Part I: The Night Before

The food was not the best, but the company was exceptional. Friends from past and present came to join our farewell and it wouldn't be the same without them.









Oh I will miss these girls.

Preface

Berkeley and I have not always gotten along. There was that one time this homeless person cornered me in the bookstore, that time I got a $235 ticket for not obeying the crosswalk on Telegraph, the instance where I lived in a living room and paid $750 for rent. Though there were major adjustments I had some help getting through. The week before our move I was able to reconnect with all the people who made living in Berkeley great:
I: Sharon
(Why didn't I take a picture?...ugh. Well she looks like surfer Barbie, but way cooler.)
She is one of the sweetest people I know. She grew up in Berkeley, has travelled to Australia, worked for Lucas Films and found love in Seattle. I think she is so cool and I can literally talk to her for hours. I am so glad we could share an apartment together. She is getting married soon and I am so happy for her!
II: Katie



Oh my, this lady is one of a kind and has a smile that can light up Oakland. I feel she's been everywhere and tried (almost) everything once. Her family lives on a farm, she knows the best places to eat, she's always down for a good time, and I love talking to her over yogurt. She's a happy duck and I wish her luck for what's to come.
III: Meg



Fate knew we had to be friends and so our ward put us together as visiting teaching partners. She's honest and sweet and most of all she loves good food just as much as I do...maybe more. I can talk to her about anything and I know she would help me whenever I ask (eg: taking me to the hospital, oh my, thank you again). She's amazing and I can only see great things for her in the future.
IV: Danielle
(Pretend this is a picture of us putting together your desk - that was a fun day.)
Good luck with the job, you're such a friendly person. You are always happy and I will miss your energy. I'm so glad I was able to meet you. Working with you my last two weeks was so fun and it made me leaving a bit more sad. I'll miss our lunch breaks talking about Glee and Laguna Beach. Oh, you're great!
I have met so many wonderful people in this city and I'm sad they won't be as close. I know, I know, we're only an hour and a half away, but it's still far.

Point of Interest

Bless Amtrak and the early bird train ride to Sacramento. The sun was bright, the burbs were quiet, the grass was dancing. With baby in tow we had pancakes, velvet smoothie, a dreamy walk by the ravine.





Alone we rode. Talked. Sat in the quiet and exchanged remedies for life. Veges we ate, almonds we drank, and though I was late it all equaled a cozy, summer day. How do we always find ourselves wrapped in this season together?

He puts the Wood in Redwoods.

I've never know anyone that loves Redwoods as much as Jared. He has a love affair with them and defends them as the greatest tree ever. The regional park in the Oakland Hills has a great view of the scarlet knights - its absolutely beautiful. Take a look:

From First to Last

Our second date revisited: same great food, more love, happy memories.
This is our last full weekend in Berkeley and I'm semi-sentimental.

Mormon Helping Hands

Our first and last service project in the Berkeley ward. A hot day cutting fennel with friends.

Better Together

When you least expect it.