, many of the parents drank quite a bit of wine and were very loud, performing Vietnamese singing games. The neighboring campers to our left abruptly just stopped what they were doing and stared for minutes.

Oh! On the first night, two cousins and I stayed up late and talked on various subjects. In pure awesomeness, the clear night sky was the medium for many shooting stars. Those stars were so fast and clear while some were rather huge! You had only one second too see them pass by. Luckily, I saw four stars that were each given a wish. After two stars, I felt like it was too much. LOL

The trip to California was worth the two 12 hour driving trips, and part of me didn't want to leave. But real life called and I had to pick up.

Already

It's August and here's the first post for the month:

I was shortly in Utah to visit family and friends. Some good stuff during the stay. The family, except my brother, left to San Jose, California yesterday. 12 hours of uncomfortable sleeping and a constantly talking uncle. It was good that my music player lasted for 11/12th's of the way. I ate at sushi boat-town with my cousin; it's a tradition that we do whenever I'm in town.

The weather is sorta cold for me but I'm getting used to it. Sleeping was way easy as it was at a chill temperature.

The plan for the rest of the trip will be fishing (hopefully), San Francisco, Napa Valley wine country, and a two day camping trip.

WEEEEEE!!!