Fall into fall!

It's October in the Pacific Northwest and I couldn't be happier.

I love the lazy, cool and sunny, golden afternoons. The last weekend was a magical weekend that I spent in Seattle. I enjoyed two delightful parks, along with amazing people that are in AmeriCorps with me. The training this week had been grueling and exhausting, but about that later... Today I just wanted to do a quick update and share the amazing beauty of the Northwest.

I had missed the changing colors so much. Sure, Berkeley had trees that faded into yellows and reds, but the leaves were gone quickly, the change was uneventful, and unnoticed by others. Here, everywhere around me there are golden leaves! Falling down, littering the ground, and making the air smell like autumn. I almost forgot how much I love that smell! I hope that the sunshine will stay around just a little bit longer, and I won't have to deal with more consistent rain just yet!

Lilly pads in Lake Washington

I totally loved walking in The Arboretum and around Lake Washington on a Saturday afternoon last week. I wish I could have gone kayaking!

The leaves are turning golden and amber right before your eyes.