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Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Can we do that again tomorrow?
Well. I didn't break any of my resolutions. Although I should perhaps have resolved not to absentmindedly back up and run into people, because, um, yeah. As I told Kristen, I'm going to have to have "Oh, I am so sorry!" carved on my headstone when I die. Sigh.
(I will note for the record that in a moment of uncharacteristic capable-ness, I managed to not keep talking loudly into a sudden silence, when the carousel music stopped and Kristen and I were having an animated discussion about, I dunno, preterism and Hank Hanegraaff and the book of Revelation, or something. I see your skeptical look, but it's true, I swear it is.)
And also, I had just the most fantastic, wonderful time. It was too short, was all. But there was not the slightest bit of awkwardness, and there were no moments of sitting uncomfortably trying to reach for a topic to discuss to fill a silence. We had a really, really great time. At least I did; I think Kristen did too.
Here are a couple of pictures (there are more from the day in the photo blog):
Kristen, modeling the headwear which everyone who's anyone will be sporting very, very soon. (Actually, it's C's "Lydia Bennet bonnet" -- her second one, as the first went over a waterfall on our trip to Hetch Hetchy).
The requisite holding-the-camera-at-arms'-length close-up
At the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. (it was very, very windy. Kristen's hair behaved beautifully but mine was being bratty.)
Golden Gate Park, by the way, would almost (ALMOST) make it worth the hassle of living in San Francisco. (but not worth the expense; there is nothing but NOTHING that could make it worth the expense, short of the death of a very wealthy distant relative with a generous will, or something of the sort). C wants to move there for the sake of the carousel alone. I've told her they'd frown on letting her have a ranch in downtown SF, and it's given her pause, but I can see the gears of her mind working to figure out a loophole.
P.S. I still hate hate hate driving on bridges.
Comments
Hey she's as tall as you too! Glad you two had a good visit!
Was it that chilly there??? Gotta love the coast for that!
Posted by: Sher at July 6, 2005 08:13 AM
It's nice to hear ya'll had fun. Pray tell, where did you get that bonnet?
Posted by: Mrs. Happy Housewife at July 6, 2005 11:49 AM
Glad to hear you had a great time. Were you standing on something or are you really as tall as Kristen? :)
Posted by: Amy at July 6, 2005 06:56 PM
I love those pics! Especially the one with those two amazon women. You look so freaking adorable. Kristen ain't no ugly mug either. I am still waiting for a photo sporting a big 'ol toothy laugh, Rachel.
Posted by: jenn at July 6, 2005 07:43 PM
It looks like you two had a wonderful time, and I am SO happy for you, since so many of your close friends don't live within (easily) visiting distance. You both look radiant! :) I'm still going to pick my favorites in your photo blog (I'm not ignoring you!); I've just been sooooo busy and soooooo tired too. I'm off to bed now, but I will definitely make a point of doing that tomorrow. Love you lots!
Posted by: Susan at July 6, 2005 09:22 PM
You all talk as if 5' 8-1/2" is tall. (scratches head.)
Sher, yes, it was chilly -- about sixty degrees and quite windy.
Mrs. Happy Housewife, for only $3.83 (or close-- one of their never-ends-in-a-normal-numeral prices) at Wal-Mart, you too can have your very own Lydia Bennet bonnet. It may be frightfully ugly, but you can take it to pieces as soon as you get home and see if you can make it something better. [/obscure Jane Austen quote]
Jenn, in the close-up, you will notice that my teeth are showing. What more do you want, girl? The chin that digs a hole to China? I am not preserving that for posterity, thankyouverymuch.
Susan, (((hugs))), I miss you bundles. Now go put your feet up and get some sleep and grow that baby.
Posted by: Rachel at July 6, 2005 10:26 PM
Well, since I was teased in grade school (that whole "2 short 2 be = 4gotten" thing, or something like that), I am thankful I made it to adulthood 5' 5" with shoes on. I always remember you tall, and it is a good thing!
Your chin does NOT do that BTW--do not be afraid to show those pretty straight teeth off! I was glad to see them in these pics. =)
Posted by: Sher at July 7, 2005 08:52 AM
It's not a toothy grin without the bottom row. I want full throttle, no control, head tilted back, belly rumble laughter...Then I'll get those teeth. Am I going to have to come up there and do it myself?
Posted by: jenn at July 10, 2005 02:06 PM
Can I just offer a word here? Um, jealousy? You guys look like you had an AWESOME time! Sigh. Move to Ohio, wouldja?
Posted by: thicket dweller at July 11, 2005 04:40 AM
